SB19 brings energy and ambition to ‘GENTO’ from their album ‘PAGTATAG!’. The band members PABLO and josue, known as RADKIDS, write the lyrics and collaborate with Simon Servida and Waxie Joaquin to create the music. The song is a bold statement about staying true to oneself while aiming for success.
Released: May 19, 2023
GENTO
Sb19 • From “PAGTATAG!”
GENTO Lyrics Translation – PAGTATAG! Soundtrack
The poet behind ‘GENTO’ uses the metaphor of digging for gold to describe the journey of self-discovery and perseverance. One standout line, ‘I dug deep into the very core, just to find some gold,’ highlights the determination to uncover one’s true worth despite challenges. SB19 mixes personal struggle with an unyielding drive to succeed.
I want some i get some no laterI want it, I get it, right now
I woke up and baked that potatoI woke up and prepped for the grind,
Got carbed to shape me for majorGot fueled to reach for the big leagues
But i stay me not mediocreBut I’m staying true, never settling.
Look at me tell me what you see all GucciLook at me and tell me what you see, all Gucci
But the real question is who’s really meBut the real question is who I really am,
A movie’s definitely not my realityA movie’s definitely not my reality
‘Cause you see marumi marumi marumi ew kadiriBecause you see it’s dirty, dirty, dirty, ugh, so gross.
Yeah i’m gonna see you laterYeah, I’m gonna see you later
Pagkatapos ko magshowerOnce I’ve finished my shower,
Medyo ramdam ko nang powerI’m starting to feel the power.
Kulang pa sa sour mga hater kayaThe haters aren’t bitter enough yet, so
Alamin ang mga bagay bagayLearn how things really work,
‘Di puwedeng anay sa’king bahayI won’t let ‘termites’ into my house.
Tahimik lang daw ang matibayThey say the strong ones stay silent,
Pero ‘pag tinopak talagang mag-iingayBut when I’ve had enough, I’ll definitely get loud.
GentoLike this.
Gento gentoLike this, like gold,
‘Di ‘to basta basta bingoThis isn’t just some lucky game of ‘bingo’,
Need mo makumpleto parang bentoYou’ve gotta be the whole package, like a ‘bento’ box.
Gento ano kaya moJust like this, what can you do?
Pilit na hinukay ang bumbunanI dug deep into the very core,
Makakita lang ng ginto gintoJust to find some gold, some gold,
Kahit na wala pang hintoEven without any signs of stopping.
Ciento por ciento bawat bitaw koI’m giving a hundred percent with every move,
Mismo eto kaya moExactly this, can you handle it?
‘Di ka basta basta makakakita ng gentoYou won’t just easily find something like this.
GentoLike this.
Ge ge gentoL-l-like this.
GentoLike gold.
‘Di ka basta basta makakakita ng gentoYou won’t just easily find something like this.
‘Di ko na kailangan lumunok ng batoI don’t need to swallow a magic stone,
Hindi mala Darna ‘toThis isn’t some ‘Darna’ ‘Filipino superhero’ story.
Aandar ang makina koMy engine’s gonna keep on running,
Tanging mekaniko ay akoAnd I’m the only mechanic here.
‘La nang moni monikoNo more of that monitoring stuff,
Sa daming pinagdaananWith everything I’ve been through,
Nagpatong nang story koMy stories have just piled up.
Usyoso mga tsismosoThe gossipers are all so curious,
‘Lika’t pumanhik na rito uhCome on over and step inside, uh.
‘Di naman talaga madaliIt really hasn’t been easy,
Aminin ko pa man o hindiWhether I choose to admit it or not.
Sa likod ng mga tagong paghikbiBehind all those hidden sobs,
Kayamanan kong hapdiMy pain is my greatest treasure.
Panis ‘to laging alistoThis is fire, I’m always on guard,
Kahit pa si MephistoEven if it’s ‘Mephisto’ ‘a demon’ himself.
Tiklop ‘pag nagbeast mode na bihis koThey’ll fold once I’m suited up in beast mode.
No rush i can do this all dayNo rush, I can do this all day
Twenty-four mentality like KobeTwenty-four mentality like Kobe,
The harder i work the harder i playThe harder I work, the harder I play.
Walang home court sa’kin sasalpak kahit awayThere’s no home court for me, I’ll score even on ‘away’ games.
Heto na nga heto na nga wala nang mag da da da daHere it is, here it is, no more ‘yada yada yada’,
‘Pag ako ang umangat deretso sigaw ba ba ba baWhen I rise up, everyone’s gonna scream ‘baa baa baa baa’ ‘like a GOAT’.
Ako ay galing sa lupaI came straight from the dirt,
Kahit pilitin niyong hukayin ‘ding hindi mo makukuhaEven if you try to dig it up, you’ll never get it.
Yeah i know this isn’t overYeah, I know this isn’t over
‘Di pa tapos ang disasterThe disaster isn’t over yet,
Alam ko na i’m in dangerI know that I’m in danger.
But i’m betting you sooner magiging better kayaBut I’m betting you it’ll get better soon, so
Alamin ang mga bagay bagayLearn how things really work,
‘Di puwedeng tambay sa’king bahayI can’t have ‘bums’ hanging ’round my house.
Lahat ng magtaas ng kilayTo all those who look down on me,
Susunugin nang matuto namang magnilayI’ll burn ’em so they’ll learn to reflect.
Gento gentoLike this, just like this,
‘Di ‘to basta basta bingoIt’s not as simple as winning ‘bingo’,
Need mo makumpleto parang bentoYou need to be complete, like a ‘bento’ box.
Gento ano kaya moLike this, what’s your move?
Pilit na hinukay ang bumbunanI pushed through and dug into the core,
Makakita lang ng ginto gintoDetermined to strike gold, pure gold,
Kahit na wala pang hintoNever pausing, never looking back.
Ciento por ciento bawat bitaw koA hundred percent in every single word,
Mismo eto kaya moExactly this, can you keep up?
‘Di ka basta basta makakakita ng gentoYou’re not gonna find this kind of gold so easily.
Halukayin mo na parang gentoKeep digging into it just like this,
‘Wag kang hihinto sa ordinaryoDon’t you ever settle for ordinary.
Kahig pa sige hanggang sa magdugoKeep on scratching until you bleed,
‘Di ka basta basta makakakita ng gentoYou won’t just easily find something like this.
Gento gentoLike this, like this
Gento gentoLike gold, like gold
Gento gentoExactly like this
Aah gentoAah, like this.
Halukayin mo na parang gentoDig it out just like this,
‘Wag kang hihinto sa ordinaryoDon’t ever stop at just being average.
Kahig pa sige hanggang sa magdugoKeep on digging until it hurts,
‘Di ka basta basta makakakita nitoYou won’t just easily find something like this.
GENTO Music Video
The translation of ‘GENTO’ lyrics emphasizes the value of hard work and authenticity. SB19 delivers a Filipino anthem that resonates with anyone chasing their dreams.