Okay, here are the lyrics to the Filipino song "Upuan" (Chair) by Gloc-9, translated into English. I’ve tried to keep the meaning and tone as close to the original as possible. Note that some of the nuances of Filipino slang and political references are difficult to perfectly translate.
Upuan (Chair) – English Translation
(Intro)
Hey, yo!
Listen up, listen up
This is for everyone sitting on a chair
(Verse 1)
Hey, you sitting on that chair
Don’t just sit there, do something
The people are looking, waiting
For the promises you made before
Remember when you were campaigning?
You shook hands, you kissed babies
You promised heaven and earth
Now where are those promises?
(Chorus)
Hey, you sitting on that chair
Are you comfortable there?
Are you happy with your power?
Or are you just deaf and blind?
Hey, you sitting on that chair
Remember the people who put you there
Don’t forget where you came from
Or you’ll fall from that chair
(Verse 2)
You’re surrounded by bodyguards
You’re driven in fancy cars
You’re eating in expensive restaurants
While the people are starving outside
You’re building mansions for yourselves
You’re stealing from the government coffers
You’re turning a blind eye to corruption
While the country is falling apart
(Chorus)
Hey, you sitting on that chair
Are you comfortable there?
Are you happy with your power?
Or are you just deaf and blind?
Hey, you sitting on that chair
Remember the people who put you there
Don’t forget where you came from
Or you’ll fall from that chair
(Bridge)
The power you hold is not yours alone
It belongs to the people who voted for you
So use it wisely, use it justly
Or you’ll face the wrath of the people
(Verse 3)
I know there are good people in government
Who are trying to make a difference
But they are drowned out by the noise
Of the corrupt and the powerful
So let’s stand up and speak out
Let’s demand accountability
Let’s fight for a better future
For our children and our country
(Chorus)
Hey, you sitting on that chair
Are you comfortable there?
Are you happy with your power?
Or are you just deaf and blind?
Hey, you sitting on that chair
Remember the people who put you there
Don’t forget where you came from
Or you’ll fall from that chair
(Outro)
Hey, you! Get off that chair!
If you’re not doing your job
The people will take it back
The power belongs to the people!
Yeah!
Remember that!
This is for everyone on a chair.
Think about it.
