Pack your bags

Let's take a flight (ooh-yeah!)

To a place where the sun shines bright (oh-oh!)

White beaches calling

Waves so near

Feel the rhythm

The island's here

CHORUS

Azure seas

Oh

They sparkle and glow

Philippine islands

Where the good vibes flow (hey, hey!)

Feel the sand beneath your toes (oh-oh!)

This is paradise

Let the love grow

Palm trees sway to the beat of the breeze

Golden skies melting into the seas

Dive into waters so crystal and blue

Every moment feels brand new

CHORUS

Azure seas

Oh

They sparkle and glow

Philippine islands

Where the good vibes flow (hey, hey!)

Feel the sand beneath your toes (oh-oh!)

This is paradise

Let the love grow

Dance to the rhythm

The ocean's song (ooh-yeah!)

The islands are calling

We all belong

Hearts are free

Just let it go

Let the beauty steal the show

CHORUS

Azure seas

Oh

They sparkle and glow

Philippine islands

Where the good vibes flow (hey, hey!)

Feel the sand beneath your toes (oh-oh!)

This is paradise

Let the love grow

NAME PHILIPPINES

Place is from A to Z

A is for Ebra and Albay

B is Batangas and Bata

C is for Camarines Sur and Cavite

D is for Davao

E is for Escolta

F is for Fuga Island

G is for Gumaras

H is for Aganoy

I is for Iloilo

J is for Jaro

K is for Calibo

L is for Legazpi

M is for Manila

N is for Naga

O is for Occidental Negros

P is for Panay

Q is for Quezon

R is for Rizal

S is for Sorsogon

T is for Tagaytay

U is for Urdaneta

V is Valenzuela

W is for Wakiwaki

Z is for Zambales

Philippine Islands

7,600 strong

Hard to know all

But nice to know we belong

Come high tide

Or low tide

The gorgeous sun will rise

And say

Life in the islands

Is pure bliss

Because time is gold

And cannot be missed

Spaniards came for 350 years

American Hollywood was here for 50 years

We spoke Spanish and English

And eat adobo and hot dog with relish

Today it is our diversity

That makes us unique

And our love for the Philippines

That keeps us strong and true

To our ancient land

Who we love forevermore

VERSE 1

Sunrise here, but I still see the dawn back home

Golden light on rice fields, where my spirit roams

Years have passed, since I first stepped on foreign ground

Chasing dreams, a different life, a different sound

CHORUS

But my heart beats a rhythm, a tropical design

A calling from the islands, a love truly mine

Oh, Philippines, my homeland, I hear your gentle plea

This balikbayan's longing, to finally be free

To feel your warm embrace, beneath your endless sky

My soul yearns for your beauty, 'til the day that I die

VERSE2

The scent of sampaguita, a memory so clear

The laughter of my family, I wish that they were near

I walk these city streets, a world so fast and new

But my thoughts drift to beaches, and skies of azure blue

I see the children playing, in every passing face

And a pang of sweet nostalgia, for that familiar place

CHORUS

'Cause my heart beats a rhythm, a tropical design

A calling from the islands, a love truly mine

Oh, Philippines, my homeland, I hear your gentle plea

This balikbayan's longing, to finally be free

To feel your warm embrace, beneath your endless sky

My soul yearns for your beauty, 'til the day that I die

I've built a life here, found success in many ways

But there's a part of me, that truly still just prays

For simple joys and moments, shared with kin and friend

A life where my true spirit, can finally transcend

CHORUS

'Cause my heart beats a rhythm, a tropical design

A calling from the islands, a love truly mine

Oh, Philippines, my homeland, I hear your gentle plea

This balikbayan's longing, to finally be free

To feel your warm embrace, beneath your endless sky

My soul yearns for your beauty, 'til the day that I die

Yes, I'm coming home, to where I truly belong

Back to the Philippines, where my heart is strong

My island home, my island home, I'm coming back to you

The balikbayan's journey, is finally coming through.

[Verse] Sunrise hits the ocean

Another day begins

I feel the waves emotion

Don't forget the sunscreen lotion

[Prechorus]

The salty air is calling

No time for standing still

[Chorus] Philippine coral garden dance

Come on and feel the trance

Siargao Baler La Union Endless

Waves Underneath the sun

[Verse 2]

Coral gardens waiting

Down in Tu ba ta ha deep

Coron Island calling

Secrets that the ocean keep

[Chorus]

Philippine coral garden dance

Come on and feel the trance

Shargaw Baler La Un yon Endless

Waves Underneath the sun

[Bridge]

Apo Reef so blue

Kayaking just me and you

Paddling free and wild Nature's child

Outro

Love the corals and waters

Come and stay awhile

and feel why the

Filipinos always smile

[Verse 1]

Backpack ready

Passport too

Got that itch Me and you

Gonna fly away Today

[Prechorus]

Sun is beamin

We are dreamin

[Chorus]

Philippines calling Lets go surfing

Lets go diving Have fun kayaking

Come on Come on

waves are calling Hop on Hop on

[Verse 2]

Cities rise high Touch the sky

So modern now

Sands so white Waters

so blue Ocean views

Sunset purple hues

[Chorus]

Philippines calling

Lets go surfing Lets go diving

Have fun kayaking

Come on come on

waves are calling

Hop on Hop on

[Bridge]

Postcard places

Happy faces

Never leave How can i leave?

Outro

Feel your cares away

i am here to stay

[Verse]

Seven six four one Islands in the sun

Magellan came from Spain

And then the americans reign

[Prechorus]

The food so good Unbelievable like it should

[Chorus] Oh the Philippines

The sun and seas

Legend holds

The Filipino smile is fortune and gold

[Verse 2]

Culture ancient and old

All adorned with gold

Traditions so strong

Where we belong

[Chorus]

Oh the Philippines

The sun and seas Legend holds

The Filipino smile is fortune and gold

[Bridge] Blessed by the light

Everything is bright

From Luzon visayas Mindanao

History shows that

Filipinos know how to make your heart sing with glow

outro

7641 islands in the sun

My heart can't wait to have fun!

Purple sunset paints the sky

Oh kay ganda its so high

I remember the beaches

I used to know

The waves crash slow

[Prechorus]

Life's a crazy ride I cannot hide

[Chorus]

Pilipinas my Pilipinas

Why are you so far away

My heart it beats for you each day

Pilipinas mahal kita

[Verse 2]

White sand beneath my feet

Makes my life complete

Dagat at araw sun so bright

Shining light

[Prechorus] Life's a crazy ride I cannot hide

[Chorus] Pilipinas my Pilipinas

Why are you so far away

My heart it beats for you each day

Pilipinas mahal kita

[Verse 1] Sunrise hits my face Another day in this crazy place

I never thought I'd say I wanna stay

[Prechorus] But the feeling's strong Where I belong

[Chorus] Island dream Lazy river slow stream

It's a technicolor beam Island dream Island dream

[Verse 2] Smiles for miles that's what I see

Kindness grows on every tree

Simple joys and gentle breeze Finally free

[Prechorus] Yeah the feeling's strong Where I belong

[Chorus] Island dream Lazy river slow stream It's a technicolor beam

Island dream Island dream

Met you on the bay as the sun took a dive

Your beauty hit me hard it made me feel alive

Spanish hazel eyes like a fiery spell

China porcelain skin a story to tell

Oh Manila girl you light up my skies

You captured my heart with your Spanish hazel eyes

Love at first sight it was written in the sand

Oh Manila girl I'm at your command

Your laugh is a melody it lingers in my mind

Every word you speak is a treasure to find

The waves crash around us but I don't even care

Cause with you Manila girl I'm already there

Oh Manila girl you light up my skies

You captured my heart with your Spanish hazel eyes

Love at first sight it was written in the sand

Oh Manila girl I'm at your command

The stars are our witnesses shining up above

The moon smiles down as we fall into love

Every moment with you feels like a sweet dream

Manila girl you're my sunbeam

Oh Manila girl you light up my skies

You captured my heart with your Spanish hazel eyes

Love at first sight it was written in the sand

Oh Manila girl I'm at your command

Another winter's coming the sky is turning gray

Counting down the hours till I fly far away

Been climbing up that corporate wall

But now I'm ready to answer for that Philippine call

CHORUS

Oh Philippines you're on my mind

Leaving all the hustle for a life that's warm and nice

No more harsh winters just sunshine on my face

Slowdown calling in that paradise place

Imagine the mountain adventures the purple sunsets

The gentle rain and coral sights shining a different light

No fancy suits just T-shirts and my shorts

white sand beaches for island life's resorts

CHORUS

Oh Philippines you're on my mind

Leaving all the hustle for a life that's warm and nice

No more harsh winters just sunshine on my face

Slowdown calling in that paradise place

They say it's simple living a different kind of pace

Where smiles are genuine and joy finds its space

Pinoys treat you warmly

Once you know them they treat you like family

Imagine the mountain adventures the purple sunsets

The gentle rain and coral sights shining a different light

No fancy suits just T-shirts and my shorts

Laid back nights for island life's resorts

CHORUS

Oh Philippines you're on my mind

Leaving all the hustle for a life that's warm and nice

No more harsh winters just sunshine on my face

Slowdown calling in that paradise place

So pack my bags and passport

A brand new chapter waiting no regrets

Hello Philippines my new home

My golden years I'm spending them with you

[Verse]

Sa ilalim ng araw tayong dalawa

Sumasayaw ang alon kasabay ng saya

Mga isla'y tila paraiso ng mund

o Tahimik ang paligid sa ating pagtungo

[Chorus] Tag-init sa Pilipinas abot ang ligaya

Libo-libong isla Ating kasama

Puting buhangin Tubig na kristal

Ito ang getaway Lahat espesyal

[Verse 2] Palmera'y sumasayaw sa hangin ng dagat

Sa bawat hakbang Kalikasa'y kasapat

Walang iba kundi ikaw at ako

Sa paraisong ito Walang magulo

[Chorus] Tag-init sa Pilipinas abot ang ligaya

Libo-libong isla Ating kasama

Puting buhangin

Tubig na kristal

Ito ang getaway

Lahat espesyal

[Bridge]

Sa bawat isla may bagong kuwento

Tila walang hanggan ang ating biyahe't saya

Hawak ang kamay Sabay nating tuklasin

Ang yaman ng dagat Atin lang sa dilim

[Chorus] Tag-init sa Pilipinas abot ang ligaya

Libo-libong isla Ating kasama Puting buhangin

Tubig na kristal Ito ang getaway Lahat espesyal

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(Verse 1)

The mic is in my hand now, the screen begins to glow

A thousand songs are waiting,

a story each can show From ballads slow and tender,

to anthems loud and bold A Filipino gathering, a story to unfold

(Chorus) Oh, Karaoke, the beat of our soul!

It makes us feel connected, makes us truly whole

With every note we're hitting, or even when we miss

There's joy in every moment, pure vocal bliss!

So turn the music louder, let our voices soar and climb

Filipino hearts singing, transcending space and time!

(Verse 2)

Maybe it's the drama, the passion we all feel

A song can tell our heartache,

a love that feels so real

No matter if we're famous,

or just singing for fun

Each time we hit that high note, a victory is won

(Chorus) Oh, Karaoke, the beat of our soul! It makes us feel connected,

makes us truly whole With every note we're hitting, or even when we miss

There's joy in every moment, pure vocal bliss!

So turn the music louder, let our voices soar and climb

Filipino hearts singing, transcending space and time!

(Bridge) From small barrio homes,

to cities bright and grand

A A karao key machine,

found all across the land It's more than just a pastime,

it's a way to let it out

To laugh and cheer together,

to sing and freely shout

(Chorus) Oh, Karaoke, the beat of our soul! It makes us feel connected,

makes us truly whole With every note we're hitting, or even when we miss

There's joy in every moment, pure vocal bliss!

So turn the music louder, let our voices soar and climb

Filipino hearts singing, transcending space and time!

(Outro) So grab a song, don't be shy, let your true self shine through

Because in every Filipino, a singer waits for you!

Sing! Sing! Sing! 'Til the morning light appears!

Our love for karaoke, conquers all the fears!

[Verse] White sands whisper to my feet The sun’s a flame A golden beat Azure waters call my name Life here will never be the same

[Chorus] Live life where the waves collide Philippine shores A dream worldwide Dive deep Kayak Let the moments flow Coral reefs and love will grow

[Verse 2] The breeze it hums a mellow tune Underneath the blazing noon Falling stars The night’s embrace Here’s where I found my happy place [Chorus] Live life where the waves collide Philippine shores A dream worldwide Dive deep Kayak Let the moments flow Coral reefs and love will grow

[Bridge] Salted air and hearts on fire Every sunset feeds desire From dawn to dusk This paradise A world that feels like paradise

[Chorus] Live life where the waves collide Philippine shores A dream worldwide Dive deep Kayak Let the moments flow Coral reefs and love will grow

[Verse] The sand is white it feels so sweet

Under my toes it’s summer's beat

The sun's a friend it shines all year

On this warm beach no room for fear

[Verse 2] Azure waters they call my name

Waves that shimmer play their game

Diving deep where the corals glow

A world of wonder down below

[Chorus] Live life here on the sandy shore

Where the heart feels free and the spirit soars

Kayaks glide and love’s in reach

On the sunny shores of the Philippines beach

[Verse 3] The breeze it whispers soft and low

It carries tales of hearts that grow

A paradise where dreams collide

And love flows in like the evening tide

[Bridge] Dive with me beneath the blue

Discover life in every hue

The reefs they hum a melody

A song of love beneath the sea

[Chorus] Live life here on the sandy shore

Where the heart feels free and the spirit soars

Kayaks glide and love’s in reach

On the sunny shores of the Philippines beach

[Verse] White sand beneath my toes it feels so right

The sun above shining golden light

The waves are calling come take the leap

In this paradise where the heart runs deep

[Chorus] Live life on the beach feel the warm embrace

Where the ocean sings and time slows its pace

Dive in the azure waters love’s melody

Here in the Philippines set your spirit free

[Verse 2] Kayaks glide through the shimmering blue

Coral reefs beneath paint a vibrant hue

Every moment here feels like a dream

Nature's masterpiece in every gleam

[Chorus] Live life on the beach feel the warm embrace

Where the ocean sings and time slows its pace

Dive in the azure waters love’s melody

Here in the Philippines set your spirit free

[Bridge] Feel the breeze it whispers in your ear

The rhythm of the tide makes it all so clear

Love’s around the corner in every glance

Underneath the stars take a chance

[Chorus] Live life on the beach feel the warm embrace

Where the ocean sings and time slows its pace

Dive in the azure waters love’s melody

Here in the Philippines set your spirit free

[Verse 1] Sa baryo’y iniwan ang munting tahanan, Puno ng pangarap, may luha sa daan. Sa eroplano’y dinala ang tapang, Ngunit puso’y naiwan sa lupang mahal.

[Chorus] Balik sa Pinas, dito ang ligaya, Sa amoy ng lupa, sa init ng pamilya. Pera’y di kayang tumbasan ang saya, Ang hinahanap ko’y nandito pala.

[Verse 2] Sa banyagang lupa, ako’y nagtrabaho, Taglay ang bigat ng pangarap sa puso. Ngunit bawat gabi, ako’y nag-iisa, Iniisip ang bayan, ang pamilya ko’y wala.

[Chorus] Balik sa Pinas, dito ang ligaya, Sa amoy ng lupa, sa init ng pamilya. Pera’y di kayang tumbasan ang saya, Ang hinahanap ko’y nandito pala.

[Bridge] Sa bawat padala, may luhang kasama, Hinanap ang ginto, ngunit puso’y nagdusa. Ngayon alam ko na, kung saan ang yaman, Sa sariling lupa, dito ko natagpuan.

[Verse 3] Pag-uwi sa baryo, may yakap at halik, Ang simpleng buhay, ngayo’y napakalapit. Ngiti ng pamilya’y sagot sa pangarap, Dito sa Pinas, ako’y tunay na ganap.

[Verse]

Sa eroplano, ako'y gulat, May kaunting kaba,

'di malaman kung saan pupunta.

Si Mommy, Pinay, si Daddy, Kano,

Ngayon ang biyahe, sa 'Pinas na mismo!

Doon daw ang lola't lolo, Kaso ang Tagalog ko,

"Oh, no!" "Kumusta ka?" lang ang alam,

Tapos biglang, "Pwede bang umuwi na lang?"

(Chorus)

Balikbayan blues, nakakatawa,

Sa init ng araw, wow fried ka talaga

Ang lahi ko'y American Pinoy, ang isip ko'y Western,

Rice, di ko type, puro fried chicken!

Adobo is fine, Paksiw is too much,

Pakiusap, pwede bang umalis na Pero sige,

i will try because I feel the heart of Pinoys

(Verse 2) Sa bahay ni Lolo, amoy iba,

Parang may halo-halo't kung ano pa.

Lola's cooking, sarap daw tingnan,

Pero amoy ewan, ayoko tikman!

Tinuruan akong mag-Tagalog,

"Anong pangalan mo?" at "Ikaw ay pogi."

Lolo's proud, "Ang apo ko, mestiso!"

Pero Tagalog hirap sa bibig ko.

(Chorus)

Balikbayan blues, nakakatawa,

Sa init ng araw,

wow fried ka talaga

Ang lahi ko'y American Pinoy,

ang isip ko'y Western,

Rice, di ko type, puro fried chicken!

Adobo is fine, Paksiw is too much,

Pakiusap, pwede bang umalis na Pero sige,

i will try because I feel the heart of Pinoys

(Bridge) Sa kalye, tricycle, jeepney, ang dami,

Traffic jam, busina, nakakabaliw!

Nagtatago sa aircon, ayoko lumabas, Pero si Mommy,

"Anak, tayo'y maglakad!"

Nakita ko ang tito at tita Nagkukulitan, nagtatawanan.

Ang daldal nila, ang bilis magsalita,

Ako'y tango lang ng tango, "Oo na lang, sige na!"

(Chorus) Balikbayan blues, nakakatawa,

Sa init ng araw, wow fried ka talaga

Ang lahi ko'y American Pinoy, ang isip ko'y Western, Rice, di ko type,

puro fried chicken! Adobo is fine,

Paksiw is too much, Pakiusap, pwede bang umalis na Pero sige,

i will try because I feel the heart of Pinoys

(Outro) Sa huli, kahit may "culture shock" ako, Naintindihan ko,

ito ang dugo ko. Medyo komportable na, kahit papaano,

Pati summer, medyo gusto ko na. Being a Balikbayan, na-enjoy ko na rin

.(Verse 1)

Sa bawat sulok, mayro'ng liwanag,

Hindi sa ilaw, kundi sa isang smile

Isang galaw ng labi, mata'y kumikislap,

The Filipino smile, sa yo lang mahanap

(Chorus) Ibang-iba ka, smile ng Pilipino,

Sa hirap at ginhawa, laging totoo. May lungkot man,

o pagsubok na dumating,

Ang ngiti mo'y nandyan, laging right timing

(Verse 2) Mula sa bata, hanggang sa matanda,

Sa manggagawa, sa probinsya o siyudad.

Hindi kailangan ng salita o dahilan,

Ang ngiti mo'y unawa, higit pa sa yaman.

(Chorus) Ibang-iba ka, smile ng Pilipino,

Sa hirap at ginhawa, laging totoo.

May lungkot man, o pagsubok na dumating, A

ng ngiti mo'y nandyan, laging right timing

(Bridge) Sa gitna ng unos at paghihirap

Sa pagbangon, ngiti mo'y parati

Kahit na may sakit o problema,

Ang ngiti mo'y simbolo ng pagasa

(Chorus) Ibang-iba ka, smile ng Pilipino,

Sa hirap at ginhawa, laging totoo.

May lungkot man, o pagsubok na dumating,

Ang ngiti mo'y nandyan, laging right timing

(Outro) Kaya't ipagpatuloy, 'yang ngiti mong kay ganda,

Ito ang tatak, ng matapang at lahing dakila.

Ang ngiti ng Pilipino, sa mundo'y ipagbunyi,

Pagkat ito ang ilaw at tanglaw unique sa ating lahi para magwagi.

[Verse 1] Mga pusong uhaw sa pagbabago

Tayo na wag malinlang

Sa mga pangako nilang hindi natupad

Sa bayan na hindi makaahon at makaangat

[Prechorus]

Dapat bayan muna bago ang sarili

Ito ang isipin at gawin lagi

[Chorus] Bayan ko bangon at gumising

Ipaglaban ang pagbabago

Bayan ko bangon at gumising

Ito ang ating kinabukasan

[Verse 2]

Mga mata'y idilat sa katotohanan

Wag magbulag-bulagan

Ang mali ay ituwid

Para maahon sa kahirapan

[Prechorus] Dapat Bayan muna bago ang sarili

Ito ang isipin at gawin lagi

[Chorus] Bayan ko bangon at gumising

Ipaglaban ang pagbabago

Bayan ko bangon at gumising

Ito ang ating kinabukasan

[Verse] Miss na miss kita oh Pilipinas ko

Dagat mong asul bundok mong tanaw ko

Kahit malayo ka ikaw pa rin ang nasa puso

Hanggang sa panaginip ikaw ang tanaw ko

[Chorus]

Pilipinas ikaw ang aking liwanag

Sa bawat hakbang ikaw ang hinahanap

Nais kong makita kang malaya at masaya

Pilipinas ikaw ang pangarap ko sinta

[Verse 2]

Sa ibang bansa dala kita sa bawat sandali

Lupang sinilangan ikaw ang aking ngiti

Ang init ng araw ang lamig ng hangin

Sa puso ko ikaw ang tunay kong hangarin

[Chorus]

Pilipinas ikaw ang aking liwanag

Sa bawat hakbang ikaw ang hinahanap

Nais kong makita kang malaya at masaya

Pilipinas ikaw ang pangarap ko sinta

[Bridge]

Sa bawat tagumpay ikaw ang inspirasyon

Sa bawat laban ikaw ang direksyon

Sabay nating aabutin ang mga tala

Sa puso ko ikaw ang tunay kong tala

[Chorus] Pilipinas ikaw ang aking liwanag

Sa bawat hakbang ikaw ang hinahanap

Nais kong makita kang malaya at masaya

Pilipinas ikaw ang pangarap ko sinta

VERSE 1

Sa gabi at araw

May tinig na bumubulong, sa puso't diwa ko

Tanong na simple, ngunit malalim

Hindi lang kulay ng balat

Kung 'di sa pagpiling tunay at tapat

CHORUS

Ikaw ba ay Pilipino?

Sa diwa, salita at gawa

Puso ay pinipili mahalin ang bayan

Ang kapwa ay kapatid

Taglay ang kabutihang-loob

Ng dakilang bayani na mahal ang bansa

VERSE 2

May mga pagkakataong, tayo'y susubukin

Pag-ibig sa bayan, dapat pairalin

Hindi lang sa ganda ng tanawin

Kundi sa gawa, dapat nating patunayan

Ang malasakit sa bawat isa

Pagkakaisa't pagtulong, siyang mahalaga

CHORUS

Ikaw ba ay Pilipino?

Sa diwa, salita at gawa

Puso ay pinipili mahalin ang bayan

Ang kapwa ay kapatid

Taglay ang kabutihang-loob

Ng dakilang bayani na mahal ang bansa

BRIDGE

Ang kapatiran ay lakas

Sa bawat pagsubok

Sama sama, walang iwanan

Bawat Kapwa ay pantay

Ito ang kabutihang loob na tunay

CHORUS

Ikaw ba ay Pilipino? Sa diwa, salita at gawa

Puso ay pinipili mahalin ang bayan

Ang kapwa ay kapatid

Taglay ang kabutihang-loob

Ng dakilang bayani na mahal ang bansa

Kaya't tumindig ka, at iyong isigaw

Ako'y Pilipino

Piliin natin araw-araw

Sa diwa salita at gawa