The Apl Song
Black Eyed Peas · Elephunk
At makinig kayo (listen up yo)
Ako'y may dala-dalang balita galing sa bayan ko
(Listen closely yaÂ’ll)
Nais kung y pamamahagi ang mga kwento
Ang mga pangyayari nagaganap sa lupang pinangako
(Yo every place got a ghetto, thisÂ’ my version of it, check it out)
Listen closely yaÂ’ll I got a story to tell
A version of my ghetto
A life felt for real
Some would call it hell but to me it was heaven
And God gave me the grace, amazing ways of livinÂ’
How would you feel if you had to catch a meal
Build a hut to live in, to eat and chill in
HavinÂ’ to pump the water out of the ground
The way we put it down, udalizing what is around
Like land for farminÂ’, river for fishinÂ’
Everyone helping each other whenever they can
We makinÂ’ it happen, from nothinÂ’ to somethinÂ’
ThasÂ’ how we be survivinÂ’ back in my homeland
{Chorus}
(Yo itÂ’s been a while but IÂ’ve been back home to my homeland this whats goinÂ’ on)
Man it feels good to be back at home (back at home)
And itÂ’s been a decade on the journey all alone
I was 14 when I first left Philippines
IÂ’ve been away half my life and it felt like day
To be next to my mom with her home cooked meal, man
I felt complete, my emotions I feel
Now life has changed for me in the u.s.
But back at home man (life was a mess,
I guess sometimes lifeÂ’s stresses gets you down,
On your knees, oÂ’ brother wished I could have helped you out.)
{Chorus}
The Apl Song - Black Eyed Peas
Released on the 2003 album Elephunk, "The Apl Song" is a high-energy hip-hop track by the Black Eyed Peas that exemplifies their early fusion of rap and electronic dance music. The song features the group's signature blend of rhythmic vocals and heavy basslines, characteristic of the late 2000s club and party scene. It serves as a staple in their discography, showcasing their ability to craft infectious hooks that define their energetic style during this era. The recording reflects the group's collaborative approach, with each member contributing to the vocal and instrumental layers that drive the track forward. As a key part of their body of work from this period, the song remains a recognizable example of their transition into mainstream pop-rap success.