Dalagang Pinay
Brainwash Lyrics


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Wag magtataka (kapag)
Nililigawan ka (nila)
Dahil sa โ€˜yong ganda (ganda)
Mga Kano'y napapanganga ('di ba)
Napapaikot-ikot mo'ng leeg ko โ€˜pag dumaraan ka
Lalapit-lapit ang mga bugoy โ€˜pag nakita
And my heart goes
Pa-pa-parap-pa-pa-parap-pa
Tunog ng puso ko ay
Pa-pa-parap-pa-pa-parap-pa
Sabi ng puso ko
โ€˜Di lang nila alam wala nang hihigit pa
Wala nang gaganda pa sa dalagang pinay
Ika'y kakaiba ('di ba)
Walang katulad mo (sinta)
Mahinhin kung pumorma (mama)
Malambing ang kilos mo (grabe)
Hinding-hindi kita โ€˜pagpapalit kahit ano
Mestiza o chinita man, sa Pinay pa rin ako
And my heart goes
Pa-pa-parap-pa-pa-parap-pa
Tunog ng puso ko
Pa-pa-parap-pa-pa-parap-pa
Sabi ng puso ko
โ€˜Di lang nila alam na wala nang hihigit pa
At wala nang gaganda pa sa dalagang pinay
Pa-pa-parap-pa-pa-parap-pa
Tunog ng puso ko ay
Pa-pa-parap-pa-pa-parap-pa
Sabi ng puso ko
Pa-pa-parap-pa-pa-parap-pa
Tunog ng puso ko
Pa-pa-parap-pa-pa-parap-pa
Sabi ng puso ko
Pa-pa-parap-pa-pa-parap-pa
Tunog ng puso ko
Pa-pa-parap-pa-pa-parap-pa
Sabi ng puso ko
Pa-pa-parap-pa-pa-parap-pa
Tunog ng puso ko




Pa-pa-parap-pa-pa-parap-pa
Sabi ng puso ko

Overall Meaning

The song "Dalagang Pinay" by Brainwash is a tribute to the beauty and uniqueness of Filipina women. The lyrics describe how men are often left speechless and enchanted by their beauty, and how the singer himself is entranced by a particular woman's charm. The chorus, with its repeated refrain of "Pa-pa-parap-pa-pa-parap-pa," reflects the sound of the singer's heart beating in anticipation and excitement at the sight of this woman. The lyrics also emphasize the singer's loyalty to Filipina women, as he declares that he would never trade them for women of any other nationality or physical appearance.


The song's choice of words and imagery are very powerful in evoking the beauty and appeal of the Filipina woman. The use of "bugoy" to describe men who are attracted to the woman in question adds a humorous touch to the song, while also highlighting the way in which her beauty captures the attention of even the most brazen and confident men. The contrast between her innocent and gentle nature ("mahinhin kung pumorma, malambing ang kilos mo") and the bold and mesmerizing effect she has on men further emphasizes the unique allure of Filipina women. Finally, the use of Tagalog slang and cultural references (such as the line "sa Pinay pa rin ako") speaks to the pride and love that the singer feels about his heritage and his appreciation for Filipina women.


Line by Line Meaning

Wag magtataka (kapag)
Don't be surprised (when)


Nililigawan ka (nila)
You're being courted (by them)


Dahil sa โ€˜yong ganda (ganda)
Because of your beauty (beauty)


Mga Kano'y napapanganga ('di ba)
Americans are left astonished (right?)


Napapaikot-ikot mo'ng leeg ko โ€˜pag dumaraan ka
You make my head turn every time you pass by


Lalapit-lapit ang mga bugoy โ€˜pag nakita
Hooligans will come closer when they see you


And my heart goes
And my heart goes


Pa-pa-parap-pa-pa-parap-pa
Pa-pa-parap-pa-pa-parap-pa


Tunog ng puso ko ay
The sound of my heart is


Sabi ng puso ko
My heart says


โ€˜Di lang nila alam wala nang hihigit pa
They just don't know that there's nothing better


Wala nang gaganda pa sa dalagang pinay
Nothing is more beautiful than a Filipina woman


Ika'y kakaiba ('di ba)
You are unique (right?)


Walang katulad mo (sinta)
There's no one like you (my love)


Mahinhin kung pumorma (mama)
Subtle in fashion (mama)


Malambing ang kilos mo (grabe)
Your movements are sweet (wow)


Hinding-hindi kita โ€˜pagpapalit kahit ano
I will never trade you for anything


Mestiza o chinita man, sa Pinay pa rin ako
Even if you're mixed or Chinese, I still prefer a Filipina


Pa-pa-parap-pa-pa-parap-pa
Pa-pa-parap-pa-pa-parap-pa


Tunog ng puso ko
The sound of my heart is


โ€˜Di lang nila alam na wala nang hihigit pa
They just don't know that there's nothing better


At wala nang gaganda pa sa dalagang pinay
And nothing is more beautiful than a Filipina woman


Pa-pa-parap-pa-pa-parap-pa
Pa-pa-parap-pa-pa-parap-pa


Tunog ng puso ko ay
The sound of my heart is


Sabi ng puso ko
My heart says


Pa-pa-parap-pa-pa-parap-pa
Pa-pa-parap-pa-pa-parap-pa


Tunog ng puso ko
The sound of my heart is


Pa-pa-parap-pa-pa-parap-pa
Pa-pa-parap-pa-pa-parap-pa


Sabi ng puso ko
My heart says


Pa-pa-parap-pa-pa-parap-pa
Pa-pa-parap-pa-pa-parap-pa


Tunog ng puso ko
The sound of my heart is


Pa-pa-parap-pa-pa-parap-pa
Pa-pa-parap-pa-pa-parap-pa


Sabi ng puso ko
My heart says




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@JonathanPorlasGraphicsAndArts

Meaningful tong song na to kaya salamat sa mga nag lilike :) God Bless

@dinothyaltamonte746

Such an underrated song! Mas di hamak na maganda at catchy pa 'to kesa sa Dalagang Pilipina eh...

@ahwiedave3050

2020 listening right now.

@berln8504

JUSKOOOOO ! IM SO PROUD OF MYSELF ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ˜ญ KAY TAGAL KITANG HINANAP KUNG ANO ANONG PINAG TATYPE KO MAHANAP KO LANG TONG KANTA NATO. NAPAKA WORTH IT ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ’•

@Joshuacs898989

Hahaha,..,,.may Wishclusive na sila @Kelly See,..,

@mayhemysa17

Antagal ko din hinanap to !! Di ko alam ung title tinype ko nlang ung "pappapara-pappaparapa sabi ng puso ko " haha

@emersoncatala1860

ej bacanto haha yan din tinype qu

@berln8504

Sameeeee ๐Ÿ˜ญ๐Ÿ’•

@humbleguy4223

I feel you bro. Pumasok nalang sa isip papaparapapa love ko to

@erwinespinola4054

Dapat hinanap mo un kinanta ni vhong kay toni gonzaga sa my only u

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