This is one of the most well-known love songs in the Philippines. A favorite of Imelda Marcos, this song was the one she always performed for an audience. Mike Velarde composed the song in 1938. Lyrics are by Dominador Santiago.
The singer heard in this recording is Nora Aunor.
SONG LYRICS IN TAGALOG
Sa buhay ko’y labis ang hirap at pasakit
Ng pusong umiibig, mandi’y wala nang langit
At nang lumigaya, hinango mo sa dusa
Tanging ikaw sinta, ang aking pag-asa.
Dahil sa iyo, nais kong mabuhay
Dahil sa iyo, hanggang mamatay
Dapat mong tantuin, wala nang ibang giliw
Puso ko’y tanungin, ikaw at ikaw rin
Dahil sa iyo, ako’y lumigaya
Pagmamahal, ay alayan ka
Kung tunay man ako ay alipinin mo
Ang lahat ng ito’y dahil sa iyo
My life has been full of hardship and suffering
Dahil sa iyo, nais kong mabuhay
Because of you, I want to live
Tanging ikaw sinta ang aking pag-asa
You alone, my love, are my hope
Ako’y lumigaya
I became happy
Ang lahat ng ito’y dahil sa iyo
All this is because of you
Dahil Sa Iyo (because of you)
all my life i’ve suffered
the hardship and the torment
of one heart that is loving
yet there’s no sign of heaven
now i’m feeling joyful
you saved me from my anguish
it’s only you, my love
you’re my hope and my wish
because of you
i yearn for existence
because of you
’til my life will end
i hope you realize
there’s no one else i long for
just simply ask my heart
it’s you forever more
because of you
i am full of gladness
and this my love, i will offer you
to show that i’m sincere
i’ll be a slave for you
everything in life is dear
because of you
Hi, is there a full translation of the lyrics available?