Elesi by Rivermaya | English Translation
CONTEXT: "Elesi" is a Filipino word for a propeller blade like the ones from airplanes. You can also picture out one of those pinwheel toys made of paper, a "magical propeller" that takes you to a happy place. [Verse] 'Pag automatic na ang luha When tears become automatic Tuwing naghahating-gabi Every time midnight comes 'Pag imposibleng mapatawa When it's impossible to laugh At 'di na madapuan ng ngiti And no smile can be found [Pre-Chorus] Kumapit ka kaya Won't you hold on Sa akin nang ikaw ay To me so you'll be Maitangay sa kalayaan ng ligaya Taken away to the freedom of happiness [Chorus] Tayo na, tayo na Let's go, let's go Ika'y magtiwala sapagka't ngayon gabi Trust in me because tonight Ako ang mahiwagang I am the magical Elesi Propeller [Verse] 'Pag komplikado ang problema When the problem is complicated Parang relong made in Japan Like a watch made in Japan At para ding sandwich na nasa lunchbox mong nawawala An...