Anna Katrina Dumilon Nadal (born September 16, 1980), more commonly known a… Read Full Bio ↴Anna Katrina Dumilon Nadal (born September 16, 1980), more commonly known as Kitchie Nadal, is a singer/songwriter in the Philippines, formerly the lead vocalist for the alternative rock band Mojofly. Kitchie's popularity in the female OPM niche grew after she released a self-titled solo album featuring her chart-topping single, Huwag na Huwag Mong Sasabihin.. The album has since achieved double platinum status (over 60,000 copies sold). In support of the Millennium Campaign, Kitchie Nadal and 26 other Filipino artists contributed to the album entitled Tayo Tayo Rin Sa 2015 - Sing the Songs. Find your Voice. Change the World. It's your Choice, released by the United Nations (in the Philippines).

While currently touring and preparing for her next album, Kitchie is also pursuing a double degree major in Education and Psychology at De La Salle University-Manila.

Kitchie Nadal's Official Website: www.kitchienadal.net

Pag-Ibig
Kitchie Nadal Lyrics

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I long to tell you
How much I need you
If I could find the words to say
I'd never have to feel this way
Not knowin' just what to do when I'm with you

My friends, they tell me
That I could shouldn't hurry

Yet this feelin' keep goin' strong
Cause you keep it goin' on
Though I have to say how much I love you

Chorus:
(Oh) Anna, can't you tell me and see
What you're doin to me
Oh, Anna, this feelin' I just can't hide
Keeps drivin' me wild
Oh Anna, I need you here with me
I wish it could be.
Oh Anna, won't you stay with me?
(Ohh!)

Your eyes they look through me
Your smile, they did push me
I've never thought I'd love again
But this time I hope it never ends
I have to tell you know how I love you.

(Repeat Chorus 2x)

Oh, Anna

(Repeat Chorus)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kitchie Nadal's song Pag-Ibig express a love that is powerful and overwhelming. The singer tries their best to put into words just how much they need the person they are addressing, Anna. Despite the fact that the singer's friends advise them to take things slow, they can't help but feel drawn to Anna and the way they make them feel. The singer is unable to hide their emotions and must express their love to Anna, hoping that she will reciprocate their feelings.

The chorus of the song is particularly powerful, as the singer pleads with Anna to see what they are doing to them. They admit that they can't hide their emotions because their love for Anna drives them wild. The singer needs Anna in their life and wishes that she could stay with them forever. Throughout the song, the singer acknowledges that they have never felt this way before and can't imagine their love for Anna ever coming to an end.

Line by Line Meaning

I long to tell you
I have an intense desire to express my feelings for you.

How much I need you
You are an extremely important part of my life, and I require you to be present.

If I could find the words to say
I am struggling to articulate what I feel, and I wish I knew how to express my emotions properly.

I'd never have to feel this way
If I could communicate what I feel, there would be no need for me to go through the agony of holding these emotions inside.

Not knowin' just what to do when I'm with you
I am clueless about the actions I should take when I am in your company.

My friends, they tell me
My companions have informed me that I ought to take things slow.

That I could shouldn't hurry
They advise me against rushing into anything.

Yet this feelin' keep goin' strong
Despite their counsel, my emotions continue to overwhelm me.

Cause you keep it goin' on
You are the main reason why my feelings persist and grow stronger each day.

Though I have to say how much I love you
Even though I want to express how much I cherish you, I do not know if the right opportunity will ever present itself.

Chorus:
Recurring part of the song that contains the main message and theme.

(Oh) Anna, can't you tell me and see
Oh Anna, can you not perceive and comprehend what you are doing to me?

What you're doin to me
Your actions and presence are provoking my strong feelings for you.

Oh, Anna, this feelin' I just can't hide
Oh Anna, I cannot suppress this intense emotion anymore.

Keeps drivin' me wild
It is causing me to behave in an irrational manner.

Oh Anna, I need you here with me
Oh Anna, I require your physical presence to complete me.

I wish it could be.
I yearn to have a romantic relationship with you.

Oh Anna, won't you stay with me?
Oh Anna, would you be willing to remain by my side and grow old together?

(Ohh!)
Exclamation of strong emotion and passion.

Your eyes they look through me
The way you gaze into my eyes makes me feel completely exposed and vulnerable.

Your smile, they did push me
Your beautiful smile has the power to affect and move me emotionally.

I've never thought I'd love again
I was not expecting to fall in love again after experiencing heartbreak.