Watazu delivers an anthem of unity and resilience with ‘Laban Na May Puso’. The song, penned and composed by Watazu Kiruga, calls on the Philippines to unite through the spirit of the National Games. It mixes energetic beats with a message of determination and pride.
Released: May 5, 2025
Palarong Pambansa, “Laban Na May Puso”
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Palarong Pambansa, “Laban Na May Puso” Lyrics English Translation by Watazu
The songwriter highlights the nation’s fighting spirit, with lines like ‘Let’s dance in the fire of victory’. Watazu uses movement and rhythm to symbolize the strength and dreams of Filipino athletes. The lyrics talk about overcoming struggles and achieving greatness together.
Palarong PambansaThe National Games.
Hey hey hey hey hey hey heyHey hey hey hey hey hey hey!
Tara na PilipinasLet’s go, Philippines,
Kanta na Pilipinassing along, Philippines!
Ating ipakita ang tunay na atletaLet’s show the world what a true athlete is.
Ang galing ng bawat isa ang tunay na diwaEveryone’s talent represents the true spirit.
Palarong Pambansa tayo ay magkaisaAt the National Games, let’s unite.
Para sa tagumpay pangarap ng bawat isaFor the victory that lives in everyone’s dreams.
Mula sa hirap at pagsubok na dinaananFrom the hardships and trials we’ve faced,
Pusong lumalaban at ‘di ito sinukuanthis fighting heart hasn’t given up.
Mga pangarap na ating binuoThese dreams that we’ve built together,
Sa sayaw at galaw iyong itatayoyou’ll build them up through every dance and move.
Tayo’y sumayaw apoy ng tagumpayLet’s dance in the fire of victory.
Pintig ng puso taas noo sabay-sabayWith hearts beating and heads held high, all together.
Diwa ng palaro laban na may pusoThe spirit of the games is a fight from the heart.
Palarong Pambansa tayo’y magkaisaAt the National Games, let’s unite.
Tayo’y sumayaw apoy ng tagumpayLet’s dance in the fire of victory.
Pintig ng puso taas noo sabay-sabayWith hearts beating and heads held high, all together.
Diwa ng palaro isang bayan isang layuninThe spirit of the games means one nation and one goal.
Palarong Pambansa pangarap ay aabutinAt the National Games, we’ll reach our dreams.
Sa bawat galaw ating ipakitaLet’s show it in every movement:
Lakas ng loob tibay ng diwainner strength and a resilient spirit.
Kislap ng yaman talento ng bayanThe brilliance of our nation’s talent sparkles,
Sa ritmo ng musika tayo’y magkaisaso let’s unite in the rhythm of the music.
Mula sa hirap at pagsubok na dinaananThrough the struggles and trials we’ve endured,
Pusong lumalaban at ‘di ito sinukuanthis fighting heart hasn’t surrendered.
Mga pangarap na ating binuoThe dreams that we’ve created,
Sa sayaw at galaw iyong itatayoyou’ll stand them tall through your dance and motion.
Tayo’y sumayaw apoy ng tagumpayLet’s dance in the fire of victory.
Pintig ng puso taas noo sabay-sabayWith hearts beating and heads held high, all together.
Diwa ng palaro laban na may pusoThe spirit of the games is a fight from the heart.
Palarong Pambansa tayo’y magkaisaAt the National Games, let’s unite.
Tayo’y sumayaw apoy ng tagumpayLet’s dance in the fire of victory.
Pintig ng puso taas noo sabay-sabayWith hearts beating and heads held high, all together.
Diwa ng palaro isang bayan isang layuninThe spirit of the games means one nation and one goal.
Palarong Pambansa pangarap ay aabutinAt the National Games, we’ll reach our dreams.
Hawak-kamay sabay nating isigawHand in hand, let’s shout it out together,
Pusong palaban taas noo sa paligsahana fighting heart stands tall in the competition.
Hindi susuko hindi matitinagWe won’t give up and we won’t be shaken,
Laban hanggang dulo pangarap ay para sa iyowe’ll fight until the end, for the dream is for you.
Tayo’y sumayaw apoy ng tagumpayLet’s dance in the fire of victory.
Pintig ng puso taas noo sabay-sabayWith hearts beating and heads held high, all together.
Diwa ng palaro laban na may pusoThe spirit of the games is a fight from the heart.
Palarong Pambansa tayo’y magkaisaAt the National Games, let’s unite.
Tayo’y sumayaw apoy ng tagumpayLet’s dance in the fire of victory.
Pintig ng puso taas noo sabay-sabayWith hearts beating and heads held high, all together.
Diwa ng palaro isang bayan isang layuninThe spirit of the games means one nation and one goal.
Palarong Pambansa pangarap ay aabutinAt the National Games, we’ll reach our dreams.
Tayo’y sumayaw sa tamis ng tagumpayLet’s dance in the sweetness of victory.
Laban na may puso pag-ibig na tunayIt’s a fight from the heart and a true love.
Sa Palarong Pambansa tayong lahat magkaisaAt the National Games, let’s all unite.
Bayan nagsayaw nag-aalab galaw sayawThe nation’s dancing with fiery moves and rhythm.
Palarong Pambansa, “Laban Na May Puso” Music Video
The English lyrics of ‘Laban Na May Puso’ celebrate the unity and passion of the National Games. Watazu crafts a tribute to the Filipino spirit, emphasizing resilience and collective triumph.