Bryan Chong shines in ‘Tala,’ a heartfelt track from the album ‘Call Me Mother.’ Emmanuel Sambayan and Nica del Rosario write the lyrics, while Roque ‘Rox’ Santos creates the melody. The song mixes a warm tune with poetic words about love and longing.
Released: December 5, 2025
Tala
Bryan Chong • From “Call Me Mother”
Tala Lyrics Translation (from “Call Me Mother”)
Emmanuel Sambayan and Nica del Rosario describe love as a cosmic connection. One line says, ‘I’ve found the brilliance of your eyes up in the stars.’ The lyrics use stars and smiles to show how love feels both infinite and overwhelming.
Tala, tala, talaStar, star, star,
Ang ningning ng mga tala’ythe brilliance of the stars,
Nakikita ko sa’yong mga mataI can see right in your eyes.
Tala, tala, talaStar, star, star,
Ang ningning ng ‘yong mga mata’ythe brilliance of your eyes,
Nahanap ko sa mga talaI’ve found up in the stars.
Siguro nga masyadong mabilis ang pagyanigMaybe the trembling is way too fast,
Ng puso ko para sa puso moof my heart beating for yours.
Siguro nga ako ay makulit, ayaw makinigMaybe I’m just stubborn and won’t listen,
Sa takbo ng isip, hindi ko maipilitto the flow of my mind, I can’t force it.
Tila ako’y nakalutang na sa langitIt feels like I’m already floating in heaven,
Ngunit nalulunod sa’yong mga ngitibut I’m drowning in your smiles.
At kung hanggang dito lang talaga tayoAnd if this is truly as far as we go,
Hindi pababayaan ang daang tinahak na kapiling kaI won’t forget the path I walked beside you.
At kung umabot tayo hanggang duloAnd if we make it all the way to the end,
Kapit lang nang mahigpit, aabutin natin ang mga talajust hold on tight, we’ll reach for the stars.
Tala, tala, talaStar, star, star,
Ang ningning ng mga tala’ythe brilliance of the stars,
Nakikita ko sa’yong mga mataI can see right in your eyes.
Tala, tala, talaStar, star, star,
Ang ningning ng ‘yong mga mata’ythe brilliance of your eyes,
Nahanap ko sa mga talaI’ve found up in the stars.
Maaaring kinabukasan ay mag-iba ngTomorrow might bring a sudden change,
Ihip ng iyong ninanaisin the shifting winds of your desires.
Ngunit maaari bang kahit na pansamantala langBut could you, even if just for a moment,
Ikaw muna’y maging akin?be completely mine for now?
Tila ako’y nakalutang na sa langitIt feels like I’m already floating in heaven,
Ngunit nalulunod sa’yong mga ngitibut I’m drowning in your smiles.
At kung hanggang dito lang talaga tayoAnd if this is truly as far as we go,
Hindi pababayaan ang daang tinahak na kapiling kaI won’t forget the path I walked beside you.
At kung umabot tayo hanggang duloAnd if we make it all the way to the end,
Kapit lang nang mahigpit, aabutin natin ang mga talajust hold on tight, we’ll reach for the stars.
Tala, tala, talaStar, star, star,
Ang ningning ng mga tala’ythe brilliance of the stars,
Nakikita ko sa’yong mga mataI can see right in your eyes.
Tala, tala, talaStar, star, star,
Ang ningning ng ‘yong mga mata’ythe brilliance of your eyes,
Nahanap ko sa mga talaI’ve found up in the stars.
Hindi man ako nilagayEven if I wasn’t placed,
Sa mundong ito para sa iyoin this world exclusively for you.
Parang nakatingin ang buong daigdigIt feels like the whole universe is watching,
‘Pag ako’y yakap, yakap mo, ohwhen I’m locked tightly in your embrace, oh.
At kung hanggang dito lang talaga tayoAnd if this is truly as far as we go,
Hindi pababayaan ang daang tinahak na kapiling kaI won’t forget the path I walked beside you.
At kung umabot tayo hanggang duloAnd if we make it all the way to the end,
Kapit lang nang mahigpit, aabutin natin ang mga talajust hold on tight, we’ll reach for the stars.
Tala, tala, talaStar, star, star,
Ang ningning ng mga tala’ythe brilliance of the stars,
Nakikita ko sa’yong mga mataI can see right in your eyes.
Tala, tala, talaStar, star, star,
Ang ningning ng ‘yong mga mata’ythe brilliance of your eyes,
Nahanap ko sa mga talaI’ve found up in the stars.
Tala, tala, talaStar, star, star,
Ang ningning ng mga tala’ythe brilliance of the stars,
Nakikita ko sa’yong mga mataI can see right in your eyes.
Tala, tala, talaStar, star, star,
Ang ningning ng ‘yong mga mata’ythe brilliance of your eyes,
Nahanap ko sa mga talaI’ve found up in the stars.
Tala Music Video
The lyrics of ‘Tala’ express a deep bond between two people. Bryan Chong’s voice brings the emotional story to life, making this song a standout in Filipino music.