416 posts 11/23/2014 5:49 pm
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When I Say “I Love You”
In my attempt to post this beautiful Filipino song by Garry Granada without getting filtered out, I have opted to render an English translation I hope you will like. Please forgive me if you think my translation has not given justice to this piece. I am only trying hard for the sake of sharing. I'll appreciate any suggestions to improve this kindergarten translation.
Kapag Sinabi ko Sayo(By Garry Granada)
Kapag sinabi ko sa iyo na ika'y minamahal
Sana'y maunawaan mo na ako'y isang mortal
At di ko kayang abutin ang mga bituin at buwan
O di kaya ay sisirin perlas ng karagatan
Kapag sinabi ko sa iyo na ika'y iniibig
Sana'y maunawaan mo na ako'y taga-daigdig
Kagaya ng karamihan, karaniwang karanasan
Daladala kahit saan, pang-araw-araw na pasan
Ako'y hindi romantiko, sa iyo'y di ko matitiyak
Na pag ako'y kapiling mo kailanma'y di ka iiyak
Ang magandang hinaharap sikapin nating maabot
Ngunit kung di pa maganap, sana'y huwag mong ikalungkot
Kapag sinabi ko sa iyo na ika'y sinisinta
Sana'y yakapin mo akong bukas ang iyong mga mata
Ang kayamanan kong dala ay pandama't kamalayan
Na natutunan sa iba na nabighani sa bayan
Halina't ating pandayin isang malayang daigdig
Upang doon payabungin isang malayang pag-ibig
Kapag sinabi ko sa iyo na ika'y sinusuyo
Sana'y ibigin mo ako, kasama ang aking mundo
| | When I Say “I Love You”(Translated by Elizabeth)
When I tell you I love you
I hope you understand, I am but a mortal too
The moon, the stars, the pearls in the sea
These are things I could not reach for thee
When I tell you it’s you I adore
I hope you’ll see, I’m human and nothing more
Just like many, my life is ordinary
I take with me life's everyday obscurity
I am no romantic, a promise I cannot make
Is in my arms, your heart will never beak
A beautiful life for you, for me is what I strive to see
But please don’t be lonely if today it has yet to be
When I tell you, you are my heart’s haven
I hope you hold me with eyes wide open
The wealth I have is my love for country
Inspired by those who came before me
So come with me and let us build a free nation
And there we can nourish a love of liberation
When I tell you it’s you I'm here to pursue
I hope you will love me too, together with this world I built for you. |
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11/25/2014 12:22 am
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I am very happy for you. You shouldn't let criticisms stop you from blogging. You shouldn't have to be answerable to anyone for excising your right of speech. It shouldn't be of any matter what people think especially in a forum like this where each of us are merely speaking through our anonymous and semi-anonymous accounts. I have my share of detractors in this place but like I say, it's all in pen, never really in the flesh. Least it could do is ruin my unblemished anonymous reputation... lol.
You go on blogging to your hearts desire, my friend. I like reading your posts. You have detractors but you have followers too. It's up to you who you choose to please.
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11/25/2014 12:27 am
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Thanks Tinker, we should go videoke sometime... although I have to warn you, my singing voice can cause post traumatic stress disorders. Mwah!
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11/25/2014 12:35 am
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Quoting achmed_abo:
Hello my friend Vivian(with mutual friendship agreement)LOL
Nice translation.but do you mean Gary Granada?
Hello Achmed. Yes you are right, it is Gary Granada! I can be a bit dyslexic at times. It must have been the hangover.. lol. I'll go fix it up. Thanks for telling me, my friend by mutual agreement. Mwah!
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12/2/2014 1:49 pm
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Thank you too. I hope you're enjoying your blogging around here. It can get wicked.. lol.. 
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12/9/2014 1:55 pm
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I'm sorry, is that a photo of Albert Martinez?
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4/9/2016 8:49 pm
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thank you biker 
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