NONSTOP LULLABY ILI-ILI TULOG ANAY Filipino Folksong Loop

Ili Ili Tulog Anay is a traditional Ilonggo folksong from the Panay Island in the Philippines. The lyrics are in Hiligaynon, a dialect mainly used in Iloilo. It is traditionally sung by an older sister or elder female relative to pacify a baby and encourage sleep while the mother is at work or on errand away from home. It is a beautiful song that captures Filipino values on close family ties and the important role of women in child rearing.

Ili-ili, tulog anay,
Wala diri imong Nanay,
Kadto tienda bakal papay,
Ili-ili, tulog anay.

Tagalog translation

Batang munti, batang munti,
matulog ka na,
Wala rito ang iyong ina,
Siya ay bumili ng tinapay
Batang munti, batang munti,
matulog ka na.

English Translation

Little one, little one,
sleep now
Your mother is not here,
She went to buy some bread
Little one, little one,
sleep now.