Jed Madela (born July 14, 1980 in Iloilo, Philippines) is a Filipino singer… Read Full Bio ↴Jed Madela (born July 14, 1980 in Iloilo, Philippines) is a Filipino singer. His hit songs as a solo artist include How Can I Fall, The Past, The Search is Over, and Love Always Finds a Way.

In 2005, he bested over 3,000 contestants from 52 countries to win the grand prize in the World Championships of Performing Arts.

There were six categories whereby Jed won the golds. For the pop category, he sang “I’m Your Angel.” For the original song category, meaning a composition from the singer’s home country, he did Martin Nievera’s old hit, “Be My Lady.” For Broadway (“Home”), pop duet (with Risa Navales, they sang (“Last Night of the World”), gospel (“Take Me Out of the Dark”), and for the final song that made him grand champion, it’s Aerosmith’s “I Don’t Wanna Miss A Thing.”

He also brought home two Champion of the World plaques, one star trophy for the award Grand Champion of the World in the singing division and a huge diamond trophy for the most coveted Grand Champion Performer of the World.

Kailangan Kita
Jed Madela Lyrics

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Kailangan Kita
Jed Madela

Kailangan kita
Bakit kailangan kita
Bakit uhaw sa hamog
Ang bulaklak twina

Bakit ang awit
Ay kailangan ng himig
Na kailangan ng titik
Na kailangan ng tinig

Kailangan kita
Kung gaano'y di ko alam
Bastat kailangan kita
Magpakailan pa man

Sakali sinta
Ako'y lisanin mo na
Buhay ko ma't kaluluwa
Ay di na kailangan pa

Bakit ang awit
Ay kailangan ng himig
Na kailangan ng titik
Na kailangan ng tinig

Kailangan kita
Kung gaano'y di ko alam
Bastat kailangan kita
Magpakailan pa man

Sakali sinta
Ako'y lisanin mo na
Buhay ko ma't kaluluwa
Ay di na kailangan pa

Sakali sinta
Ako'y lisanin mo na

Buhay ko ma't kaluluwa
Ay di na kailangan pa

Overall Meaning

The song Kailangan Kita by Jed Madela is a love song about the necessity of the person whom the singer loves. The lyrics question why the singer is thirsty for the dew, why do flowers bloom, and why do songs need a melody, lyrics, and a voice. In the end, the answer to all these questions is the same: the singer needs the person he loves in his life, but he does not know how much he needs her. The song emphasizes the importance of the person he loves and how his life and soul are incomplete without her.

The chorus repeats the phrase "Kailangan Kita" four times, emphasizing the depth of the singer's feelings. The bridge expresses the same sentiment but in a slightly different way. It says that even if the person he loves were to leave him, his life and soul would be of no use to him because she is the one that gives his life meaning.

The song is a beautiful love ballad that beautifully captures the feeling of being in love and infatuation. The melody and Jed Madela's smooth voice make the song especially touching, adding to its power.

Line by Line Meaning

Kailangan kita
I need you

Bakit kailangan kita
Why do I need you?

Bakit uhaw sa hamog
Why am I thirsty for the mist

Ang bulaklak twina
Even the flowers need dew

Bakit ang awit
Why does the song

Ay kailangan ng himig
Need a melody

Na kailangan ng titik
Need lyrics

Na kailangan ng tinig
Need a voice

Kailangan kita
I need you

Kung gaano'y di ko alam
I don't know how much

Bastat kailangan kita
As long as I need you