I Will Ki** the President of the Philippines
The Palomas Lyrics

The Palomas's song "I Will Kiss the President of the Philippines" has stirred controversy due to its seemingly contradictory lyrics. On the one hand, the singer expresses a desire to kiss the president of the Philippines, while on the other hand, the lyrics suggest support for the president's violent policies towards drug users and the poor.

The first verse repeats the titular line six times, emphasizing the singer's intention to kiss the president. This desire may seem innocent enough, but it takes on a more complex meaning in the context of the rest of the song. The second verse suggests that the singer is frustrated with the state of the nation, and views the president as a symbol of hope. However, the president's policies towards drug users and the poor are violent and inhumane. The singer seems to support these policies, suggesting that drug users deserve to be shot dead and blaming the poor for "looking like addicts." This creates a disturbing contrast between the seemingly innocent desire to kiss the president and the violent ideology that the singer espouses.

The final verse repeats the titular line again, but this time with the added detail that the singer will kiss the president on the cheek. This suggests a certain intimacy with the president, but it remains unclear whether this intimacy is genuine or ironic. Overall, the song raises questions about the power of symbolism and the complexity of political ideologies.