Lyrics And Meaning Of Filipino Folk Song “Pakitong Kitong”
PAKITONG KITONG LYRICS – Filipinos have always had music deeply embedded in their hearts.
This has created several wonderful folksongs that are sung even till now. That’s why in this article, we are going to talk about the meaning and lyrics of the Song “Pakitong Kitong”.
The song has been translated to both Tagalog and Cebuano. It describes a crab that is extremely hard to catch because of its snapping pincers.
However, those who catch it are rewarded with a delicious treat!
LYRICS (CEBUANO)
Tong, tong, tong, tong, pakitong-kitong
Alimango sa suba
Nanghambog nga dili makuha
Ako ra’y makakuha
Ako ra’y makasuwa
LYRICS (CEBUANO-ENGLISH)
Tong, tong, tong, tong, pakitong-kitong
The crab in the river
Boasts that it can’t be caught
Only me can catch it
Only me can eat it
LYRICS TAGALOG
Tong, tong, tong, tong, pakitong-kitong
Alimango sa dagat
Malaki at masarap
Kay hirap hulihin
Sapagkat nangangagat
LYRICS (TAGALOG-ENGLISH)
Tong, tong, tong, tong, pakitong-kitong
The crab in the sea
Big and tasty
It’s difficult to catch
Because it bites
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