Kuya Louie

I wrote this song after I met this 6-year-old boy from a fisherfolk community in San Isidro, Bais. I stayed at their place during our exposure trip there. I got to know his grandparents (his parents were not there), his life story, and his struggles as a young boy. They all reflect in the eyes of Kuya Louie. His story inspired me to make this song, and this has become very special to me. I will post the song here soon as we finish recording and arranging it.

KUYA LOUIE

I

Kuya Louie be strong

Nanay’s getting weak and tatay’s not home

I know you’re lonely longing for mama’s love

and I know you are waiting for papa to say “I will rescue you”

Chorus

Let your tears dry up like salt

And remember the flavor it gives to your past

Wear a smile, face the sunrise

Keep your hopes in your hands and pray

II

Kuya Louie be strong

Tomorrow the storm is gone and the sea will be calm

Soon the wind will kiss the sand and your prints of sadness will be gone

The world’s not cruel, it’s just them

They who pretend to be your friends

(repeat chorus)

Explore posts in the same categories: Uncategorized