Slay Accla Lyrics [English Translation] — The Cast Of Drag Race Philippines

The Cast of Drag Race Philippines blast the anthem ‘Slay Accla’ across the stage. Christopher James Moore Lopez pens the lyrics, while Raphael Calicdan and Moophs craft the pulsing beat. This track is a rallying cry for every queer kid ready to conquer.

Slay Accla Lyrics [English Translation] — The Cast Of Drag Race Philippines
Released: October 4, 2024

Slay Accla

The Cast Of Drag Race Philippines

Lyricist
Christopher James Moore Lopez, Raphael Calicdan
Composer
Christopher James Moore Lopez, Raphael Calicdan, Moophs

Slay Accla Lyrics English Translation by The Cast Of Drag Race Philippines

Christopher James Moore Lopez weaves a battle chant that rings, ‘She ate, she mothered, she fought and she conquered.’ This songwriter uses a wild animal metaphor in ‘I’m queen of the jungle, ready to strike’ to show survival. He also celebrates trans power with lines like ‘A trans woman from San Andres is stepping up now.’ Each image grounds pride in fierce, tangible moments.

SlaySlay.
SlaySlay.
SlaySlay.
She ate she motheredShe ate, she mothered.
She fought and she conqueredShe fought and she conquered.
Slay accla la-la-la-la-laSlay, ‘my queer friend’ la-la-la-la-la.
Slay accla la-la-la-la-laSlay, ‘my queer friend’ la-la-la-la-la.
She’s queer she’s killerShe’s queer, she’s a killer.
She’s a queen and she’s a winnerShe’s a queen and she’s a winner.
Slay accla la-la-la-la-laSlay, ‘my queer friend’ la-la-la-la-la.
Slay accla la-la-la-la-laSlay, ‘my queer friend’ la-la-la-la-la.
Bawal ang kampanteThere’s no room for complacency,
Lalaban na walang pasakalyeI’ll fight without any excuses.
Dapat kong ibibo kaya naparitoI’ve got to show my best, that’s why I’m here.
Kabaitan doon ako babawiI’ll make up for it with my kindness.
Dapat walang tyamba ang panaloVictory shouldn’t be just luck.
Pagkakataon ko na para tumodoIt’s my chance to go all out.
Manalo o matalo ito tinitiyak koWin or lose, I’m making sure of this,
Bibigyan ko ng magandang laban ‘to uh yeahI’m going to give this a great fight, yeah.
Salamat Panginoon sa pagkakataonThank you, Lord, for this opportunity.
‘Di ko ‘pagdadamot lahat magkakaroonI won’t be selfish, everyone will have a share.
Para sa lahat ng mga henerasyonFor all the generations,
Kung kinaya ko ‘to ay kakayanin moif I could do this, then you can too.
She ate she motheredShe ate, she mothered.
She fought and she conqueredShe fought and she conquered.
Slay accla la-la-la-la-laSlay, ‘my queer friend’ la-la-la-la-la.
Slay accla la-la-la-la-laSlay, ‘my queer friend’ la-la-la-la-la.
She’s queer she’s killerShe’s queer, she’s a killer.
She’s a queen and she’s a winnerShe’s a queen and she’s a winner.
Slay accla la-la-la-la-laSlay, ‘my queer friend’ la-la-la-la-la.
Slay accla la-la-la-la-laSlay, ‘my queer friend’ la-la-la-la-la.
Walang katulad na si ZymbaThere’s no one else like Zymba.
Doesn’t mind what you say haShe doesn’t mind what you say, ha.
Sabihin niyo’y ‘di pakikingganI won’t listen to what you say.
As Elvie may tiwalaLike ‘Elvie’, I have faith.
Minamaliit ng karamihanLooked down upon by most people,
Pero siya’y malaking biyayabut she’s actually a huge blessing.
Parang agila totoong pambihiraLike an eagle, she’s truly rare,
Wa’ na kayong kawala heyyou’ve got nowhere to run now, hey.
Andito na akoI’m finally here.
Iharap mga kalaban patatalsikin koBring on the rivals, I’ll send them packing.
Palaasa sa pamilya paningin ninyoYou see me as someone who just relies on family.
Taga House of Ding ang mananaloSomeone from the ‘House of Ding’ will win.
‘Di ba ‘di baRight, right?
Sabi sabi nga nilaLike they always say,
Kung ika’y nahuhuli siguradong una kaif you’re last, you’ll surely be first.
Ako ang minamata wala naman akong kabaEveryone’s watching me, but I’m not nervous.
I’m queen of the jungle handa nang bumira haI’m queen of the jungle, ready to strike, ha.
She ate she motheredShe ate, she mothered.
She fought and she conqueredShe fought and she conquered.
Slay accla la-la-la-la-laSlay, ‘my queer friend’ la-la-la-la-la.
Slay accla la-la-la-la-laSlay, ‘my queer friend’ la-la-la-la-la.
She’s queer she’s killerShe’s queer, she’s a killer.
She’s a queen and she’s a winnerShe’s a queen and she’s a winner.
Slay accla la-la-la-la-laSlay, ‘my queer friend’ la-la-la-la-la.
Slay accla la-la-la-la-laSlay, ‘my queer friend’ la-la-la-la-la.
Ako naman ang magbabago ng pamantayan ng gandaNow it’s my turn to change the standards of beauty.
Taga San Andres na trans ngayon ang aarangkadaA trans woman from San Andres is stepping up now.
Tabi umaatake lakas ng trans na palabanStep aside, a fierce trans power is attacking.
Humanda sa amats ng hormones ko kayo’y magugulantangGet ready for the rush of my hormones, you’ll be shocked.
Uuwi na sana pero teka munaI was about to go home, but wait a minute,
‘Cause she has it sissybecause she’s got it, sissy.
Maganda mukha niyaHer face is beautiful.
‘Di mo akalaing still showing sissyYou wouldn’t think she’s still showing, sissy.
Only trans in the top five tayo’y iconicThe only trans in the top five, we’re iconic.
I’m fighting sissyI’m fighting, sissy.
I’m a Filipina goddessI’m a Filipina goddess.
A-n-g-e-l trans powerA-n-g-e-l trans power.
She ate she motheredShe ate, she mothered.
She fought and she conqueredShe fought and she conquered.
Slay accla la-la-la-la-laSlay, ‘my queer friend’ la-la-la-la-la.
Slay accla la-la-la-la-laSlay, ‘my queer friend’ la-la-la-la-la.
She’s queer she’s killerShe’s queer, she’s a killer.
She’s a queen and she’s a winnerShe’s a queen and she’s a winner.
Slay accla la-la-la-la-laSlay, ‘my queer friend’ la-la-la-la-la.
Slay accla la-la-la-la-laSlay, ‘my queer friend’ la-la-la-la-la.
What’s up mga gayWhat’s up, everyone.
C-g-y-y with a kC-g-y-y with a ‘K’,
‘Cause you know she’s gonna slay i didn’t come here to playbecause you know she’s going to slay, I didn’t come here to play.
From the looks to the stunts and even when i’m actingFrom the looks to the stunts and even when I’m acting,
Jaws to the floor ’cause i know i’ll leave you gaggingyour jaws will hit the floor because I’ll leave you gagging.
So call me what you want ’cause i’m so full of c#ntSo call me what you want because I’m so full of ‘charisma’.
Just don’t forget the k in everything you say okayJust don’t forget the ‘K’ in everything you say, okay?
The mug of a devil the lips of a rebelThe face of a devil, the lips of a rebel.
She’ll take the challenge up to another levelShe’ll take the challenge up to another level.
No need to say more just meet me on the dance floorNo need to say more, just meet me on the dance floor.
Head to my heels perfection is all overFrom head to my heels, perfection is all over.
K-k-k-k-k-k-KhiannaK-k-k-k-k-k-Khianna.
Crown her now ’cause i know that y’all wannaCrown her now because I know that you all want to.
This queen is stacked with the things that you lackThis queen is stacked with the things that you lack.
You better get back for the massive base attackYou better get back for the massive bass attack.
She ate she motheredShe ate, she mothered.
She fought and she conqueredShe fought and she conquered.
Slay accla la-la-la-la-laSlay, ‘my queer friend’ la-la-la-la-la.
Slay accla la-la-la-la-laSlay, ‘my queer friend’ la-la-la-la-la.
She’s queer she’s killerShe’s queer, she’s a killer.
She’s a queen and she’s a winnerShe’s a queen and she’s a winner.
Slay accla la-la-la-la-laSlay, ‘my queer friend’ la-la-la-la-la.
Slay accla la-la-la-la-laSlay, ‘my queer friend’ la-la-la-la-la.
Sa shayed in the work roomI sashayed into the workroom,
Cold and alonecold and alone.
Walang drag familyI had no drag family,
And no drag homeand no drag home.
Araw after arawDay after day,
Ramdam ang aking struggleI felt my struggle.
Kaya bawat challengeSo in every challenge,
Nilabas ko ang aking gigilI let out my fierce determination.
Wala mang Rubadge among the top fiveI might not have a ‘Rubadge’ among the top five,
Eh what naman ngayon b#tchbut so what now, b#tch?
Watch me thriveWatch me thrive.
Here from top fiveFrom the top five,
I’ll push to top twoI’ll push to the top two,
Just to prove you kidsjust to prove to you kids,
That you can do it toothat you can do it too.
She ate she motheredShe ate, she mothered.
She fought and she conqueredShe fought and she conquered.
Slay accla la-la-la-la-laSlay, ‘my queer friend’ la-la-la-la-la.
Slay accla la-la-la-la-laSlay, ‘my queer friend’ la-la-la-la-la.
She’s queer she’s killerShe’s queer, she’s a killer.
She’s a queen and she’s a winnerShe’s a queen and she’s a winner.
Slay accla la-la-la-la-laSlay, ‘my queer friend’ la-la-la-la-la.
Slay accla la-la-la-la-laSlay, ‘my queer friend’ la-la-la-la-la.

Slay Accla Music Video

The meaning of ‘Slay Accla’ is unapologetic queer empowerment. The lyrics deliver a powerful reminder that anyone can rise, as performed by The Cast of Drag Race Philippines in English with Filipino flair.