"Dahil Sa Yo" performed by the Illinois Rip Chords

One of the Illinois Rip Chords competition songs for 2011! This was recored at our 2011 Spring Show. It is a Filipino love song that translates to 'Because of You" Featured Soloists: Meghan Kelleher and Maura Stanton

[@AMPearson19]

We actually did study other versions of this song and we even had someone who speaks the language come in and help with the pronunciations lol. We did the best we could!

[@kristineceleridad9684]

Thanks for singing the song :)

[@maayongaga729]

Amanda Pearson Great choreography guys. I hope you also understand the meaning of the song. There's an English version of this song. Nat King Cole did sing the song.

[@benitogalupe3228]

Amanda Pearson not bad at all

[@anamariapanganiban5477]

Amanda Pearson good job!

[@anamariapanganiban5477]

Amanda Pearson did you actually know the meaning of the song? It's a love song dear. Very beautiful love song!

[@phecomERP]

The song is translated "because of you". This song is usually sung in weddings. If you know the lyrics, the hearfelt meaning is so deep. Lovely lovely song. Beautifully delivered! Thank you

[@noddrey]

My mom sung this for me every night when I was a kid. Miss you mom 😭😭😭😭😭😭

[@niosum8988]

❤From an Illini alumni class if 1980 and proud member of UIC’s Philippine Narra Society, I LUV THIS… Thank You So Much!🙏 ❤

[@yuanalazizgonzalez9132]

AWWWWWHHHHHHHH....THATS THE SONG MOST FILIPINOS SING EVERYDAY...MOM SINGS IT TOME

[@lindavilmaole5003]

Now I understand how melodious the songs from the Philippines are be it in the dialect (Tagalog, cebuano, ilonggo, etc) or in English... Thank you, guys! I am carried away ...

[@ironsoldi3r913]

Filipino music is very unique and has its classic beauty.

[@mrs.Hedgehog01]

Awww salamat po😁💜

[@iamf6641]

@@mrs.Hedgehog01 ponoynkayong dalwa

[@bawalmagisip1]

Nope.Filipino music is not “very unique” . Singing groups sing songs in different languages.

[@Smm954]

I'm speechless, you're all amazing in singing Dahil Sayo. Salamat

[@desiderata4445]

Splendid! The pronunciation was excellent. Yes, Nat "King" Cole sang this song at Araneta Coliseum in 1962.

[@cnfhabagat7062]

Thanks for singing our song especially foreigners, it makes me proud.🙏

[@therainbow488]

A wonderful rendition of the song Dahil sa iyo ( Because of you). I got goosebumps listening to these young beautiful American women singing Pilipino song. Ang galing!!

[@stormkarding228]

Yung mga nag dislike mga 2000s kid cguro yan,hindi natamasa ang panahong 70s80s to 1997.panahong hindi traffic/basura.panahong nasa classic era pa ng music.

[@ironman-mu2xh]

just wow, so unbelievably awesome, even after playing it repeatedly, still hits me crying, don't know why, been hearing this song since 1972 by other singers but only now made me cry.

[@marojapacia4635]

I'm crying while listening here, I'm so proud of you guys

[@mattehewrobillos357]

ang ganda nman ang inyong mga bosses mga magganda naka in_ love nman

[@frigidtsunami]

that is OPM, original poetic music. Well done

[@essexdelapaz4856]

Great Job Ladies!!! Lots of love from the Philippines!!!

[@dznm10]

If I'm not mistaken The Lettermen recorded this song in the late 70's with some other Filipino songs..great job guys...

[@mikeserrano734]

Can you send me the video link?

[@ronnieperalta4051]

@@mikeserrano734 , go to KZbin, type "dahil sa'yo" by the Letterman

[@cesarsera7774]

I also heard a version of this song by Nat King Cole. It’s really one of our best Filipino song.

[@lindavilmaole5003]

Yet, the pronunciation of these girls are much better than that of the Lettermen.

[@chowking4195]

It was Nat King Cole who first sing this song in his concert in Manila 👍👍you can browse it Nat King Cole sings Dahil Sayo

[@yahuahsaves1481]

Goosebumps! Awesome Original Pilipino Music (OPM)! Hats off to you ladies!

[@trebledc]

Man that song is like 1940s or 1960s even the style of singing brings you back in time.

[@zariwilmot8844]

Thank you. Mabuhay. I think ex First Lady Imelda Marcos sang this with Andy Williams at the Philippine Convention Centre in the 1970s. Now you can tell how old I am!

[@wiltunes526]

Wow! Superb! Filipinos will utter this...ang galing nyo! (You're all great)

[@ikabodbubwit2377]

Nice when other country sings our tagalog song with their own collab.😊

[@achilesraven5808]

Wow. Good to know that this people from other country,, sing the classical song in the Philippines. They preseve the character of this song. Thank you so much.

[@mariafecaguladamoller5633]

Omg!,you let me cry here in Germany! I miss my country upon listening this music! Thank you so much for singing and learning our music..:) I know I'm home even though I'm far.! God bless!:)

[@26rey01rc93]

Wow! so much respect to all of you Girls your Choir you made me cry, that's our Favorite old famous love song in our country, you're so amazing! Mabuhay, God bless you all hope to hear some more to your woderful group, more power to all of you Thank you so much.

[@omarsharriff9161]

Singing foreign song ( tagalog ) has no boundaries . thank you very much .

[@betsyavecilla6753]

The best music in the world are the old Filipino songs that foreigners like to sing. !

[@junesantos543]

Though the bit of accent was still there, but the every words were clearly understandable for us filipinos.. Very very much Proud Hearing One of Our Iconic songs from the Wonderful Voices of Other Nations... Love the delicate handling of the song that make it more natural the way we used to here in the Philippines... Thank You very much and for the Wonderful Effort... Love...Love it !!

[@creswhiteside3749]

Good job! These young ladies can also pronounce the words so well, like the local.Thank you.

[@jojivivgayapa6984]

Agree

[@gerardobobis8492]

Buti pa itong mga banyaga nagustuhan pa ang ating awitin samantala mga bagong sibol na Pinoy di nga nila alam ang kundimang ito.

[@eyesky0934]

GREAT GROUP SINGERS ...WELL DONE- from philippines

[@junbautista7455]

This song brought a lot of memories. Being sang by others specially touched my heart as they interpret this song. Music is indeed the voice of the soul. Thanks---JB

[@gerardobobis8492]

I have very high regards to this choir group. You did an excellent job!

[@merceditajarabejo1327]

Awesome voice and pronounciation.Thanks so much for singing our song:)

[@imuawarriors]

thank you for this... my mom passed away this past year, and this was one of her favorite songs... thank you for your respectful/musical version... I can see/hear your diligence in learning the language... my mom would've loved this...

[@consorcioreyes3730]

Nakakatuwa ng marinig at makita na sa isang banda ay inaawit nyo pala rin ang mga awit ng pilipino gaya ng karamihan ng mga pilipino ay inaawit din ang inyong gawang musika .sanay laging ganito at maiwasan ang gulo..

[@l-ordnive-l4088]

Its soothing 😍🥰 From Philippines with love

[@tybuzz67]

I thought Jerry Vale was the ultimate American this classic Filipino love song but this one just tops it. Good job girls I love the harmony arrangement.

[@dalmaciowahayna1498]

As a Filipino, am amazed for that wonderful blending of your voices guys. I look forward with more of your performance in the future, many thanks, I appreciate...

[@noblasebve7665]

Wooww I remember this song nong highschool time Ko lumaban AKO SA linggo Ng wika with my partner my klasmeyt in stage I'm win this song thanks GOD narinig Ko ulit SA Inyo memorable song ko

[@leonardmichaelmarkrandrup7327]

this song was originally composed in the 1930s. and was even sung by nat king cole.

[@lobmibtanpiall7574]

Wow 😍amazing one of my favorite Filipino Kundiman Songs , thank you very much for singing guys😍😍😍

[@Timsbackpages]

You guys did good! - from a Filipino born in Manila.🇵🇭👍👍🇵🇭🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@danggallano3285]

It's wonderful to hear American young ladies singing our kundiMan song DAHIL SA IYO. But what a shame our very own young Filipina women and filipino men doesn't sing them anymore.

[@CandidoMembrebe]

Talented beautiful lady they could be a guest singers at the opening ceremony of the 2019 ASEAN GAMES, thank you for this very beautiful video of an American Choir's greatest singing performance of a Filipino song dahil sayo.

[@kaiaabear448]

Bravura!!! Salamat for the rendition

[@merocky2348]

Wow I don't even know this song and I'm Filipino. Well done to all this lady singers. Very talented.

[@danb4258]

Very heart warming song, beautiful young ladies! Thank you, I only hope you know the meaning of the lyrics, because it is a song that emanates from a deep love between two sweethearts. The song professes that the love will endure no matter the barrier or hardships they are facing or will ever face.

[@kingunda5013]

Wow, goosebumps for days! I looove it!!! 🇺🇸🇵🇭😱🔥🔥🔥👍👍

[@gdumaguing]

Wooooow!!!! Thank you for singing it girls! 🥺 you warm the Filipino hearts 😭😭😭😭

[@carmelitako1936]

A very excellent rendition of the famous and legendary song Dahil Sa Ito coming from a western choir! I salute you even the accent were really good!

[@nicholassanchez65]

I can't help but cry. Good job, guys! You really made me weep!

[@jimmydejulian7033]

Love this! Nice to hear this from foreign choirs such as Illinois Rip Chords! Excellent rendition!

[@drcldiao2]

You are all awesome. You sang one of the most beloved Filipino cultural songs beautifully.

[@luisitocatalbas3804]

Bravo, excellent singers in TAGALOG SONG. THANKS.

[@WorldofLotie]

This is one of my mother’s lullaby to us when we were still a kid. That’s how I remember this song...

[@quantumchase]

Rosa Mellie Dela Cruz My lola also sung this to us as a lullaby. And that's why I grew up whistling its melodies when I am walking alone on long stretches of roads.

[@salermo12]

What a beautiful performance of this Filipino song. Congratulation girls. Bravo.

[@ranieldec.cedeno3307]

You sound so goodl, I'm proud to hear you sing one of our love songs, MaBuHaY !

[@jonathanflorida6059]

Great rendition... I am your fan from the Philippines "Dahil sa Iyo" Because of You

[@aldrianevampir9570]

Great voices

[@edisonmirandilla7017]

Beautiful American Girls !! We Sing this Song in a Wedding in the Philippines, and in a Serenade in small Villages...

[@hernanmanasan7705]

Beautiful song..❤️❤️❤️ From Philippines.🇵🇭

[@smilodon636]

Wow,I love it! To all the Illinois Rip Chords choir you’re all amazing, congratulations to all of you!

[@nelsonpacana4556]

Very nice performance filipino song.....love u!

[@wendellluissoriano9641]

Tear dropping performance at its highest level...Love this music rendered by a group non-native to the tongue. Thank you

[@love4denims]

Beautiful!!! FYI that song is a favorite song of former First Lady Imelda Marcos.

[@gregsenara]

Wow, this is great! You did a good job! This song is a part of our culture as Filipino, this version is very beautiful, I really like it! Mabuhay kayo! 😊💕

[@heavenabove579]

Bravo to the high heavens. Great rendition of Dahil Sa 'yo. Keep it up. Am mesmerized.

[@TheLarryjun]

Awesome Ladies...That was Fantastic to us Filipinos from around the World.

[@Shr3dMyAss]

Good job...Bravooooooooo👏👏👏👏👏

[@ferdiespersonalvlog711]

No matter how they pronounce every note of this song still I'm proud of you guys God bless you more,

[@valparingit6315]

Wooohhhh!!!MORE!MORE! Encore! Good job you guys!make us filipinos proud!

[@qweestinaalano7652]

Much respect to all of you who took a lot of effort to learn the language and sing Filipino song. Bravo! 👏👏👏

[@rubymiragernhuber4774]

Wow! Many many thanks, for singing one of my old times favorite and most of all, sang by foreigners 💖💖💖

[@jbj03097]

What an amazing harmony voices. I feel like crying as I listen to them singing _Dahil Sayo" with a great harmony voice. Excellent talalog pronunciation. Mabuhay!

[@lezyhuan5262]

Wow it's so amazing! Thanks for singing our songs... 😍 ♥

[@mrscche]

Thank you for the wonderful song....(teary eyes) from Canada

[@markjeromecalizo7213]

Ony word I can say is WOW. - From Philippines

[@maricrisg3059]

Watching this I remembered my dad that is his favorite song

[@marissatuazon4858]

Good job...Proud of you singing this Filipino song'''The Lettermen sing this song too

[@rizsilvestre9828]

because of you guys you make me fell happy, i love you guys, that awesome

[@mhagnuxs123bautista3]

I LOVE YOU GUYS...TEARS FALLING IN MY EYES WHEN I HEARED YOU RENDERED THIS SONG.....

[@alanitariga4275]

We are one god, beautiful song, lovely girls. Mabuhay!

[@jonbasa]

Dahil Sa Iyo Sa buhay ko'y labis (In my life there's too much) Ang hirap at pasakit (Hardship and pain) Ng pusong umiibig (Of a heart {someone} that's in love) Mandi'y wala ng langit (As if there's no [more] heaven) At ng lumigaya (And when I was happy) Hinango mo sa dusa (You take me out of suffering) Tanging ikaw, sinta (You are the only one, my love) Ang aking pag-asa (Is my only hope) Dahil sa `yo nais kong mabuhay (Because of you, I want to live) Dahil sa `yo hanggang mamatay (Because of you, until I die) Dapat mong tanungin (You should ask {me}) Wala ng ibang giliw (There's no other love) Puso ko'y tanungin (Ask my heart) Ikaw at ikaw rin (It is you and you/It is always you) Dahil sa `yo ako'y lumigaya (Because of you, I became happy) Pagmamahal ay alayan ka (The love I offer you} Kung tunay man ako (If I am true) Ay alipinin mo (Then enslave me) Ang lahat sa buhay ko'y (Everything in my life) Dahil sa `yo (Because of you) (see previous translation) Dahil sa `yo nais kong mabuhay Dahil sa `yo hanggang mamatay Dapat mong tanungin Wala ng ibang giliw Puso ko'y tanungin Ikaw at ikaw rin Dahil sa `yo ako'y lumigaya Pagmamahal ay alayan ka Kung tunay man ako Ay alipinin mo Ang lahat sa buhay ko'y Dahil sa `yo

[@imageone2152]

its more like = At nang lumigaya - so that I will be happy

[@drianmortiz9375]

Perfect. ♥️👍

[@misterbean7290]

@@imageone2152You're correct.. That's the correct translation.. 😉

[@orientjewelheart4968]

this is the Love Theme song of late Pres. Ferdinand Marcos and Mdm First Lady Imelda R. Marcos .. the very meaningful song and till the end they proved their love for each other .. now madam Imelda is 92 years old still her husband's love is in her heart, holding the faith to keep her promise for him that his Last Will and TEstament will be fulfilled.

[@pilmeyker]

Just to chime in: the part Dapat mong tanungin" should be "Dapat mong TANTUIN" (You should know). It is also hard to separate the lines "Kung tunay man ako" and " Ay alipinin mo" because together they form a clause: "If you would really enslave me" (then), "Everything in my life" (is) "Because of you". Thanks for taking the time to translate this.

[@oningsingson5672]

Lovely ladies beautiful

[@bluzshadez]

This is so beautiful! The thing that impresses me the most is that the Choir pronounced the Tagalog words perfectly! "Dahil Sa 'Yo" means "Because of You."

[@chijavier1869]

Perfect acapella perfect harmony got goosies from beginning to end! Bravo 👏🏻 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@johntuazon1366]

I have goose bump watching this video.

[@raiderwarrior2725]

Very well done 👍

[@lucillefigueroa1873]

That song is a vintage classic filipino. My grandparents favorite.

[@arthsumibcay5682]

My late grandmothers fave song... When I sing it, i try to emanate Pilitas vocals 😘

[@ethanvaleros8890]

What a great performance 👏😍 Filipino music is the best❤️

[@JoArcaya]

Very nice, thanks for appreciating Filipino music, I will share this to all my Filipino friends

[@narcisacallos5220]

Very nice rendition! 👍👏😍🇵🇭

[@buhawilakas4439]

I enjoyed it! Ang husay! Ang galing!

[@hoonyar]

So perfect i saw this in the middle of Filipino History Month!!!!

[@rquintanajr]

Love it! I sang this in high school back in the Philippines at Glee Club. We're rounding up the gang and doing a virtual choral performance. Excited!

[@shesao1990]

beautiful. philippine love songs are so romantic and nostalgic

[@myrnaleon8464]

I wish Maria would learn this song. . Lala loved this song and she’ll be delighted to know that Maria could sing this song for her. 👌😇👍❤️🌹😘🎈

[@22pg65]

You sang it perfectly guys! I am so proud of you! Thank you for singing that melodious song.