Manila Dreams

Manila - capital of the Philippines; The song is inspired by Alamat's story of going to Manila from their respective provinces to pursue their career

November 3, 2023

IsaPuso

original lyrics

english translation

[Intro]
Alamat, handa 'rap

[Verse 1]
A one way ticket, ganap ang isip
Wala nang atrasan, tahasang pagdayo
Harinawa masulit

Tadhana maukit
Makikipagsapalaran sa malayo

Ang tanging baon, lakas ng loob
'Di papataob
Yeah, we can do everything we want
Langit ay abot

[Pre-Chorus]
Kanlungin mo sa sinag mo
Tuparin ang pangarap ko, Maynila

[Chorus]
Paraiso dito
Kahit na gabi ay maluwalhati
May ilan ding mga araw na impyerno
Pero susugal at susugod pa rin

[Post-Chorus]
I'll reach my dreams in Manila
I'll reach my dreams in Manila
I'll reach my dreams in Manila
I'll reach my dreams in Manila

[Verse 2]

Bisaya
Paalam sa mo
Tuohi lang pirme

Waray
Mariko liwat ngan masikat ako
Oh, yeah

Ilocano
Ti balun ko ket pigsa ken tured
San agpaabak

Kapampangan
E malyaring muli kung bigu
Magobrang sagad

[Pre-Chorus]

Bicolano
Ampuni sa anino mo
Dae pagrauta tigmawot ko, Manila

[Chorus]
Paraiso dito
Kahit na gabi ay maluwalhati
May ilan ding mga araw na impyerno
Pero susugal at susugod pa rin

[Post-Chorus]
I'll reach my dreams in Manila
I'll reach my dreams in Manila
I'll reach my dreams in Manila
I'll reach my dreams in Manila

[Bridge]
Napakaalab ng banaag mo
Lumalagablab na parang apoy
Aaligid parang gamugamo
'Wag naman sanang matupok sa'yo

[Chorus]
Paraiso dito
Kahit na gabi ay maluwalhati
May ilan ding mga araw na impyerno
Pero susugal at susugod pa rin

[Post-Chorus]
I'll reach my dreams in Manila
I'll reach my dreams in Manila
I'll reach my dreams in Manila
I'll reach my dreams in Manila

[Intro]
Alamat, about-face

[Verse 1]
A one way ticket, mind is firmly set

There's no turning back once I leave

Hopefully it'll be worth it

And that my destiny will be carved

Will venture out in a faraway place

The only thing I have with me is courage

Won't back down

Yeah, we can do everything we want

Heaven is within reach

[Pre-Chorus]

Shelter me with your ray of light

Make my dreams come true, Manila

[Chorus]

It's paradise here

Even though nights are splendid

There are also some days that are hell

But I'll still take the risk and go for it

[Post-Chorus]

I'll reach my dreams in Manila

[Verse 2]

Bisaya (Translation reference)

Farewell to you

Just keep believing

Waray (Translation reference)

I will eventually be rich and famous

Oh, yeah

Ilocano (Translation reference)

I have my strength and courage with me

I won't be defeated

Kapampangan (Translation reference)

I won't allow myself to go back in vain

I'll work hard and persevere

[Pre-Chorus]

Bicolano (Translation reference)

Adopt me in your shadows

Don't break my dreams, Manila

[Chorus]

It's paradise here

Even though nights are splendid

There are also some days that are hell

But I'll still take the risk and go for it

[Post-Chorus]

I'll reach my dreams in Manila

[Bridge]

Your glimmer of light is ablaze

Burning like fire

Hovering around like moths

Hoping not to get burned by your flame

[Chorus]

It's paradise here

Even though nights are splendid

There are also some days that are hell

But I'll still take the risk and go for it

[Post-Chorus]

I'll reach my dreams in Manila