Pag-aalaala
Bukas Palad Lyrics

The song "Pag-aalaala" by Bukas Palad is a call to the nation to come together and remember their history by singing to the Lord. The first stanza starts with the phrase "Bayan muling magtipon" which means "Nation, gather once again". The song recognizes the power of singing praises to the Lord and how it can help people remember the salvation He brings. The second stanza encourages people to remember the times when they were slaves and how the Lord's name was the one that provided them hope to be saved. The next line "Paanong di tayo lingapin" means, "How can He not take care of us?" reminding the listener that the Lord is always looking over them.

The third stanza gives reasons to praise the Lord without limits. "Bayan walang sawang purihin" means "Nation, praise endlessly" since the Lord is compassionate and merciful. It also encourages to let go of emotions through dancing and singing, recognizing that these actions come from the Lord himself. The last stanza recites once again the first phrase, "Bayan muling magtipon," reiterating the importance of coming together as a nation through singing praises to God, even when tackling difficult and challenging times. The phrase "Pagliligtas niya sa atin" which appears at the end of every stanza means "He will save us".