Tabing Ilog Lyrics
Various Artists Feat. Barbie's Cradle
Lyrics
Sa ilog ang mundo'y tahimik
Ako'y nakikinig sa awit ng hangin
Habang kayo'y hinihintay
Na sana'y dumating bago magdilim
Sa twina'y kandungan nyo ay duyan
Panaginip na walang katapusan
Ang ilog hantungan niya'y pangako
Ng inyong pagbabalik
Ngiting kasama ng hangin
Luhang daloy ng tubig sa ilog na di naglilihim
Sa ilog ang mundo'y may himig
Di sana magpalit ang awit ng hangin
Habang kayo'y hinihintay
Mata'y may ngiti puso'y nananabik
Sa twina'y kandungan nyo ang duyan
Panaginip na walang katapusan
Ang ilog hantungan niya'y pangako
Ng inyong pagbabalik
Ngiting kasama ng hangin
Luhang daloy ng tubig sa ilog na di naglilihim
Haaaaah... Sa ilog... Haaaaah...
Song & Lyrics Facts
Barbie's Cradle is an alternative rock band from the Philippines, formed in 1998 and composed of five members. Various Artists feat.
Barbie's Cradle released their song "Tabing Ilog" on their debut album, Tabing Ilog, which was released in 1999. The lyrics for this song were written by lead vocalist and guitarist, Barbie Almalbis. It is a melancholic yet hopeful ballad about life and love, with a catchy chorus that expresses the longing to be by the river again. The song has become one of the most iconic Filipino songs of all time and continues to resonate with listeners today.