Yoyoy Villame (November 18, 1932 - May 18, 2007) born Roman Tesorio Villame… Read Full Bio ↴Yoyoy Villame (November 18, 1932 - May 18, 2007) born Roman Tesorio Villame, was a Filipino singer, composer, lyricist, and comedian. Villame was a native of Calape, Bohol and was the father of singer Hannah Villame. He died of cardiac arrest at the Las Piñas Medical Center in Metro Manila on May 18, 2007.

Granada
Yoyoy Villame Lyrics

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Granada
I'm rolling under your feets
Arit you could stroken the knife in this sprikitig moonlight
Ah buddies it was long forgotten
Ah buddies that we've been selling magic in Granada today

Kanyon anti-aircraft turpedo machine gun granada
Bomba dinamita garan armalite granada

Riple kuwarentay-sinko pistola paltik shotgun batota
Mortar tirador indian pana balisong carbine tongsud
Automatic rifle surit-surit bazooka

Grease gun time bomb tsikorno tsako at granada
Tampilan kutsilyo sundang tabak garrote judo karate granada
Boxing basketball wrestling kusinero houseboy gardinero housemaid mayordoma
Driver konduktor pasahero inspector kutsero foreman kabatas el kaminero

And when the day is done eroplano helicopter granada
Barko submarino pumboat kuwitis rebentador granada

Barbero abugado inhinyero maestro supervisor doctor nurse pasyente attendant piloto stuwardya artista radio announcer director producer cameraman tindera waitress hostess manager masahista security guard labandera

Then mainly granada is very sweet the fruit that I like to eat romantic and gay
Oh le

Overall Meaning

The song Granada by Yoyoy Villame is a list-style song that describes different objects, activities, people, and places related to the beautiful city of Granada. The song begins with the singer describing himself as "rolling under [Granada's] feet", indicating his admiration and love for the city. He then goes on to mention various weapons such as anti-aircraft guns, machine guns, dynamite, rifles, and bazookas, which suggests that the city may have a violent or troubled past.

However, amidst these descriptions, there are also mentions of more peaceful or mundane activities such as cooking, gardening, and housekeeping. This contrast between the violent and peaceful elements of the city may be interpreted as a reflection of life's duality. Additionally, the singer mentions that Granada is a sweet fruit that he likes to eat, which could signify that despite the city's dual nature, it remains enjoyable and pleasurable to him.

The song's lyrics are rich with cultural references and nuances, which speaks to Yoyoy Villame's skill as an artist. The use of Tagalog and Spanish words and expressions throughout the song highlights the influence of Spanish colonialism on Philippine culture. The list of professions, activities, and objects also reflects the diversity of Filipino society.

Line by Line Meaning

Granada
This song is about Granada.

I'm rolling under your feets
I am humbled before you, Granada.

Arit you could stroken the knife in this sprikitig moonlight
I am vulnerable under the moonlight, Granada. Please spare me.

Ah buddies it was long forgotten
It's been a long time since I've thought of this, friends.

Ah buddies that we've been selling magic in Granada today
We've been peddling magic in Granada today, friends.

Kanyon anti-aircraft turpedo machine gun granada
There are weapons in Granada like cannon, anti-aircraft guns, torpedoes, machine guns, and grenades.

Bomba dinamita garan armalite granada
Explosives like bombs, dynamite, grenade launchers, and Armalite rifles are present in Granada.

Riple kuwarentay-sinko pistola paltik shotgun batota
There are guns in Granada like rifles, forty-five pistols, handmade guns, shotguns, and batons.

Mortar tirador indian pana balisong carbine tongsud
Additional weapons in Granada include mortars, a type of gun used for long-range attacks, arrows, balisongs, carbines, and tongs.

Automatic rifle surit-surit bazooka
There are also automatic rifles, surit-surits (a type of gun), and bazookas in Granada.

Grease gun time bomb tsikorno tsako at granada
Other weapons present in Granada include grease guns, time bombs, and various types of bags and containers.

Tampilan kutsilyo sundang tabak garrote judo karate granada
There are also weapons like machetes, swords, knives, garrottes, and martial arts techniques like Judo and Karate in Granada.

Boxing basketball wrestling kusinero houseboy gardinero housemaid mayordoma
Aside from weapons, there are also various professions and sports present in Granada, such as boxing, basketball, and wrestling, cooks, houseboys, gardeners, housemaids, and butlers.

Driver konduktor pasahero inspector kutsero foreman kabatas el kaminero
Additional professionals in Granada include drivers, conductors, passengers, inspectors, coachmen, foremen, and miners.

And when the day is done eroplano helicopter granada
Even when the day is over, there are still things present in Granada like airplanes, helicopters, and grenades.

Barko submarino pumboat kuwitis rebentador granada
Additional modes of transportation in Granada include ships, submarines, speedboats, fireworks, and explosive grenades.

Barbero abugado inhinyero maestro supervisor doctor nurse pasyente attendant piloto stuwardya artista radio announcer director producer cameraman tindera waitress hostess manager masahista security guard labandera
There are also various professions in Granada, such as barbers, lawyers, engineers, teachers, supervisors, doctors, nurses, patients, attendants, pilots, stewardesses, artists, radio announcers, directors, producers, cameramen, vendors, waitresses, hostesses, managers, masseuses, security guards, and laundrywomen.

Then mainly granada is very sweet the fruit that I like to eat romantic and gay
Despite the presence of weapons and various professions and activities, Granada is a place that is still sweet and enjoyable. The fruits are especially delicious and the ambiance is romantic and lively.

Oh le
This is an exclamation of joy and excitement.

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