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.

Tubig ng Buhay
Bukas Palad Lyrics

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Tubig ng buhay paglalakbay patungo sa bagong buhay
O Hesukristo aming gabay
Basbasan mo ang aming alay

Bukal ng liwanag
Nagbibigay ilaw sa mga bulag
Kami'y lumalapit sa iyong batis upang makakita

Tubig ng buhay paglalakbay patungo sa bagong buhay
O Hesukristo aming gabay
Basbasan mo ang aming alay

Bukal ng pag-ibig
Nagbibigay kulay sa buong daigdig
Kami'y lumalapit sa iyong batis upang magmahal

Tubig ng buhay paglalakbay patungo sa bagong buhay
O Hesukristo aming gabay
Basbasan mo ang aming alay

Bukal ng pag-asa
Nagbibigay buhay sa nagkasala
Kami'y lumalapit sa iyong batis upang mangarap pa

Tubig ng buhay paglalakbay patungo sa bagong buhay

O Hesukristo aming gabay
Basbasan mo ang aming alay

Overall Meaning

The song "Tubig ng Buhay" is a Filipino Christian hymn sung by Bukas Palad. The lyrics describe a journey towards a new life, guided by Jesus Christ. The first stanza speaks of the "water of life" that leads us to new beginnings, asking Jesus to bless our offering. The second stanza describes this water as a spring of light that enlightens the blind, leading us to seek it out so that we too can see. The third stanza describes this water as a spring of love that gives color to the entire world, prompting us to approach it so that we too can learn to love. The fourth stanza describes this water as a spring of hope that brings life to sinners, making us approach it to dream anew.

Line by Line Meaning

Tubig ng buhay paglalakbay patungo sa bagong buhay
Water of life, journey to a new life

O Hesukristo aming gabay
Oh Jesus Christ, our guide

Basbasan mo ang aming alay
Bless our offering

Bukal ng liwanag
Spring of light

Nagbibigay ilaw sa mga bulag
Gives light to the blind

Kami'y lumalapit sa iyong batis upang makakita
We approach your spring to see

Bukal ng pag-ibig
Spring of love

Nagbibigay kulay sa buong daigdig
Gives color to the whole world

Kami'y lumalapit sa iyong batis upang magmahal
We approach your spring to love

Bukal ng pag-asa
Spring of hope

Nagbibigay buhay sa nagkasala
Gives life to the sinner