Nakapagtataka - Apo Hiking Society | Lyrics + English Translation

Original/Tagalog Lyrics

Walang tigil ang gulo sa aking pag-iisip
Mula nang tayo'y nagpasyang maghiwalay
Nagpaalam 'pagkat hindi tayo bagay
Nakapagtataka, oh..

Kung bakit ganito ang aking kapalaran,
'Di ba't ilang ulit ka nang nagpaalam?
At bawat paalam ay puno ng iyakan
Nakapagtataka, nakapagtataka...

Hindi ka ba napapagod o 'di kaya nagsasawa
Sa ating mga tampuhang walang hanggang katapusan
Napahid na'ng mga luha, damdamin at puso'y tigang
Wala nang maibubuga, wala na 'kong maramdaman

Kung tunay tayong nagmamahalan
Ba't di tayo magkasunduan?
Oh...

Walang tigil ang ulan at nasaan ka araw?
Napa'no na'ng pag-ibig sa isa't-isa?
Wala na bang nananatiling pag-asa?
Nakapagtataka, saan na napunta?

Hindi ka ba napapagod o 'di kaya nagsasawa
Sa ating mga tampuhang walang hanggang katapusan
Napahid na'ng mga luha, damdamin at puso'y tigang
Wala nang maibubuga, wala na 'kong maramdaman, oh...

Napahid na'ng mga luha, damdamin at puso'y tigang
Wala nang maibubuga, wala na 'kong maramdaman, oh...

Kung tunay tayong nagmamahalan,
Ba't 'di tayo magkasunduan?
Oh...

English Translation

The turmoil in my head is non-stop
Ever since we decided to go apart
Said our goodbyes because we don't suit each other
It makes you wonder, oh...

Why is my fate even like this,
Didn't you say goodbye too many times already?
And each one is always mournful
It makes you wonder, oh...

Don't you ever feel tired or even sick
Of our never-ending sulking
The tears have been wiped away, feelings and heart have gone numb
I cannot give anymore, I feel nothing now

If we truly love each other
Why can't we make up at all?
Oh...

The rain is non-stop and where are you, sun?
Whatever happened to our love towards each other?
Is there no hope left?
It makes you wonder, where did it go?

Don't you ever feel tired or even sick
Of our never-ending sulking
The tears have been wiped away, feelings and heart have gone numb
I cannot give anymore, I feel nothing now

The tears have been wiped away, feelings and heart have gone numb
I cannot give anymore, I feel nothing now

If we truly love each other
Why can't we make up at all?
Oh...

Note: "Nakapagtataka" is similar to when you say "Huh, makes you think", usually said when you can't comprehend what's going on, as if you're confused, etc. 

Batang-bata Ka Pa - Apo Hiking Society || Lyrics + English Translation

Here's the translation for "Batang-Bata Ka Pa" :-) The title means "You're still too young" or "You're still a child" pertaining to the innocence and naivety of being child-like or actually being a kid. Also, the use of the word "bata" twice emphasizes that "you really are still a child".

It's frequently used by older people when they reprimand someone younger than them since there's a notion that if you're young, you're bound to do things hastily which might lead to problems. I think it's because as people get older, they get more experience, therefore giving them the right to say this phrase to young people. (Well I do beg to disagree, since there are young people who are much more knowledgeable than older people, especially when it comes to social justice or technology and stuff) 

But this is a really nice song because it tells you that you shouldn't do things without thinking twice. Believe in the reminders of your parents or people older than you (who have taken care of you) because they only think of your safety and happiness.

This song actually is about boosting the morals of the youth and it's really good! It's also been used in a movie (or movies? Sorry I don't have a lot of ideas abt that) and there are a lot of covers out there, I think. (My favorite version is by Sugarfree, aside from the original)

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BATANG-BATA KA PA || YOU ARE STILL A CHILD

Batang-bata ka pa at marami ka pang
kailangang malaman at intindihin sa mundo
'Yan ang totoo
Nagkakamali ka kung akala mo na
ang buhay ay isang mumunting paraiso lamang

You are still very young and you still have a lot
of things to learn about and to understand in this world
That's the truth
You're wrong if you believe that
life is only one small paradise

Batang-bata ka lang at akala mo na,
na alam mo na ang lahat ng kailangan mong malaman
Buhay ay 'di ganyan
Tanggapin mo na lang ang katotohanan
na ikaw ay isang musmos lang na wala pang alam
Makinig ka na lang, makinig ka na lang

You are only a child and you think as if
you know everything that you need to know of
Life is not like that
Just accept the truth
that you are still a child who knows nothing
Just listen, just listen

Ganyan talaga ang buhay, lagi kang nasasabihan
'Pagka't ikaw ay bata at wala pang nalalaman
Makinig ka sa ‘king payo 'pagka't musmos ka lamang
At malaman nang maaga ang wasto sa kamalian

That's really how it is to live, you'll always hear from others
Because you're a child and knows nothing
Listen to my advice because you're still naive
And for you to know early what's right from wrong

Batang-bata ako, nalalaman ko ‘to
Inaamin ko rin na kulang ang aking nalalaman, at nauunawaan
Ngunit kahit ganyan ang kinalalagyan
Alam ko na may karapatan ang bawat nilalang
Kahit bata pa man, kahit bata pa man

I am really young, this I know
I also confess that I only know a bit, and I understand little
But even if that is the situation
I do know that every creature has a right
Even if it's a child, even if it is a child

Nais ko sanang malaman ang mali sa katotohanan
Sariling pagraranas ang aking pamamagitan
Imulat ang isipan sa mga kulay ng buhay
Maging tunay na malaya sa katangi-tanging bata

I want to know what's wrong from reality
I only have my experience as guide
Open your mind to the colors of life
Be truly freeing for an exceptional child

(APO HIKING SOCIETY) Batang-bata ka pa at marami ka pang kailangang malaman at intindihin sa mundo (Nais ko sanang malaman ang mali sa katotohanan) You are still a child and you still have a lot of things to know and understand in this world (I want to know what's wrong from reality) Batang-bata ka lang at akala mo na, na alam mo na ang lahat ng kailangan mong malaman (Sariling pagraranas ang aking pamamagitan) You are only a child and you think that you know everything there is you need to know of  (My own experience as my guide) Nagkakamali ka kung akala mo na ang buhay ay isang mumunting paraiso lamang.. You are wrong if you think that life is only one small paradise... La la la la la la la...

(Sugarfree) Batang-bata ka pa at marami ka pang kailangang malaman at intindihin sa mundo (Gusto ko sanang malaman ang mali sa katotohanan) You are still a child and you still have a lot of things to know and understand in this world (I want to know what's wrong from reality) Batang-bata ka lang at akala mo na, na alam mo na ang lahat na kailangan mong malaman (Gusto ko sanang malaman ang mali sa katotohanan) You are only a child and you think that you know everything there is you need to know of (I want to know what's wrong from reality) Nagkakamali ka kung akala mo na ang buhay ay isang mumunting paraiso lamang (Gusto ko sanang malaman ang mali sa katotohanan) You are wrong if you think that life is only one small paradise... (I want to know what's wrong from reality) Nagkakamali ka kung akala mo na ang buhay ay isang mumunting paraiso lamang.. (sariling pagraranas...) You are wrong if you think that life is only one small paradise... (my own experience...) Batang-bata ka pa, batang-bata ka pa, batang-bata ka pa... You are still so young...

Ewan - Apo Hiking Society || Lyrics + Translation

As far as I know, the original's by Apo Hiking Society. There are many people who made their versions of this song, though. One of them which I like a lot is the one by Imago. Some lines are different so you're gonna words in parentheses and they correspond to the lyrics that Imago used. You'll understand when you see the translation.

Ewan (Dunno/I don't know/No idea)

* indicates the lyrics present in the female version (or by Imago)

*Ewan...

*Dunno...

Hindi ko alam kung bakit ka ganyan 

Mahirap kausapin at 'di pa namamansin 

I don't know why you're like that

You're difficult to talk to and you're a snob

'Di mo ba alam, ako'y nasasaktan 

Ngunit 'di bale na basta't malaman mo na (*lang) -- 

Don't you know, I feel hurt

But it doesn't matter as long as you'll know --

Mahal kita, mahal kita, hindi ito bola 

Ngumiti ka man lang sana, ako'y nasa langit na 

Mahal kita, mahal kita, hindi ito bola 

Sumagot ka naman 'wag lang "Ewan"... 

I love you, I love you, it's no joke

Just a smile from you, and I'll be in heaven

I love you, I love you, it's no joke

Please give me a response, anything but "No idea"...

Sana naman itigil mo na 'yang 

kakasabi ng "Ewan" at "Anong bola na naman 'yan?" 

I hope you'd stop that soon

always saying "Dunno" and "What kind of joke is that this time?"

Bakit ba ganyan, binata'y (*dalaga'y) 'di alam 

na ang "ewan" ay katulad na rin ng oong inaasam 

Why is it like that, this young man (*young lady) doesn't know

that "I don't know" is just like the "yes" he/she's been hoping for

Mahal kita, mahal kita, hindi ito bola 

Ngumiti ka man lang sana, ako'y nasa langit na 

Mahal kita, mahal kita, hindi ito bola 

Sumagot ka naman 'wag lang "Ewan"... 

I love you, I love you, it's no joke

Just a smile from you, and I'll be in heaven

I love you, I love you, it's no joke

Please give me a response, anything but "No idea"...

La la la la~ 

Mahal kita, mahal kita, hindi ito bola 

Ngumiti ka man lang sana, ako'y nasa langit na 

Mahal kita, mahal kita, hindi ito bola 

Sumagot ka naman 'wag lang "Ewan"... 

I love you, I love you, it's no joke

Just a smile from you, and I'll be in heaven

I love you, I love you, it's no joke

Please give me a response, anything but "No idea"...

Sumagot ka naman 'wag lang "Ewan"

(Sumagot ka naman 'wag lang "Ewan") 

Sumagot ka naman 'wag lang "Ewan"....

Please give me a response, anything but "No idea"

(Please give me a response, anything but "No idea")

Please give me a response, anything but "No idea"...

Saan Na Nga Ba ang Barkada? - Apo Hiking Society || Lyrics and Translation ||

Here's a song that will make you reminisce the past ( ; n ; ) Ok it's really nostalgic! But it's a great song. The original is by Apo Hiking Society, and I found another version by Spongecola.

Tagalog/Original Nagsimula ang lahat sa eskwela Nagsama-samang labing-dalwa Sa kalokohan at sa tuksuhan Hindi maawat sa isa't-isa Madalas ang istambay sa cafeteria Isang barkada na kay saya Laging may hawak-hawak na gitara Konting udyok lamang kakanta na Kay simple lamang ng buhay no'n Walang mabibigat na suliranin Problema lamang laging kulang ang datung Sa'n na napunta ang panahon? *Sa'n na nga ba, sa'n na nga ba Sa'n na nga bang barkada ngayon? Sa;n na nga ba, sa'n na nga ba Sa'n na nga bang barkada ngayon? Sa unang ligaw kayo'y magkasama Magkasabwat sa pambobola Walang sikreto kayong tinatago O kay sarap ng samahang barkada Nagkawatakan na sa kolehiyo Kanya-kanya na ang lakaran Kahit minsanan na lang kung magkita Pagkakaibiga'y hindi nawala At kung saan na napadpad ang ilan Sa dating eskwela meron ding naiwan Meron pa ngang mga ilang nawala na lang Nakaka-miss ang dating samahan Repeat * Ilang taon din ang nakalipas Bawat isa sa amin, tatay na Nagsusumikap upang yumaman At guminhawa'ng kinabukasan Paminsan-minsan kami'y nagkikita Mga naiwan at natira At gaya nung araw namin sa eskwela 'Pag magkasama ay nagwawala Napakahirap malimutan Ang saya ng aming samahan Kahit lumipas na ang ilang taon Magkabarkada pa rin ngayon Magkaibigan, magkaibigan Magkaibigan pa rin ngayon Magkaibigan, magkaibigan Magkabarkada pa rin ngayon (2x)...

English translation Everything started at school Bonded together the twelve of us In mischief and wisecracks Won't get enough of one another Frequently hanging out at the cafeteria A group so happy With a guitar always at hand A bit of push and they'll sing Life was really simple back then No huge problems of any sort The only issue is the lack of money Where ever did the season go? *Where is it now, where is it now Where is the gang now? Where is it now, where is it now Where is the gang now? Together at the first courtship (wooing) Accomplices in flattering (the lady or whoever one of them is courting) No secrets kept from one another O how great the group's friendship was Separated at College Each went to a different path Even if we only meet sometimes now The friendship would never be gone And wherever did some go to Some were left in our old school A few suddenly disappeared How I long for our old gang Repeat * Quite a few years have passed Each of us have become fathers Working hard to be rich To have a comfortable future At times we meet Those who were left And just like our old days in school When we're together we get wild It's really difficult to forget The joy of our friendship Even if many years pass by We will always remain a group Friends, friends We are still friends up to now Friends, friends We are still a group up to now

*I'd like for all of you to know that the word "gang" here is supposed to refer to the affectionate relationship in a group of friends. Sorry I couldn't find a better word and I keep changing from "gang" to "group" urgh

Panalangin - Apo Hiking Society Lyrics & English Translation

This is a classic in the Philippine Music Industry and is considered one of the best OPM (Original Pinoy/Philippine Music). This has been used in some commercials in the country and is truly a beautiful and meaningful song. Apo Hiking Society is pure legend, I tell ya. 

A revival was done by the band MOONSTAR 88 so I included two videos for you to listen to/watch. I can't choose which is better since I really enjoy listening to old songs, but the revival isn't bad, it's actually stunning! 

Tagalog/Original (1) Panalangin ko sa habang buhay Makapiling ka, makasama ka 'Yan ang panalangin ko (2) At hindi papayag ang pusong ito Mawala ka sa 'king piling Mahal ko iyong dinggin (3) Wala nang iba pang mas mahalaga Sa tamis na dulot ng pag-ibig nating dal'wa At sana naman, makikinig ka Kapag aking sasabihing minamahal kita Repeat stanzas 1, 2, 3 Panalangin ko sa habang buhay Makapiling ka, makasama ka Yan ang panalangin ko At hindi papayag ang pusong ito Mawala ka sa 'king piling Mahal ko iyong dinggin Panalangin ko sa habang buhay Makapiling ka, makasama ka 'Yan ang panalangin ko At hindi papayag ang pusong ito Mawala ka sa 'king piling Mahal ko iyong dinggin Panalangin ko sa habang buhay Makapiling ka, makasama ka 'Yan ang panalangin ko...

English (1) My only prayer in this lifetime To be beside you, to be together with you That's my prayer (2) And this heart won't allow if You will be away from me My love, please listen (3) There is nothing else more important Than the sweetness brought by our passion And I hope that you would be listening Whenever I would say that I love you Repeat stanzas 1, 2, 3 My only prayer in this lifetime To be beside you, to be together with you That's my prayer And this heart won't allow if You will be away from me My love, please listen My only prayer in this lifetime To be beside you, to be together with you That's my prayer And this heart won't allow if You will be away from me My love, please listen My only prayer in this lifetime To be beside you, to be together with you That's my prayer...