Dayang | Tatak Alamat

Cultural References

The dance of Alamat's new song 'Dayang' was choreographed by Joseph Fermin. In honor of the song's Tausug theme, the steps were inspired by Southern Philippines dances/martial arts such as Pangasik, Kuntaw, Silat, and Tariray. The dance was designed to be less hiphop (swag) and more native (elegance and energy) ...
Joseph Fermin's wife is a folk dance teacher.

direk jason paul laxamana

Languages: 1. Tagalog | 2. Tausug

[ Bold Font = Tausug ]

original lyrics

english translation

Dayang (Mm-mm)
Dayang (Ooh, woah)
Dayang (Yeah, yeah)
Alamat, handa 'rap

Jao

Nauupos na nang madatnan
At para bang naghihintay na lang
Mahanginan
At mawala na nang tuluyan

Alas

Nang dahil sa'yong mga kamay
Unti-unti akong nabuhay
Iyong tinakpan
Butas na gawa ng nakaraan

R-Ji

Pa'no ko susuklian
Ang iyong kabutihan
Buong buhay ko ilalaan

Mo

Sa tangi kong dayang
Kalasahan ta kaw
At pipiliin ka sa bawat araw
Tangi kong dayang

Taneo

Nagagawa ko nang ngumiti
Ang bukas ay nakikita ko nang muli
Mga binhing itinanim mo sa dilim
Umuusbong unti-unti
Nawawala ang pighati

Tomas
'Di ko hahayaang

Manaig ang takot sa aking isip
Panatag ang puso
Dahil kasama ko

R-Ji
Ang tangi kong dayang
Kalasahan ta kaw
At pipiliin ka sa bawat araw
Tangi kong dayang

Jao
Matagal

Matagal din naging hangal
Kung saan-saan hinanap ang pagmamahal
Pero walang nagtatagal

Mo
Inuna ko siya bago sarili
Pero wala rin nangyari
Nagtataka, bakit bigla na lang siyang nawala
Nang walang pasabi?

Alas
Nawalan ako ng gana
Di na naniwala na meron pang pag-asa
Pero kung kailan 'di mo inaakala
May isang darating

Na magbabalik ng ningning

Taneo
Sa mundo mong balot na balot ng dilim
Liwanag niya ang magsisilbing
Gabay patungo sa kaniyang bisig at mananatiling

R-Ji/Tomas/Mo
Tangi kong dayang

Kalasahan ta kaw
At pipiliin ka sa bawat araw
Tangi kong dayang

Princess (Mm-mm)
Princess (Ooh, woah)
Princess (Yeah, yeah)
Alamat, about-face

Jao

I was burning out when I was found

And it was like I was just waiting

To be blown by the wind

And disappear entirely

Alas

But because of your hands

I was slowly brought back to life

You covered

The holes I got from my past

R-Ji

How should I repay

Your kindness?

I will offer my whole life

Mo

To my only princess

I love you

And I will choose you every single day

My only princess

Taneo

I finally get to smile again

I am looking forward to tomorrow once more

The seeds you have planted in the dark

Are sprouting one by one

The sorrow is disappearing

Tomas

I won't let

The fears in my head prevail

My heart is at ease

Because now I am with

R-Ji

My only princess

I love you

And I will choose you every single day

My only princess

Jao

A long time

I was stupid for a long time

Searched for love everywhere

But nothing ever lasted

Mo

I put them first before myself

But nothing happened either way

Confused, I wondered why they left me

Without any warning

Alas

I lost my energy

I didn't believe there was any hope left

But just when you least expect it

Someone will arrive

Who will bring back the spark

Taneo

In your world that's shrouded with darkness

Their light will serve as

A guide towards their arms and

Will stay as

R-Ji/Tomas/Mo

My only princess

I love you

And I will choose you every single day

My only princess

(Translation reference)

Dayang was featured in Alamat's performance during the P-Pop Con 2023 (Timestamp: 10:06). It was a spoiler since the song was not yet released at this time. It was also during the P-Pop Con 2023 that they announced the title of their album, IsaPuso.