[Verse 1: Nica del Rosario]
You are important to me
So don't worry your mind away
I will not neglect you nor leave you astray
We are not different and
I hope that you'll believe me when I say
That I will choose you everyday
[Pre-Chorus: Nica del Rosario]
And I know when I am able
Or it's help that I need
I know what's required of me in order to lead
While the virtue of love and of kindness exists
The power of light will succeed
[Chorus: Nica del Rosario]
And I cannot promise I am able to give you
A rose-colored life
And I cannot shine light unto all of the shadows
But I swear that I'll try
And I won't allow myself rest while you're hesitant
So again you'll be able to say
That you're proud to be Filipino
[Verse 2: Gab Pangilinan]
Don't be afraid; there are people who'll lend you a helping hand
Wake the nation, together let's heal the land
[Pre-Chorus: Gab Pangilinan]
And I know when I am able
Or it's help that I need
I know what's required of me
In order to lead
While the virtue of love and of kindness exists
The power of light will succeed
[Chorus: Both]
And I cannot promise I am able to give you
A rose-colored life
And I cannot shine light unto all of the shadows
But I swear that I'll try
And I won't allow myself rest while you're hesitant
So again you'll be able to say
That you're proud to be-
[Bridge: Gab Pangilinan, Nica del Rosario, Both]
Filipino, with hearts that would answer the call
Filipino, with courage to rise when they fall
Filipino, determined when they take a stand
Who knows what's right and true
I will be with you
[Chorus: Both]
And I cannot promise I am able to give you (And I cannot)
A rose-colored life (Rose-colored life)
And I cannot shine light unto all of the shadows (Oh-oh-oh)
But I swear that I'll try
And I won't allow myself rest while you're hesitant
So again you'll be able to say that you're proud to be
Strong and fearless and compassionate
And filled with love
And Filipino
[Outro: Gab Pangilinan, Nica del Rosario]
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