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Meaning and Origins of Baleleng Song by Raymund Montoya is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The song Baleleng originated from the Tausug language of the Sulu province in the Philippines. While most Filipinos are familiar with the melody, few understand the original lyrics as they have been altered as the song spread to other provinces. The song is a bittersweet love story from the perspective of a young man bidding farewell to his beloved "Leleng" as he goes off to war. It expresses his anxiety at the distance that will soon separate them and his pledge to follow her even that far.
- Author
- Raymund Montoya
- Language
- EN