Lutong Pinoy, lasang Pinoy – that’s SKABECHE – known as - Ang PambanSKAng B… Read Full Bio ↴Lutong Pinoy, lasang Pinoy – that’s SKABECHE – known as - Ang PambanSKAng Banda ng Bayan!

SKABECHE (from the sweet & sour fish dish escabeche) is a 10-member gang of musicians who has been skankin’ the music scene for over 10 years now,
Proudly Bulakenyos!
Skabeche is a one of a kind band in the Philippines.
Their music, a mix of Ska, Punk, Blues, Jazz, Classical & Reggae is reinforced with a variety of musical instruments they play to add depth to their sound- 3 kinds of saxophones, a trombone, trumpet, and big percussions set-up spice up the sounds of guitars, bass, drums. And not to mention, who will not fall in love with the bands signature quirky-skankin dance move, powerful performance and distinct vocals! Yes indeed flavorful!

Skabeches’ many proud accomplishments includes ISLAND RIDDIMS & ISLAND CHIRSTMAS – Compilation Album (with their hit songs “LAMOK” and Part of Me), Jingle for Tambayan 101.9 FM, 91.5 Energy FM (Hi Pannga!), Ka-Toque Lutong Barkada QTV11 & ABS-CBNs’ DZMM official station ID theme song “ANG BAYAN NAMAN” for 2010 Election.
In fact, their voice has been loud enough to earn them also a spot in many International CD Compilation of Ska and Reggae Music released worldwide.

CURRENTLY, SKABECHE IS PROMOTING THEIR FIRST FULL LENGTH, with the latest single “LAMOK” (that received good reviews from music industry critics).

SKABECHE: TABLE FOR TEN ALBUM – PRODUCED BY PINEAPPLE RIDDIMS RECORDING COMPANY AND EXCLUSIVELY DISTRIBUTED BY VIVA RECORDS. HAS 13 TRACKS ALL ORIGINAL FILIPINO AND ENGLISH SONGS. THE ALBUM IS FOR THE BENEFIT OF ESUCH: EARNEST SUPPORT FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN – A NON GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION THAT OFFER UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN IN BULACAN A SHELTER , CARE AND TRAINING FOR DRAWING & PAINTING.

(Taken from the band's Facebook page)

Lamok
Skabeche Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴

[Words by: Noel Salonga]

Hindi na ba magbabago ang taong mukhang piso
Itim na budhi'y sagad sa buto ako'y nalilito
Hindi na ba magbabago ikaw taong edukado
Kapwa mo'y inaabuso, kapwa Pilipino

Kahirapan ang dulot mo

Dito sa bayan ko
Ika'y kuto sa ulo ko
Humihigop ng dugo
Naparang lamok

Hindi na ba magbabago ang taong may negosyo
Saglit ay milyonaryo dahil sa pangloloko
Hindi na ba magbabago ang taong nakaupo
Sarap buhay na sumusubo't walang magawang matino

Kahirapan ang dulot mo
Dito sa bayan ko
Ika'y kuto sa ulo ko
Humihigop ng dugo

Kahirapan ang dulot mo
Dito sa bayan ko
Ika'y kuto sa ulo ko
Humihigop ng dugo

Ikaw na nga ang perwisyo
Kaya ako'y nakakalbo
Ika'y kuto sa ulo ko
Humihigop ng dugo

Naparang lamok
Naparang lamok
Naparang lamok
Naparang lamok
Naparang lamok
Naparang lamok

Naparang lamok
Naparang lamok

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Skabeche's song "Lamok" shed light on some of the social issues and problems that are prevalent in the Philippines today. The song opens with a description of a person who looks like a penny (mukhang piso) and has a dark heart (itim na budhi). The singer expresses their confusion and frustration as they wonder whether this person will ever change. The theme of change continues throughout the song as different groups of people are mentioned - from the educated who take advantage of others to the cunning business people who exploit the system for their own gain.

The core message of the song is that poverty is the root of many of the problems in the Philippines. The singer describes poverty as a pesky mosquito (lamok) that sucks the blood of the people, leaving them weak and vulnerable. The repetition of the phrase "Kahirapan ang dulot mo" ("you bring poverty") reinforces this message and serves to highlight the impact that poverty has on people's lives. The final verses of the song describe the singer's frustration with the situation and their feelings of helplessness, as they liken the person they are talking about to a louse (kuto) that has infested their head and is causing them to go bald.

Overall, "Lamok" provides a powerful commentary on some of the social and economic issues currently affecting the Philippines. The repetition of key phrases throughout the song, such as "Kahirapan ang dulot mo," serves to reinforce the message and ensure that it resonates strongly with the listener.

Line by Line Meaning

Hindi na ba magbabago ang taong mukhang piso
Will a person who looks like a coin no longer change?

Itim na budhi'y sagad sa buto ako'y nalilito
A dark soul thoroughly ingrained in my bones, it confuses me

Hindi na ba magbabago ikaw taong edukado
Won't you, an educated person, change?

Kapwa mo'y inaabuso, kapwa Pilipino
Abusing your fellow Filipino like your own kind

Kahirapan ang dulot mo
You bring poverty

Dito sa bayan ko
Here in my country

Ika'y kuto sa ulo ko
You are a louse on my head

Humihigop ng dugo
Sucking my blood

Naparang lamok
Like a mosquito

Hindi na ba magbabago ang taong may negosyo
Will a person who has a business no longer change?

Saglit ay milyonaryo dahil sa pangloloko
In an instant, a millionaire because of deceit