"Gamot" (1998) is a hilarious novelty song performed by Babalu and Redford White in their movie "Haba-baba-doo! Puti-puti-poo!". Written by Mon Del Rosario, the song is a playful take on those street vendors and "herbolaryo" types who claim to have a cure for everything. With its fast-paced delivery and exaggerated promises, it feels like a wild sales pitch, selling everything from pampatangkad (height booster) to panggayuma (love potion) – even pamparegla!

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What makes this song so funny is how over-the-top the claims are. Imagine a miracle product that can cure putok, buni, kurikong, and even make someone "girl na girl!" It plays on the Filipino tendency to believe in gamot sa lahat ng sakit, while also poking fun at the way street vendors aggressively push their products – cash only, no utang! The back-and-forth banter of Babalu and Redford White adds to the charm, making it sound like a real-life comedy skit.

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Aside from being super catchy, "Gamot" captures the classic humor of '90s Filipino comedy. It's that mix of slapstick, exaggerated delivery, and everyday Pinoy quirks that makes it so nostalgic. Whether you grew up hearing vendors shouting about miracle cures or just love the comedic duo of Babalu and Redford White, this song is pure entertainment – a fun throwback to the golden days of Pinoy comedy.

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TITLE: Gamot
TYPE: Movie song/ Theme/ OST/ Novelty
YEAR RELEASED: 1998
Composed by Mon Del Rosario
PERFORMER: Babalu & Redford White

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LYRICS:
Hoy lalake gustong mag-macho,
Mga babae ay hahabol sa'yo!
Hoy tabachoy! Ikaw ay papayat!
Narito, hawak ko, hawak ko ang sikreto!

Kaya Last na, banda rito,
Baka maunahan pa kayo...

Gamot para sa putok at mga napapanot;
Panggayuma, pampagana, pampatibay, pamparegla!

Panlaban sa pasma at mabahong hininga; 
Panglunas sa an-an, buni, kurikong pati rayuma!

Gamot para sa limot at mga nababansot
pang-Kili-kili o gulugod, pampatigas ng tuhod!

Anuman ang karamdaman, may lunas kami d'yan
Pero cash ang usapan, di pweding umutang!

[instrumental]

Hoy tanda! Gusto mo bang bumata?
Hoy pandak! Gusto mong tumangkad?
Ikaw bading! Magiging girl na girl?
Narito hawak ko, hawak ko ang sikreto!

Kaya lumapit na! O murang-mura!
Sabihin ang mga pangarap n'yo...

Gamot para sa anghit at mga nakakalbo
Pampatay ng bulate, garapata at kuto

Pampatangos ng ilong, pampatulis ng baba!
Pampatulog, pampagising,pampakinis ng mukha!

Meron din kaming gamot sa nangangating singit,
Minsan lang ipapahid at patay ka inipis!

Anuman ang karamdaman may lunas kami d'yan
Kaliwain, kaliwaan! Cash ang bayaran!

[instrumental]

Ay sige lapit na, baka maunahan pa,
Special offer, murang-mura! May kasamang himas pa!

Anuman ang karamdaman may lunas kami d'yan;
Cash ang usapan,di pweding umutang
Anuman ang karamdaman may lunas kami d'yan;
Basta't kaliwaan,cash ang bayaran...