My Mom Reacts to 'MAPA' by SB19

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[maxpbeaumont]

We appreciate all the love and kindness we received in our last video ❤Thank you for recommending this to us :)

[carlife]

My mother is 84 and have dementia, and bedridden, i do everything to care of her just like what she do to me when i was a baby until growing up.

[HOE-rvie]

This song became the favorite Graduation song on many schools in the Philippines. Tribute to parents for their undying support and care to their children. 🏆🤩

[MasterNeyt]

Warning: Long Message ahead. Message below aims to answer some of your questions you have in mind. Hope this helps.
(1) MaPa = Mama and Papa (Parents)
(2) Mapa = Map (English)
(3) MaPa = Mata and Paa (Eyes & Feet)
(4) Lataratara = There is no direct translation (Prolly) for this. This is a lullaby, a hymn normally our Mom makes every time she puts us to sleep. Remember our [1]MaPa normally just utter any sound tucking us in.

Our Map is our [1]MaPa in this Life journey. Both used and present on this song. This is a masterpiece written by Pablo in collaboration with the rest of SB19. The release of the magical song was intended between the mother’s day and father’s day since the song is for them.

This is a love letter to our parents. For some if not most, we barely tell our parents how we feel inside. This masterpiece will help us do another move to tell them how much we value and love them.

In the song, “we will never get lost because we have the Mapa (Map)”. The map represent our parents. The things they taught us, the sacrifices, the advice they give and hardships. We will never get lost so long as we have the Map (Map). The Map that we can bring anywhere we go. The map that contains all the leanings and guidance our [1]MaPa gave us.

In the Filipino culture (or prolly in other culture), we children have great regard to our parents / elderly. Most of us we would want to give back. Times wherein we just want our parents to stay still, we want to serve them and it’s time for us (children) to do the rest. We want them to rest from the tiresome days and time they give and sacrifices for us.

This song hits the hardest if we have those regrets if not being able to give back and let them rest from those tiring days they spent for us. Regrets prolly due to some unforeseen events. Event where they can no longer hear our “thank you” and gratefulness towards them. Regrets prolly because we don’t have the capability yet of returning the favor (though they never ask for it). Regrets prolly because we are far from them and this pandemic is hindering us of being with them or for any reason.

Normally our parents (MaPa) would not share how hard life is, they would not tell us how tight things are. They would always keep inside them the struggles they are facing and normally they will always show their happy face for us not to worry. There’s this Filipino saying “isusubo nalang nila, ibibigay pa sa’yo” This can be translated as our parent always put us first.

First part of the song, Justin talks about how our parents (MaPa) prioritize us in all aspects. In the Filipino culture, remember the day when you as a kid cries asking for a balloon and our parent would graciously get some coins and buy one for you. That moment we can only see the our happiness for getting what we simply want, but we cannot see their smile because we are happy with a simple thing.

Josh’s part where he heed the memories and advise his (a) father gave him. That even though they are not together he promised of keeping them. Remember a milestone in our lives, our first step as a baby? Those gently hands guiding not just our ways but most making sure that if we fall, they are there willing to Catch and pick us up and encourage us to try again.

For Single parents out there, you both the Ma and Pa. you alone is the Mapa.

For those OFW parents (MaPa) doing the great sacrifices for their Kids, Salute! Those OFW Kids making every effort to provide and give back their MaPa’s, Salute.

Watching this masterpiece brings me home every time. Let’s not wait for the time where we regret.. call them now and let them know how much we love and treasure them.

Each one of us has a story to tell with regard to our MaPa and Mapa. I wanna hear em. You may share and comment your story here.

This second single, MAPA answers the “Where” from this comeback.
IF the song “What” is proudly swinging our Flags, this “Where” is talking about our Origin, our parents and wherever we go, we will always go back to ur family.

This masterpiece deserves to be heard around the Universe. This song deserves to be sang only by SB19 in different language respectfully. This Love letter hits us Filipino the most because it’s on the original language. The world deserves to hear this on their own language. Petition for our boys (EsBi) to do so. And hey, Watch out for the Easter eggs in the ending Map.

[JCalltheway]

It's just refreshing when you see a full-grown man expressing his love for his mom without being embarrassed. And this quality every woman should be looking for in a man.

[cherrymay]

Your mom is so precious, she cried instantly when she heard the word “mama”. I bet she’s really a good mom

[hazel]

I am estranged from my abusive and neglectful parents and this song makes me cry too. This song makes me see from the point of view of someone who actually had loving parents, so I can at least imagine what it's like.

[RsLi]

Pablo is so smart using MAPA with a lot of meaning. MAPA(MAMA(mother)PAPA(father), MAPA(MAta(eyes) and PAa(feet).
In short our mom is our eyes when the surroundings is starting to change and our dad is our feet who's guiding us in our life.
our parents is our MAPA(map) in our life. Thanks for reaction. 🥰

[elliejamesss]

"Mom, How are you?" A simple question that makes every mom emotional, for them it's not just a question but a different way of saying "I love you."

[joymiller]

Pablo is an excellent lyricist. Mapa is a masterpiece.

[aldwinthebeloved]

Nothing beats the wits of a mom! She instantly knew what MaPa really meant in the song! Your mom is so precious! I love her!

[bricra]

I began following SB19 while taking care of my 96 year old dad for his final years with us. I watched this song over and over through reactions of people of all ages all over the world. Your mom's reaction is normal! Just a little background, Ken, with the low voice was raised by his Grandparents as his parents chose to work overseas to provide for their family. He had only seen them a few times in his life. Josh, who sang the Papa part, was raised by his mom and never met his dad. He finally met his half siblings but sadly it was to late to meet his dad. This song is dedicated to any parent figure that helps to raise children! This is a very different group! Every SB19 ballad is emotional and special! The lyric video was designed by Justin, the youngest member and creative director of the group. Might I suggest the Wish USA bus performance, with English subs to get to know the actual members! After that Nyebe is another beautiful song. The official visualizer has English subs.

[kuhvalentin]

It's part of Filipino culture for children to take care of their parents as they grow old. We are not open to the concept of retirement homes for our elderly but we care for our parents until they pass. So, this song is a tribute to them but also letting them know that the kids can help them and care for them, let them rest as they did their part first. That's why the line at the end "pahinga muna, ako nang bahala" is really giving parents the assurance that their kids will be there with them all the way until the end as a sincere thank you and love you.

[caryljules]

they created this song during the pandemic when they were away from their parents. all of the boys are such loving sons as what we can see, they really are a true living testament of the message of this song helping their parents out now...giving back to them. proud fan here!! thank you for appreciating our boys. 💕💕

[JoePhil]

My mother died two years ago due to Chronic Kidney Disease and my sister took care of her while I was working abroad to send money for her treatment, until the last moments, my sister took care of her. Now, I'm here in the Philippines working, my sister and I are with Papa, he's 62 years old but in God's mercy, he is always happy even in the midst of trials.We promised mama before she passed away that we would take care of Papa. Thank you very much Mom and Dad for the love you showered on us.

[sabmrnz]

Hi, Max! You mom is correct. MAPA is the combination of "Ma" (mother) and "Pa" (father), at the same time it means "map" in our language. The title itself implies that our parents are our life guide. The song is indeed a wonderful piece made by Pablo, and the beautiful voices of the other members added more flavor to it. I'm glad that you and your awesome mom appreciated it. 😊

[warrencalupitan]

That's the Filipino culture, we take care of our parents especially when they get older.

[seizmicsm]

5:22 you know what? The member who sang that line about papa, is Josh, who also never met his father and live only with his mother and sister. Sending hug for you guys 💙

[keentech]

The mere word of saying “mama” does invoke an emotional reaction to the person saying it. As well as saying the word “papa”. These are not just words to call your parents but they are deeply endearing, soothing, and a very gentle word to say.

[margauxxander]

Papa lines is being sang by Josh wio also grew up with no dad...but Papa not exactly pertaining to your real dad...that could be ur uncle or anybody that took the shoes of your real dad..it can be ur mom too that stands by u as mom and dad❤️❤️❤️