SB19 brings a bold anthem of strength in What? (Extended Version). PABLO writes lyrics that tell their journey from struggles to pride. The song stars the group’s defiance against doubt.
Released: March 9, 2021
What? (Extended Version)
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What? (Extended Version) Meaning & Lyrics (Sb19)
PABLO sings about carrying past hardships like ‘trash’ but staying grounded. He says, ‘I won’t let anyone stop me, what. I’m gonna wave the flag.’ The lyrics show turning pain into power.
Nagsimula Na Pero Wala Na ‘kong Balak Na TapusinIt’s already started, but I’ve got no plans to finish it.
‘Di Ibig Sabihin ‘pag ‘di Tinapos Ako’y Hihinto Na RinJust because I haven’t finished doesn’t mean I’ll stop, too.
Alam Ko Naman Na ‘di Ako’ng Pinaka-ano MagalingI know I’m not the best or most talented one here.
Got No Biz With All Of You Please Destiny’s I’ll Be Better AndI’ve got no business with any of you, please, my destiny’s to be better and,
Lahat Ng Aking Basura AhAll of my ‘trash’, ah.
Pupulutin Laging DalaI’ll pick it up and always carry it with me.
Kahit Sa’n Pa ‘ko MagpuntaNo matter where I go.
Lapat Sa Lupa Aking Mga PaaMy feet stay firmly planted on the ground.
Mahiwaga Bawat Nakasarang Bintana Sa ‘kin DatiEvery window that was closed to me before used to be a mystery,
Lahat Ngayo’y Nagbubukas Oh-whoa-oh-ohBut they’re all opening up now, oh-whoa-oh-oh.
Daming Sakuna ‘di Ko InindaI didn’t mind all the disasters I faced.
Andito Na ‘ko Sa Wakas WhatI’ve finally made it here. What?
‘Di Na B#la Para Iangat Ang BanderaIt’s no longer a ‘bul#et’ used to raise the flag.
Bara Na Sa Puso N’yo Na Ang Tatama BangThe bars will be what strike your hearts, bang.
Ama Salamat At Ikaw Ang AgimatFather, thank you, for you’re my ‘protective charm’.
Bawat Banat Iwagayway Mo Ang WatawatWith every strike, wave the flag.
Wha-wha-wha-wha-wha- WatawatWha-wha-wha-wha-wha- Flag.
Wha-wha-wha-wha-wha- WatawatWha-wha-wha-wha-wha- Flag.
‘Di Na Magpapa- What PaawatI won’t let anyone stop me, what.
Iwawagayway Ang WatawatI’m gonna wave the flag.
Pare-parehas Lang Tayong May PagkakaibaWe’re all exactly the same in our differences.
‘Di Ba Ika Ni La Ibang Mundo Nakikita NiyaIsn’t it true what they say? He sees a different world.
Mabuting Iba ‘di Gaya Ni LaIt’s good to be different, unlike them.
Pikit Ang Mata Ang Tama Wala HaEyes closed, they aren’t doing anything right, ha.
20-20 Paulit-ulitTwenty-twenty vision, over and over.
Intelihente Subalit NgunitIntelligent, however, but.
Basag Ang Lente Pinunit-punitThe lens is shattered, torn into pieces.
Hinubog Ng Dalagang-bakal Sirit TsssForged by the ‘Iron Maiden’, listen to it hiss, tsss.
Lahat Ng Aking Basura AhAll of my ‘trash’, ah.
Pupulutin Laging DalaI’ll pick it up and always carry it with me.
Kahit Sa’n Pa ‘ko MagpuntaNo matter where I go.
Lapat Sa Lupa Aking Alam Mo NaMy feet stay on the ground, you already know.
Maniwala Darating Ang Mga BiyayaBelieve it, the blessings are going to arrive.
Higit Pa Sa Lahat-lahat Ng Nawala Oh-whoa-oh-ohMore than everything that was lost, oh-whoa-oh-oh.
Daming Sakuna ‘di Ko InindaI didn’t mind all the disasters I faced.
Hindi Titigil Hanggang Sa Wakas WhatI won’t stop until the very end. What?
‘Di Na B#la Para Iangat Ang BanderaIt’s no longer a ‘bul#et’ used to raise the flag.
Bara Na Sa Puso N’yo Na Ang Tatama BangThe bars will be what strike your hearts, bang.
Ama Salamat At Ikaw Ang AgimatFather, thank you, for you’re my ‘protective charm’.
Bawat Banat Iwagayway Mo Ang WatawatWith every strike, wave the flag.
Wha-wha-wha-wha-wha- WatawatWha-wha-wha-wha-wha- Flag.
Wha-wha-wha-wha-wha- WatawatWha-wha-wha-wha-wha- Flag.
‘Di Na Magpapa- What PaawatI won’t let anyone stop me, what.
Iwawagayway Ang WatawatI’m gonna wave the flag.
‘Wag N’yong Sabihin Sa ‘kin Kung Ano’ng Aking Dapat GawinDon’t you tell me what I’m supposed to do.
‘Di Naman Kayo Natutong Makinig Oh-whoa-oh-ohSince you never learned how to listen, oh-whoa-oh-oh.
Sa’n Man Dalhin Ng Hangin Ang Aking Yagit Suot Pa RinWherever the wind takes me, I’m still wearing my ‘ragged clothes’.
‘Di Magpapanggap Na Ako Pero Hindi Oh-whoa-oh-ohI won’t pretend to be someone I’m not, oh-whoa-oh-oh.
Daming Sakuna ‘di Ko InindaI didn’t mind all the disasters I faced.
Andito Na ‘ko Sa WakasI’ve finally made it here.
Tapusin Na ‘yan Tapusin Na ‘yanLet’s finish it, let’s finish it.
‘Di Na B#la Para Iangat Ang BanderaIt’s no longer a ‘bul#et’ used to raise the flag.
Bara Na Sa Puso N’yo Na Ang TatamaThe bars will be what strike your hearts.
‘Di Na B#la Para Iangat Ang BanderaIt’s no longer a ‘bul#et’ used to raise the flag.
Bara Na Sa Puso N’yo Na Ang Tatama BangThe bars will be what strike your hearts, bang.
Ama Salamat At Ikaw Ang Agimat Ama Salamat Ikaw Ang AgimatFather, thank you, for you’re my ‘protective charm’; Father, thank you, you’re the ‘protective charm’.
Bawat Banat Iwagayway Mo Ang Watawat PilipinasWith every strike, wave the flag, Philippines.
‘Di Na B#la Para Iangat Ang Bandera Ang BanderaIt’s no longer a ‘bul#et’ used to raise the flag, the flag.
Bara Na Sa Puso N’yo Na Ang Tatama Puso N’yo Na Ang Tatama YeahThe bars will be what strike your hearts, strike your hearts, yeah.
Ama Salamat At Ikaw Ang Agimat HallelujahFather, thank you, for you’re my ‘protective charm’, Hallelujah.
Bawat Banat Iwagayway Mo Ang Watawat SakalamWith every strike, wave the flag, ‘powerful’.
Wha-wha-wha-wha-wha- WatawatWha-wha-wha-wha-wha- Flag.
Wha-wha-wha-wha-wha- WatawatWha-wha-wha-wha-wha- Flag.
‘Di Na Magpapa- What PaawatI won’t let anyone stop me, what.
Iwawagayway Ang WatawatI’m gonna wave the flag.
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The What? (Extended Version) lyrics meaning highlights resilience and identity. SB19 rejects criticism and celebrates Filipino pride, urging listeners to embrace their truth.