Aaron Joshua Baldos Mitchell of Alamat writes the lyrics for ‘Hapag’ from the DESTINO album. The composer blends morning greetings with marriage proposals in this romantic tale. The musician creates a story that turns a dining table into a symbol of family acceptance.
Released: November 21, 2025
Hapag
Alamat • From “DESTINO”
Lyricist
Aaron Joshua Baldos Mitchell, Brylle Jordan Sebastian Uyam, Joshua Alvarez, Justin Paolo Canlas, Ralph Joseph Lim
Composer
Aaron Joshua Baldos Mitchell, Brylle Jordan Sebastian Uyam, Joshua Alvarez, Justin Paolo Canlas, Ralph Joseph Lim, Joshua Alvarez (Alas)
Hapag Lyrics Meaning Alamat | DESTINO
Aaron Joshua Baldos Mitchell mentions ‘pandesal’ and coffee, describing simple breakfast moments that build intimacy. The lyrics offer ‘I’m ready to gamble everything for you,’ showing his deep commitment. The performer calls his beloved ‘Maharani,’ comparing her to a great queen who deserves the best.
Alamat handa ‘rapAlamat is ready, and it tastes good.
Magandang umaga binibiniGood morning, my lady.
Kamusta ang tulog moHow’d you sleep?
Parang nanaginip ka tawag mo pangalan koIt seems like you were dreaming, since you’re calling my name.
Di mo na kailangan pang matakotYou don’t have to be afraid anymore.
Pag nanginginig sa yakap ibabalotIf you’re trembling, I’ll wrap you in a hug.
Teka muna anong gustong almusal babeWait a minute, what do you want for breakfast, babe?
Kapeng purong may asukal pandesal baBlack coffee with sugar, or ‘pandesal’ ‘bread rolls’?
Nais ko lang maipinta ang kagandahan moI just want to capture your beauty.
Para sa’kin maganda ka pa sa gising koTo me, you’re more beautiful than the morning I woke up to.
Sana di na mawala sa isip moI hope you don’t ever forget,
Na handa kong isugal lahat para sa’yothat I’m ready to gamble everything for you.
Higit pa sa harana ang awitin kong itoThis song is more than just a ‘harana’ ‘serenade’.
Ikaw aking kasama sa hapag babyYou’re my companion at the ‘hapag’ ‘dining table’, baby.
Do’n sa hapagRight there at the table.
Mga kadugo ko kaharap natinMy blood relatives are sitting there with us.
Gusto ka nilaThey like you.
Sana di na nga ‘to mabuwagI hope this never falls apart.
Di ko kakayaninI wouldn’t be able to handle it.
Ikaw aking kasama sa hapag yeahYou’re my companion at the table, yeah.
Kasama sa hapag yeah yeah yeahMy companion at the table, yeah yeah yeah.
Baby come into my lifeBaby, come into my life.
Put out the table and wine that’s just rightSet the table and the wine that’s just right.
Eating them dishes tonightWe’re eating those dishes tonight.
Michellin star i can do it for lifeI can provide a Michelin-star life for you.
Gusto ko lang makasama kaI just want to be with you,
Sa hapag-kainan dahil ‘pag nabitag uhat the dining table because once I’m caught, uh.
Maharani kong napakainamMy ‘Maharani’ ‘great queen’ is so wonderful.
Ako’y nasisilaw di ko kayang bumitawI’m blinded by you; I can’t let go.
Why do we like thatWhy do we like that?
Ibig sabihin lagi ‘tong napapa-clap clapIt means this always makes us applaud.
Kahit na araw araw kang nakakasamaEven though I’m with you every single day,
Tingin ko pa rin sa’yo’y biyayangI still see you as a blessing,
Binaba ng langit na para sa’kinsent down from heaven just for me.
At wala nang kahati pa sa’kin ka lang oohAnd I don’t have to share you; you’re mine alone, ooh.
Ikaw aking kasama sa hapag babyYou’re my companion at the ‘hapag’ ‘dining table’, baby.
Do’n sa hapagRight there at the table.
Mga kadugo ko kaharap natinMy blood relatives are sitting there with us.
Gusto ka nilaThey like you.
Sana di na nga ‘to mabuwagI hope this never falls apart.
Di ko kakayaninI wouldn’t be able to handle it.
Ikaw aking kasama sa hapag yeahYou’re my companion at the table, yeah.
Kasama sa hapag yeah yeah yeahMy companion at the table, yeah yeah yeah.
Pare tama na sa kalokohan gusto na kasalanMan, enough with the nonsense; I want a wedding.
Bibigyan dahilan di bibitawanI’ll give you a reason, and I won’t let go.
Wala nang ibang gusto kundi mapa sa’yo sigurado akoI don’t want anyone else but to be yours; I’m certain.
Binibini sa’yo’y nabighani di ko na mapigilLady, I’m enchanted by you; I can’t stop it.
Mala-maharani sa’yo lahat nakatigilLike a ‘Maharani’ ‘great queen’, everything stops for you.
Pakipigil ng puso kong nagliliyab sa’yo nanggigigil uhPlease hold back my heart that’s burning with desire for you, uh.
Don’t say no deuces don’t i’m a turn your faucets onDon’t say goodbye, don’t; I’m going to turn your faucets on.
Forecast says it’s rainy tag-ulan na oh babeThe forecast says it’s rainy; it’s the rainy season now, oh babe.
Hold you down hanggang umaga paI’ll hold you down until the morning comes.
Nabusog sa inihandaI’m full from what’s been prepared.
Cherry on top i’ma save that for the morningI’ll save the cherry on top for the morning.
Paggising sa umaga may handaWhen we wake up in the morning, there’s a feast ready.
Sa hapag so good it will have you moaningAt the table, it’s so good it’ll have you mo#ning.
Ikaw aking kasama sa hapag babyYou’re my companion at the ‘hapag’ ‘dining table’, baby.
Do’n sa hapagRight there at the table.
Mga kadugo ko kaharap natinMy blood relatives are sitting there with us.
Gusto ka nilaThey like you.
Sana di na nga ‘to mabuwagI hope this never falls apart.
Di ko kakayaninI wouldn’t be able to handle it.
Ikaw aking kasama sa hapag yeahYou’re my companion at the table, yeah.
Kasama sa hapag yeah yeah yeahMy companion at the table, yeah yeah yeah.
The meaning of ‘Hapag’ is commitment and family acceptance. The lyrics describe how love grows through shared meals and daily rituals. ‘Hapag’ from DESTINO, featuring Alamat, is a tender anthem about building a life together.