When you mention Pilipino music to people they often think of the folk songs or the lovely ballads that Pinoys are famous for.  However, there is much more to the Pinoy music scene.  There is much diversity to be found in the RP music world.  It’s not your Lolo’s (grandfather’s) music anymore.  Pinoys Rock!  Have a listen to this band and you will see what I mean.  Here are five babaye (woman) and one lalake (man) who will knock your socks off.  The song is called “Dukha” (Poor, Destitute).  Ladies and Gentlemen, here is Aegis!  Rock On RP!!!!

For Goyo’s rough translation of this song please click “Read More”

Dukha is such an important song to me.  It’s one of those songs that comes along every now and then that not only is good music but it also inspires you.  It touches your heart.  Here is my rough translation of the lyrics so you’ll know what I mean.  Please forgive my poor interpretation.

I am a poor child

All I achieve

Is only suffering

What will be my life?

I have no acceptance

It is said that my education is low

Grade one is my only capability

No read, no write, yet my darling

What will be my life?

CHORUS

Scratch the ground like a chicken, peck like a chicken looking for a little food

That’s the way we are, the many poor

Scratch the ground like a chicken, peck like a chicken looking for a little food

That’s the way we are, the many poor

Repeat second stanza

Repeat chorus twice

Now, here is the tagalog;

Ako ay isang anak mahirap

Lagi na lang akong nagsusumikap

Ang Buhay ko’y walang sigla

Puro na lang dusa

Paano na ngayon ang buhay ko

Sa akin ay walang tumatanggap

Mababa raw ang aking pinag-aralan

Grade one lang ang inabot ko

No read, no write pa ko

Paano na ngayon ang buhay ko

CHORUS

Isang kahig, isang tuka

Ganyan kaming mga dukha

Isang kahig, isang tuka

Ganyan kaming mga dukha