Walang Natira
Gloc-9 Lyrics

Napakaraming Guro dito sa amin
There are so many teachers here where I live

ngunit bakit tila walang natira ahh
But why does it seem like there's none left

Napakaraming Nurse dito sa amin
There are so many nurses here where I live

nagaabroad sila ahh
They're working overseas

gusto kong (yumaman 5x)
I want to become rich

yung bayang sinilangan ang pangalan ay Pinas
The country where I was born is called the Philippines

ngunit bakit parang puno na ang prutas ay pitas
But why does it seem like all the fruits are already harvested

nauubusan ng batas parang inamag na bigas
We're running out of laws like spoiled rice

lumalakas na ang ulan ngunit ang payong ay butas
The rain is getting stronger but my umbrella has holes

tumatakbo ng madulas mga pinuno ay ungas
Our leaders are running slippery (not trustworthy)

sila lamang ang nakikinabang pero tayo ang utas
They're the ones benefiting while we suffer

mga kabayan natin ay lumilipad, lumalabas
Our fellow Filipinos are flying out, leaving

para pumunta ng ibang bansa at doon magtamas
To go to other countries and find work there

ng kamay para lamang magkakalyo lang muli
To work hard and come back with calloused hands

ang pahinga’y iipunin para magamit pag-uwi
They save up their rest to use when they come back home

dahil doon sa atin mahirap makuha buri
Because here in our country, it's hard to achieve success

mapahiran ng chokolate ang matamis na ngiti
To cover a sweet smile with chocolate (to hide pain)

ng anak na halos di nakilala ang ama
Of a child who hardly knows their father

o ina na wala sa tuwing kaarawan nila
Or a mother who's not there on their special day

dadarating kaya ang araw na ito’y magiiba
Will the day come when things will change?

kung hindi ka sigurado magisip-isip ka na
If you're not sure, then you should think about it

Napakaraming inhinyero dito sa amin
There are so many engineers here where I live

napakaraming karpintero dito sa amin
There are so many carpenters here where I live

mabuti kung mabuti ang kinakahinatnan
It would be good if it all ends well

ang kapalaran ng lahat nang nakipagsapalaran
The fate of everyone who ventured out

kahit nag-aalangan para lang sa kapakanan
Even if they're hesitant, it's for their loved ones' sake

ng mahal sa buhay ang sugal ay tatayaan
They'll gamble even with their loved one's lives

sasanlaan lahat ng kanilang pag-aari
They'll pawn everything they own

mababawi din naman yan ang sabi pagnayari
The owner says they can retrieve it later

ang proseso ng papeles para makasakay na sa eroplano
The process for the papers to be able to board a plane

o barko kahit saan man papunta
Or a boat to anywhere

basta kumita ng dolyar na ipapalit sa piso
As long as they earn dollars to exchange for pesos

ang isa ay katumbas ng isang dakot ng mamiso
One dollar is equivalent to a handful of peanuts

ganyan ba ang kapalit ng buhay ng pilipino
Is this what the life of a Filipino is worth?

kung lilisanin ang pamilya ang amo na kahit na sino
If they leave their family, they become their employer's property

gugtumin, sasaktan, malalagay sa peligro
Hungry, hurt, and put in danger

uwing nasa kahon ni wala man lang testigo
Going back home in a coffin without any witnesses

napakaraming kasambahay dito sa amin
There are so many household helpers here where I live

napakaraming labandera dito sa amin
There are so many laundry women here where I live

subukan mong isipin kung gaano kabigat
Try to imagine how heavy

ang buhat ng maleta halos hindi mo na maangat
Carrying a suitcase that you can hardly lift

ihahabilin ang anak para ito sa kanila
Leaving their child to care for other children

lalayo upang mag-alaga ng anak ng iba
Going far to take care of someone else's child

matapos lamang sa kolehiyo mututubos din ang relo
After just graduating, they need to pawn their watch

bilhin mo na kung anong gustong laruan ni Angelo
Buy whatever toy Angelo wants

matagal pa kontrato ko titiisin ko muna to
My contract is still long, I'll endure it for now

basta ang mahalaga ito’y para sa pamilya ko
The important thing is, it's for my family

napakaraming tama dito sa atin
There are so many things that are right here

ngunit bakit tila walang natira ahh
But why does it seem like there's none left