It is Ralph’s first time to join ASOP this year. According to him, he has been trying to write praise songs for a long time, but they never get finished. Luckily enough, he was able to finish one, which unexpectedly made it to the grand finals! Who would have thought that a housekeeping staff can create a praise song as beautiful as what he himself was able to craft? Ralph admits it is God’s work, for which he is thankful.
Ralph presently resides with his wife in Caloocan City (Metro Manila, Philippines)
Gail, an OPM lover from Cebu City (Philippines), is presently a Universal Records artist. Hers is the voice behind the phenomenal chart-hitting song “Papaya” which is a track in actor Edu Manzano’s album, through which she was anonymously dubbed the “Groovy Chick.” This nightingale sings a fusion of pop, jazz, easy- listening and a little bit of everything. She also showcased her singing prowess as a Philippine Idol semifinalist.
Gail is a mother to actor-basketball star player kid Isaiah.
I
Naririto abang alipin Mo
Dumaraing sa ‘Yo’t nagsusumamo
Hawakan Mo nang mahigpit
Ang aking mga kamay
Nang h’wag nang mawalay pa sa ‘Yong piling
Sa tulong Mo lahat makakaya
Pag-uusig na aking binabata
Ikaw ay pag-ibig
CHORUS
Ikaw, Ama, ang tangi kong minamahal
Hinding-hindi magbabago kailan pa man
Buong kagalaka’y aawit sa ‘Yo
Nawa’y laging samahan Mo
Nang makarating sa bayang paraiso Mo
II
Salamat po sa mga pagliligtas
Sa bawat sandali lagi Kang naririyan
Nililinis aking kasalanan
Iyong kinahahabagan
Binibigyang-karapatan sa ‘Yong bayan
Sa tulong Mo lahat makakaya
Magtitiwala lang sa ‘Yong magagawa
Ikaw ay pag-ibig
CHORUS
Ikaw, Ama, ang tangi kong minamahal
Hinding-hindi magbabago kailan pa man
Buong kagalaka’y aawit sa ‘Yo
Nawa’y laging samahan Mo
Nang makarating sa bayang paraiso Mo
Biyaya Mo’y sapat sa aking puso
Upang matamo pangakong paraiso
CHORUS
Ikaw, Ama, ang tangi kong minamahal
Hinding-hindi magbabago kailan pa man
Buong kagalaka’y aawit sa ‘Yo
Nawa’y laging samahan Mo
Nang makarating sa bayang paraiso Mo
Pure love, unyielding hope and indomitable trust to what GOD will and can do are the key to happiness and peace in spite of difficulties and troubles. The song simply shows how a child depends on the Father’s care through His miraculous and splendid deeds. “Whatever struggle or predicament a person may be facing, His hands are there, outstretched for rescue. The distance is just between the knees and the floor,” shares the composer. “I am not a professional songwriter, but thank GOD for the opportunity that my song is heard. I am blessed.”
Composer : Ralph Lauren Refil
Interpreter : Gail Blanco
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Interpreter : Rachel Alejandro
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Interpreter : Walton Zerrudo
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