Some songs are so beautiful they have the power to change lives.
Eph 6:1 Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.
Eph 6:2 Honour thy father and mother;(which is the first commandment with a promise)
Eph 6:3 That it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.
Eph 6:4 And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.
Anak (Child) is one such song.
From wikipedia: Written by Freddie Aguilar is has been translated into 26 languages. The lyrics speak of Filipino family values.
Freddie Aguilar left family and school unfinished at the age of 18. His father, who had wanted him to be a lawyer, was disappointed. Freddie travelled to far-away places carrying with him, solely, his guitar. With no one to guide and discipline him, he got into gambling. Realizing and regretting his mistakes five years later, Freddie composed Anak, a remorse song expressing apology to his parents. He went back home and asked for forgiveness from his parents who welcomed him with open arms.
This is the English version of the song:
Here are the lyrics for the English version of the song:
When you were born into this world
Your mom and dad saw a dream fulfilled
Dream come true, the answer to their prayers
You were to them a special child
Gave ‘em joy every time you smiled
Each time you cried, they’re at your side to care
Child, you don’t know, you’ll never know how far they’d go
To give you all their love can give
To see you through and God it’s true
They’d die for you, if they must, to see you here
How many seasons came and went
So many years have now been spent
For time ran fast and now at last you’re strong
Now what has gotten over you
You seem to hate your parents too
Do speak out your mind, why do you find them wrong
Child you don’t know, you’ll never know how far they’d go
To give you all their love can give
To see you through and God it’s true
They’d die for you, if they must, to see you near
And now your path has gone astray
Child you ain’t sure what to do or say
You’re so alone, no friends are on your side
And child you now break down in tears
Let them drive away your fears
Where must you go, their arms stay open wide
Child you don’t know, you’ll never know how far they’d go
To give you all their love can give
To see you through and God it’s true
They’d die for you, if they must, to see you here
Child you don’t know, you’ll never know how far they’d go
To give you all their love can give
To see you through and God it’s true
They’d die for you, if they must, to see
This is a remix of the original, it celebrates the spirit of children even in adversity – an important message to those of us too caught up in the trappings of this materialistic age. I often forget that my children won’t be young forever.
This is the Original version of Anak:
Vietnamese version:
Japanese version:
