He currently goes under the stage name or band name, Markus Highway.
Lala
Markus Highway Lyrics
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ika'y di para sakin
giliw ko, huwo-0-ow.midnight
di na kailangan mainggit sa kasama
sya man ay may labinlimang gitara
ang mahalaga'y mapasaya mo ang yong syota
at makagawa ka ng sariling kanta - who-oh!
ang paglikha ng kanta'y di masasabing madali
isipin lang ika'y ngangata rin ng mani
pagkatapos non bantayan ang iyong nilaga
at nang di to mahilaw at nang maluto nang tama
una'y isulat sa papel ang iyong nararamdaman
gumamit ng katagang simple't rekta sa laman
at kunin ang gitara kaskasin at tugtugin
at kaskasin hanggang sa lumabas ang himig natin
wag kang ma-badtrip kung sa simula'y di mo makuha
ang tamang tono't tamang mga salita
sana'y maniwala na ang mga awitin
nakabitin lang, kailangan lang sungkiten
la la la la la
la la la lalala
at habang ika'y nag-iisip at nagkakamot
nais kong ipaalala wag ka sanang makalimot
na ialay sa mga mahal sa buhay, sa barkada't syota
at sa mahal na inang bayan
di na kailangan pang magalit sayong tatay
sya ay man labinlimang panganay
ang mahalaga'y bati kayo ng yong nanay
at tamang oras ang uwi mo sa bahay
kung ako ang tatanungin ako'y tatahimik lang
ngunit kung ika'y mapilit at talaga namang
gusto mong malaman, gusto mong malaman,
gusto mong malaman ang dahilan, well...
ang dahilan kung bakit ka nandito ngayon
sa harap ko at tumatango-tango
ay dahil gusto mong, makinig ng musika
musikang pinoy at pinoy din ang timpla
(tinta?)
La la by Marcus Adoro (AKA SurferNando)-- transcription by Trebstacular (2016)
The song "Lala" by Markus Highway is essentially about the creation of music and how it can bring joy and satisfaction to oneself and to others. The verses describe the process of making a song - from feeling inspired and jotting the feelings down on paper, to playing on a guitar and transcribing the melody in one's mind into the strumming and picking of the instrument. The song also touches on the idea that music should not be a source of stress or frustration if it doesn't come out exactly as planned from the beginning, but rather a journey that requires patience and perseverance. The chorus, which repeats the line "la la," serves as a symbol - a playful and carefree representation of how music can be whatever we want it to be, as long as it brings us joy and connects us to others.
Overall, the lyrics of "Lala" promote the idea that music is a powerful tool to bring people together and to express oneself authentically. It's not necessarily about having the perfect voice or being able to play every note perfectly on an instrument, but rather about the passion and dedication that is poured into the creation of music.
Line by Line Meaning
hindi ako naniniwalang
I don't believe that
ika'y di para sakin
You're not meant for me
giliw ko, huwo-0-ow.midnight
My dear, huwo-0-ow.midnight
di na kailangan mainggit sa kasama
There's no need to be envious of others
sya man ay may labinlimang gitara
Even if he has fifteen guitars
ang mahalaga'y mapasaya mo ang yong syota
What's important is that you make your girlfriend happy
at makagawa ka ng sariling kanta - who-oh!
And that you make your own song - who-oh!
ang paglikha ng kanta'y di masasabing madali
It cannot be said that creating a song is easy
isipin lang ika'y ngangata rin ng mani
Just think that you're cracking a peanut
pagkatapos non bantayan ang iyong nilaga
Afterwards, take care of your stew
at nang di to mahilaw at nang maluto nang tama
So that it doesn't spoil and that it cooks properly
una'y isulat sa papel ang iyong nararamdaman
First, write your feelings on paper
gumamit ng katagang simple't rekta sa laman
Use simple and direct words
at kunin ang gitara kaskasin at tugtugin
And take the guitar, strum and play it
at kaskasin hanggang sa lumabas ang himig natin
And strum until our melody comes out
wag kang ma-badtrip kung sa simula'y di mo makuha
Don't be upset if you don't get it at first
ang tamang tono't tamang mga salita
The right tune and the right words
sana'y maniwala na ang mga awitin
I hope that songs
nakabitin lang, kailangan lang sungkiten
Just need to be caught
la la la la la
La la la la la
la la la lalala
La la la lalala
at habang ika'y nag-iisip at nagkakamot
And while you're thinking and scratching your head
nais kong ipaalala wag ka sanang makalimot
I want to remind you not to forget
na ialay sa mga mahal sa buhay, sa barkada't syota
To dedicate it to your loved ones, friends, and girlfriend
at sa mahal na inang bayan
And to our beloved country
di na kailangan pang magalit sayong tatay
There's no need for your father to be mad
sya ay man labinlimang panganay
Even if he has fifteen firstborns
ang mahalaga'y bati kayo ng yong nanay
What's important is that you greet your mother
at tamang oras ang uwi mo sa bahay
And that you go home at the right time
kung ako ang tatanungin ako'y tatahimik lang
If you were to ask me, I would just be quiet
ngunit kung ika'y mapilit at talaga namang
But if you insist and really
gusto mong malaman, gusto mong malaman,
Want to know, want to know,
gusto mong malaman ang dahilan, well...
Want to know the reason, well...
ang dahilan kung bakit ka nandito ngayon
The reason why you're here right now
sa harap ko at tumatango-tango
In front of me and nodding
ay dahil gusto mong, makinig ng musika
Is because you want to listen to music
musikang pinoy at pinoy din ang timpla
Filipino music with a Filipino flavor
(tinta?)
(Ink?)
Contributed by Callie I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.