Here's the lyrics of the famous Pangasinan love song.
Malinak Lay Labi
Malinak lay labi, Oras lay mareen
Mapalpalnay dagem, Katekep toy linaew
Samit day kugip ko, Binangonan kon tampol
Lapu'd say linggas mo, Sikan-sikay amamayoen
Refrain:
Lalo la bilay no sika lay nanengneng
Napunas lan amin so ermin ya akbibiten
No nanonotan ko lay samit day ugalim
Agtaka nalingwanan anggad kaoyos na bilay.
Repeat refrain.
And here's my own English translation with added lyrics to be spoken before the song.
a night piece
a personal translation from a Pangasinan serenade entitled "Malinac Lay Labi"
Your eyes excelled the morning sun
Your smile laden my breast with flame
I'll boast upon that lilting sun
Your beauty worthy of a name
O what shall I give but a song
A song to sing my love for you
A song to time and space belong
Until the world is born anew
The night is calm my love
And time is fleeting still
The wind is breathing low
Kissed by the evening dew
How sweet it is to dream
That I have to wake for you
Your fair attemper face
I shall always caress
O when the night is come
And you my love I see
The sadness all is gone
Buried deeply in my soul
Whenever I recall
Loving ways you are wont to
I shall not forget you
Till I am laid to rest
In the News: Poetry and propaganda in medieval Wales
The latest research project at the University of Wales, Bangor's Welsh Department could throw new light on the role of poetry in the Owain Glyndwr rebellion.
Referral: I found a link to my site on the 'escape' section of the asylum - thanks!
Malinak Lay Labi
Malinak lay labi, Oras lay mareen
Mapalpalnay dagem, Katekep toy linaew
Samit day kugip ko, Binangonan kon tampol
Lapu'd say linggas mo, Sikan-sikay amamayoen
Refrain:
Lalo la bilay no sika lay nanengneng
Napunas lan amin so ermin ya akbibiten
No nanonotan ko lay samit day ugalim
Agtaka nalingwanan anggad kaoyos na bilay.
Repeat refrain.
And here's my own English translation with added lyrics to be spoken before the song.
a night piece
a personal translation from a Pangasinan serenade entitled "Malinac Lay Labi"
Your eyes excelled the morning sun
Your smile laden my breast with flame
I'll boast upon that lilting sun
Your beauty worthy of a name
O what shall I give but a song
A song to sing my love for you
A song to time and space belong
Until the world is born anew
The night is calm my love
And time is fleeting still
The wind is breathing low
Kissed by the evening dew
How sweet it is to dream
That I have to wake for you
Your fair attemper face
I shall always caress
O when the night is come
And you my love I see
The sadness all is gone
Buried deeply in my soul
Whenever I recall
Loving ways you are wont to
I shall not forget you
Till I am laid to rest
In the News: Poetry and propaganda in medieval Wales
The latest research project at the University of Wales, Bangor's Welsh Department could throw new light on the role of poetry in the Owain Glyndwr rebellion.
Referral: I found a link to my site on the 'escape' section of the asylum - thanks!
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