JAO performs ‘TORPE’ from KABANATA. John Aaron Obra drafts the lyrics and arranges the music with Nikki Amarnani. The vocalist sings about being confident until a crush appears nearby.
Released: January 30, 2025
TORPE
Jao • From “KABANATA”
KABANATA’s TORPE Tagalog Lyrics English Meaning
The poet describes feeling shameless when alone, but shrinking around someone special. One translated line captures this perfectly: ‘I’m shrinking like a snail.’ This author uses physical imagery to show how shyness takes over completely.
Oh ang yabang yabang kapag ikaw ay walaOh, I’m so full of myself whenever you’re not around.
Lakas lakas magkwento ang tikas lang hiyaI talk so big and act so tough, it’s shameless.
Ibat ibang taong nakakasama pero pag ikaw naI’m with all sorts of people, but when it’s you,
Bumibilis tibok ng puso Diyos ko heto na ngamy heart beats so fast, oh God, here it comes!
Oh bakit ba pag lumapit nawawala ang angas koOh, why does my swagger vanish whenever you get near?
Bakit di ako makaamin kapag nandiyan ka naWhy can’t I confess when you’re already there?
Palaging sumisilip katorpehan ko p#tanginaMy shyness always peeks through, d#mn it.
Tumitiklop na parang suso oh Diyos ko tama ka naI’m shrinking like a snail, oh God, please stop.
Kailan nga ba mawawala ang katorpehan ko sintaWhen will my shyness ever go away, my dear?
Oh torpe torpe torpe hmmOh, I’m shy, shy, shy, hmm.
Torpe torpe torpe hmmI’m shy, shy, shy, hmm.
Torpe torpe torpe akoI’m so shy, so shy, so shy.
Oh ang daming sinasabi kapag ikaw ay walaOh, I have so much to say whenever you’re not around.
Lakas lakas kiligin ang kapal lang hiyaI’m gushing so hard, I’ve got no shame.
Ibat ibang taong nakakasama pero pag ikaw naI’m with all sorts of people, but when it’s you,
Bumibilis tibok ng puso Diyos ko heto na ngamy heart beats so fast, oh God, here it comes!
Oh bakit ba pag lumapit nawawala ang angas koOh, why does my swagger vanish whenever you get near?
Bakit di ako makaamin kapag nandiyan ka naWhy can’t I confess when you’re already there?
Palaging sumisilip katorpehan ko p#tanginaMy shyness always peeks through, d#mn it.
Tumitiklop na parang suso oh Diyos ko tama ka naI’m shrinking like a snail, oh God, please stop.
Kailan nga ba mawawala ang katorpehan ko sintaWhen will my shyness ever go away, my dear?
Oh torpe torpe torpe hmmOh, I’m shy, shy, shy, hmm.
Torpe torpe torpe hmmI’m shy, shy, shy, hmm.
Torpe torpe torpe akoI’m so shy, so shy, so shy.
Hmm torpe torpe torpe hmmHmm, I’m shy, shy, shy, hmm.
Torpe torpe torpe hmmI’m shy, shy, shy, hmm.
Torpe torpe torpe akoI’m so shy, so shy, so shy.
TORPE Music Video
‘TORPE’ in Tagalog perfectly captures bashful romance. The translation of ‘TORPE’ lyrics expresses the funny struggle of confessing feelings.