Bebot
single by The Black Eyed Peas
"Bebot" is a song by American hip hop group Black Eyed Peas from their fourth studio album Monkey Business (2005). The song is performed entirely in Tagalog by group member apl.de.ap, and the word bebot is Filipino slang for a "pretty woman". The song was never released as an official commercial single, but it later became one of the group's best-known songs in the Tagalog language, following "The Apl Song" from the group's third album Elephunk (2003).
Composition and lyrics
"Bebot" was written by William Adams (will.i.am) and Allan Pineda (apl.de.ap), with production by Adams. The song sees Pineda take center stage for a lyrical love letter to his Filipino roots. Performed entirely in Tagalog and focuses on everyday life, food, friendship, and community. The word bebot is Filipino slang for a "pretty woman", "babe" or "hot chick". The chorus repeatedly uses the word "Filipino", reflecting Pineda's open celebration of his cultural identity.
The lyrics were personal, and Pineda wanted to share his experience as a Filipino-American but was unsure how much it would connect with others, especially the Black Eyed Peas' teenage fans. With its choppy beat and chanting chorus, the song became a hit at weddings and birthday parties, and even teenagers who did not speak Tagalog made dance routines to it.
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