independence day
June 11, 2007
few days ago I was in a workshop and got to sing the Phipippine National Anthem as part of the Opening Ceremony. it seemed like it was one of those moments when I just have to sing the song with much gusto and meaning… savoring every word it says and feeling the emotions it brings… in commemoration of OUR country’s Independence Day, I’m posting this… with the hope that everytime I’ve got to sing it again, it is with the such intensity that it so deserves…
Lupang Hinirang
Official version used since 1956
Bayang magiliw
Perlas ng Silanganan,
Alab ng puso,
Sa dibdib mo’y buhay.
Lupang Hinirang,
Duyan ka ng magiting,
Sa manlulupig,
Di ka pasisiil.
Sa dagat at bundok,
Sa simoy at sa langit mong bughaw,
May dilag ang tula
At awit sa paglayang minamahal.
Ang kislap ng watawat mo’y
Tagumpay na nagniningning,
Ang bituin at araw niya
Kailan pa ma’y di magdidilim.
Lupa ng araw, ng luwalhati’t pagsinta,
Buhay ay langit sa piling mo;
Aming ligaya, na pag may mang-aapi
Ang mamatay nang dahil sa iyo
Happy Independence Day, Philippines!!!!
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