Lubi-Lubi
The Lubi-Lubi song is a traditional Filipino song that originally was a Waray folk song.
Lyrics[edit]
Common lyrics [1][edit]
Enero, Pebrero, Marso, Abril, Mayo,
Hunyo, Hulyo, Agosto,
Setyembre, Oktubre,
Nobyembre, Disyembre,
Lubi-lubi.
Halina at pag-aralan
Ngalan ng Labindalawang buwan
Ulit-ulitin natin bigkasin
Sabay-sabay nating awitin
Original Waray lyrics [1][edit]
Lubi-lubi lubi, lubi lingkuranay
Ayaw gad pagsak-i, kay hibubo-ay.
Ayaw gad pagsak-i,
Lubi-lubi
Kon maruruyag ka kumaon hin silot
Didto la nga didto la
Kan Nanay nga didto la.
Kan Tatay nga didto la, pakigsabot.
Agidaw-gidaw an bukaw
Naglupad-lupad ha igbaw
Agidaw-gidaw an gitgit
Naglupad-lupad ha langit
Agidaw-gidaw an bukaw
Naglupad-lupad ha igbaw
Agidaw-gidaw an gitgit
Linmupad ha langit
Enero, Pebrero, Marso, Abril, Mayo,
Hunyo, Hulyo, Agosto,
Setyembre, Oktubre,
Nobyembre, Desyembre,
Lubi-lubi.
Versions[edit]
There are at least twenty recordings of Lubi-Lubi.[2] It is a traditional Filipino song.[3] The song is used to help memorize the months of the year.[1]
In popular culture[edit]
In 1970, the song was first made into a lullaby which was originally recorded by Antonio Regalario and performed by Restituta Tutañez.[4] In 2023, the Cultural Center of the Philippines's Himig Himbing: Mga Heleng Atin included the song together with other Filipino songs and hele to promote indigenous lullabies.[4][5][6]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Rey, Maestro Valle (April 10, 2020). "LUBI-LUBI – Filipino Song To Memorize The Months Of The Year + Lyrics". Philippine News. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
- ^ Lubi Lubi Filipina Heritage Collection
- ^ Richardson, Clem (July 20, 2012). "For two Filipino nurses in Brooklyn, their traditional music is a family affair". New York Daily News. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
- ^ a b "CCP CONTINUES TO PROMOTE PHILIPPINE INDIGENOUS LULLABIES WITH HIMIG HIMBING: MGA HELENG ATIN". CCP. October 17, 2023. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- ^ "CCP continues to promote Philippine Indigenous lullabies with 'Himig Himbing: Mga Heleng Atin'". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
- ^ Manipon, Roel Hoang (December 26, 2023). "More native lullabies get modern treatments, introduced to new audiences". Daily Tribune Lifestyle. Retrieved January 13, 2024.
External links[edit]
- Lubi-Lubi Song – Tagalog Months of the Year Song, robie317 via YouTube
- Lubi-Lubi – Filipino Months of the Year Song 2020 –Tagalog Kids Song, robie317 via YouTube
- Lubi-Lubi – Mabuhay Singers (Lubi-Lubi & other Waray Folksongs) via Youtube
- Lubi Lubi | Himig Himbing: Mga Heleng Atin via YouTube
- Months Of The Year In Tagalog | English To Tagalog Translations (Philippine News)