Josephine "Yeng" Constantino, born on December 4, 1988, is a Filipina singe… Read Full Bio ↴Josephine "Yeng" Constantino, born on December 4, 1988, is a Filipina singer and host. Yeng won the title of "Grand Star Dreamer" in Pinoy Dream Academy, the Philippine edition of Endemol's reality TV show Star Academy.

After winning the said title, Star Records launched Yeng's debut album entitled "Salamat", containing 10 songs, of which 7 were Yeng's original compositions. Her album reached "Gold" two weeks after its release and was later certified "Platinum" after a month, followed by a "3x Platinum" certification after several months of release.

When Star Records saw the undeniable potential of the preppy-rocker, they instantly produced her follow-up effort. On February 28, 2008, her second album "Journey" was launched. The album contains 12 tracks, some of which were written by Yeng herself. The album reached "Gold" after several months.

"Lapit", her all-Filipino third studio Album was released digitally via Star Records Official Website on October 9, 2009 then later released in physical CD format Nationwide. A week after, the album was pulled out due to some technical errors on the album's track listing and was consequently re-released on November 1, 2009.

Ligaw
Yeng Constantino Lyrics

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Sabi ko naman sa'yo noon
Ako'y walang panahon
Para sa isang relasyon
Di ba maliwanag 'yon

Bakit ka parin nandito?
Bakit ako parin ang gusto mo?
Simple lang naman ang sabi ko

Di mo maiintindihan
Ano ang aking dahilan
Di ko rin naman sasabihin
Ayokong kita'y paluhain

Bakit ka pa naghihintay?
Pa'no kung mawalan ng saysay?
Ang pagibig mong sakin ay tunay
Bakit ayaw huminto?
Pa'no pag di mabigay sa'yo?
Ang hinihintay mong matamis kong oo
Matamis kong oo
Matamis kong oo

Grabe di ka ba naiinip?
O ayaw mong magisip?
Na nakakasawa na
Ika'y aasa asa

E bakit ka pa rin nandito?
Ano pang dapat sabihin ko?
Para magbago na ang isip mo

Di mo maiintindihan
Ano ang aking dahilan
Di ko rin naman sasabihin
Ayokong kita'y paluhain

Bakit ka pa naghihintay?
Pa'no kung mawalan ng saysay?
Ang pagibig mong sakin ay tunay
Bakit ayaw huminto?
Pa'no pag di mabigay sa'yo?
Ang hinihintay mong matamis kong oo

Ayokong kita ay masaktan
Ayokong kita'y pahirapan
Ayoko ng ganito
Ayokong mahulog sa'yo

Bakit ka pa naghihintay?
Pa'no kung mawalan ng saysay?
Ang pagibig mong sakin ay tunay
Bakit ayaw huminto?
Pa'no pag di mabigay sa iyo?
Ang hinihintay mong matamis kong oo

Bakit ka pa naghihintay?
Pa'no kung mawalan ng saysay?
Ang pagibig mong sakin ay tunay
Bakit ayaw huminto?
Pa'no pag di mabigay sa iyo?
Ang hinihintay mong matamis kong oo
Matamis kong oo
Matamis kong oo
Pa'no?

(Adlib)

Overall Meaning

The song "Ligaw" by Yeng Constantino confronts the issue of unrequited love and the difficulties of expressing one's feelings to someone who may not reciprocate them. In the first few lines of the chorus, she reminds the object of her affection that she had warned him before that she has no time for a relationship, but questions why he is still there and why he insists on being with her. She also acknowledges that expressing her reasons may not necessarily make him understand, but she still refuses to articulate them for fear of hurting him.

The second verse questions why the object of her affection is still waiting for her, even though there is a possibility that their relationship may not come to fruition or may lose its meaning eventually. The lyrics show that Yeng cares deeply for this person and acknowledges their love, but she does not want to lead him on or make him think that there is a chance for them to be together despite her initial warnings.

Overall, "Ligaw" highlights the complexities of relationships, love, and communication. It emphasizes how being honest and clear about one's intentions and feelings can save a lot of heartache and misunderstandings in the end.

Line by Line Meaning

Sabi ko naman sa'yo noon
I told you before

Ako'y walang panahon
I don't have time

Para sa isang relasyon
For a relationship

Di ba maliwanag 'yon
Isn't that clear?

Bakit ka parin nandito?
Why are you still here?

Bakit ako parin ang gusto mo?
Why do you still like me?

Simple lang naman ang sabi ko
I just said it plainly

Di mo maiintindihan
You don't understand

Ano ang aking dahilan
What's my reason?

Di ko rin naman sasabihin
I won't say it anyway

Ayokong kita'y paluhain
I don't want to hurt you