Okay, here are some popular Bisaya Gospel song lyrics translated into English. I’ll provide a few examples and then some general notes about finding more translations.
Example 1: "Ikaw ang Dalangpanan" (You Are My Refuge)
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Bisaya Lyrics:
Ikaw ang dalangpanan ko
Sa panahon sa kalisdanan
Ikaw ang akong gisaligan
Sa tanan kong mga kahadlokIkaw ang naghatag ug kusog
Sa akong kasingkasing
Ikaw ang akong kalipay
Sa matag adlaw nga molabay(Chorus)
O Ginoo, Ikaw ang akong Dios
Sa kanunay akong simbahon
Ang Imong ngalan pagadayegon
Hangtod sa kahangturan -
English Translation:
You are my refuge
In times of trouble
You are the one I trust
In all my fearsYou give strength
To my heart
You are my joy
In every day that passes(Chorus)
O Lord, You are my God
I will always worship You
Your name will be praised
Forever and ever
Example 2: "Dili Ko Ibaylo" (I Will Not Exchange)
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Bisaya Lyrics:
Dili ko ibaylo ang Imong gugma
Sa bisan unsa nga butang dinhi sa kalibutan
Kay Ikaw lamang ang naghatag kanako
Ug kinabuhi nga walay katapusanDili ko ibaylo ang Imong presensya
Sa bisan unsa nga bahandi ning kalibutan
Kay Ikaw lamang ang nagpuno
Sa akong kasingkasing sa kalipay(Chorus)
O Ginoo, Ikaw ang akong bahandi
Labaw pa sa tanan nga bulawan
Ang Imong gugma ang akong gisaligan
Hangtod sa katapusan -
English Translation:
I will not exchange Your love
For anything in this world
Because You alone have given me
Eternal lifeI will not exchange Your presence
For any treasure in this world
Because You alone fill
My heart with joy(Chorus)
O Lord, You are my treasure
More than all the gold
Your love is what I trust
Until the end
Example 3: "Ginoo Salamat" (Lord Thank You)
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Bisaya Lyrics:
Ginoo, salamat sa tanan
Sa grasya Mo nga gihatag
Sa gugma Mo nga walay katapusan
Sa kinabuhi nga puno sa kalipaySa mga pag-ampo nga gidungog
Sa mga pagtulon-an nga nadawat
Sa pag-uban Mo sa kanunay
Sa mga panalangin nga gihatag(Chorus)
Ginoo, salamat, salamat
Sa tanan nga Imong gibuhat
Ang kasingkasing ko nagadayeg
Sa Imong ngalan nga balaan -
English Translation:
Lord, thank you for everything
For the grace You have given
For Your endless love
For a life full of joyFor the prayers that are heard
For the lessons that are received
For Your constant companionship
For the blessings that are given(Chorus)
Lord, thank you, thank you
For all that You have done
My heart praises
Your holy name
Where to Find More Translations:
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YouTube: Search for the Bisaya gospel song on YouTube. Often, people will include lyrics in the description, and sometimes even English translations in the comments section. You can also use the "CC" (Closed Captions) feature and then use YouTube’s auto-translate to English (though the accuracy can vary).
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Google Search: Try searching for the song title followed by "lyrics English translation" or "Bisaya to English."
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Online Forums/Communities: Look for Filipino or Bisaya language learning forums or Christian forums where people might have shared translations.
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Direct Translation: If you know someone who speaks Bisaya and English fluently, you can ask them to help you translate the lyrics.
Important Considerations:
- Accuracy: Machine translations (like Google Translate) can be a good starting point, but they’re not always accurate, especially with idiomatic expressions or religious language.
- Poetry and Rhyme: Translations often focus on conveying the meaning, so the poetic quality and rhyme scheme of the original Bisaya lyrics might be lost.
- Copyright: Be mindful of copyright laws when sharing lyrics translations. It’s generally okay for personal use, but if you plan to publish or distribute them, you may need permission from the copyright holder.
I hope this helps! Let me know if you have a specific song you’d like me to try to find a translation for.