 fly away It originated during the Spanish Time here in the Philippines. It is said that the song acts as a protest song for the Filipino women. The meaning of the song is this: during that time, some women are selling their own bodies (prostitutes) to the Spanish colonizers (the military, especially, the friars) with exchange for money and food.The lyrics of the song could be a proof.Understand it carefully. Read the lyrics and there are phrases such as "Nagwas de-ohetes ang palalabasin; haharap sa altar at mananalamin" ..naguas de ohetes is like an underskirt...and it is shown in front of the altar?..."At saka lalakad na pakendeng-kendeng"...like she is seducing...and a Filipina that time is known for their "mahinhin" factor... (source: WikiAnswers)
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Philip Andrew
2/8/2013 10:06:10 pm
it maybe a protest song...but there must be some clarification for the lyrics.
Tina bee
8/21/2019 07:03:31 pm
Prostitute may not be the right word. The song could be about seduction/flirting of a social butterfly. Or about a seductress whose ways are very obvious. Just an opinion.
galena
8/30/2020 06:41:43 pm
You said filipino women were known for being mahinihin, how then can a prostitute song so thrive very well if that's the case? i dont think its a song regarding prostitution...but it's about this attitude of filipino women at that time showing off their best dresses when they go to church on sundays...like going to church has become all about dressing up, and not really good... Your comment will be posted after it is approved.
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