Being Filipino, I thought it but right to put one of my favorite Filipino artists here. He uses traditional instruments, builds on traditional sounds, and all in a poetic form. You can go read more about Joey on his site: www.joeyayala.com. Or catch him at Conspiracy, the cafe-bar he hangs out (and part owns) in Quezon City. You may just get to talk to him ... he's a really down-to-earth guy!
I find this song really funny. Listen and laugh. This is a song of the mundane - about walking down the street and experiencing the sites and sounds of the countryside.
Translation of the Tagalog lyrics:
got nothing to do
tired of hanging around
that’s what happens
when you’re stuck inside all day
it’s not enough to daydream
no use scratching your belly
no cure for boredom but to
walk around, walk around out in the street
walk around there’s a lot to see when you
walk around move those feet
walk down the street
put on your shoes your slippers or clogs
and if you’re up to it you can walk on your bare feet
and walk real slow no need to rush
you’ve got all the time in the world take it easy
walk and look around animals of every kind
chickens crossing the street dogs in heat
cats out to sun carabaos bathing
goats ruminating and so much more
walk and look around people of all kinds
grandmas with cigars and others picking lice
grandpas with their walking canes and children all bare-arsed
and those sashaying maidens and so much more
walk down the street start all over again
drive your boredom away give your mind a break
walk around walk around out in the street
walk around so many things to see
walk aroundtake your time
time is all yours
take it easy…
Note: This is copyrighted, so I am setting this up for a limited period only. I know Joey personally and IPRs are a huge issue!
