In 2005, the group disbanded and Almalbis went on to pursue a solo career, while Rommel dela Cruz soon became the bassist of Freestyle (the original bassist migrated to Australia).
Hungry Young Poets (aka HYP) was founded in the Philippines as a duo in 1997 by Barbie Almalbis (guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter) and Ricci Gurango (bassist). After releasing their one self-titled album, Franklin Benitez (drummer) would officially complete the trio.
In 1998, Gurango left the band to lead cover band, Little Green Men,[1], before forming MOJOFLY. With Gurango's assertion of rights to the band's name, Almalbis and Benitez would later rename the group, Barbie's Cradle.
Tabing Ilog
Barbie's Cradle Lyrics
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Ako'y nakikinig sa awit ng hangin
Habang kayo'y hinihintay
Na sana'y dumating bago magdilim
Sa tuwina'y kandungan niyo ay duyan
Panaginip na walang katapusan
Ang ilog hantungan niya'y pangako
Ng 'yong pagbabalik
Ngiting kasama ng hangin
Luhang daloy ng tubig
Sa ilog na 'di naglilihim
Sa ilog ang mundo'y may himig
'Di sanang nagpalit ang awit ng hangin
Habang kayo'y hinihintay
Mata'y may ngiti puso'y nananabik
Sa tuwina'y kandungan niyo ay duyan
Panaginip na walang katapusan
Ang ilog hantungan niya'y pangako
Ng 'yong pagbabalik
Ngiting kasama ng hangin
Luhang daloy ng tubig
Sa ilog na 'di naglilihim ha aha
Sa ilog ha aha
The song “Tabing Ilog” by Barbie’s Cradle is a beautiful love ballad that uses the metaphor of a river to convey the depth of emotions felt by the singer. The world is calm and peaceful on the riverbank as she listens to the wind singing, waiting for her loved one to arrive before it gets dark. The river is a place of comfort, womb-like in nature, and promises the return of the beloved.
The lyrics suggest a sense of longing as she waits for her loved one to come, bringing with him smiles and anticipation. The river is not quiet, it has a melody that is infused with anticipation and longing, emphasizing her yearning for her loved one. The emotions conveyed through the lyrics are beautifully portrayed using the metaphor of the river as a symbol of infinite love.
The imagery used in the song is poetic, and it conveys the emotions of the singer beautifully. The calming sound of the river and the soothing breeze off the river is metaphorical of the love that they share. Her longing is evident, yet the melody is not despairing but full of hope as it promises a return. The song is a celebration of the tender emotions that two people share and the promise of never-ending love.
Line by Line Meaning
Sa ilog ang mundo'y tahimik
In the river, the world is quiet.
Ako'y nakikinig sa awit ng hangin
I am listening to the song of the wind.
Habang kayo'y hinihintay Na sana'y dumating bago magdilim
While you are waiting for it to come before it gets dark.
Sa tuwina'y kandungan niyo ay duyan
A cradle is always there for you.
Panaginip na walang katapusan
A dream that never ends.
Ang ilog hantungan niya'y pangako Ng 'yong pagbabalik
The river is a promise that waits for your return.
Ngiting kasama ng hangin Luhang daloy ng tubig Sa ilog na 'di naglilihim
Smiling with the wind, flowing tears of water, in a river that does not hide.
Sa ilog ang mundo'y may himig 'Di sanang nagpalit ang awit ng hangin Habang kayo'y hinihintay Mata'y may ngiti puso'y nananabik
In the river there is a melody of the world, if only the song of the wind did not change, as you wait with a smiling face and a longing heart.
Ngiting kasama ng hangin Luhang daloy ng tubig Sa ilog na 'di naglilihim ha aha
Smiling with the wind, flowing tears of water, in a river that does not hide.
Sa ilog ha aha
In the river ha aha.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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