Jesse, who used to be a massage therapist from Malinta, Valenzuela City (Metro Manila, Philippines), is a first timer in ASOP. In spite of his being visually impaired (nearly blind), he was not hindered to create a praise song meant to thank God for the life and disability he was given. One of his future plans, aside from writing more songs of praise, is having a massage parlor of his own. When asked what he could say after winning in the last ASOP monthly finals this year, all he said was “Thanks be to God” with tears of joy.
Jesse is married and has a baby girl.
Walton is a member of Pinoy boy band Voices of 5. His is the husky voice among the five voices. He used to be a member of another all-men vocal group Freshmen. In 2008 he reached the semifinals round of Pinoy Idol. One of his musical influences is Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano.
Walton is also known to his fans as “West” and is from South Luzon, specifically Laguna.
I
Wala nang ibang panginoon sa buhay ko ngayon
Kundi Ikaw lamang, Hesus, sa habang panahon
II
‘Pagkat Ikaw ang nagbigay-kabuluhan sa ‘king buhay
Sa tulad ko, Panginoon, dakila Kang tunay
PRE-CHORUS I
Inari Mo ang sala ko
Hirap at dusa’y tiniis Mo
Hanggang kamatayan pinaglaban Mo ako
CHORUS
Panginoon, sadyang kay buti ng Iyong puso
Ang tulad ko’y niligtas Mo doon sa kalbaryo
Kaya’t aking inaalay ang pagpuri’t pagsamba
Ang buhay ko’y tanging sa ‘Yo
Panginoon, kay buti Mo
III
Laging nasa puso ko mga dakilang gawa Mo
Nagbigay-daan upang Ika’y paglingkuran
PRE-CHORUS II
Nilingap Mo ang tulad ko
Panginoon, kay buti Mo
Ikaw ang dahilan kaya’t ako’y naririto
REPEAT CHORUS
BRIDGE
Sa landas na tatahakin ko
Panginoon, nawa ako’y samahan Mo
REPEAT CHORUS
REPEAT CHORUS except the last line
CODA
Pagsamba ko’y alay sa ‘Yo
Panginoon, kay buti Mo
The song outstood other entries hand-picked by the program’s producer.
Composed by a visually-impaired amateur songwriter, the song denotes the loving kindness and the grace of GOD.
“When the song was being recorded, it was like a dream. As I listened to the song on and on, as I was coached by Doc Mon, and as I witnessed Sir Walton singing it, indeed my dream has come true,” declared Jesse. “I once dreamt of becoming a composer.”
The song is commended for its sincere lyrics and melody with strong recall. Anyone can easily be reminded of the goodness of GOD by singing along and listening to it.
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