"Babalik Ka Rin" by Gary Valenciano

Babalik Ka Rin
performed by Gary Valenciano
written by Louie Ocampo



This song never fails to evoke strong feelings and stir up buried memories from my past as a child in the Philippines, as I described in a blog post not long ago.

It is a beautiful song with a simple yet powerful message. From the initial tingling sounds to the heart-bursting climax, from the piercing words in Tagalog to the capturing rhythm of the tribal beats in its closing segment, this brilliant song magnificently sung by Gary Valenciano is a true inspiration, especially for the OFW if not for every Filipino.

Music Video



Lyrics:

I
Saan ka man naroroon ngayon, Saudi, Japan o HongKong
Babalik ka rin, babalik ka rin, babalik ka rin.
Ano mang layo ang narating, Singapore, Australia
Europe o Amerika, babalik at babalik ka rin.

Refrain:
Kaytagal mo nang nawala, babalik ka rin, babalik ka rin
Kaytagal mo nang nawala, babalik ka rin, babalik ka rin.

II
Sa piling ng iyong pinagmulan, sa iyong nakaraan
Babalik ka rin, babalik ka rin, babalik ka rin
Anumang layo ang narating, iyong maaalala
Ang dati mong kasama, babalik at babalik ka rin.

(Repeat Refrain)

III
Sa paglipas ng panahon, sa iyong kahapon
Sa alaalang naghihintay sa 'yo.

(Repeat Refrain, 2x)