Alrighty! Here’s my first. First tagalog song composed! (whew finally got to it right? It took me 18 years to write a song in my native language). It’s crazy, it is difficult to recall such words now, I wish I would’ve done more of this earlier. Nevertheless, the whole time I thought I was in trouble with my tagalog but, when I was able to finish it, of course with the gracious and immensely helpful friend of mine, Ace (aceus.tumblr.com), a huge relief was reached. THANKs ACE FOR ALL YOUR CHECKING AND THE WHOLE SECOND VERSE. *HUGS ACROSS THE WORLD FOR YOU*

So about the song. When I started writing this and shared the chorus to Ace, he reminded me it had an Up Dharma Down vibe to it. I have never listened to any tagalog indie/jazzy artists/bands before (I didn’t know they existed!) but when I did listen, man, what a compliment. New doors open. And that is the beginning of the middle of the story. I then ran with that Up Dharma Down vibe.

Wrote this for the sentimental dreamers. Cheers to heartstrings.

Lyrics:
V1 
Nasa ulap ako
Umuulan sa iyo
Wala sa ayos naman
Bakit di ka huminto
Kahit isang segundo
Lumingon naman dito
Sa taas andito ako
Walang hinto sa titig sa ‘yo

Chorus
Kahit wala ako sa isip mo
Sa isip ko, ikaw parin paikot-ikot
Kinakanta pa ulit-ulit
Humahabol sa yo
At pag nadapa, ako’y babangon
Dahil ang puso kong itoy
Nahulog. Nahulog sa yo.

V2
Lumipad ako
Patungo sa iyo
Kahit nasaan ka man
Akoy hindi na hihinto
Kahit ika’y malayo
Nakatingin mula rito
Sa wakas andito ako
Umiibig na sayo

Bridge
Pag andito ako sa harap mo
Bakit di mo Makita
Akoy andito lamang, bulag ka ba
Oh may puso rin ako
Walang hinto sa pag takbo
Ang hiling ko lang ah
Dingin mo lang ako


Nahulog Sa Iyo (original)

Youtube video: http://youtu.be/D8aNZtx0GqU

Gavin DeGraw - Chariot (cover)

Oh hey! just finished writing this song this morning! I completely changed the direction of what I had initially written about 3 months ago (thanks to an inspiration). 

It's about helping a friend, who seems to be submerged in darkness. No matter how far they've gone to the dark, it's your job to tell them otherwise and believe that the inner light in them will over-shine the shadows. That no matter what the situation is, you, as a friend, will be there through the thick and thin and help guide them through.

First verse is being attached to a friend. That that person has caught their attention and now, they will never be forgotten.  As friends, you look out for each other. Ignorance toward each other and what you're going through doesn't exist. You're there for each other.

Chorus is helping one through a tough situation and rooting for them to fight through. You may not necessarily give them the answer but, you'll be there with them along the way. No matter how long it'll take to recover, as a friend, you'll wait

The last verse is the persuasion. The choice you make to leave your "home" - your comfort zone and follow the hurt.  

Firefly

This is probably on the top 3 of my utmost favorite songs. The lyrics speak so poetically (and so does other hymns) but, this song I instantaneously fell in love with.
A good friend of mine, Limxuv, helped me out with this and considering the amount of instruments and percussion we used (ahem ahem, keys (Kee), guitar (Leila), and shakers) I think we did pretty well. On top of that, he and I recorded separately so keeping everything in sync was a challenge (mostly on his part... sorry! i've a poor sense of tempo). Nevertheless, take a listen, feel free to download, and sing along (:

Come Thou Fount [Kings Kaleidoscope arrangement] (ft. Limxuv)

Orange and Lemons - Yakap Sa Dilim(cover)

"Should nothing of our efforts stand
No legacy survive
Unless the Lord does raise the house
In vain its builders strive

To you who boast tomorrow’s gain
Tell me what is your life
A mist that vanishes at dawn
All glory be to Christ!

All glory be to Christ our king!
All glory be to Christ!
His rule and reign we'll ever sing,
All glory be to Christ!

His will be done
His kingdom come
On earth as is above
Who is Himself our daily bread
Praise Him the Lord of love

Let living water satisfy
The thirsty without price
We’ll take a cup of kindness yet
All glory be to Christ!

All glory be to Christ our king!
All glory be to Christ!
His rule and reign we'll ever sing,
All glory be to Christ!

When on the day the great I Am
The faithful and the true
The Lamb who was for sinners slain
Is making all things new.

Behold our God shall live with us
And be our steadfast light
And we shall ere his people be
All glory be to Christ!

All glory be to Christ our king!
All glory be to Christ!
His rule and reign we'll ever sing,
All glory be to Christ!"

Kings Kaleidoscope - All Glory Be to Christ (cover)

PHOX - Noble Heart (cover)

Beyonce - Drunk/Crazy In Love (cover)

Well, I fell into this pit cheesiness again. apologies!

Lyrics:
Hold on tightly, keep an open eye
Light up honey, I promise time will go by
Hold on steady, home will come around
Turn yourself around, we'll swing our hips across downtown

Keep me in your arms tonight
Hold my sweaty hands tight
Awkward, yes, I know
Sorry, can't let go
You had me at 'hello'

Cold nights, long walks, let's play lost and found
Find me hiding and we'll play another round
Empty rooms, we'll fill them with our sound
Ladidadada we'll sing until our voices run out  

Hello (Original)

Let Love Win/Fragrance (Jon Thurlow)

Lord I know you love me
Yes I know you love me
Loraad I know you love me,
Right here, right now, right here, right now
It’s okay to believe
Open up and receive
I want you to have confidence in My love

Your name is like ointment poured forth
Your name is your character, your nature
It's the way that you live, it's your behavior
Anything and everything you are is all wrapped up in that name
And every name has a fragrance, a perfume
It's the thing that hits you when they walk into the room
And Jesus if that person is You I will say
I love the fragrance of Your name, O Lord
I love the fragrance of Your name

Jon Thurlow - Let Love Win/Fragrance (cover)

This hymnal is one of my utmost favorites. It feels like a hug from the Holy Spirit whenever I sing it.

    What can wash away my sin?
    Nothing but the blood of Jesus;
    What can make me whole again?
    Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
        Refrain:
        Oh! precious is the flow
        That makes me white as snow;
        No other fount I know,
        Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
    For my pardon, this I see,
    Nothing but the blood of Jesus;
    For my cleansing this my plea,
    Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
    Nothing can for sin atone,
    Nothing but the blood of Jesus;
    Naught of good that I have done,
    Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
    This is all my hope and peace,
    Nothing but the blood of Jesus;
    This is all my righteousness,
    Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
    Now by this I’ll overcome—
    Nothing but the blood of Jesus;
    Now by this I’ll reach my home—
    Nothing but the blood of Jesus.
    Glory! Glory! This I sing—
    Nothing but the blood of Jesus,
    All my praise for this I bring—
    Nothing but the blood of Jesus.



Robert Lowry - Nothing But The Blood (cover)

Sleeping At Last - Emphasis (cover)

Jessie Ware - Say You Love Me (cover)

Melodies with the pandas! Singing songing with the broskis!

Featuring: baby panda, Josh, as the lead vocalist, and older panda, Emman, as the guitarist.

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