Naliligaw
Lost in Love's Dance: Hans Pagalan's Naliligaw Tale
Lyrics
It’s not often that I find myself at a loss for words
Expressing rarity of being speechless
It’s cliché, but something tells me you’re not like those other girls
Suggesting the uniqueness of the person being addressed
You’re not trying to impress nobody, no
Not trying to impress others
Di ko na namalayang nakatitig sayo
Unaware of staring at the person
It’s like time slows down when you’re around
Time seems to slow down when the person is present
Puso ko’y di na naliligaw
Heart no longer loses its way, suggesting a sense of direction or purpose
Di na naliligaw
Reiteration of not getting lost
Might’ve found a home
Possibly found a sense of belonging or home
I’ve had lovers before, maybe 3 or 4, never had to implore
Past lovers without the need to plead
Nothing flashy, your words catch me, your being is all that I adore
Appreciation for the person's essence and words
Basta matanaw ka lang ng sandali
Just seeing the person momentarily brings joy
Masilayan ang liwanag ng ‘yong ngiti
Admiring the brightness of the person's smile
I get brought to a different world when I’m with you girl
Being transported to a different world in the person's company
You runnin’ circles ‘round my head
Person's influence is overwhelming and all-encompassing
Pinpoint like a needle and a thread
Person's impact is precise and significant
Di ko talaga maiwasang isipin ang kilig na dama pag ikaw ang katabi
Unable to avoid feeling excited when the person is nearby
I get caught up in the moment
Getting immersed in the moment
But I try so hard not to show it
Trying to conceal the overwhelming emotions
You’re my favorite part of the day and I can’t get enough of how you
Person is the favorite part of the day
navigate your way around the floor
Admiring how the person moves
When you dance, it shakes me to the core
The person's dance is emotionally stirring
Leaving everybody wanting more
Leaving a lasting impression on others
Locked all the haters out the door
Ignoring negativity and criticism
Totoo na ika’y natatangi, Paraluman, Binibini
Acknowledging the person as unique and captivating
Ginawang tahanan everytime you look in my direction, baby
Comparing the person to a home
Catching feelings ain’t my intention babe
Not intending to develop strong emotions but celebrating the person's presence
It’s just that your presence I wanna celebrate
Expressing a desire to celebrate the person
I’m down, if you’re down we can communicate
Openness to communication and connection
If it’s love, then there ain’t no reason to hesitate
Expressing readiness for love without hesitation
You should know, catching feelings ain’t my intention babe
Reiteration of not intending to catch feelings
It’s just that your presence I wanna celebrate
Desire to celebrate the person's presence
I’m down, if you’re down we can communicate
Openness to communication and connection
If it’s love, then there ain’t no reason to hesitate
Readiness for love without hesitation
Catching feelings ain’t my intention babe
Not intending to develop strong emotions
It’s just that your presence I wanna celebrate
Expressing a desire to celebrate the person
I’m down, if you’re down we can communicate
Openness to communication and connection
If it’s love, then there ain’t no reason to hesitate
Readiness for love without hesitation
You should know, catching feelings ain’t my intention babe
Reiteration of not intending to catch feelings
It’s just that your presence I wanna celebrate
Desire to celebrate the person's presence
I’m down, if you’re down we can communicate
Openness to communication and connection
If it’s love, then there ain’t no reason to hesitate
Readiness for love without hesitation
It’s not often that I find myself at a loss for words
Expressing rarity of being speechless (repeated)
With you standing right in front of me, I don’t have a care in the world
Feeling carefree when the person is present
Mananatili dito nang saglit
Planning to stay for a while
Habang ang puso ko sayo’y papalapit
As the person gets closer, expressing emotional proximity
Yeah, you bring me to a different world when I’m with you girl
Being transported to a different world in the person's company (repeated)
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