Nanjan

Parokya Ni Edgar · Edgar, Edgar Musikahan [2002]

Minsan tayo'y biglang nagsama

Kailan? Hindi ko maalala

Basta't alam ko lang noon ay

Tawa ka ng tawa

Sa jokes kong sobrang corny at

Mas luma pa kay lola.



Nasan ka na kaya?

Magpakita ka naman sana

Bakit kaya biglaan ka na lamang nawala?

Kay tagal ko nang naghihintay sayo

Hindi pa rin sumuko

Di ko man lang nalaman ang pangalan mo.



Sabi nila, ay wag na daw akong aasa pa

Na magbabalik ka pa

Kung saan tayo huling nagkita

Biglaan ka na lang tumawa ng tumawa

Sa jokes kong sobrang corny at

Mas luma pa kay lola.



Nanjan ka lang pala

Bakit di ka man lang nagsasalita?

Akala ko'y tuluyan ka na lamang nawala

Kay tagal ko nang naghihintay sayo

Anong pangalan mo?

Sana'y palagi ka na lang nanjan sa tabi ko.



Nawawala, dumarating

Hindi man lang napapsin

Nawawala, dumarating

Eto na naman!

Nanjan

Parokya Ni Edgar's "Nanjan" stands as a defining anthem of the mid-1990s Philippine pop-rock revival. Released on their 2002 compilation "Edgar, Edgar Musikahan," the track exemplifies the group's signature blend of rock instrumentation with melodic sensibilities that resonated deeply with the Filipino youth. The song captures the emotional intensity characteristic of the band's work during this era, reflecting themes of longing and connection often explored in their discography. As a staple of their catalog, "Nanjan" remains a cultural touchstone, illustrating how Parokya Ni Edgar helped shape the modern Philippine music landscape through their distinctive sound and lyrical storytelling.