Maki brings a mix of confusion and charm in ‘Namumula’ from the album ‘How to Spot a Red Flag.’ The lyricists, Ralph William Datoon and Viktor Nhiko Sabiniano, craft a story of love and doubt. The composers blend a soft melody with the singer’s heartfelt performance.
Released: January 27, 2025
Namumula
Maki • From “How to Spot a Red Flag”
How to Spot a Red Flag’s Namumula Tagalog Lyrics English Meaning
The poet writes about the struggle of falling for someone unsure. One line says, ‘I’m blushing, my brain says that’s enough, but these feelings refuse to be held back.’ The songwriter uses the image of blushing to show the conflict between the heart and mind.
Nababaliw na naman akoI’m losing my mind once again
Parang sirang nagpupuyat para sa’yoLike some broken soul staying up late for you
‘Di naman talaga ako gan’toI’m not really like this at all
Pero pagdating sa’yo hay nakuBut when it comes to you, oh my
Ano ba ‘tong ginagawa koWhat exactly am I doing?
Kupido seryosohin mo nga akoCupid, please take me seriously
Bakit lagi na lang sa tao na hindi handaWhy’s it always someone who isn’t ready,
Oh biglang hindi ko pala kilalaOr suddenly someone I don’t even know?
Namumula sabi ng utak tama naI’m blushing, my brain says that’s enough,
Ayaw paawat ng aking na na nadaramaBut these feelings of mine refuse to be held back
Kahit na na naEven though, na na na
Namumula sabi ng puso kaya paI’m blushing, but my heart says it can take more,
Hindi tumitigil kahit pulaIt doesn’t stop even if it’s red
Ikaw pa rin sintaIt’s still you, my dear
Nagtataka na naman akoI’m wondering once again
Nagtataka ah ahWondering, ah ah
Nagsasabi ka ba ng totooAre you actually telling the truth,
Oh bakit ba naniniwala ako sa’yoOh, why do I keep believing you?
Ikaw na ‘yan eh hayIt’s just you, after all, sigh
Kupido seryosohin mo nga akoCupid, please take me seriously
Bakit lagi na lang sa tao na hindi handaWhy’s it always someone who isn’t ready,
Oh biglang hindi ko pala kilalaOr suddenly someone I don’t even know?
Namumula sabi ng utak tama naI’m blushing, my brain says that’s enough,
Ayaw paawat ng aking na na nadaramaBut these feelings of mine refuse to be held back
Kahit na na naEven though, na na na
Namumula sabi ng puso kaya paI’m blushing, but my heart says it can take more,
Hindi tumitigil kahit pulaIt doesn’t stop even if it’s red
Ikaw pa rin sinta ohIt’s still you, my dear, oh
Ikaw ba ang gustoIs it you I want?
Ikaw ba ang gustoIs it you I want,
Kahit na gulong-gulo na akoEven though I’m completely confused,
Kahit na gulong-gulo na akoEven though I’m completely confused?
‘Eto na ‘di na nga aasaThis is it, I won’t hope anymore
‘Di na mamumula sa maling taoI won’t blush for the wrong person again
Hello sa’n ka sshHello, where are you? Shh
Sabi ng utak tama naMy brain says that’s enough,
Ayaw paawat ng aking na na nadaramaBut these feelings of mine refuse to be held back
Kahit na na naEven though, na na na
Namumula sabi ng puso kaya paI’m blushing, but my heart says it can take more,
Hindi tumitigil kahit pulaIt doesn’t stop even if it’s red
Ikaw pa rin sintaIt’s still you, my dear
He he wowHe he, wow
Namumula Music Video
If you want to understand ‘Namumula,’ the lyrics highlight the push and pull of unsteady love. The song, sung by Maki in English, is a sweet yet chaotic take on modern romance.