Maxie Andreison writes and performs Tado, his strategic anthem dropping August 6, 2024. Teaming with composer Ken Ponce, the song builds a tense melody over competitive taunts. This Filipino-language piece starts as playground provocation before escalating into calculated warfare.
Released: August 6, 2024
Tado
Maxie Andreison
Tado Lyrics Translation – Maxie Andreison
Maxie tells his opponent they only know basic ‘hopscotch at the corner’ while he masters complex games. He vows to hold their head high in victory, clarifying ‘But I’m not violent / I just want to state the possibilities.’ The pulsing ta-ta-ta refrain mocks the target’s panic.
Sa Mga Bibitawan Ko Na LirikoIn the lyrics I’m about to drop,
Dapat Lang Malaman Mo TadoYou should just know, Tado.
Marami Akong LaroI’ve got a lot of games,
Alam Mo Lang Pagpipiko Sa Kanto TadoBut you only know ‘hopscotch’ on the corner, Tado.
Susugal Ka Ng MalupetYou’re going to make a reckless bet,
Ubos Laman Ng WalletAnd empty the contents of your wallet.
Wala Akong ItitiraI won’t leave anything behind,
Mabangis Akong HumagupetI’m vicious when I lash out.
‘Wag Kang Mag-alalaDon’t you worry,
Che-chempo Rin Ang Iyong Palo TadoYour hit will get a lucky break too, Tado.
Ta Ta Ta Ta Ta Ta Ta TadoTa-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta, Tado.
Kumalma Ka TadoCalm down, Tado.
Ta Ta Ta Ta Ta TadoTa-ta-ta-ta-ta, Tado.
Kumalma Ka TadoCalm down, Tado.
Ta Ta Ta Ta Ta Ta Ta TadoTa-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta, Tado.
Kumalma Ka TadoCalm down, Tado.
Ta Ta Ta Ta Ta Ta TadoTa-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta, Tado.
Kumalma Ka TadoCalm down, Tado.
‘Wag Mong Iayon Sa BiswalDon’t just base it on what you see,
Panahon Ay Magiging NormalTime will become normal again.
Wala Kang MababagoThere’s nothing you can change,
Kahit Gamitan Mo Ng RitwalEven if you use a ritual.
Pinagplanuhan Ko Na Dapat NoonI should have planned for this from the start,
Kung Alam Kong Masama Ang Yong IntensyonIf I’d known your intentions were bad.
Lumihis Na Lang Ako Ng DireksyonI would’ve just changed my direction,
Kaso Nga Lang Kase May Mga NagpapasyonBut the thing is, there were people making their own judgments.
Tatakbo Kang NakabendaYou’ll be running wrapped in bandages,
Wala Kang MabebentaWith nothing you can sell.
Tawagin Mo Man Ang Mga HudasEven if you call on all the ‘Judases’,
Ay Wala Ka Pa Ring KwentaYou’ll still be completely worthless.
Ipapamukha Ko Sa’yo Na Mali Ang TarimaI’ll make you see you’re on the wrong stage.
Gusto Ko Lang Malaman MoI just want you to know,
Kahit Mabahidan ‘toEven if this gets a little stained.
‘Di Ako MagtatagoI’m not going to hide.
Sisiguraduhin Kong Hawak Ko Ang Ulo MoI’ll make sure that I’m holding your head,
Habang Nakataas Ang NooWhile my own is held up high.
Selebrasyon Ng KapederasyonA celebration of the brotherhood,
Ang Makikita MoIs what you’re going to see.
Pero ‘di Ako BayolenteBut I’m not violent,
Gusto Ko Lang Naman MasabeI just really want to state,
Posibilidad Na MangyayareThe possibilities of what could happen.
Kaya ‘wag Kang Magpakampante TadoSo don’t get complacent, Tado.
Ta Ta Ta Ta Ta Ta Ta TadoTa-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta, Tado.
Kumalma Ka TadoYou need to calm down, Tado.
Ta Ta Ta Ta Ta TadoTa-ta-ta-ta-ta, Tado.
Kumalma Ka TadoYou’ve got to calm down, Tado.
Ta Ta Ta Ta Ta Ta Ta TadoTa-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta, Tado.
Kumalma Ka TadoJust calm down, Tado.
Ta Ta Ta Ta Ta Ta TadoTa-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta, Tado.
Kumalma Ka TadoBetter calm down, Tado.
Woah Oooh Woah WoahWoah, ooh, woah, woah.
‘Wag Mong Iayon Sa BiswalDon’t just go by what it looks like,
Panahon Ay Magiging NormalEverything will become normal again.
Wala Kang MababagoYou can’t change a single thing,
Kahit Gamitan Mo Ng Ritwal AahEven if you use a ritual, aah.
Ta Ta Ta Ta Ta Ta Ta TadoTa-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta, Tado.
Kumalma Ka TadoCalm down, Tado.
Ta Ta Ta Ta Ta TadoTa-ta-ta-ta-ta, Tado.
Kumalma Ka TadoCalm down, Tado.
Ta Ta Ta Ta Ta Ta Ta TadoTa-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta, Tado.
Kumalma Ka TadoCalm down, Tado.
Ta Ta Ta Ta Ta Ta TadoTa-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta, Tado.
Kumalma Ka TadoCalm down, Tado.
‘Wag Mong Iayon Sa BiswalDon’t just base it on what you see,
Panahon Ay Magiging NormalThings will go back to normal.
Wala Kang MababagoThere’s nothing you can change,
Kahit Gamitan Mo Ng RitwalEven if you use a ritual.
Tado Music Video
Tado celebrates tactical superiority through lyrical sparring, not brute force. Listeners exploring the lyrics translation will discover layered threats disguised as playground banter. Every line cements Maxie’s intellectual dominance over reckless challengers.