Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal - Lea Salonga

Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal

“Why Do I Love You So”

Lea Salonga

Album : Lea

Release date : 1988

Originally sang by Boyfriends, A Philippines musical group. Also covered by Philippines' singer Dingdong Avanzado and Martin Nievera. The song also used as soundtrack for movie with same name "Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal". The movie itself released on 1992. I heard that the movie reached big hit in Philippines that time. It won several awards on 1992 Metro Manila Film Festival including Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Original Song and Best Music

I remembered hearing this song on youtube about 1 or 2 months ago. I love the melody and although with absolutely not able to understand Tagalog language, this song is really beautiful. I listened to other versions and even the original song, and all of them are amazing. I love all versions.

The movie poster "Bakit Labis Kitang Mahal"

For anyone who wondering the original song :

Other cover versions :

Dingdong Avanzado

Martin Nievera 

Lea Salonga (Full Version)

Translation thanks to "OPM Translations"

(http://opmsongtranslations.tumblr.com)

Mula nang makilala ka

 From when I met you
Sejak aku bertemu denganmu

Aking mahal 

My love
Cintaku

Di ako mapalagay

 I couldn’t sit still
Aku tidak dapat duduk diam

Sa kakaisip ko sa'yo

From thinking of you
Dari memikirkan dirimu

Lagi na lang ikaw ang alaala ko 

Always you’re on my mind
Dirimu selalu berada di pikiranku

Kahit nasaan ka man

  Regardless of where you are
Dimanapun dirimu berada

Larawan mo'y natatanaw

Your image I can see
Wajahmu dapat kulihat

Maging sa pagtulog ay panaginip ka

 Even in my sleep I dream of you
Bahkan di tidurku, aku memimpikan dirimu

Pagka’t ang nais ko sana

Because my wish is
Karena keinginanku

Kapiling ka sa tuwina

 To be in your arms always
Selalu berada di pelukanmu

Ano bang nakita ng puso kong ito sa'yo 

What did my heart see in you
Apa yang dilihat hatiku padamu

Kapag ika'y kasama 

When I’m with you
Ketika aku bersamamu

Anong ligaya ko, sinta 

How happy I am, love
Betapa gembiranya aku, cinta

Bakit labis kitang mahal 

Why do I love you so
Mengapa aku sangat mencintaimu

Yakap mo'y di ko malimutan

 I can’t forget your embrace
Tidak dapat melupakan pelukanmu

Bakit labis kitang mahal 

Why do I love you so
Mengapa aku sangat mencintaimu

Sumpa man

I promise
Aku berjanji

Iniibig kita 

I’m loving you
Aku mencintaimu

Mula nang makilala ka

 From when I met you
Sejak aku bertemu denganmu

Aking mahal 

My love
Cintaku

Di ako mapalagay

 I couldn’t sit still
Aku tidak dapat duduk diam

Sa kakaisip ko sa'yo

From thinking of you
Dari memikirkan dirimu

Lagi na lang ikaw ang alaala ko 

Always you’re on my mind
Dirimu selalu berada di pikiranku

Kahit nasaan ka man

  Regardless of where you are
Dimanapun dirimu berada

Larawan mo'y natatanaw

Your image I can see
Wajahmu dapat kulihat

Maging sa pagtulog ay panaginip ka

 Even in my sleep I dream of you
Bahkan di tidurku, aku memimpikan dirimu

Pagka’t ang nais ko sana

Because my wish is
Karena keinginanku

Kapiling ka sa tuwina

 To be in your arms always
Selalu berada di pelukanmu

Ano bang nakita ng puso kong ito sa'yo 

What did my heart see in you
Apa yang dilihat hatiku padamu

Kapag ika'y kasama 

When I’m with you
Ketika aku bersamamu

Anong ligaya ko, sinta 

How happy I am, love
Betapa gembiranya aku, cinta

Bakit labis kitang mahal 

Why do I love you so
Mengapa aku sangat mencintaimu

Yakap mo'y di ko malimutan

 I can’t forget your embrace
Tidak dapat melupakan pelukanmu

Bakit labis kitang mahal 

Why do I love you so
Mengapa aku sangat mencintaimu

Sumpa man

I promise
Aku berjanji

Iniibig kita 

I’m loving you
Aku mencintaimu

Bakit labis kitang mahal 

Why do I love you so
Mengapa aku sangat mencintaimu

Yakap mo'y di ko malimutan

 I can’t forget your embrace
Tidak dapat melupakan pelukanmu

Bakit labis kitang mahal 

Why do I love you so
Mengapa aku sangat mencintaimu

Sumpa man

I promise
Aku berjanji

Iniibig kita 

I’m loving you
Aku mencintaimu

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