Ni Pepe Lyrics - Celeste Legaspi Saranggola
Matayog ang lipad ng saranggola ni PepeMatayog ang pangarap ng matandang bingiHinuli ang ibon, pinagsuot ng pantalonTinali ng pisi, hindi na nagsinturonDumaan ang jeepney at gumuhit pa sa kalyeMauling ang iniwan, hindi na tinabi Nay, nay, nay, nayNay, nay, nay, nayNay, nay, nay, nayNay-
(Pepe's Kite) is a seminal Filipino folk-pop song popularized by OPM icon Celeste Legaspi in 1977 . While it features a cheery, childlike melody, its lyrics are deeply allegorical, serving as a subtle critique of the socio-political climate during the Martial Law era in the Philippines. Full Lyrics
Released on the album Ako At Si Celeste under Blackgold Records , the song became an "eye-opener" for many Filipinos by using cryptic metaphors to bypass strict government censorship. Symbolism and Interpretation Celeste Legaspi Saranggola Ni Pepe Lyrics
The song was written by Legaspi’s husband, Nonoy Gallardo , in the mid-1970s.
Matayog ang lipad ng saranggola ni PepeMatayog ang pangarap ng matandang bingiUmihip ang hangin, nawala sa paninginSigaw ng kahapon, nilamon ng alonMalabo ang tunog ng kampanilya ni PadreMaingay ang taginting, rosaryo ng babae Nay, nay, nay, nayNay, nay, nay, nayNay, nay, nay, nayNay- Matayog ang lipad ng saranggola ni PepeMatayog ang
The lyrics are widely interpreted as a journey through Philippine history and a commentary on Ferdinand Marcos’ regime:
Matayog ang lipad ng saranggola ni PepeMatayog ang pangarap ng matandang bingiPinilit umawit, ang naglaro'y isang ingitLumuha ang langit at ang mundo ay nanliitKumakaway sa bakod ang anghel na nakatanodSumusuway sa utos, puso'y sinusunod Nay, nay, nay, nayNay, nay, nay, nayNay, nay, nay, nayNay- Symbolism and Interpretation The song was written by
It was initially presented as a lullaby for their son, inspired by the simplicity of a ukulele.