Freddie Aguilar - Anak (with lyrics and translation).

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Anak (child) is a song composed by Ferdinand "Freddie" Aguilar when he regretted his decision of separating himself from his family.

The song was recorded in 1977, five years after he dropped out of college and became addicted to gambling.

Uploader's note:

I had originally intended to upload this on May 14 (mothers' day), but was unfortunately postponed due to a conflict in my schedule.

And of course, happy fathers' day, everyone (even if your country happens to celebrate it at differing dates).

==[Lyrics]==

*Filipino*
https://genius.com/Freddie-aguilar-anak-lyrics

*English*
I.
When you were brought into this World,
Your parents were overflowing with joy;
And their hand became your light.

And when your mother and father
Had no clue of what to do,
They guarded you even during your sleep.

And during the night, your mother exhausted herself,
Just to prepare your Milk.

And during the morning, you are cared for by
Your father who is proud of you.

II.
And now that you have grown,
You now yearn to be Free;
Even if they disagree, they can do nothing.

You then changed suddenly,
You became hard-headed,
And their advices you began rejecting.

You never even pondered
That what they are doing
Is for you.

Although the things that you want fulfilled,
Your own desires;
But you never talked with them.

III.
As the Days had passed,
You strayed away from the righteous path,
You became addicted to Vices.

And the first person whom you consulted
Was your weeping mother;
And the question,
"My child, why have you become like this?"

And your eyes
Suddenly teared without your notice.

Outro.
Regret fills your thoughts
As you learn of your mistake.

Regret fills your thoughts
As you learn of your mistake.

Regret fills your thoughts
As you learn of your mistake.