"Alam Mo Na Yan" (You Already Know) is a Tagalog (Filipino) song by Alex Gonzaga, a Filipino actress, singer, and vlogger. The song is all about encouraging someone, particularly a girl, to step up and be confident in expressing her emotions and feelings without fear or shame. It promotes self-empowerment and the importance of letting go, embracing one's vulnerabilities and emotions, and not being afraid to cry and release the pain. The lyrics talk about how people often blame love for their heartbreaks and failures in relationships, known as "perfink" (a slang word for perfection). The song advises against attributing the hardships and challenges of love solely to perfection and instead encourages finding solace and comfort in friends and within oneself. In the song, Gonzaga tells the girl to stop holding back and let go of her inhibitions. She reminds her to prioritize her heart and emotions before her logical thinking and to find a balance between the two. The lyrics highlight the sensitivity of emotions and acknowledge that many people often face the same struggles. The song also emphasizes that being a little bit of a "helper" or relying on others when it comes to love is okay. It assures that eventually, everyone will overcome these struggles and find their way. Overall, "Alam Mo Na Yan" delivers a message of self-acceptance, encouragement, and assurance that everyone experiences challenges in love and that it's essential to embrace and express one's feelings freely.
