The project appeared with the release of the single "I Drove All Night" with Annerley Gordon as vocalist.
The follow up singles were "Like The Way I Do", "Touch Me 95", "California Dream", "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" "Wouldn't It Be Good" and "For Sale" in 1999.
In 2003 Bandido made a come back with the singles "Vamos Amigos", "Show Me" and "The End Of The Road".
Arcie
Bandido Lyrics
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'Di man ganon kalayo, malayo ang agwat nating dalawa
Halata naman sa baon mo'ng pang tuition fee ko na
Atsaka yung kutis mo na parang pang artista...
One fifty budget mo sa isang kain lang Samantala'ng baon ko buong araw wala pang isandaan
Partida kasama na pati pamasahe diyan
Kaya pasensya ikaw muna magbayad ng ating sasakyan...
Arcie (I dream of you and me)
Arcie (Would you stay with me baby?)
Arcie (Even if I don't have that much money?)
Arcie (Would you stay with me baby?)
Sabi ng daddy mo 'di dapat tayo magkatuluyan
Kasi pag nagkataon matutulog ka na walang laman ang tiyan
Mag-iipon ako at magtatayo ng kainan
Para yung gutom kahit kelan 'di mo maramdaman...
Arcie (I dream of you and me)
Arcie (Would you stay with me baby?)
Arcie (Even if I don't have that much money?)
Arcie (Would you stay with me baby?)
Taga Espanya ka, ako nama'y taga Sta. Mesa
'Di man ganun kalayo pero sa 'kin 'di ka nakikipagkita
'Di ka narin sumasagot kapag tinatawagan kita
Yun pala pinagpalit na sa iba...
Arcie (I dreamed of you and me)
Arcie (Ayoko na sayo baby)
Arcie (Pinagpalit mo ako sa varsity)
Arcie (Ayoko na sayo mo baby)
In Bandido's song "Arcie," the lyrics tell the story of two people, one from Spain and the other from Sta. Mesa, who have feelings for each other despite their different backgrounds and financial situations. The singer of the song, who is from Sta. Mesa, notices that even though they are not that far apart geographically, there is still a great distance between them because of their differing circumstances. He admires Arcie's complexion and hopes that love can transcend these differences. However, the singer struggles with finances, barely having enough money for food each day, while Arcie has a budget of one hundred and fifty pesos for each meal. The singer hopes to build a restaurant or food establishment to assure Arcie that she never has to experience hunger again. In the end, he has to accept a sad reality that Arcie has moved on and chose someone else over him.
The song addresses themes of class and the struggle of ordinary people in society along with the power of love that is suppressed by these circumstances. The lyrics highlight the realities of having a relationship with someone from a different social status, especially in the Philippines where the class division is prevalent. The singer is willing to do everything he can to make things work between them, even if it means taking a backseat or giving up something. Despite the outcome, the song evokes feelings of hope and sacrifice, and it is a story of what could have been, and what is.
Line by Line Meaning
Taga Espanya ka, ako nama'y taga Sta. Mesa
You are from Spain and I am from Sta. Mesa
'Di man ganon kalayo, malayo ang agwat nating dalawa
Though we are not that far, there is still a distance between us
Halata naman sa baon mo'ng pang tuition fee ko na
It's obvious in your allowance that you're giving money for my tuition fee
Atsaka yung kutis mo na parang pang artista...
Also, your complexion is like that of an artist...
One fifty budget mo sa isang kain lang Samantala'ng baon ko buong araw wala pang isandaan
You have a budget of 150 pesos for just one meal, while I don't even have a hundred pesos for the whole day
Partida kasama na pati pamasahe diyan
That's including transportation expenses
Kaya pasensya ikaw muna magbayad ng ating sasakyan...
Sorry, but you have to pay for our ride...
Sabi ng daddy mo 'di dapat tayo magkatuluyan
Your father said we shouldn't end up together
Kasi pag nagkataon matutulog ka na walang laman ang tiyan
Because there might be times when you'll go to bed with an empty stomach
Mag-iipon ako at magtatayo ng kainan
I'll save money and put up a restaurant
Para yung gutom kahit kelan 'di mo maramdaman...
So that you'll never feel hungry again...
Sabi ng daddy mo 'di dapat tayo magkatuluyan
Your father said we shouldn't end up together
Kasi pag nagkataon matutulog ka na walang laman ang tiyan
Because there might be times when you'll go to bed with an empty stomach
Mag-iipon ako at magtatayo ng kainan
I'll save money and put up a restaurant
Para yung gutom kahit kelan 'di mo maramdaman...
So that you'll never feel hungry again...
Taga Espanya ka, ako nama'y taga Sta. Mesa
You are from Spain and I am from Sta. Mesa
'Di man ganun kalayo pero sa 'kin 'di ka nakikipagkita
Though we are not that far, you're not meeting up with me
'Di ka narin sumasagot kapag tinatawagan kita
You're also not answering my calls anymore
Yun pala pinagpalit na sa iba...
I found out that you have chosen someone else over me...
Arcie (I dream of you and me)
Arcie, I'm still dreaming of us
Arcie (Would you stay with me baby?)
Arcie, would you still stay with me, baby?
Arcie (Even if I don't have that much money?)
Arcie, even if I don't have a lot of money?
Arcie (Would you stay with me baby?)
Arcie, would you still stay with me, baby?
Arcie (Ayoko na sayo baby)
Arcie, I don't want you anymore, baby
Arcie (Pinagpalit mo ako sa varsity)
Arcie, you chose a varsity player over me
Arcie (Ayoko na sayo baby)
Arcie, I don't want you anymore, baby
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Bandido
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@anotherearth8142
nkakamiss ang panahon na ganto pa tunog ng mga banda sa pinas..pinoy n pinoy ang banat
@mikee9332
"Tangina mo baby" talaga yung sinabi niya sa dulo eh hahahahahaha
@mjthegreat7593
Oo nga haha
@mopsieee
Ang cute lamang ng MV! 😊💕 Galiiing! ❤
@princesssarahtayam211
Sarap manapak!! Grabe kayo. Super duper love kona kayo ❤
@Mrardel01
Lodi mga Paps! Galing!
@secretname5088
ang ganda ni ivyyy ♥♥♥
@jaysonyamat2026
lupet ng taxi driver hahaha!
@ediwawerz
hahaha!! sa wakas, nahanap ko na 'tong kanta na 'to.
@jeanne9810
nakakaproud!!