Erik Santos, “Kulang Ako Kung Wala Ka”

Filipino singer Erik Santos, who is known locally and in the Asian region as the Philippines’ Prince of Pop, has released his new CD, Awit Para Sa ‘Yo (Song For You), a collection of love songs penned especially for the Ultimate Serenader by some of the country’s top composers. The carrier single, Kulang Ako Kung Wala Ka (I Am Incomplete Without You), is a moving ballad that details the emotions Erik feels when the object of his affection is not with him. Awit Para Sa ‘Yo contains his own original composition, Hanggang Kailan Kita Mamahalan (Until When Will I Love You), as well as other tracks, including Sa Iyong Paglisan (When You Leave), Di Lang Ikaw (Not Just You), Muling Buksan Ang Puso (Reopen Your Heart), Sana Ikaw (If Only It Were You), and Pangarap Ko Ang Ibigin Ka (It Is My Dream To Love You). In an industry that churns out cookie-cutter revivals, it is refreshing to have a collection like this. And with so many Filipino songs! Erik is proudly waving the Philippine flag, and I’m sure Kulang Ako Kung Wala Ka and its parent album, Awit Para Sa ‘Yo, will be worthy additions to his ever-growing, soon to be legendary discography.

KULANG AKO KUNG WALA KA
Erik Santos

Nag-iisa at hindi mapakali
Ibang-iba pala pag wala ka sa aking tabi
Pinipilit kong limutin ka
Ngunit di magawa
Sa bawat kong galaw
Ay laging hanap ka

Nag-iisa ang isang kagaya mo
Na nagmahal at nagtiyaga
Sa isang katulad ko
Bakit nga ba di ko man lang nabigyan ng halaga
Nagsisisi ngayong wala ka na

Kulang ako kung wala ka
Di ako mabubuo kung di kita kasama
Nasanay na ako na lagi kang nariyan
Di ko kayang mag-isa
Puso ay pagbigyan
Kulang ako, kulang ako kung wala ka

Nag-iisa sa bawat sandali
At tila ba biglang nahati ang aking gabi
Umaasa na sana’y maging tayong dalawa muli
Sa puso ko’y wala kang kapalit

Kulang ako kung wala ka
Di ako mabubuo kung di kita kasama
Nasanay na ako na lagi kang nariyan
Di ko kayang mag-isa
Puso ay pagbigyan
Kulang ako, kulang ako kung wala ka

Ooohh…

Kulang ako kung wala ka
Di ako mabubuo kung di kita kasama
Nasanay na ako na lagi kang nariyan
Di ko kayang mag-isa
Puso ay pagbigyan
Kulang ako, kulang ako kung wala ka
Kulang ako, kulang ako kung wala ka

Fantastic image of Erik from Marvin’s site here. Talented photographer, judging from the images he’s uploaded. Galing!

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