Bukas Palad is a Catholic Filipino music ministry, bound by faith in God, p… Read Full Bio ↴Bukas Palad is a Catholic Filipino music ministry, bound by faith in God, passion for music, and dedication to serving others. Inspired by the spirituality of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the group strives to become co-creators with God in building a world of justice, peace, hope, and love by writing, performing, and propagating original liturgical and inspirational music.

Pamaskong Anyaya
Bukas Palad Lyrics

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Maghintay sa pagsilang ng Kamahal-mahalan
Ihanda ang sarili at ang buong sambayanan
Pagtutunggali'y kalimutan
Pagmamaramot ay talikdan
Anyayahan sa puso't isip Siyang huwaran

Do'n sa silangan Niya, tanawin tuwina
Halimbawa ng payak na buhay

Ating iwasan ang pagnanasang lahat ay kamtin
Buhay Niya ang mithiin
Papayapa ang mundo kung tayo'y magbago't (KORO)

Do'n sa silangan Niya, tanawin tuwina
Ang pasakit ng Kristong sumapit
Sa karukhaa'y nagmula Magandang Balita ng Diyos
Bugtong na Anak ng Diyos
Hindi mo man mahigtan, sarili'y ihanda't (KORO)

Kalimita'y nalulunod tayo sa rangya
Ng paghahanda sa araw ng sangnilikha
Kung babalik tayo sa pinagmulan Niya
Higit na makabuluhan ang pagdiriwang (KORO)

Anyayahan sa puso't isip Siyang huwaran!

Overall Meaning

The song "Pamaskong Anyaya" by Bukas Palad is a beautiful piece that speaks of the invitation to prepare for the birth of Jesus, set against the backdrop of traditional Filipino Christmas celebrations. The first verse calls for people to wait for the coming of Jesus, the most beloved of all, and to prepare themselves as a community. The focus then shifts to the idea of leaving behind conflict and envy and opening our hearts and minds to embrace Jesus Christ as our example.

The second verse speaks of looking towards the East, where the simplest yet most meaningful way of living can be found. We should avoid the temptation to desire material possessions and focus instead on living a Christ-centered life. This concept is reinforced in the chorus, emphasizing the need for personal and collective transformation for a peaceful world. The final verse speaks of our tendency to get caught up in the grandeur of Christmas preparations, but it prompts us to look back to the humble beginnings of our faith and celebrate with greater significance.

Overall, "Pamaskong Anyaya" is a call for us to return to the true meaning of Christmas, reflecting on the life of Jesus Christ and committing to transforming ourselves to live like Him.

Line by Line Meaning

Maghintay sa pagsilang ng Kamahal-mahalan
Let us wait for the birth of the Beloved and prepare ourselves, and the whole nation. We should forget division and selfishness, and invite Him to be our role model in our hearts and minds.

Ihanda ang sarili at ang buong sambayanan
We should prepare ourselves and the entire community to welcome the coming of the Lord.

Pagtutunggali'y kalimutan
We should forget our conflicts and set aside our differences.

Pagmamaramot ay talikdan
We must avoid selfishness and self-centeredness.

Anyayahan sa puso't isip Siyang huwaran
Let us invite Him to be our role model in our hearts and minds.

Do'n sa silangan Niya, tanawin tuwina
We should always look to the East, where the sun rises, and observe the simple way of life.

Halimbawa ng payak na buhay
We should follow the simple way of life, as an example.

Ating iwasan ang pagnanasang lahat ay kamtin
We should avoid greed and the desire to have everything.

Buhay Niya ang mithiin
Our goal should be to follow His life.

Papayapa ang mundo kung tayo'y magbago't (KORO)
If we change ourselves, the world will be more peaceful.

Ang pasakit ng Kristong sumapit
We should remember the suffering of Christ.

Sa karukhaa'y nagmula Magandang Balita ng Diyos
God's Good News came from His humility.

Bugtong na Anak ng Diyos
The only Son of God.

Hindi mo man mahigtan, sarili'y ihanda't (KORO)
Even if we cannot comprehend it, we should prepare ourselves.

Kalimita'y nalulunod tayo sa rangya
We often get caught up in the pomp and grandeur of preparing for the day of creation.

Ng paghahanda sa araw ng sangnilikha
And forget the more meaningful celebration of returning to our roots.

Kung babalik tayo sa pinagmulan Niya
If we go back to where we came from.

Higit na makabuluhan ang pagdiriwang (KORO)
The celebration will be more meaningful.

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@reynalddavidperez6031

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Love this Advent song so much. Reflects on what should be our proper attitude in preparation for Christ's Incarnation during the Christmas Season. Marami tayong pinagaabalahan sa buhay, at marami tayong "distraction" na nagiging hadlang upang ihanda natin ang ating puso't isipan para maghari siyang nagkatawang-tao sa ating mga buhay.

This song also wishes to teach us that the Season of Advent is also a time to cease from conflicts, hatred, tensions, wars, violence, injustice, selfishness, greed, pride, and other sins that destroy our relationship from God and his creation. For Jesus is our Prince of Peace. Amen.