Ad Perpetuam Memoriam

Attended a concert the other night to watch my blind cousin sing. Before her turn came, there was an old tenor who sang this:

"Lagi Kitang Naaalala"

Lyrics by: Levi Celerio

Music by: Leopoldo Silos

I think of you always

Even if I try 

to forget you

Or forget you were part of

My life

I still dream of you

While I attempt to forget you

It becomes more intense

My love for you

In my heart

is imprinted

Love for you only my beloved

If love is genuine 

and love is true

It will not fade

Even if it brings sorrow

It will never disappear

Lagi kitang naaalala

Kahit na pilitin kong limutin ka.

Nilimot na kita sa aking buhay

Ngunit pangarap din kita.

Habang ikaw ay nililimot

Ay lalong sumisidhi ang pag-irog.

Sa aking puso ay nakalarawan,

pag-ibig mo, lamang.

Kung tunay ang tanging pagmamahal

Ay di mapaparam

Habang nagdudulot ng pighati

Lalong di mapawi.

Lagi kitang naaalala

Kahit na pilitin kong limutin ka.

Sa aking puso ay nakalarawan

pag-ibig mo, hirang.

Pag-ibig ko'y laging ikaw.

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If only there was a way to erase the memories. If only there was a way to stop feeling. I don't want to hurt anymore.