Laklak

"Laklak" is an alternative rock song by Filipino band Teeth. The song is included in their double-platinum eponymous album in 1995. "Laklak" reached number 1 for 12 weeks in LA-105, a former alternative rock station in Manila, and was voted as Song of the Year at 1995 NU 107 Rock Awards.

"Laklak" was re-recorded to fit the mainstream audience. The lyrics of the song are somewhat controversial because it talks about alcoholism in the youth. Although, it can also viewed as a way to avoid alcoholism because the song shows how too much drinking can make a person looked like a police who has a big tummy.

In 2002, a cover version by Gloc 9 and Dong Abay is included in the soundtrack of Videoke King, a Filipino film, which stars Robin Padilla and Pops Fernandez. This version of "Laklak" is included in the self-titled album of Gloc 9.

Laklak

Nagsimula sa patikimtikim
Pinilit kong gustuhin
Bisyo'y nagsimulang lumalim
Kaya ngayon ang hirap tanggalin

Kabilin-bilinan ng lola
'Wag nang uminom ng serbesa
Ito'y hindi inumin pang bata
Mag-softdrinks ka na lang muna
Pero ngayon ako'y matanda na
Lola pahingi ng pangtoma

Ayan na nga
Tumataas na ang amats ko
Kasi laklak maghapon magdamag
(O naku nahihilo na ako)
(O D'yos ko, nasusuka na ako)
Kasi laklak maghapon magdamag

Di bale nang hindi kumain
Basta may tomang nakahain
Ang sabi ng lasenggo sa amin
Pare shumat ka muna

Laklak ka nang laklak
Mukha ka nang parak