Magellan
Yoyoy Villame Lyrics
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When Philippines was discovered by Magellan
They were sailing day and night across the big ocean
Until they saw a small Limasawa island
Magellan landed in Limasawa at noon
The people met him very welcome on the shore
They did not understand the speaking they have done
When Magellan landed in Cebu City
Rajah Humabon met him, they were very happy
All people were baptized and built the church of Christ
And that's the beginning of our Catholic life
When Magellan visited in Mactan
To christianize them everyone
But Lapu-Lapu met him on the shore
And drive Magellan to go back home
Then Magellan got so mad
Ordered his men to camouflage
'Mactan island we could not grab
'Cause Lapu Lapu is very hard'
Then the battle began at dawn
Bolos and spears versus guns and cannons
When Magellan was hit on his neck
He stumble down and cried and cried
Oh, mother mother I am sick
Call the doctor very quick
Doctor, doctor shall I die?
Tell my mama do not cry
Tell my mama do not cry
Tell my mama do not cry
That's the end of Magellan
In the island of Mactan long time ago
Ladies and gentlemen
The song "Magellan" by Yoyoy Villame tells the story of Ferdinand Magellan's arrival and subsequent downfall in the Philippines. It starts with Magellan's arrival in Limasawa island in 1521, where he was met by friendly locals who spoke different languages. The song then moves on to Magellan's meeting with Rajah Humabon in Cebu City, where they were able to convert the people to Christianity and establish the Church of Christ. However, the song takes a turn when Magellan travels to Mactan island and meets Lapu-Lapu, who resists the idea of Christianity.
The song portrays the battle between the Mactan natives and the Spanish colonizers with vivid imagery, using the weapons that each side used. The battle ultimately resulted in Magellan's death, which is depicted as a sorrowful scene where he calls out for his mother and the doctor. The song concludes with the statement that Magellan's story is now a thing of the past.
Line by Line Meaning
On March 16, 1521
The date when the Philippines was discovered by Magellan.
When Philippines was discovered by Magellan
When the explorer Magellan found the Philippines.
They were sailing day and night across the big ocean
The explorers sailed across the ocean continuously, day and night.
Until they saw a small Limasawa island
They eventually saw a small island named Limasawa.
Magellan landed in Limasawa at noon
Magellan arrived in Limasawa in the middle of the day.
The people met him very welcome on the shore
The locals greeted him warmly on the shore.
They did not understand the speaking they have done
They could not understand what Magellan was saying.
Because Kastila gid at Waray-Waray man
He was speaking in Spanish and Waray-Waray dialect.
When Magellan landed in Cebu City
When Magellan arrived in Cebu City.
Rajah Humabon met him, they were very happy
Rajah Humabon welcomed him, and they were both joyful.
All people were baptized and built the church of Christ
Everyone was baptized and built a Christian church.
And that's the beginning of our Catholic life
This event marked the start of Catholicism in the Philippines.
When Magellan visited in Mactan
When Magellan went to Mactan.
To christianize them everyone
To convert everyone to Christianity.
But Lapu-Lapu met him on the shore
But Lapu-Lapu confronted him on the shore.
And drive Magellan to go back home
And forced Magellan to retreat.
Then Magellan got so mad
Magellan became angry.
Ordered his men to camouflage
He commanded his men to disguise themselves.
'Mactan island we could not grab
They couldn't conquer Mactan Island.
'Cause Lapu Lapu is very hard'
Because Lapu Lapu was a formidable opponent.
Then the battle began at dawn
The battle started at dawn.
Bolos and spears versus guns and cannons
The natives used bolos and spears, while the explorers used guns and cannons.
When Magellan was hit on his neck
When Magellan was struck on the neck.
He stumble down and cried and cried
He fell down and cried out.
Oh, mother mother I am sick
Magellan called out to his mother, saying he was sick.
Call the doctor very quick
He asked for a doctor urgently.
Doctor, doctor shall I die?
He asked if he was going to die.
Tell my mama do not cry
He asked to tell his mother not to cry.
That's the end of Magellan
This marks the end of Magellan's life.
In the island of Mactan long time ago
This happened a long time ago in Mactan Island.
Ladies and gentlemen
A formal way to end a presentation or speech.
Contributed by Eli S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@RXY398
I could state the same regarding with my experience of this song.
I heard this ever since childhood, via a radio. I never really got to know the artist at that time (nor did I even bother to know of the song further); but I knew that a lot of effort and love was poured unto the song given its comedic, yet educational, nature.
As recently as 2019, I re-discovered the song on Youtube. I became obsessed with it and would often sing it during hang-outs with my friends.
Ever since then, I have constantly played the song along with the rest of my playlist.
This song is certainly a national treasure, sung and composed by a legendary singer.
@jasonjuarez9502
Who's listening because bored during home quarantine 🤣🤣🤣🤣 due to corona virus😢😢😢😢
@LynxOrLinks
meh
@cryptous3312
Yesss
@kiitsune4
Meee hahahaha
@fishticksbog2662
me
@shinofranz
@@kiitsune4 hahhaa
@kingkobrajoe7
I hope they still play this in the Filipino schools today,
This song CANNOT be forgotten
@aliacabuquit93
my teacher played this just now its my new fav song
@nooneimportanttbh
They do
@leosconsolelc8383
i keep remembering this song as the funi