You are a gift from heaven above To be with you is an endless, timeless love No one can ever repay what you give My only wish: for you alone to live. With every single heartbeat I only long for you here next to me Until the end of all days Only you, my dear.
(Note: This singable version prioritizes syllable count and rhyme over literal accuracy.) sa yo lamang lyrics english translation
| Tagalog Line | Literal Translation | Preferred Poetic Translation | Justification | |--------------|---------------------|-------------------------------|----------------| | Tanging hiling ko ay sa 'yo lamang | My only wish is (that I am) only yours | My only wish is to be only for you | Reverses the possessive to reflect the singer’s active surrender. | | Iaalay ang aking buhay | I will offer my life | I will consecrate my life | Iaalay in a spiritual context implies sacrificial offering; “consecrate” captures religious overtones better than “offer.” | | Pangako ko'y maghihintay | My promise, I will wait | I promise I will wait | Simplifies the syntax for English clarity while preserving the vow. | You are a gift from heaven above To
[Chorus Repeat & Outro]
You are the gift from the Almighty Being with you is an eternity that will never end Your love cannot be repaid My only wish is to be only for you. | | Iaalay ang aking buhay | I
Bridging Devotion and Language: An Analytical Translation of “Sa ‘Yo Lamang”