[Producer: Toni Maxx] [Intro] "Agosto. Ang buwan ng wika, ang buwan ng ating musika. Pakinggan mo ang tibok ng Maynila. Ito ang ating tunog, ito ang ating ginto." [Verse 1] The jeepney rolls along the busy, crowded street, The city moves to an intoxicating beat. We feel the rhythm in the heavy summer heat, A golden melody is rising from the seat. [Pre-Chorus] The traditional strings make a beautiful sound, The magic of the music is newly unbound. We dance until the shadows are spinning around, The spirit of Manila is finally found! [Chorus] Oh, listen to the beauty of the island song! We sing the native language where we all belong! The harmony is keeping us together strong! The golden age of music is a lively throng! [Instrumental Break] [Verse 2] The neon colors illuminate the warm night, The vinyl records are spinning in the bright light. A Filipino chorus is taking its flight, The future of our culture is perfectly in sight. [Pre-Chorus] The traditional strings make a beautiful sound, The magic of the music is newly unbound. We dance until the shadows are spinning around, The spirit of Manila is finally found! [Chorus] Oh, listen to the beauty of the island song! We sing the native language where we all belong! The harmony is keeping us together strong! The golden age of music is a lively throng! [Special Bridge] [Heavy native Kulintang gong solo mixed with funk beat] The rhythm of the ancestors opens the door, We celebrate the legends who traveled before. We elevate the passion and give you some more, The heritage is shaking the whole disco floor! [Guitar Glissando / Upward Modulation] [Final Chorus] Oh, listen to the beauty of the island song! We sing the native language where we all belong! The harmony is keeping us together strong! The golden age of music is a lively throng! [Outro] The memories are fading but never away, We cherish the revival and beautiful play. The heart of the archipelago is here to stay, A wonderful and magical, glorious day.