Masud Khan writes and performs Midafternoon, a charming song about the struggles of creativity. The songwriter also composes the gentle piano melody. His lyrics tell the story of trying to write the perfect song for a loved one.
Released: February 19, 2026
Midafternoon
Masud Khan
Midafternoon Meaning & Lyrics (Masud Khan)
The poet describes a specific scene, sitting at an inherited piano and forcing himself to play. He admits it’s no joke trying to fit lyrics to a tune. One line captures his devotion, saying his feelings for this person will never change.
‘Di biro ang sumulat ng awitin para sa’yoIt’s no joke writing a song just for you.
Para akong isang sira-ulong hilo’t litoI’m like a crazy person, dizzy and confused,
Sa akin pang minanang pianowhile sitting at my inherited piano.
Tiklado’y pilit nilaroI forced myself to play the keys,
Baka sakaling merong tonohoping that some kind of melody
Bigla na lang umusbongwould suddenly emerge.
Tungkol saan naman kaya’ng awiting para sa’yo?What would a song for you even be about?
‘Di biro ang gawing sukat ang titik sa tonoIt’s no joke trying to fit the lyrics to the tune.
Sampu man aking diksyonaryoEven if I had ten dictionaries,
Kung ang tugma’y ‘di wastoit wouldn’t matter if the rhyme isn’t right.
Basta’t isiping ‘di magbabagoJust remember that it won’t ever change,
Damdamin ko sa iyothese feelings I have for you.
Araw-gabiDay and night,
Nasa isip ka, napapanagip kayou’re in my thoughts and in my dreams.
Kahit sa’n magpuntaNo matter where I go,
Araw-gabiday and night,
Nalalasing sa tuwaI’m drunk with joy
Kapag kapiling kawhenever I’m with you.
Araw-gabi tayong dal’waDay and night, just the two of us.
Biruin mong nasabi koJust imagine that I’ve finally said
Ang nais kong ipahatideverything I’ve wanted to convey.
Dapat mo lamang mabatidYou only need to know
Laman nitong dibdibwhat’s truly inside my heart.
Tila sampung daang awitinIt feels like a thousand songs
Ang natapos kong likhainthat I’ve finished creating.
Ito ang tunay na damdaminThis is my true emotion,
Tanggapin at dingginso please accept it and listen.
Araw-gabiDay and night,
Nasa isip ka, napapanagip kayou’re in my thoughts and in my dreams.
Kahit sa’n magpuntaNo matter where I go.
Midafternoon Music Video
The English lyrics of ‘Midafternoon’ describe the joyful obsession of love. This Masud Khan tune is a warm tribute to the creative process.