Akin Ka Na Lang

"Akin Ka Na Lang"
Official music video thumbnail
Single by Morissette
from the album Himig Handog P-Pop Love Song (2014) and Morissette
ReleasedAugust 15, 2014 (2014-08-15)
GenreOPM
Length4:18
LabelStar Music
Songwriter(s)Francis Kiko Salazar
Producer(s)Francis Kiko Salazar
Morissette singles chronology
"Begin"
(2013)
"Akin Ka Na Lang"
(2014)
"Run Like A Warrior"
(2015)
Audio sample
"Akin Ka Na Lang"
Music video
"Akin Ka Na Lang" on YouTube

"Akin Ka Na Lang" (transl. "Please Be Mine") is a Filipino song first recorded by singer and songwriter Morissette. It was written by Francis Kiko Salazar for the Himig Handog: P-Pop Love Songs songwriting competition (2014).[1] The song reached the finals of the competition but did not receive an award.[2] Nevertheless, it became a popular ballad in the Philippines.[3][4][5] It was released as a bonus track on Morissette's 2015 eponymous debut album.

  1. ^ "Composer shares story behind 'Himig Handog' entry 'Akin Ka Na Lang'". Star Cinema Admin. Star Cinema. September 9, 2014. Archived from the original on January 26, 2020. Retrieved July 13, 2022.
  2. ^ "Complete List of Winners: Himig Handog 2014 P-pop Love Songs". The Summit Express. September 28, 2014. Archived from the original on May 20, 2022. Retrieved July 12, 2022.
  3. ^ "WATCH: Angelica Hale teaches Cheryl Porter 'Akin Ka Na Lang'; Morissette reacts to cover". ABS-CBN News. November 26, 2022. Archived from the original on November 25, 2022. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
  4. ^ "ASAP Throwback: Morissette Amon sings 'Akin Ka Na Lang' with her fans worldwide". ABS-CBN Entertainment. December 4, 2022. Archived from the original on December 4, 2022. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
  5. ^ Cruz, James Patrick (August 19, 2022). "NCT Dream's Renjun sings Morissette Amon's 'Akin Ka Na Lang'". Interaksyon. Archived from the original on October 12, 2022. Retrieved September 8, 2023.