Eroplanong Papel Lyrics English Translation by Loonie
Staring at the towering wall
Dreaming as high as the Tower of Babel
Back when I couldn’t afford toy guns
Settling for paper airplanes
I still remember the house in Vito Cruz
Where battle rap was first introduced to me
In times when there were no gigs and interviews
No food to eat because there were no million views
Many wanted to prove themselves
Many wanted to be lied to
Many wanted to excel
But family ties I couldn’t sever
Many wanted to discuss
But fear held back my arguments
Endured a lot
In the multitude of mistakes (mistakes)
Hey!
I remember Delpan, at the corner
Snatching, focusing
When a bottle and a newspaper were precious
No Quiapo Kid or Probinsyano yet
A naughty kid chased by Cardo
So many things I wanted to try with the powerful money
So many wanted to help, to be blessed and shared
So many wanted to oppose, real enemies, fake friends
Drew inspiration from those times when I was often…
Staring at the towering wall (staring!)
Dreaming as high as the Tower of Babel (ugh)
When I couldn’t afford toy guns (completely broke!)
Enduring with paper airplanes (enduring!)
Now it seems like I’m suddenly blessed (seems sudden!)
Stacks and stacks of millions on the tablecloth (stacks and stacks!)
Whether in dollars or pesos, my friends (even in euros!)
I’m just making paper airplanes
I still remember the nights every time
Home was the street, and family was the squad
Waking up to smoke and honking horns
In my curtain-less bathroom, living room, and bed
Is the gangsta life worth it? Want to join?
I almost went crazy and became a beggar
Ashamed to flex, while others fake it
Pegging stories, seasoning with drama (drama, drama, drama)
But if you think that’s all there is (yeah)
Then you trip, roll, and crawl
I know that getting up is my obligation
At first, I thought it was just up to there
Now it seems like I’m the one boasting (huh?)
In the reflection of my eyes
I still see the kid (kid, kid…)
Staring at the towering wall (staring!)
Dreaming as high as the Tower of Babel (ugh)
When I couldn’t afford toy guns (completely broke!)
Enduring with paper airplanes (enduring!)
Now it seems like I’m suddenly blessed (seems sudden!)
Stacks and stacks of millions on the tablecloth (stacks and stacks!)
Whether in dollars or pesos, my friends (even in euros!)
I’m just making paper airplanes
No need to pay rent anymore
Already have a house and land, free from debt
Life is good now, unlike before
No need to crawl on hands and knees
For a dizzying dream
Prohibited for the shallow tearful kids
Will face many challenges
Crawl on the ground until you get it
So flex forcefully, no need anymore
I am now a pillar for all
I’ll keep it simple, stay humble
So I won’t be owed as well
Just stay quiet on the side, even if they say I’m bragging
Wherever I choose, the kid in myself will still remain…
Staring at the towering wall (staring!)
Dreaming as high as the Tower of Babel (ugh)
When I couldn’t afford toy guns (completely broke!)
Enduring with paper airplanes (enduring!)
Now it seems like I’m suddenly blessed (seems sudden!)
Stacks and stacks of millions on the tablecloth (stacks and stacks!)
Whether in dollars or pesos, my friends (even in euros!)
I’m just making paper airplanes