What's up everyone! I'm Ruel, your blogger from Philippines. Today, I'm gonna share my piano version of a song that every Filipino has to know, our very own National Anthem entitled Lupang Hinirang (The Chosen Land).
You may had sung this song everyday when you were still a student. Sometimes, we sing this song just because we have to. But if you meditate deeply on the essence of this song, it will rekindle your resilient Filipino spirit to show the world what we're really made of.
By the way, please forgive me for any mistakes. I have just learned playing piano from watching Youtube tutorials as well. I have no technical knowledge on reading music sheets so I just play by ear. I hope you still enjoy.
Lyrics
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 ng dahil sa iyo.
English Translation
Loving Country
The Pearl of the Orient
The blaze of the heart
In thy heart is Life
The Land that was Chosen
The cradle of brave souls
As for the invaders,
They will never oppress thee
The seas and mountains
The breeze and thy azure skies
The poem is splendid
Also is the song of freedom.
The glitter in your flag
Is the lustrous victory
And thy star and sun
Will never cease to shine
Land of the sun of glory and passion
The skies are alive in thy presence
Our joy is when someone come to oppress thee
Is to die while protecting thee from them
Thank you for watching! If you want piano covers of your favorite song, please let me know in the comments. If you want to join me in my travel experiences, then you should check out my travelblogs.
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Episode 2: Samet Island Experience
Episode 3: A Slice of Heaven in Thailand: Kanchanaburi
Episode 4: Must-See Places in Bangkok
Episode 5: Ancient Realm at Cambodia-Thailand Border
Episode 6: My First 12 km Marathon Experience
Happy Steeming!
