Synecdoche
dasu Lyrics
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Sino ka ba,
Hindi ko nakikilala
Araw araw ko nang nasisilayan
Ang pagmumukhang
Pagmamay-ari ko na
Bilanggo ako ng kinabukasan
Naniwala,
Pipilitin nga bang sumigaw?
Oh
Kailan ko ba,
Mararamdaman
Kalayaang inasam-asam?
Kasalanan naman
Ng aking isipang
Magpabihag ng tuluyan
Sa luha.
Pagkagising ko sa panaginip
Sino ako?
Oh
Araw-araw ko nang nasisilayan
Ang pagmumukhang pagmamay-ari ko na
Bilanggo ako ng kinabukasan
Naniwala,
Sa hardin ng pag-asa
Pipilitin nga bang sumigaw?
Oh
Malungkot kong isinamo
Ang sa akin lang ay sana'y
"Pakinggan mo ako"
Kailan ko ba,
Mararamdaman
Kalayaang inasam-asam?
Kasalanan naman
Ng aking isipang
Magpabihag ng tuluyan
Sa luha
Mapabihag ng tuluyan sa luha.
Mapabihag ng tuluyan sa luha.
The lyrics of this song, titled "Synecdoche" by Dasu, express the confusion and uncertainty of the singer's thoughts and emotions. The opening lines "Nasa ulap ang aking isipan, sino ka ba, hindi ko nakikilala" (My mind is in the clouds, who are you, I don't recognize you) set the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is unsure of their identity, their place in the world, and their hopes for the future. They feel trapped by the expectations of society ("Bilanggo ako ng kinabukasan") and struggle to find a way to break free ("Kailan ko ba mararamdaman kalayaang inasam-asam?").
The chorus of the song is a plea for help, for someone to hear the singer's voice and understand their pain: "Pipilitin nga bang sumigaw? Kailan ko ba mararamdaman kalayaang inasam-asam?" (Should I try to shout? When will I feel the freedom I long for?). The singer recognizes that their own thoughts and emotions are holding them back ("Kasalanan naman ng aking isipang magpabihag ng tuluyan sa luha" - It's my mind's fault for getting lost in tears) but still feels unable to escape.
Overall, this song captures the feelings of confusion, frustration, and yearning that many people experience when they are struggling to find their place in the world. The lyrics are poetic and evocative, and the melody is haunting and melancholy.
Line by Line Meaning
Nasa ulap ang aking isipan
My mind is clouded and unclear
Sino ka ba, Hindi ko nakikilala
I don't even recognize myself anymore
Araw araw ko nang nasisilayan Ang pagmumukhang Pagmamay-ari ko na
Everyday I see the face that I have come to own
Bilanggo ako ng kinabukasan
I am imprisoned by my own future
Naniwala, Sa hardin ng pag-asa
I believed in the garden of hope
Pipilitin nga bang sumigaw? Oh
Should I even try to scream?
Kailan ko ba, Mararamdaman Kalayaang inasam-asam?
When will I ever feel the freedom I've always longed for?
Kasalanan naman Ng aking isipang Magpabihag ng tuluyan Sa luha.
It's my mind's fault for being held captive by tears
Pagkagising ko sa panaginip Sino ako? Oh
When I wake up from this dream, who will I be?
Malungkot kong isinamo Ang sa akin lang ay sana'y "Pakinggan mo ako"
All I wanted to say was 'listen to me'
Mapabihag ng tuluyan sa luha.
Trapped forever in tears.
Mapabihag ng tuluyan sa luha.
Trapped forever in tears.
Contributed by Wyatt V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.