Regina Encarnacion Ansong Velasquez (born April 22, 1970), nicknamed Asia's… Read Full Bio ↴Regina Encarnacion Ansong Velasquez (born April 22, 1970), nicknamed Asia's Songbird, is a multi-awarded Filipino singer and actress.

Velasquez is well-known for her belting prowess which has been noted for its incredible range, power, technical ability and also for her versatility and reinvention. She possesses a 5-6 octave vocal range and is classified as a Lyric Coloratura Soprano. She has received critical acclaim and commercial success for her singing, hosting and acting endeavors. Her professional career started when she won the grand prize in a nationally televised singing contest. Velasquez made her debut in 1986 under the guidance of entertainment mogul Ronnie Henares and was initially marketed as a pop singer. Following her success in the Asia Pacific Song Festival, a series of subsequent successful records in the region consolidated her position as one of Asia's biggest selling performers. Her success and popularity has yielded several top-selling singles, multi platinum certifications and a blockbuster movies.

Minsan Lang Kitang Iibigin
Regine Velasquez Lyrics

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Mahal pangako sa'yo,hindi magbabago
Ikaw lang ang iibigin ko
kahit ikaw ay lumayo at nasaktan ako
Ikaw ang tangintryb5tryng dalangin ko

REFRAIN:
Ang pag-ibig ko'y alay sayo lamang
Kung kaya giliw dapat mong malaman....

CHORUS:
Minsan lang kitang iibigin
Minsan lang kitang mamahalin
Ang pagmamahal sayo'y walang hangganan
Dahil ang minsan ay magpakaylanman....

Minsan lamang sa buhay ko ang isang katulad mo
Ako rin ba'y iniibig mo?
Dinggin puso'y sumasamo,sumusumpa sayo
Ikaw lang ang iibigin ko....

REPEAT REFRAIN AND CHORUS
REPEAT CHORUS WITH HIGHER TONE

CODA:
Dahil ang minsan ay magpakaylanman......

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Regine Velasquez's song "Minsan Lang Kitang Iibigin" talk about a promise of love that will never change. The singer is telling her lover that she will only love them and no one else, no matter what they do. Even if her lover hurts her or goes away, her only prayer and the only thing she wants is for them to love her back. The refrain emphasizes that her love is only for her lover and no one else. The chorus reiterates the same message, saying that she will love them forever and that they will only love each other.

The second verse asks if the lover loves her back and if they hear her heart's plea to only love her. She promises to only love them, and the chorus repeats this message but with a higher tone. The coda emphasizes the importance of cherishing the present moment and loving each other for eternity.

Overall, the song talks about unending love and a promise to love only one person. It highlights the importance of living and cherishing the present moment while loving each other forever.

Line by Line Meaning

Mahal pangako sa'yo,hindi magbabago
I promise you that my love for you will not change.

Ikaw lang ang iibigin ko
You are the only one I love.

Kahit ikaw ay lumayo at nasaktan ako
Even if you go away and hurt me,

Ikaw ang tangintryb5tryng dalangin ko
You are the only prayer I have.

Ang pag-ibig ko'y alay sayo lamang
My love is only for you.

Kung kaya giliw dapat mong malaman....
You should know that, my love.

Minsan lang kitang iibigin
I will love you only once.

Minsan lang kitang mamahalin
I will only love you once.

Ang pagmamahal sayo'y walang hangganan
My love for you is endless.

Dahil ang minsan ay magpakaylanman....
Because once is forever.

Minsan lamang sa buhay ko ang isang katulad mo
Only once in my life have I met someone like you.