"Matud Nila" is a classic Kundiman. Kundiman is the Filipino term of romantic songs. These songs are used to serenade women as part of the phases of Traditional Filipino courtship. Traditional courtship may also include writing of love letter for the woman which is usually given through his trusted friend. This version of the song is by Pilita Corales. The original version of this song is first sung by a man, a brilliant Kundiman Composer, Ben Zubiri.
It is a very beautiful song about a man, pleading for love from his beloved. It is part of the Filipino culture for woman to consider the opinion of her family and relatives before deciding to be in a relationship with a man.
This is a very sad song about a man's expression of love and hope despite the suffering of being deemed unworthy by the people around them. The song ends with a message that he will keep on yearning for her love with the hope that his beloved will not be persuaded by the prejudice of others.
Here is the Lyrics of the song. I also translated it in English because I think everyone needs to appreciate it
Matud nila ako dili angay
Nga magmanggad sa imong gugma
Matud nila ikaw dili malipay
Kay wa akoy bahandi nga kanimo igasa
Gugmang putli mao day pasalig
Maoy bahanding labaw sa bulawan
Matud nila kaanugon lamang
Dili malubad kining pagbati
Bisan sa unsa nga katarungan
Kay unsa pay bili ning kinabuhi
Kon sa gugma mo hinikawan
Chorus:
Ingna ko nga dili ka motuo
Sa mga pagtamay kong naangkon
Ingna ko nga dili mo kawangon
Ang damgo ug pagsalig sa gugma mo
Ingna ko nga dili ka motuo
Sa mga pagtamay kong naangkon
Ingna ko nga dili mo kawangon
Ang damgo ug pagsalig sa gugma mo
English Translation:
They say I am not worthy
to desire and dream for your love
They say I can't make you happy
Because I have no money nor wealth to offer
It’s only my genuine love that I can promise you
But it’s worth more than any gem or gold
They say it will be a waste
to give me your love and affection
This love will never fade
For whatever reason
Because this life is not worth living
If it will be devoid of your love
Please tell me you don’t believe them
When they say I don’t deserve you
Tell me that my hopes and yearning for your love
Will not be put in vain.
