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mahikamihan · 2 years

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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.

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#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

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maya-chirps · 16 days

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You know what, fuck it

OPM and P-Pop appreciation post! Here's some songs from the 2020s that I think should get more attention especially from Filipinos. Some of these songs are recent and some are from a few years ago. Some artists are popular and some are niche. Some are their more famous songs while others are deep cuts. Here's just some I really like, feel free to add more!

Puede Ba by Maymay Entrata feat. Viktoria - Jazzy and sexy party song that you could dance to, also the music video is just everything to me

flashing lights warning and quick camera movements

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Babala by Yeng Constantino - Another jazzy song but more just a vibe about a woman dealing with a toxic person and the rumors they spread about her

added context: "Marites" is a name often given to local town gossipers or chismosas

cw for some violence but they're looney tunes level stuff

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'SSP (Saksak Sa Puso) by VXON - P-Pop song about a betrayal that leads to committing a murder/being murdered

cw for blood, graphic violence, and on-screen death, and warning for flashing lights, and fast camera movements/changes

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Guillotine Drops by Bita and the Botflies - Creepy chill vibes on a rock song about a woman accused of witchcraft trying to prove her innocence

cw for implied death/execution and beheading obv

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Waiting For The End To Start by the Itchy Worms - Apocalyptic edgy song full of vibes made sometime during the pandemic. It definitely sounds like it.

cw for skulls and a lot of death imagery

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Wake Me Up by One Click Straight - English alternative/indie rock song with that lost kid that just wants to find himself kinda beat, and again, the vibes are good

flashing lights warning and fast camera movements/changes

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Santigwar by dwta - cutesy love song about doing witchcraft and it's in Bikolano too :D

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#mayaposts #philippines #filipino #opm #original pilipino music #ppop #p pop #pilipino pop #filipino music #maymay entrata #yeng constantino #vxon #bita and the botflies #itchyworms #one click straight #dwta #music #Youtube

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shewaslikeastarrynight · 1 year

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My new song Hangout 9 out now!!! Art by Isen Alejo Mixed and Mastered by Beau Vallis Written and recorded by Joseph Bautista Follow me www.instagram.com/theredspiritmusic www.linktr.ee/theredspirit

#theredspirit #hangout 9 #new song #new music #new indie #indie #indie pop #indie rock #pop #rock #music #alternative #filipino artist #indie artist #california #los angeles #musician #surf

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adriannamateo · 6 months

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Feature film callbacks 🥰🎻🎬 #soloviolin #actress #improvisation

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alamat-ph · 2 years

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210715 ALAMAT - 'kasmala' (Official M/V)

#Alamat #ppop #ppop rise #kpop #jpop #cpop #asian pop #southeast asian music #filipino music #Official Music Video #Single: kasmala

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ayisaadderley · 2 years

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#pop music #Filipino #bahamian #asian #black and white #singer #new artist #ayisa #music #female vocalist #up and coming #mixed women #mixedheritage #support musicians #original music #music video #Youtube

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joanofarc · 1 year

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sunday, cinéma lumière (2023).

i’m so happy to wake up next to you i’m so happy to spend another day with you

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zanygardenherowobbler · 1 year

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Watch "First Time Reaction: VICTOR WOOD ☆ Release Me" on YouTube

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#victor wood #release me #pop muisc #reaction #filipino singer #love song #oldies #70s #artist #talent #youtube #reactions #opm #reaction video #you tube reaction #music

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heyyitsarwen · 2 years

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👋🏻😊

How's this for my first "welcome back to Tumblr" post!?

I'm also excited just thinking about what's gonna go down on SB19's WYAT Tour homecoming concert. If you're an A'TIN, what do you look forward to on the 18th of December 2022? 💠

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gioelline · 1 year

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Dito ba? Dito ba? Dito ba? O dito ba

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Na isang sulok kong hiram

Sa ilalim ng araw

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Dito ba kung sa'n naroroon

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