Singing in your native tongue

I've been listening to this CD which I got from my sis for almost the entire day. Most of the time, my playlist would include foreign Contemporary Christian or Praise & Worship music. It's not everyday that I could hear Filipino music of this theme. I don't know, but it just feels good to listen and sing songs to the Lord in your native language.

The CD is entitled "Harana sa Hari". It is the latest album from "Musikatha" which is inspired by the Filipino tradition of expressing love and adoration, that is through serenades.

Of course I already have my favorites. First in my list is the song "Sa 'Yo". I just love the lyrics and it also sounds so sweet. Second to that would be, "Iibigin Kitang Tunay". Next is, "Tanging Ikaw". As for the upbeat songs I go for, "Higit pa sa Buhay" which was performed by Brennan Espartinez of Pinoy Pop Superstar.

Let me share the lyrics of my favorite song in the album.

"SA’YO"

O Diyos

Sa 'Yong lahat ng pagsamba't luwalhati

Maging ang pinaka-mainam kong awit

Ay aawitin

Sa’Yo

O Diyos

Ang aking isipan ay pagharian Mo

At sa ’king puso ay hindi na maglaho

Tanging pag-ibig

Sa ‘Yo

Ano pa ba ang maihahandog ko

Liban sa buhay kong nanggaling sa 'Yo

Kung ano man sa sandaling ito'y tangan

At mga bagay na tinuring kong yaman

Ito'y hindi pa rin sapat

Sa alay na nararapat

Sa’Yo

If you like to listen to these songs, please feel free to download them HERE. I'm sure God would also love to hear you serenade Him. (",)