#sirena by gloc 9

[analviel]

Can't believe no one else has seen this cool animatic.

[kavalyera]

AKO AY ISANG SIRENA‼️‼️ KAHIT ANONG SABIHIN NILA AKO’Y UBOD NG GANDA🗣🗣 AKO’Y ISANG SIRENA💥💥💥 KAHIT ANONG GAWIN NILA BANDERA KO’Y DI TUTUMBA🔥🔥🔥

Filipino songs go hard as shit

[unreadpoppy]

honestly i want to thank drag race for never failing to introduce me to amazing songs because of the lip syncs

[appleflavoredkitkats]

☾ dan ☆ :DDD

☾ : favourite word from your language

putangina, bakla, kita, bahala!

☆ : give the first lines of a song which is originally in your language

EDIT: I READ THE WRONG QUESTION LEMME REDO

nakakapagpabagabag by dasu

Kamusta bakit tila dumatal ang kaba Ano ba ang agam-agam na bumabagabag

sirena by gloc-9

Ako'y isang sirena Kahit ano'ng sabihin nila, ako ay ubod ng ganda

tadhana by moira dela torre

Di, di ko inakalang Darating din sa akin Nung ako'y nanalangin kay Bathala Naubusan ng bakit

[diodellet]

takot ako sa dagat pero SIGE. I WILL IGNORE IT. TO KISS HOT MEN!!!! RAWR 👹👹👹👹 *TUMALON SA DAGAT* AKOOOY ISANG🧜‍♀️ SIRENAAAAA 🧜‍♀️

‧̍̊˚ᵕ⋆Part of Your World⋆ᵕ˚‧̍̊

After two months and several “Part of Your World” loops, my Yandere Mermaid AU has been written!! I hope you all enjoy these tragic fairytales featuring Capitano, Pantalone, Dottore, and Pierro ϵ( 'Θ' )϶

Tw:: yandere, violence, death, kidnapping

♡ 2.5k words under the cut ♡

Shark! Capitano x Coral Reef Fish! Mermaid

♡ Humans and mermaids alike are afraid of Capitano due to the misconceptions about sharks. It doesn’t help that he is considered intimidating even by his own species—a masked hunter who reigns victorious over every feeding frenzy, adorned with scars from his deceased opponents.

♡ In contrast to his fearful reputation, he is actually one of the calmer creatures of the sea. He mainly keeps to himself and avoids unnecessary violence, confident in his ability to survive alone. So it comes as a surprise when Capitano swims into your coral reef and scares away the mermaids who were bullying you.

♡ He understands your initial fear of him. You are quite the little mermaid, a weaker species of coral reef fish, though your scarred tail is proof of your capacity to defy natural selection. And you achieve another victory as Capitano gently asks if you are all right.

♡ Your quiet “Thank you” results in more encounters. He soon becomes your attentive companion, leading to more peace in your coral reef. The two of you regularly admire the sea anemone and swim together, the distance between you disappearing in no time.

♡ You’ve watched Capitano hunt on a few occasions; and while his strength is terrifying, the spectacle reminds you that he can keep you safe from other species. (Come to think of it, what happened to your bullies?) Likewise, he accepts the algae and small animals you’ve hunted from tiny crevices, affectionately calling you his little hunter.

♡ You even visit his home! His cavern is located in the deep sea, with less sunlight and more aggressive mermaids who mistake you for Capitano’s meal. Don’t worry, he is quick to scare them away and escort you to his safe territory. Look, he has a pretty collection of sea anemone which he knows you’d love.

♡ It’s strange, really. To Capitano, you are no worthy competitor nor a species with symbiotic relations to shark mermaids. So why do you bewitch him? Why does he feel the urge to protect you? Why are his instincts telling him to bite you, not as a prey but as a mate?

♡ He tries to repress those urges. He really does—it would be an offense to your own resilience. How fitting, then, that his boiling point is triggered by the worst predator known to your kind, a group of humans who catch you in a net and drag you up to their boat.

♡ Needless to say, a rare mermaid attack is reported that day. In the wake of the carnage, all you can do is tearfully hug Capitano and thank him for saving you. But the bloodshed does little to calm him. His little mermaid was almost stolen from him. How many more predators are eager to harm you?

♡ It’s too late for you. Before you can swim out of his grasp, Capitano holds you more tightly and makes his decision. The world is merciless to the weak, so you are to stay by his side from now on. It is his only way to ensure your safety.

♡ Well, look on the bright side. With Capitano as your provider, you are never alone in the sea—not that you could leave his territory without him, given his predatory neighbors. He still allows you to swim freely so long as he is there to protect you, and who can forget the many sea anemones he brings home for you?

♡ You can only pray that you survive your new role as his mate. Capitano may be willing to accommodate your softer flesh and courtship rituals, but the difference in strength is apparent. If he isn’t careful, his bites could become fatal…not that he would ever harm his beloved.

Jellyfish! Pantalone x Exotic Pet! Mermaid

♡ Pantalone is regarded as the jewel of the sea. Everything about him is perfect, from his graceful demeanor to his ethereal jellyfish features. Beneath that languid veneer, he is quite skilled in navigating the dangers of the deep sea and preying on unsuspecting creatures.

♡ When a ship capsizes in the midst of a storm, he takes advantage of the situation. He kills stings several humans, collects their valuables, and comes across a new treasure. A pretty mermaid trapped in a large aquarium, gazing at him with wide-eyed wonder.

♡ He easily deduces your identity. You are a rare mermaid raised by humans, a pampered pet who doesn’t know how to survive in the wild. And you have nowhere to go, seeing how your owners have either drowned or abandoned you.

♡ In that case, why don’t you stay with Pantalone? He must be a reliable mermaid if he’s willing to set you free and welcome you into his territory! His cavern is smaller but lovelier than your old aquariums, furnished with a gorgeous collection of pearls, human trinkets, and other treasures. And you fit right in with your shimmery scales and bright smiles.

♡ It takes a while for you to adapt to the wild. Outgrowing your expensive meals is easier said than done, much less learning how to hunt. You’re also a slow swimmer due to being raised in captivity, but Pantalone is patient enough to wait for you. He is a warm presence, always watching over you and educating you in How to be a Mermaid.

♡ He is also incredibly beautiful, which is high praise from an exotic pet. How can you not approach him when he illuminates the dark with his bioluminescent features? How can you not accept his offer to share body heat on cold nights, tails intertwined? How can you not applaud his underwater dances, unaware that it is a courtship ritual?

♡ You’re really lucky to have met him, you know? That is what Pantalone says whenever he stops you from meeting other mermaids and leaving his territory unsupervised. Had you met another sea creature, you would’ve quickly succumbed to the natural order of the world. You’re so naive and helpless, but he is willing to put up with it.

♡ Furthermore, something must be done about your view of humans. Despite the truth to his horror stories, it’s still common for Pantalone to pull you away from the surface and scuba divers. How many times has he warned you against showing yourself to humans? Don’t you know that the creatures who imprisoned you are just as likely to turn you into sashimi?

♡ Your shared life is perfect. So why are you suddenly saying goodbye to him? Pantalone can only stay silent when you tell him that you’d like to find your natural habitat. Your species isn’t meant for the deep sea and you feel guilty for freeloading. At the end of your speech, you leave the cavern to give him some space.

♡ That was your plan until Pantalone reaches out and stings you with his tentacles. He is incredibly apologetic about it, checking your wounds with cold hands and a calm smile. Oh dear, he’s so sorry. It seems that he let his emotions get the best of him. Why don’t you come back inside, darling? In your current condition, you would be easy prey.

♡ You listen to him. Eventually, you agree with Pantalone that you’d made an unconscionable decision. How could you possibly survive in the wild without him? Why put yourself in danger when you already have a perfect mate to care for you? You’re already home.

Octopus! Dottore x Marine Biologist! Human

♡ Octopus mermaids are perceived as intelligent troublemakers, and Dottore lives up to that reputation. His curiosity of the human world has caused many near-sightings, human deaths, and criticism from his peers but who is he to shy away from forbidden knowledge?

♡ It is during one research expedition that he meets a like-minded scientist. You are diving solo when Dottore reveals himself, and you react with genuine excitement. Not conventional fear, greed, or cruelty but pure fascination towards a foreign creature—a sentiment which he reciprocates.

♡ He is cautious, of course, but you remain undeterred by his bared fangs and clouds of ink. You carefully approach him and communicate with hand signals, to which Dottore surprises you with a few human words learned from previous research.

♡ An unlikely friendship is formed. Over time, you and Dottore secretly meet in the same area to share information and learn about each other. The language barrier remains an issue but you soon gain a rudimentary understanding of his speech patterns.

♡ While most humans equate octopi to sea monsters, you are clever enough to discover the truth on your own. You politely study Dottore’s mermaid biology, marveling over his grip strength and the suction marks he leaves on your skin. Likewise, you allow him to poke your legs and squeeze you with his tentacles. Half the time, the latter is an involuntary action which he tries to deny.

♡ One day, he follows you to the surface! Dottore has visited the surface before but it’s different when you are part of the view. Above water, you can remove your diving mask and speak to him clearly. An important observation is made: You have an attractive face. He’d like to see your expressions more often.

♡ Unfortunately, the moment is interrupted by an approaching boat. Quickly, you push him underwater and speak with the sailors. Thankfully, they don’t notice your companion and offer you a ride back to shore. You comply, unaware that Dottore is still watching you.

♡ What an unwelcome intrusion, he thinks bitterly. Despite your sociobiological boundaries, he can’t deny his fondness for you. The involuntary hugs from his tentacles, this odd feeling in all three of his hearts…could it be? Is such an attraction pursuable?

♡ Well, Dottore hasn’t been accused of witchcraft for nothing. In your following visits, he is more rigid in his research. He collects more human data, takes a few DNA samples from you, and acts clingy during your departures. You brush it off as an ordinary change in mood; it’s not like you could ask about it, anyway.

♡ One day, he guides you to the deep sea for some local mermaid games. You’re having so much fun that it comes as a total shock when Dottore forcibly removes your diving mask. For a few minutes, he restrains you with his tentacles and watches your distress with a cold, calculative expression. A deep kiss follows, flooding your throat with a bitter sedative.

♡ You know something is wrong as soon as you wake up. Dottore is looming over you with a frightening grin and when he speaks, you can understand him? That is when you notice the gills on your neck, the scales littering your skin, the mermaid tail in place of your legs.

♡ Aren’t you impressed? It took him ages to create a permanent transformation potion, and he even accommodated your favorite marine species! Now he can see your lovely face all the time and show you parts of the sea which no human can explore. Worry not, Dottore will guide you through your adjustment. The two of you will be closer than ever.

Orca! Pierro x Rescuer! Human

♡ Orca mermaids are no stranger to animal cruelty. Pierro can attest to that, having lost his habitat and escaped captivity. So when he washes up on shore, too weak and dispirited to resist the currents, he thinks it is the end for him.

♡ Only to be proven wrong by a compassionate human who lives near the sea. Before anyone can see him, you bring the beached mermaid home and put him in your bathtub. You add some foam pillows, treat his wounds, and wait for him to wake up.

♡ Pierro is naturally distrustful at first but there’s only so much he can do inside a bathtub. Apart from your concern, you are naturally curious about him and surprised by his fluency in human languages, an ability exclusive to his species.

♡ For a human, you’re oddly empathetic. Recognizing the social needs of orca mermaids, you spend hours in your bathroom to chat with your new companion. You introduce him to human culture by providing personal stories and warm meals which taste a thousand times better than the stale fish fed to captive animals.

♡ As the weeks pass, Pierro grows to trust you. You treat him like a companion, not a beast or pet, and go the extra mile to keep him comfortable. While he is embarrassed to sit in an inflatable kiddie pool, he’s willing to set aside his pride for more interactions in your home.

♡ Once his wounds have healed, you bring him to shore and set him free. In the dead of the night, you have enough time to properly say your goodbyes and wish Pierro a safe future. He thanks you one last time and disappears below the surface, leaving you to resume your ordinary life.

♡ Months later, you are roaming your neighborhood when you bump into a familiar person. It’s Pierro, appearing distinctly human with his two legs and fancy suit. After the initial shock wears off, he explains that he took a transformation potion to visit you. The effect wears off in three days; until then, would you be so kind as to give him a tour of your world?

♡ You eagerly accept. In his human form, Pierro can properly explore your house and natural habitat. The two of you go on several outings, eat your meals at your dining table, and share your bed. He regards your bathtub and kiddie pool with endeared nostalgia.

♡ On the third day, you cook a special farewell feast and invite Pierro to visit another time. He thanks you again, for both your hospitality and your previous act of compassion, but makes one clarification: Who said that he is saying goodbye?

♡ You aren’t given a warning before Pierro physically overpowers you and twists your leg. Calmly, he carries you to bed and soothes your pained cries. Walking is quite inconvenient, isn’t it? All it takes is a single injury, a shift in balance or gravity, for a human to be incapacitated.

♡ Now he just needs to decide whether he’ll remain a human or drag you to the deep sea and permanently turn you into a mermaid. It’s a difficult choice, seeing how either of you must make a sacrifice. But one thing is certain: Wherever you go, land or sea, he will be a part of your world.

♡

Fufufu which Harbinger’s story was your favorite?? The mermaid brainrot and nostalgia was very strong in this one. If the couples seem familiar, that’s cuz I incorporated the characters and darlings from my Yandere! Harbinger longfic series~

A big thank you to @diodellet for beta-reading this and putting up with more of my nonsense. And to the fishfuckers, I know you exist. I hope you are happy u_u

Tag a Harbinger enjoyer!! @bye-bye-sunbird @yandere-romanticaa @nicebonescomrades @harmonysanreads @ansy-tea @leftdestiny-posts @thescribeoflostmemories @kocherry @gum-iie @oofasleep @crypticbibliophile @yanmaresu @frogchiro @lcveaesop @shumidehiro @mirdance @surveyycorps @theinnerunderrain @teabutmakeitazure

[ryubyy]

You'll never bring us

down.

You are NOT what you eat.

Don't let them tell you who you are or

who you're supposed to be.

Femininity is not a sign of weakness

but let it be known

Femininity is not for the weak.

"No one is born to be alone."

"Kahit ano'ng sabihin nila

ako ay ubod ng ganda."

"Dahil kung minsan,

mas lalaki pa sa lalaki

ang mga bakla."

[freezeurbrajn]

Hey Jay, Is Everything Really Going To Be Okay?

Recently in social media, there has been discourse about OPM songs about the LGBTQIA+ community and how it has affected the view and treatment of the said community. The discourse revolved around famous songs like “Titibo-tibo” by Moira or “Sirena” by Gloc-9, in which netizens shared the impact of these songs on their lives and expression as a part of the LGBTQIA+ community, may it be positive or negative. Other songs were also analyzed such as “This Guy’s In Love With You, Pare” by Parokya ni Edgar and “Ituloy Mo Lang” by Siakol. While these songs are great points of discourse, let’s delve deeper into the song “Hey Jay” by Eraserheads and its impact.

Eraserheads, one of the most famous and influential bands in Philippine music history, create songs that capture and reflect aspects of Filipino life and culture, such as “Alapaap” and “Minsan”. Among their iconic discography, "Hey Jay" explores themes related to identity, acceptance, and most importantly, discrimination towards the LGBTQIA+ community. The song tells the story of Jay, a young man struggling with his sexual orientation and the societal pressures that come with it. Released in the late 1990s, I would say that the song was ahead of its time, tackling these issues during a time when the LGBTQIA+ was heavily discriminated against. 

Hey Jay, nabugbog ka na naman daw kahapon

Hey Jay, ba't kasi pumunta ka pa sa lugar na 'yon?

Alam mo namang galit sila sa tulad mo

Alam mo namang 'di ka nila maiintindihan

Hey Jay, nag-away na naman kayo ng tatay mo

Hey Jay, wala raw siyang anak na tulad mo

Alam niya namang wala kang kasalanan

Alam niya namang pinanganak ka nang ganyan

The verses of the song show the treatment towards the LGBTQIA+ community members such as Jay. These treatments can range from physical abuse to straight-up neglect due to someone’s sexual identity. The sad reality is: that although this song was written decades ago, these lyrics still reflect the truth in our country. In 2016, 75 percent of LGBT children reported physical abuse, and 78.5 percent experienced psychological abuse.

Hey just look to the left and just look to the right

Makikita mo naman na hindi pantay-pantay na

The song also tackles the prevalent gender inequalities during their time. But, until now, there are still no laws that protect the human rights of the LGBTQIA+ community. There are still no laws that punish individuals and corporations for discriminating against someone due to their gender. Bills such as the SOGIE Bill are still not being passed due to the controversies surrounding it in a country where the upholding of religion is much more prioritized than the protection of the well-being and the rights of people regardless of their sexual and gender identity.

You can get it all up

You can get it all down

Ipagdasal na lang natin na balang araw ay

He-he-he-hey Jay

He-he-he-hey Jay

He-he-he-hey Jay

Everything's gonna be okay (Everything's gonna be okay)

Everything's gonna be okay (Everything's gonna be okay)

While the song revolves around the issues that face the LGBTQIA+ community, it also shows themes of hope that in the future, the treatment towards the community will get better. It conveys a sense of optimism that tomorrow will be better for people like Jay who experience discrimination. These lyrics show that despite the difficulties of the present, there is hope for a future where individuals like Jay can live authentically and without fear. 

Though written during a time when LGBTQIA+ was seen as a mockery, Eraserheads showcased a glimmer of progressiveness. The song is a reminder of the power of music to influence people and how music can convey a message of change and hope: hope that for people like Jay, things will get better. Sadly, these lyrics still reflect the reality that the community faces even after decades. The community still experiences discrimination and inequalities, and it remains unclear for people like Jay when “everything is going to be okay”.

Source/s: 

https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/healthandwellness/591655/lgbt-pinoy-kids-abused-more-than-straight-peers-unicef/story/

[fr34kyguy]

Pagtanggap sa mga LGBTQIA+ sa lipunan

"Sirena" ni Gloc-9 ay isang makabuluhang kanta na sumasalaysay sa tema ng mga "social norms" sa lipunan at ang pakikipaglaban para sa pagtanggap, lalo na sa konteksto ng komunidad ng LGBTQ+. Tumutukoy ang mga liriko sa isang bakla na tao na kinakaharap ang diskriminasyon at hinaharap ang pangmamaliit, nagbibigay liwanag sa mga hamon at hirap na kanilang kinakaharap.

Ang naratibo ni Gloc-9 ay makapangyarihan, na sumusubaybay sa damdamin at karanasan ng mga taong kadalasang nasa laylayan ng pagtanggap sa lipunan. Hindi lamang ito nagbibigay ng kamalayan tungkol sa mga pagsubok na kinakaharap ng komunidad ng LGBTQ+, kundi naglilingkod din bilang isang panawagan para sa pag-unawa at pakikipagkapwa-tao.

Ang mga liriko ay tumatalima sa kahalagahan ng pagtanggap sa pagkakaiba at pagpapahalaga sa kabuuang kahumanan ng bawat tao, anuman ang kanilang oryentasyong seksuwal o identidad sa kasarian. Ang "Sirena" ay nagtataguyod ng isang mas malawakang at mapagbigay-tangi lipunan, na nagtatanong sa mga tagapakinig upang suriin ang mga umiiral na ideya at itaguyod ang kultura ng pagtanggap.

Musi-kalidad, ang kanta ay nagpapahayag ng makabuluhang kuwento na may kahalintuladang melodiya, lumilikha ng epekto sa malawak na manonood. Ang pagtatanghal ni Gloc-9 at ang kasamang musika ay nag-aambag sa damdaming dulot ng kanta, ginagawang memorable at epektibong bahagi ito sa larangan ng musikang may kritikal na paksa.

Sa buod, ang "Sirena" ni Gloc-9 ay naglilingkod bilang patunay sa bisa ng musika sa pag-address ng mga isyu sa lipunan, partikular na ang pagsusulong ng pagtanggap sa LGBT. Ito ay nagsusulong sa mga tagapakinig na magmuni-muni sa kanilang sariling mga prehuwisyo at nagtutulak ng isang mas maawain at bukas-isip na pagtutok sa komunidad ng LGBTQ+.

[gierosajie]

Listened to Sirena by Gloc 9 again and man does it sound more painful than I remembered

[heart-select]

Ako’y isang sirena/ kahit anong gawin nila/ bandera ko’y di tutumba

T: I am a siren and no matter what they do my banner will never fall 

Just bc pride month is over doesn’t mean you don’t get to raise your flags anymore

[kavalyera]

Hi evren :3!!!!!!!

How are you this morning(?)

Question: do you have any none English song recommendations? I like to listen to music when writing but the lyrics distract me so i thought maybe if i didn't understand the lyrics i wouldn't get distracted? idk!

Hiii!! Usually i listen to non-english songs too while writing so here are my top picks!! (Pls dont mind they’re mostly tagalog)

3 Daqat — Abu

MAMA EH — Elyanna

Shou Helou — Ziard Bourji

Sirena — Gloc 9

Ngayong Gabi — Al James

Jopay — Mayonnaise

Buwan — juan karlos

Pasilyo — SunKissed Lola

Mundo — IV of Spades

Écoute Chérie — Vendredi sur Mer

La Solassitude — Stromae

[mjvnivsbrvtvs]

tagged by the lovely @dindjrns! 

Three ships:

oh man. uhhhhh. liu sang/kan jian from the Lost Tomb Reboot

ares/hypnos

I feel like I’ve forgotten everything I’ve been fixating on for the last month

percival/galahad

Last songs l listened to:

Kiss Me Like That, SHINHWA

Potential Break Up Song [explicit ver.], Aly & AJ

Sirena, Gloc-9

Currently watching:

the lost tomb reboot againnnn (but also hbo rome because I have some thoughts on specific framing devices relating to----)

Currently Reading:

a biography on machiavelli! and also a text on ancient rome + different kinds of sacrifice! and unfortunately more of cicero’s letters! @ the ghost of marcus junius brutus: please appreciate what I’m going through for this comic I’m drawing about your life

How’s it going:

I haven’t slept for more than four hours at a time in like, three days because of Family Nonsense and I’m so tired, but one of cousins got engaged!!

Tagging: anyone who wants to! consider yourself personally tagged!

[theprocrastinatingredkitty]

I rarely listen to OPM nowadays because most songs are... well, not a gem, tbh, but this is the first time I have listened to the full version of this song. I remember listening to this years ago and it was only the chorus and I remembered I was trying not to cry in public, so I made note to get the full song but forgot all about it when I went home, and only now did I remember to get the full song

For the non-Filipino listeners, I made a translation below the cut. The song is about the struggles of a child who grew up to be gay and was constantly abused by his father

(*) I am a mermaid

No matter what they say, I am truly beautiful

I am a mermaid,

No matter what they do, my flag will never topple down

A drum filled with water is where I dive in

Large arms that are rippling, they always pound upon me

A drum filled with water is where I dive in

When it comes to holding one’s breath, you will surely admire me

.

Ever since I was a child,

It’s obvious when I play outside

That’s why they all get confused

I’m great in Chinese garter and hopscotch

.

With the bubblegum red lips that I have

Chewed into a mushy pulp

Strutting in front of a mirror telling myself,

“What are they trying to tell me?”

.

With hips that are swaying, earrings that are swinging

Using the powder that I bought from Auntie Bebang

Just so I could cover the bruises on my face

The very thing I got from my father who doesn’t seem to be pleased

.

Every time he looks at me, I always get the whip

As time goes by, I hadn’t realized

That instead of becoming hard, I kept becoming soft

The loving heart that I have, just like my eyelashes that are curled

.

(*)

.

Until the time I became a man,

Oh wait, hold up, I am already a woman

But why is it that everyone is still confused

What is your problem, anyway?

.

Is it because I act as strange compared to what you should see

Every time I watch the league, I always find myself dazed

Even if the ball doesn’t go in the hoop

I am always overjoyed

.

Even if I’m callused from the roughness,

Because it’s simply how it is

How I always get the hits

From the very rusty pipe

.

“Please stop, Father, I won’t be disobedient anymore

I won’t wear Mother’s old skirt anymore”

.

Whenever I feel like crying, I run into the rain

Thinking that may I am adopted

Because day in and day out, the never-ending hits won’t stop

The beauty that I have that belongs only in the sea

.

(*)

.

Many years passed by, all my siblings have married

All of them went away to distant places

And they can’t even visit

.

“Let’s go eat, Father,

The dinner is ready”

.

Holding him while walking, taking steps one by one

What was once filled with muscle, is now only skin and bones

That’s why on your birthday, I will try to change all that

Sadness that you felt, let’s not even look back

.

Though you are still irritated not because of cancer

But because the one who takes care of you wears a duster

One night, you called me and I went to your side

And you sat up, held my hand, your speech struggling

.

“Child, forgive me for everything that I have done

Courage is not measured by strength and the mustache on your face

Because sometimes a gay man is manlier than an actual man.”

.

(**) A drum filled with water is where I dive in

Large arms that are rippling, they always pound upon me

A drum filled with water is where I dive in

When it comes to holding one’s breath, you will surely admire me

I am a mermaid,

No matter what they do, my flag will never topple down

[salvadorbonaparte]

GLOC-9 - Sirena

couldn’t listen all the way through | not my thing | it’s okay | kinda catchy | ok i really like this | downloading immediately | already in my library

Thank you for all the great multilingual recs uwu

[muchymozzarella]

random question: do you like opm (original filipino music) and if you do, what's your favorite opm song?

I used to be obsessed with Kitchie Nadal songs, especially Run, Bulong, and of course her biggest hit Same Ground

Bulong especially

I also really like a lot of Bamboo songs! 

I also really liked a bunch of different songs that were big in the late 90s, early 2000s. The most romantic song ever (that I kinda wish they’d remaster) is Gemini by Spongecola

On my Spotify Playlist, I’ve got great hits like 

Liwanag Sa Dilim by Rivermaya

Noypi by Bamboo

Narda by Kamikazee

Doo bi doo by Kamikaze

Sugod by Sandwich

and the hilarious “Mang Jose” and “This Guy’s in love with you Pare” by Parokya Ni Edgar

and of course, the classic power rock ballad that all Filipinos know, Basang Basa Sa Ulan by Aegis

And I have a particular soft spot for Banal Na Aso by Yano, for its critique on religious hypocrisy in the Philippines (which I really wanna use as a theme song for something)

annnnd finally my most recent fave has to be Sirena by Gloc 9, a Pinoy rap anthem for the queer community in the Philippines. Not perfect, but regardless, an excellent song. 

And god, I ADORE Pinoy Christmas songs. I will sing them to everyone I can. Give me any excuse to sing them, and I’ll do it. 

And I know it technically doesn’t count but Apl from the Black Eyed Peas is pinoy and grew up in the Philippines so I’ll say it anyway, Apl songs where he gets to rap in Tagalog