MADRIGALIANA II: La Madrigaliana per Andrea
A tribute of the Philippine Madrigal Singers Alumni
to Madame Andrea Veneracion, Philippine National Artist
Jonathan Velasco, Artistic Director

Congratulations for a very successful concert!

Andrea, Aming Ina (Andrea, Our Mother)
Halina anak dito sa piling ko
Come my child, here with me
Mata mo'y ipinid na, bunso matulog na
Close your eyes, sleep my child
Paglipas ng araw ay sya namang pagtungo mo
Days will pass, and you will go
Sa mundong mapangahas, mag ingat anak
To the cruel world, take care mg child
Ang 'yong ina'y naririto, gumagabay
Your mother is here, guiding you

Halina ina, sa'n naroon ka na?
Mother, where are you?
Mata ay 'di mapipinid hangga't dito'y wala ka
My eyes I cannot close, until you are here
Paglipas ng araw ay sya namang pagtahak ko
Days will pass, and I will go
Sa mundong mapangahas, salamat ina
To the cruel world, thank you mother
Ang 'yong kamay sa akin ay gumagabay
Your hand guides me.

O kay tamis ng 'yong ngiti
How sweet is your smile
Kung halik ko ay dumampi
When my soft kiss touches you
Kay sarap kapalarang nadarama ng 'sang ina
One's fate is sweet to be a mother

Halos habang panahon kayong nawalay sa akin
Almost forever have you been apart from me
Sa'n naroon aking aliw, 'di maaaring mawaglit isipin
Where is my joy, my muse, you are always in my thoughts

O kay tamis ng 'yong ngiti
How sweet is your smile
Kung halik ko ay dumampi
When my soft kiss touches you
Kay sarap kapalarang nadarama ng 'sang ina
One's fate is sweet to be a mother