#Ili Ili tulog Anay

[mahikamihan]

Alamat "ILY ILY" is beautiful

hi, I'm just gonna write something quick to process my thoughts and analysis bc this MV and the song is so good and dense with message.

For some vague contexts, OFWs or overseas filipino workers, are often heralded as “Bagong Bayani” (trans. the new heroes)  as they bring in millions of pesos every year to help with expenses and living costs back home. As of Nov 8 2022, $1 (US dollar) = roughly Php 58 (Philippine peso). I’m not sure how it’s changed over the years, but in 2010-14, at least for me, Php 50 can buy you an entire lunch meal in school.

ILY ILY is a multi-genre song by Alamat with the melody originally from a Hiligaynon folk lullaby "Ili Ili tulog Anay". I believe the song itself talks a lot about the sacrifices OFW parents make for the financial security and comfort of their children back in the motherland (Philippines). And the subsequent emotional consequences and psychological effects these have on the family. The irony of ILY ILY also doubles as "i love you, i love you" is not lost on me.

Starting off strong! "Ano ba?? Ganyan ka na lang pala!" -very common scolding terms, especially from a older guardian or parental figures.

"Hindi ka ba nag-iisip na may naghihirap doon..." - kind of guilt-tripping the child for crying, being angry, or generally just not feeling happy by bringing up their working parents (likely OFWs) and their sacrifices; generally an unhealthy way of soothing someone's frustrations over neglect or dissatisfaction.

I love how money comes out of the cake. Usually another way to soothe their children, is by bringing in more money, for more comfort. But that doesn't phase Lyca (the female singer).

presents for the children... again, to make up for not being their for their birthday or whatever missed celebrations (especially during formative years of their childhood)

I'm trying to figure out which specific Filipino festival this is refering to. I know a few filo street festivals that reenact the Passion of Christ (ex. Sinulog, Moriones, Salibatbat, etc.) which sometimes includes self-whipping, which the crown, candles, and ropes here are symbolizing.

The lyrics are so on point,

Gabi-gabi at umaga (every night, and every day) Pangungulila ang dama (feeling bereaved, "ulila"="orphan", which is on theme) Hihintayin ang araw na (waiting for the day) Tayo'y magsasama-sama ([where] we all get together)

This is supposed to remind you of the sacrifices people make for love.

^^^Can someone tell me what these are referencing? I feel like this is supposed to be something from a filipino film or something similar, but I'm blanking on where it might be.

I love the direct parallel of the filipino kid having a yaya (maid/ domestic helper) back home while the parent is the housekeeper in a different country. Just *chefs kiss* GENIUS!!🤌🤌

the lyrics shows how much the child/children cares about their parents. in the midst of happiness and abundance around Lyca, she can't help but miss her mom and dad.

Island Maid - from a quick online search, it's a domestic helper agency in Singapore. Upon looking into their website, they hire Filipino workers trained under Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). Beside R-Ji is a balikbayan box, large cardbord boxes used to deliver souvenirs, gifts, clothes, furniture, and other things back to the country.

The lyrics now talk about how the child (R-Ji) aspires one day to be the one to work so they can bring their parents back home. (And, in a way, isn't that a tragic cycle of poverty and capitalism? Parents have to work away to bring money and food home, and the child has to work in order to bring their parents back home.)

Very powerful imagery. The waste, the anger, the sadness, the loneliness, while surrounded by presents, money, comfort.

Sacrifices, all in the name of family and love.

I love this part. From what I've gathered, in here, Taneo talks (in Ilokano) to the tone of an eldest sibling, about how he's going to take care [of you] for now. The lyrics shift the emotional burden of parenting to a fellow child, with the parents abroad and likely, unavailable. He throws paper airplanes made of paper money out the window while an airplane (parents?) flies in the back. Lost childhood maybe?

Another strong imagery. Money in a kaldero (used to cook food, usually rice, stew, and other filipino cuisine) while everyone is situated in a Boodle Fight (eating tradition where food is served on top of banana leaves).

"they've been gone too long so I'll be your Dad and Mom for now", again referencing about the physical and emotional unavailability of parents that older siblings or family members have to take on to fill that gap.

"'Nang, 'tang, muli na kayu" (Mom, dad, please go home)

At the emotional crux of the song, the lines said over the "telephone" sound is so poignant. They need their parents to go home. But instead...

...All they got were more Balikbayan boxes.

...and all they can do is fight over who gets them. Empty boxes. empty gifts of love. God, I love this song. Stream ILY ILY.

#crying my heart over a song about OFWs inspired by the tune of a hiligaynon lullaby #talking about the sacrifices that parents make and the lost childhood of filipino children left behind #so many references #i can't even articulate all of them #alamat #ppop #ily ily #filipino music #filipino pop music #pinoy pop #munimuni #Ili Ili tulog Anay #original pinoy music #filipino artists #alamat ily ily #Youtube #alamat ph

[hinaypod]

hey are the song that mari sings to alice and the theme song the same?

That's right! The title is "Ili-ili tulog anay". It's a Hiligaynon / Ilonggo / Visayan lullaby from the Philippines about a mother who's away from home :)

#Ili-ili tulog anay #Filipino lullaby #Hiligaynon

[apopcornkernel]

i dont know if there's even a ppop presence on tumblr but i do also want to promote ALAMAT, a 6-member idol boy group from the Philippines. Its members comprise of Taneo, Mo, Jao, Tomas, R-ji, and Alas. They debuted in 2021, and their creative direction centers on championing the Filipino identity and culture through their music.

sorry that ^ was a copypaste but it's a very useful and concise copypaste LOL but onto my own promo:

(note: also most of these videos have english subs!!)

(extra note bc this issue always pops up whenever locals encounter alamat: mo is always wearing black hairstyes bc he is blasian and not bc he is appropriating from black culture hdfjhdf)

KASMALA, the inverted Tagalog word for "strong" (malakas), is the MV that really did numbers on social media iirc. The video direction focused on the "human zoo" in the St. Louis' World Fair of 1904 (which included Filipinos specifically Igorots), and a general theme of anti-Filipino racism by white people (who are represented as ominous figures literally dressed in all white)

personal opinion: the music video is great but i personally think they have better songs, music-wise. and i'm going to give you an example of that by introducing you to my ALL-TIME FAVORITE ALAMAT SONG!!!

ILY ILY, a transliteration of "Ili-Ili Tulog Anay", incorporates the melody and lyrics of the Ilonggo lullaby it derives its title from. The MV and lyrics both work together to portray the experience of being an OFW/having an OFW parent. OFWs, or overseas Filipino workers, refer to Filipinos who go abroad in search of jobs that have better pay, so that they can remit money back to their families in the Philippines.

personal opinion: this is their best song THIS IS THEIR BEST SONG EVER OF ALL TIME and lyca gairanod is such a perfect singer for this. her ethereal crooning really gave me chills the first time i heard it UGH

DAYANG, the term for the wife of a Datu, is one of their most earworming songs ever. It's a gorgeous love song and what I would recommend to newbies if they want to get into alamat <3

personal opinion: The MV is kinda ass because it's just a super long extended ad for DITO PH (in terms of story and also bc they really missed out on doing a vid that drew more on culture esp bc dayang is a historical noble title and they used tausug words and designs for the graphics an the dance itself already incorporated pangasik dance which is also from the tausug people LIKEEE?? they've always promoted other cultures of the philippines i know they can do it but because of CAPITALISM--). But the song bangs so severely, as a pop enjoyer this is peak pop for me.

OH I ALMOST FORGOT DAGUNDONG

DAGUNDONG, a song basically recounting the colonial history of the Philippines from Spain to America, is just so fucking good you should watch/listen to it rn. There's EN subs don't worry you won't miss out on the context. This is colonial rage it's so satisfying I still remember where I was when they dropped this.

personal opinion: FOREVER OBSESSED WITH HOW THEY SAY "dahil puso mandirigma di papakutsa di papapugon" you guys have no idea how much i sing that line to myself sooo satisfying. Instant earworm this song i swear.

OK ONE LAST one last and i'm done. okay.

MAHARANI, a Sanskrit term for the wife of a Maharaja (translated as "great queen"), heavily features singkil, a Maranao dance which uses bamboo poles like tinikling does. The song also uses SEAsian instruments like kanun, gamelan, and gangsa. Also BINI's Jhoanna plays one of the main characters here!!!

personal opinion: this is their most pop-sounding song, which i think is slightly carried by the video i'm sorryyy. it's catchy though!! and i looove the part somewhere halfway where alas starts his verse, singing it in a more spoken-word way

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okay 5 songs is. probably enough. this post is already kinda long shdfjskdff but yeah. pls check them out if you can hehe <3

also ppop idols are just really funny. there's no concept of an idol image so they just tweet shit. alamat jao gave out his genshin UID after a fan tweeted about having co-oped with him in genshin, and then after that he started answering questions with the hashtag "#canceljao" making a lot of magiliws (alamat fans) confused, and then he posted a classic iphone notes apology like this 😭

i'll do a bini version after this my girls deserve more international hype. they occupy a more girlcrush pop genre but they're just as chaotic as alamat if not even more 😭 there are entire THREADS on twitter of them just being hilarious jdhfkshgf i love them so much

thanks for reading <3

#alamat #phposting #long post #ppop #Youtube

[mimirjoo]

Arm yourself with gold, so they cannot harm you. Clothe yourself in red, so they will fear you. Weave your music with the sublime, so they will remember you forever.

I’m back with my Phantom of the Opera reimagining shenanigans. *The writing on the bottom-most sketch is “Ili-ili, tulog anay,” which is a line from the Hiligaynon lullaby of the same name.

#the phantom of the opera #poto #POTO but they're pilfs #the phantom and the soldier #oc: ismael #oc: pilar #oc: vesta #my art #the red death

[katistrophe]

7!!!

Aaaah, thank you for asking!

7. What’s your favourite piece of music from any show?

That has to be Mari singing Ili-ili tulog anay (the lullaby used as the show’s theme) in the fifth episode of Hi Nay ( @hinaypod ). I am a sucker for in-story theme reprises and that song basically grabbed me from the moment I heard the music box-y (kalimba?) rendition in the opening.

#ask meme #ask stuff #podcasts #hi nay #ethicstownpod

[fujianvenator]

i love my pinoy bops playlist its got the saddest fucking music ive ever heard in my life (huling el bimbo+spoliarium) right next to fucking. Jumbo Hotdog and otso otso followed by a modern twist on ili ili tulog anay abt how siblings take care of each other when the parents arent there coz theyre working and then vocaloid music and goddamn Sasakyan Kita

#vic.txt #ITS MY TONAL WHIPLASH PLAYLIST #half of these songs have nothing in common with each other than just being from pinoy artists #a song w the lyric “pirming pangadyi sana lamang makauli ka na” followed by Bulaklak by Viva Hotbabes

[decrescendo]

Alamat ft. Lyca Gairanod,  “ILY ILY” This is such a satisfying fusion between traditional folk and modern rap. It's based on the Hiligaynon/Ilonggo (a Visayan language) lullaby Ili-ili Tulog Anay (Sleep a While, Little One—typically sung by an older sister or an aunt when the mother is not there), but spun into a call to wake up and smell the economy as it explains the parent’s absence. Structured around the folk tune, the song moves through several POVs over time, and is sung and rapped in several Filipino languages (the Eng subs indicate when they switch languages). And I feel that it speaks to a specifically Filipino phenomenon of parent-child separation—parents working in foreign countries to provide for their children, a common theme in our stories and movies. PS. The Filipino word for “bereaved” (from the English subs) is ulila, which is also the word for “orphaned”.

#i speak 2 filipino languages and have a mother who speaks a 3rd one and i've never felt more rewarded #alamat #music

[saturnsoiree]

Ili-ili tulog anay

Wala diri imong nanay

Kadto tienda bakal papay

Ili-ili tulog anay

Mata kana tabangan mo

Ikarga ang nakompra ko

Kay bug-at man sing putos ko

Tabangan mo ako anay

Ili-ili tulog anay

Wala diri imong nanay

Kadto tienda bakal papay

Ili-ili tulog anay

[brainstaticsoup]

ili ili, tulog anay. wala diri imong nanay.

[hinaypod]

A bit of a different one today!

"Happy" Philippine Independence Day! May the Filipino people truly be free one day 🇵🇭

Content Warnings:

Discussions of real life fascism, Philippine Martial Law, extrajudicial and state sponsored killings, massacres, dismemberment, red-tagging.

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Spoilers for some past Hi Nay episodes! Episode excerpts include:

Remind Me To Tell You Later: Tiyanak

Episode 11: Nakaraan (Before)

Remind Me To Tell You Later: Madre

Episode 26: Undas Part 2

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Stories included:

EDSA by Russel Molina and Sergio Bumatay III

Ito Ang Diktadura by Equipo Plantel, Mikel Casal (Illustrator), Annie Yglopaz (Translator), Kata Garcia (Translator)

You can purchase them at Adarna House.

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Songs included:

Ili-ili Tulog Anay (Visayan Lullaby) played by Monching Carpio on guitar

Bayan Ko (Kundiman by José Alejandrino) played by Monching Carpio on guitar

#hinaypod #hi nay podcast #horror podcast #filipino podcast #horror audio drama #philippine independence day #araw ng kalayaan #martial law #philippine politics #philippine history #filipino culture

[filipino-lesbian-pierre-curie]

Jemima the plague ghost has echolalia and is autistic

#yes my goal is to make everyone autistic #mwahahahahahah #jemima #bbc ghosts #i too would sing a childrens song forever if i were a ghost #prob ili ili tulog anay #or alimango

[rrasado]

omg, i just saw the filo!mc hcs and the part where the first years are down right terrified of filipino myths and such made me think what if filo!mc just started singing ili-ili tulog anay out of nowhere (mainly because they're trolling and wanted to show off their voice? tbh i'd do the same if i was insulted bcuz tHE AUDACITY ?!)

You are so right because even if we doubt our position as being part of the 99% of Filipinos who can sing it feels wrong when it's someone else who points it out.

Ili-ili is a special instance where Filo!Mc can kill two birds with one stone 👀. A part of me thinks that they also initially started singing that lullaby to put grim to sleep at Ramshackle since he's sort of the child who's mother went out to buy bread (is this the pinoy version of a dad going out to buy milk? Perhaps-).

Imagine during Arc 5 when most of the group stay at ramshackle they hear the faint melody coming from the farthest room down the corridor, the prefect forgot to fully shut the door so during Adeuce's sweets heist they start to wonder if someone's actually haunting the place 🤔. I doubt Filo!Mc's voice can actually be as hoarse or deep as the three ghosts so is there a 4th one? Another entity entirely? This is much worse for the others who have never bunked at Ramshackle before TwT.

Or maybe late at night on campus after a tiring day of running errands for the headmaster, Filo!Mc starts humming so the other stray students began distancing themselves from that coincidentally dark corridor you're walking down on 👌. Poor first years don't trust you wandering at night alone anymore ToT.

Then there's Malleus, who may possibly join in once he has a grasp of the melody, two cryptids scaring the hell out of passersbyers with a haunting melody? What could go wrong am I right :D!

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#countertop asks #Half-moon Bakes #Kape for Everyjuan #twisted wonderland #twst first years #twst adeuce #Moon Caffeine #twst malleus

[secretswansong]

my new hyperfixation is Ili-Ili Tulog Anay it's a soft Hiligaynon lullaby that sounds kinda creepy all because the melody is in a minor key pfft I love it

#Filipino #folk songs

[addytheheartbreaker]

Fun facts about me/persona

•I'm a Filipino, a proud Filipino!

•My birthday is on June 12, zodiac sign Gemini.

•Suffers in a mental disorder; Borderline Personality Disorder.

•I loved everything involves "Duality", "two-faces", "Opposite elements", "Borderline" and anything with dual personalities (example: Good-Evil, Sweet-Salty, Angel-Demon, Good-Bad, Black-White).

•Fond of fashion, my main favorites are Yami-Kawaii, Lolita dresses, Ballerina dresses, Mask designs, Military uniforms, School uniforms and Filipino traditional clothing.

•favorite color Pink (depends on what shade that I am fond of), Blue (any shades), Black and White, and Red. However, Red is formally my old childhood favorite color but change it into Pink today because it is lighter then Red. Yet Red and Pink makes it a good combination.

•I am a fan of many anime, cartoons, songs and stories which makes me a creative and imaginative artist-author.

•been interest in drawing since I was about either 6 or 8 years old. Inspired by my cousin who likes drawing.

•started writing at age 13, I also owned many novels in notebooks. Unfortunately, I cancelled them except 3 complete novals.

•Owned Facebook, Pinterest, Wattpad and Tumblr.

•I collect my drawings (which is paper) inside 4 boxes which has been precious to me since childhood, jewelry contains diamonds, necklace, bracelets, rings, stones, ribbons, and 1 long locks of hair that has been cut.

•When you look at my persona my hair is very long. Its true my hair IS very long. I don't care what they say about my hair.

•If anyone asked me to cut my hair, I'll go cold shoulder or sarcastically respond.

•If anyone asked me which favorite food I like... Um correction What "favorite food"? There are alots of class foods in my opinion (example: pastry, dessert, appetizer Filipino food, theme or holiday food, type of soup, favorite flavor, etc).

•I loved RP with someone but sometimes I can be shy or confident depends what theme of RP I am into.

•I have a confession that I have many fictional crushes since childhood till today. And I still remember them!

•my first fictional crush is Andy Law from the game called "Crazy Flasher".

•I owned 3 stuff animals. A white bunny, a big white bear with a heart holding and a white-orange cat with a cat voice box inside. I loved stuff animals that is very soft and squishy also I like the stuff animal in white fur.

•my Chinese animal is the Snake. My favorite type of snake is a Anaconda, because it is huge and likes to swim. Accurately, I like to be on a cold place.

•Living in the Philippines is overreacting hot like no joke. This is why I like to go somewhere cold.

•My drawing are inspired by a game "Danganronpa", "Homestuck", "Undertale" and some favorite artist.

•I like Doll because it defined myself about my struggles and it is a "Dual" object representation.

•I can sing but not really good at it. I only sing something easy, sometimes I loved to sing lullabies or humming lullabies. My lullaby is "Ili ili tulog anay" (a Filipino lullaby) and "Moonstone" (my own song).

•I hate Gold so much it because I had no idea how I got into me but I loved Silver more then Gold. But I already have a reason on how I view Gold.

Gold is a traditional mineral in history, being recognized by everyone in the word. However, gold can make people greedy, worship and wanted to have it, I considered Gold a Sin. I worship and fond of Silver is because it is clear and clean while Gold is bright but dirty, Silver is the moon and water while Gold is the sun and fire.

•My favorite animal is a cute bunny and a dangerous anaconda. I can't choose 1 favorite animal and wanted them together is because I like anything duality (example: bunny- fragile, shy, soft, kind and submissive. Anaconda- dangerous, cold, predators, fierce and dominant)

•you guys may be saw me a innocent person but I always hide some naughty secrets behind the back of my head. (Don't shoot me...)

•My hobbies are drawing, writting, dancing, shop watching (like going at the mall and admired the product, what is it even called?), watching or listening on YouTube, sleeping and RP with the person I always RP with.

•My favorite flowers are Roses (pink, red and white), Poppy flowers, Cherry blossoms, Adonis flowers and White angel flowers.

•I am symbolize the angel-demon hybrid.

•I played games and I haven't played any games for a very long time.

•My OC's that I have created are my family. Weirdly all of them that I refer them as my soul brother and soul sister, because I create them as my family I deeply adore so much.

•My current anime/cartoon/TV series/games are The Masked Singer, Hetalia, Houseki no Kuni, Steven Universe, Detroit Become Human, Ace Attorney, Fnaf, Fran Bow, The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince, Little nightmare and Rwby.

•I hated when everyone misspelled and mispronounced my name (both my real name and nickname) it is annoying and irritating to correct them. I prefer my nick name Addy because my real name make people confused.

•My codename Heartbreaker. I was the one called myself Heartbreaker since I was 13-14 years old. Because Heartbreaker is someone who has a broken heart with a dark past. I have no idea there is another meaning of Heartbreaker.

•I basically like any type of music, but my favorite music is classical, rock, pop, lullaby, RnB and dubstep.

•I have a birthmark on my left wrist that is red marks, they often asked if I am allergic or sick. Its a birthmark alright!

•I have 3 scars, 2 is a small invisible scar (one on my forehead and the other at my chin) and a big, dark scar on my left knee that I trip on the road.

•My teeth are actually yellow because I don't brush my teeth its because I am too lazy to brush my teeth. I know it may be disgusting and unhealthy but I don't mind.

•I have a abnormal tooth from the right fang tooth. (Look at the monster form Addy where her monster sharp tooth on her right is not in perfect angle).

•My right thumb is rounded long while my other nail are rounded clean. Because it will remind me of my childhood.

•Bad habits of ripping off skin on my nails, lips and toes, always forgotten, always forgot what time or day it is and money spree.

•I have trust issues both public or here on tumblr. I am very careful to the person and read information of them before befriending them.

•the only way to gained my trust and friendship is patience, show me what you like, dislike and interest, and be nice to me.

•i am left-handed, even though I am left-handed I am so confused and frustrated into why does everyone surprised or shock about me as a left-handed person.

#addy the heartbreaker #fun facts

[rheycah]

Smol sleeping Phil. #countryhumans #countryhumansphilipinnes #countryhumansphilippines #countryhumansperlasngsilangan #countryhumansperlasngsilanganan Find these frames in my Ili- ili, Tulog anay animatic. My Social Media Tumblr: Rheycah YouTube: Rheycah https://www.instagram.com/rheycahloraine/p/BxHqcajB1go/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=2cb4ge8jkm1i

#countryhumans #countryhumansphilipinnes #countryhumansphilippines #countryhumansperlasngsilangan #countryhumansperlasngsilanganan

[ionicebond-blog]

Ili-ili

Year: 2005

Lyrics:

ili ili tulog anay

wala diri imo nanay

kadto tienda bakal papay

ili ili tulog anay.

ili ili tulog anay

wala diri imo nanay

kadto tienda bakal papay

ili ili tulog anay

instrumental

ili ili inday pag tulog anay