Wolfgang: Ang Bagong Dugo Sa Lumang Ugat

 The New Blood in Old Roots

If their is one word to describe this awesome band it is MABANGIS (wild). As one of the legitimate rock bands in the Philippines they are able to successfully integrate to the audience the way of their music. Listening to their music makes you bang your head and go wild while pumping your body to the beat.

Wolfgang is a Filipino heavy metal, hard rock and grunge band formed in January of 1992 in Manila, Philippines. Wolfgang is notable for being the only Filipino rock band to release albums in Japan and the United States and for realizing Platinum record sales in their home country.

This song below is one of my favorites which gives us the message that our weapon to the oppression and this crumbling country is the change. Change that we must start with ourselves. The title of this post "Ang Bagong Dugo Sa Lumang Ugat"  (The New Blood in Old Roots) is the band's latest album in which the song Sandata (Weapon) is included.

Sandata

(Weapon)

Ako ang bunga ng bagong siglo

Anak ng hirap, luha at abo

Ang inyong mithiin ang nabigay buhay sa akin

Sa bawat sulok may bagong kalaban

Sa bawat sandali may bagong hadlang

'Di sumusuko, hindi matatapakan

'Di luluhod at walang iiwasan

Ako ang simula ng pagbabago

Ako ang susi sa pangarap mo

Parusa, pasanin mabigat sa damdamin

Kahit inosente pinipilit umamin

Walang mapuntahan, walang mataguan

Isang himagsikan yan ang kailangan

Ako ang simula ng pagbabago

Ako ang susi sa pangarap mo

Kasangga mong wagas ngayon hanggang bukas

Kaalyado mong tunay sa tuwid na landas

Matibay ang lubid, kagitingang likas

Ako ang katarungan ng sandata mo

Larawan na walang mukhang galit at luha

Pinilit kang itapon

Sa paglipas ng mga panahon

Gumising ka't bumangon

Oras mo'y padating ngayon

Masdan mo ang pagyanig ng lupa

Pagsubok sayo ng lahat ng bathala

Sa iyong kamay, lahat nakasalalay

Itaas mo sa langit tanglaw ng tagumpay

Ako ang simula ng pagbabago

Ako ang susi sa pangarap mo

Kasangga mong wagas ngayon hanggang bukas

Kaalyado mong tunay sa tuwid na landas

Matibay ang lubid, kagitingang likas

Ako ang katarungan ng sandata mo

*images from google

  lyrics from lycrics mode.com

  video from youtube.com

Wolfgang: The Kiss of Judas

For this month, a new band on the roll. One of my favorite bands in OPM, they have been in the music industry for quite some and defined what is called Pinoy Rock Songs. As an introduction to them, I offer this song and definitely there most popular one. It is one of the videoke favorites and a song you wanna sing when you want to scream out loud.  Presenting WOLFGANG!!!!

Mga asong naloloko

Nagpapanggap na tao

Pangakong matamis

Puro langaw at ipis

Sa bawat tabi at sulok

Pagkatao'y nabubulok

Nakalubog na sa kabaong

Lalo pang binabaon

Tao sa pangil ng buwaya

Kapangyarihan ng halik ni hudas

Ubos nang mga bayani

Mga duwag ang nalalabi

Kunwari'y matatapang

Ihahango sa kahirapan

Kukunin niya lahat sayo

Isip at kaluluwa

Pagkatao mo'y papasukin

Tapos dudurugin

Tao sa pangil ng buwaya

Kapangyarihan ng halik ni hudas

Magtiwala ka sa akin

Kaligtasan mo ako

Dito ka susunugin

Sa aking paraiso

Sumunod sa mga utos

Mga lason na pangako

Kanyang mga kamay

Mga batong pumapatay

Kaibigang nakaitim

Dadalhin ka sa dilim

Magpailalim sa kanya

Nakatali na kadena

Tao sa pangil ng buwaya

Kapangyarihan ng halik ni hudas

Tao sa pangil ng buwaya

Kapangyarihan ng halik ni hudas

*images from google

  lyrics from lycrics mode.com

  video from youtube.com

Eraserheads: Gatekeeper

This song was written by Raymund Marasigan who has a very peculiar way in his lyrics but nonetheless something you can appreciate. This forms another side of music of Eheads in which Raymund takes the role of leader, the more technical sound of Eraserheads. Listen to the song and see for yourself the hidden meanings of the GATEKEEPER.

Gatekeeper, gatekeeper

Please let us in with her

Gatekeeper

I have been here

When this town was born

Secrets I own

To keep I have sworn

If you have none

Then go flee away

Bring me new tidings

And see me some other day

Hid my will, hid my will

Then they return

So soon from their quest

Lost boys of town

Came back with a guest

She was no druid

But if you incite

They have some stories to add

To bobo's delight

Tales so unordinary

Aliens look strange

We'll talk about yuletide

Graft and corruptions

Nuclear gifts exchange

Talk about crime, slime on the great vine

Now I am inclined to let you

Let you in with her

Coz I'm the gatekeeper

Gatekeeper, gatekeeper

You may come in with her

Gatekeeper

*video from youtube.com

  lyrics from lyricsmode.com

  images from google

Eraserheads: Huwag Mo ng Itanong

Don’t ask. That is the translation of the title this song, Huwag Mo ng Itanong, which has a very playful lyrics which tells how a guy cannot follow the moody nature of his girlfriend. And yes this song is dedicated to most of the guys who have problems in reading the minds of their partners who suddenly shifts its mood. In a minute she was very happy chatting with you and in a second as the song dictates changes and you will never know what hit you. The line of the song tells us how the girls mind was very unpredictable, like a sweepstake, very difficult to win. He was out of breath just following what she wants and at the end after a moody day, the girl will ask, “What’s wrong with you?”. And you just have to say, don’t ask.

Hika ang inabot ko
Nang piliting sumabay sa'yo
Hanggang kanto
Ng isipan mong parang Sweepstakes
Ang hirap manalalo
Ngayon pagdating ko sa bahay
Ibaba ang iyong kilay
Ayoko ng ingay

[CHORUS]
Huwag mo nang itanong sa akin
Diko rin naman sasabihin
Huwag mo nang itanong sa akin
At di ko naiisipin

Field trip sa may pagawaan ng lapis
Ay katulad ng buhay natin
Isang mahabang pila
Mabagal at walang katuturan
Ewan ko Hindi ko alam
Puwede bang huwag na lang
Natin pag-usapan

[CHORUS]
Huwag mo nang itanong sa akin
Diko rin naman sasabihin
Huwag mo nang itanong sa akin
At di ko naiisipin

Ewan ko Hindi ko alam
Puwede bang huwag na lang
Natin pag-usapan

Huwag mo nang itanong sa akin
Diko rin naman sasabihin
Huwag mo nang itanong sa akin
At di ko na iisipin

Huwag mo nang itanong sa akin
Diko rin naman sasabihin
Huwag mo nang itanong sa akin
At di ko na iisipin

And guy, the live version:

*video from youtube.com

  lyrics from lyricsmode.com

  images from google

Eraserheads: Fill Her

Absolutely one of my favorite from the Eraserheads, just listening to this song makes you hold someone dearest to you and tell her how much you love her. Though I can’t see you, I can feel you. . . .  I’m so glad you opened the door.

you don't need to live

it seems a bit naive

no need to disagree

or seek my history

you're staring at my soul

my sanity you stole

but then i knew all along

that anything could go wrong

though i can't see you i can't feel you

i'm so glad you opened my door

and when i get near all my fears disappear

and i won't be alone anymore

hmmmmmmmmmm hmmmmmmmmmm

hmmmmmmmmmm hmmmmmmmmmm

*video from youtube.com

  lyrics from elyrics.net

  images from google

Eraser: Harana

Harana. In the Philippines, there is a tradition called Harana. One cool night when the moon shines bright, with your guitar and some trusted friends, you seek the house of a beautiful maiden. With the strum of the guitar and with the song you have practiced. Hoping you never be out of tune. You serenade her to get her heart. It was a common tradition of the Pinoy to serenade the woman that he likes  and with this, he also courts the family. Its upto the parents to accept him or shove some dung shit to the wanna be singers. Anyway, this song entitled Harana, is about a guys love and he was assuring that even what the other people says about him, his love will remain true for her.

Wag nang malumbay
Ang pag-ibig ko ay tunay
Sabihin man ng 'yung nanay na 
Wala akong silbi sa buhay...tunay
Kung ako ang papipiliin
Ay nag Amsterdam na ako
Wag mo lang akong pipilitin
Na wag gumamit ng gaheto
Buksan mo ang yung bintana
Dungawin ang humahanga
Bitbit ko ang gitara
At handa ng mang-harana
Na..na..na.naaaaa..
Wag nang malumbay
Ang pag-ibig ko ay tunay
Sabihin man nang yung kapit bahay
Na di ako nag susuklay
Oh..tunay
Kung ako ang papipiliin
Ay nag congressman na ako
Wag mo lang akong pipilitin na 
Isuli ang bayad nyo
Tumutunog ang kampana
Hali ka na sa dambana
Bitbit ko ang guitara at handa ng
Mang harana
Na..na..na..naaaaaaaa
(Repeat Chorus)

*video from youtube.com

  lyrics from lyricsmode.com

  images from google

More lyrics: http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/e/eraserheads/

Eraserheads: Fine Time

Fine Time. Another one of the songs by the Eraserheads which you can listen for relaxation. Just similar with Fruitcake or Overdrive. Lazy days and you just want to lie down and see the clouds.  How things would be just fine with being someone else you cherish about. Another showcase of Ely’s voice which is very unique and very comforting to listen.

Chorus:
I hope we could spend more time together
A few hours is better than never
If we could only make it longer
A whole day would be fine
A whole day would be fine
A whole day would be fine
A whole day would be fine
I think it's time to clean your car
I'm not home if someone calls
We could go out for a day
We could sing some songs we hate
Why not swim in someone's pool
Jump a crane 12 storeys high
Have a picnic in my room
Sit outside and watch the moo
(chorus)
We could drive in to the malls
Or stay home and watch TV
I don't care if we don't have lunch
Just as long as we have iced tea
I could take you to a film
Hunt for books and magazines
Is that new song out on sale
I think that dress is kinda pale
(chorus)
There are times when we disagree
My heart sings to the sea
I'm always anxious when we kiss on me
Please don't tire of understanding me
Being with you makes me feel so safe
I don't care if we go out of town
I don't care if we sleep all day
Basta't kayakap ka ay okey
(chorus)
A whole week would be fine
A whole month would be fine
A whole year would be fine
A decade would fine
A century would be fine
Fine, fine time (4x)
Forever would be fine.  

*video from youtube.com

  lyrics from lyricsmode.com

  images from google