Bebot
Black Eyed Peas Lyrics

Bebot bebot
Repeating 'bebot bebot' signifies the strong association with the particular Filipino culture.

Be bebot bebot
A continuation of the repetition of 'bebot bebot', which emphasizes the important role of the Filipino culture in the singer's life.

Be bebot bebot be
Another layer to the repetition of 'bebot bebot', signifying the universality of the Filipino culture.

Ikaw ang aking Bebot bebot
Translates to 'You are my Bebot bebot', where 'Bebot' is a Filipino slang word for 'girlfriend'. The line reflects the singer's appreciation for Filipino women.

Ikaw ay Filipino!
Translates to 'You are Filipino!', signifying the pride and celebration of the singer's Filipino heritage.

Hoy pare pakinggan nyo ko
Means 'Hey, dude, listen to me'. The line represents the singer's eagerness to share his Filipino background and culture.

Eto nang tunay na filipino
Means 'Here is the real Filipino'. The line represents the singer's identity as a genuine representation of a Filipino person.

Galing sa baryo sa pangbato
Translates to 'I came from a barrio in Pangbato', signifying the singer's humble beginnings and rural upbringing.

Pumunta ng LA nagtrabaho
Means 'Went to LA to work', representing the typical Filipino desire for better opportunities abroad, often in the United States.

Para makatulong sa nanay
Means 'To help my mother', where the singer is driven to seek better opportunities abroad to provide financial assistance to his family.

Dahil sa hirap ng buhay
Means 'Because of the hardships in life', signifying the difficulty of life in the Philippines and forcing the singer to pursue better opportunities elsewhere.

Pero masaya parin ang kulay
Means 'But the color is still happy', signifying the Filipino spirit of happiness and resilience despite facing struggles.

Pag kumain nagkakamay
Means 'When we eat, we use our hands', signifying the Filipino tradition of eating with one's hands, which is a cultural marker.

Yung kanin, chicken adobo
Translates to 'The rice, chicken adobo', which is a popular Filipino dish, signifying the importance of Filipino cuisine in the singer's life.

Yung balot, binebenta sa kanto
Means 'The balut is being sold on the street', which is a common street food in the Philippines, signifying the rich street food culture in the country.

Tagay mo na nga ang baso
Means 'Lift up your glass for a toast', signifying the importance of camaraderie and celebration in the Filipino culture.

Pare ko inuman na tayo
Means 'My friend, let's drink', signifying the importance of camaraderie and brotherhood in the Filipino culture.

Masdan mo ang magandang dalaga
Means 'Look at the beautiful ladies' which represents the singer's appreciation for the beauty and charm of Filipino women.

Nakakagigil ang beauty mo talaga
Means 'Your beauty is truly irresistible', signifying the admiration for Filipino women's beauty.

Lambingin di nakakasawa
Means 'Your affectionate ways never grow old', signifying the importance of love and affection in the Filipino culture.

Ikaw lang ang gustong kasama
Means 'I only want to be with you', representing the importance of monogamous relationships in the Filipino culture.

Yung bahay o kubo
Means 'The house or hut', representing the traditional Filipino dwelling place, which is a bamboo and nipa hut.

Pagibig mo ay totoo
Means 'Your love is true', signifying the importance of commitment and loyalty in the Filipino culture.

Puso ko'y laging kumikibo
Means 'My heart is always beating', signifying the intensity and passion of Filipino love.

Wala kang katulad sa mundo ko
Means 'There is no one like you in my world', representing the singer's appreciation and affection for his significant other.

Pinoy ka sigaw na, sige
Means 'You're Filipino, shout it out, go ahead', signifying the pride and celebration of the Filipino identity.

Kung maganda ka sigaw na, sige
Means 'If you're beautiful, shout it out, go ahead', signifying the appreciation for beauty in the Filipino culture.

Kung buhay mo'y mahalaga, sige
Means 'If your life is valuable, shout it out, go ahead', signifying the importance of one's life and identity.

Salamat sa iyong suporta
Means 'Thank you for your support', representing the singer's gratitude for his fans' support.

La la la la la la la la la la la la loo
Repeating 'la la la' signifies the beat and rhythm of the song.