| Magtanim ay 'Di Biro | |
|---|---|
| by Felipe de León | |
| English | "Planting rice is never fun"[1] |
| Language | Tagalog |
| Dedication | Farmers |
Magtanim ay 'Di Biro (transl. "Planting rice is never fun", and known in its English title as Planting Rice)[1] is a popular Tagalog folk song composed by Felipe de León.[2][3] The song tells of the struggles of farmers, how one must twist and bend to plant rice in the muddy paddies all day, with no chance to sit nor stand.[2][4]
Lyrics
Magtanim ay 'di biro
Maghapong nakayuko
'Di naman makatayo
'Di naman makaupo
Braso ko'y namamanhid
Baywang ko'y nangangawit
Binti ko'y namimitig
Sa pagkababad sa tubig
Sa umagang paggising
Ang lahat iisipin
Kung saan may patanim
May masarap na pagkain
Braso ko'y namamanhid
Baywang ko'y nangangawit
Binti ko'y namimitig
Sa pagkababad sa tubig
Halina, halina, mga kaliyag
Tayo'y magsipag-unat-unat
Magpanibago tayo ng lakas
Para sa araw ng bukas
Para sa araw ng bukas
References
- ^ a b Enriquez, Elizabeth L. (2020). "Iginiit na Himig sa Himpapawid: Musikang Filipino sa Radyo sa Panahon ng Kolonyalismong Amerikano" (PDF). Plaridel (in Filipino). pp. 6–7. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 October 2023. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
- ^ a b Song, MAGTANIM AY DI BIRO-Lyrics Of A. Filipino Children (2019-08-16). "MAGTANIM AY DI BIRO - Lyrics Of A Filipino Children Song (Video)". Philippine News. Retrieved 2020-11-24.
- ^ "WATCH: LizQuen, Andrew E. do freestyle rap on Dolce Amore". One Music PH. Retrieved 2020-11-24.
- ^ "Erap rewrites 'Magtanim ay 'di Biro'". ABS-CBN News. 2008-06-23. Retrieved 2020-11-24.
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