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This track lays out a stark contrast between boastful arrogance and genuine humility, framed by parental wisdom. The narrator directly addresses someone whose pride seems to outweigh their accomplishments, suggesting their boasts are hollow and easily exposed. The core tension lies in the narrator's decision *not* to engage in this superficial display, highlighting a moral grounding learned from their parents. The repeated phrase "Buti na lang hindi ako mayabang" (Good thing I'm not arrogant) acts as a defiant, self-assured refrain, emphasizing their chosen path of quiet competence over loud self-promotion. Verse 1, drawing from the father's advice, uses a series of vivid metaphors to caution against premature celebration and overestimation of one's abilities. Phrases like "'Wag mong buhatin ang bangko kahit medyo magaan" (Don't lift the bank even if it's a bit light) and "'Di pa napipisa ang itlog ay 'wag kang magbilang" (Don't count before the egg hatches) illustrate the folly of counting chickens before they hatch. The narrator points out that such pretense is easily seen through, comparing the superficiality to "manipis ang palaman" (thin filling) in bread, ultimately deeming the boastful person "nakakaburaot" (annoying/parasitic) and "malapot" (sticky) like snot. Verse 2 shifts to the mother's teachings, focusing on empathy and recognizing the struggles of others. The advice to "'Wag mong tawanan ang pilay" (Don't laugh at the lame) and the acknowledgment of those "namamalimos, mga naghihikahos" (begging, those in poverty) underscore a call for compassion. The narrator contrasts this with the subject's self-aggrandizement, questioning why they always have their hand up, implying a lack of genuine contribution or understanding of hardship. The imagery of feet "nakasayod sa lupa" (scraped on the ground) serves as a grounding metaphor, urging the listener to stay connected to reality and avoid slipping. Verse 3, however, presents a hypothetical scenario of extreme boasting, listing material possessions and achievements like money, rap skills, expensive items, awards, and a crowd of fans. This section functions as a caricature of the very arrogance the narrator rejects. By detailing these superficial markers of success, the lyrics amplify the contrast with the earlier advice. The narrator's ultimate stance, reinforced by the chorus, is that true worth isn't found in these external displays but in integrity and a grounded perspective, making their lack of arrogance a source of quiet strength and relief.

Gloc-9 & Mcoy Fundales - Rap, Pop

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Chorus: Kung nagkataon hanggang leeg mo'y baon Iisa-isahin ko sa'yo mga mali mong baon Malalaman ng iba na puro angas ka lang Buti na lang hindi ako mayabang Buti na lang hindi ako mayabang Verse 1: Kasi sabi ng aking Itay, Anak 'wag ka magyayabang 'Wag mong buhatin ang bangko kahit medyo magaan 'Di pa napipisa ang itlog ay 'wag kang magbilang 'Wag mong ibenta ng mahal kung ang timpla ay matabang 'Wag kang magmamagaling kung hindi ka magaling 'Wag mong doblehin ang pera mo kung hindi ka duling Kasi halata naman at napag-aalaman Kapag binuksan ang tinapay manipis ang palaman Mas mabuti pang iba ang siyang nakakapuna Sa huli mong ginawa wala pang nakakabura Ikaw ay nakakaburaot para kang kulangot Na mahirap dukutin kasi medyo malapot Sige ipagpalagay natin na ikaw ay nakakaangat Puro mamahalin ang dumadampi sa 'yong balat Kailangan bang ipagkalat sumigaw hanggang sa mamalat Kahit magulang mo lang ang nagbigay sa 'yo ng lahat-lahat Chorus: Kung nagkataon hanggang leeg mo'y baon Iisa-isahin ko sa'yo mga mali mong baon Malalaman ng iba na puro angas ka lang Buti na lang hindi ako mayabang Buti na lang hindi ako mayabang Verse 2: Sabi ng aking Inay, 'Wag mong tawanan ang pilay Wala kang karapatang magalit kung hindi ka nagbigay Sa mga namamalimos, mga naghihikahos Paggising ay trabaho hindi pa naghihilamos Teka mali hilamos para mai-ayos Wala ngang tsinelas pa'no magkakasapatos 'Wag mong ipagmalaki na ika'y pinarangalan Alam naman natin na kalaban mo'y dalawa lang Ilang taon ang dumaan lahat ay pinag-abang Ibaba mo ang 'yong kamay bakit laging nakaharang (Representing South Side) Masorpresa mga bato sabay bati Sa kapitbahay niya do'n sa monumento Malabo pa sa TV-ing sira ang antenna'y nakagiba Ayos lang namang suutin ang sombrerong pakabila Basta't alam mo lang na talampakan mo'y nakasayod sa lupa Para 'di ka madulas bago ang alikaboking lupa Chorus: Kung nagkataon hanggang leeg mo'y baon Iisa-isahin ko sa'yo mga mali mong baon Malalaman ng iba na puro angas ka lang Buti na lang hindi ako mayabang Buti na lang hindi ako mayabang Verse 3: Madami akong pera magaling ako na rapper Ang katropa ko ay ang pinakamatapang na gangster Nakapila mga chicks pero hindi yong manok Yong tipong mga sexy at mahahaba ang buhok Madami ko nang award dala ng aking bodyguard Hindi umiinom ng beer yung lang mamahaling na heart Kita mo tong mga bling bling e pero maningning Mga plakerang album nakasabit sa dingding Magara aking auto bumabayaw ang cells ko Hindi ito commercial homie ang the prize to Madami akong pera magaling ako na rapper Yan aking mga fans tingnan mo dito sa Friendster

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Writers: Gloc-9

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