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The name itself conjures images of the quintessential cereal commercial: a beautiful morning with the sun dancing on the kitchen countertop where a pitcher of milk and bowl sit beside a huge box of Cherry Cornflakes. Upon taking your first spoonful, you are jolted by the sweet burst of cherries and the crunch that those cornflakes pack. There's also an innocently naughty touch about the choice of fruit: a symbol for something bashful yet ripe for the picking.

The band is just that: a group of carefree young musicians that pack a punch when they play. Bassist Archie Simangan, guitarist Enjo Servanez and drummer Jed Dayrit make the powerful mix, while vocalist Cherry Simangan is, well, the sweet cherry that sits among these cornflakes.

Cherry Cornflakes is best known for its remake of Three O'clock's On Paper from Galaxy Records and Jam 88.3's acoustic compilation Jam and Jive. They came out with their first album, "Calorie Free" last August 2005. Most of these reflect a certain lightheartedness despite the range of mood, from the brooding Butterfly to the rebellious Margarita. Songs like Wordplay, I Crush U and Time Is Up show that though cherries are sweet, this one's a tough cookie (or cornflake).

They are soon to come out with their second album which they describe as their "rebirth". Cherry Cornflakes have certainly come a long way. After experimenting, they have come out with their distinct sound which is uniquiely rock based. They have grown more powerful, More intense, More mature, More Soulful and yes, very effective. Their new songs are based on personal experiences which anybody can easily relate to.

From their first singles- Paraiso, which was a nostalgic trip back to childhood, It's over, a very simple yet catchy reggae song. Season's Change, Over you, You're not mine, Boogieman, are just some new songs you have to look forward to. Cherry Cornflakes is definitely one band that will give you goosebumps.

This is proof that a dose of Cherry Cornflakes provides infectious energy in the morning, and at night, can send you to dreamland with visions of sugarplums dancing in your head.

Paraíso
Cherry Cornflakes Lyrics

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Naaalala mo pa ba noong tayo'y bata pa
Para bang lahat ng bagay ay may kabuluhan
Walang iniisip walang pakialam
Lahat ng nakikita ay ating tinatawanan

Nanaginip ako ng isang paraiso
Paraisong malayo sa lahat ng tao
Sa isang kisap mata ako'y napangiti

Samahan mo ako at tayo's magtabi

Halika halika halika
Sa aking paraiso
Oh woah oh woah oh woah oh woah

Dito na tayo sa panaginip ko
Samahan mo ako sa aking paraiso
Talikuran ang problema at tayo'y magsaya
Dahil tayo ay magkasama

Nanaginip ako ng isang paraiso
Paraisong malayo sa lahat ng tao
Sa isang kisap mata ako'y napangiti
Samahan mo ako at tayo's magtabi

Halika halika halika
Sa aking paraiso
Oh woah oh woah oh woah oh woah

Dito na tayo sa panaginip ko
Samahan mo ako sa aking paraiso
Talikuran ang problema at tayo'y magsaya
Dahil tayo ay magkasama

Paraiso
Paraiso

Paraiso
Paraiso

Overall Meaning

The song "Paraiso" by Cherry Cornflakes is about nostalgia for a time when life was carefree and simple. The lyrics describe a time when the singer and someone else were young and everything seemed to have meaning. They would laugh at everything they saw and didn't worry about anything. The singer then dreams of a paradise, a place far away from the world, where they can go and forget about their problems.

The lyrics are a call to someone to come with the singer to this paradise. They ask the listener to leave their problems behind and come with them to their dream world. The chorus repeats the word "Halika", which means "come with me" in Tagalog, the language spoken in the Philippines where the band is from. The repetition of the word creates a sense of urgency and excitement, inviting the listener to join the singer on their journey.

Overall, "Paraiso" is a wistful and romantic song that yearns for the innocence and freedom of youth and offers a dreamlike escape from the pressures of reality.

Line by Line Meaning

Naaalala mo pa ba noong tayo'y bata pa
Do you still remember when we were young?

Para bang lahat ng bagay ay may kabuluhan
It's like everything had a purpose

Walang iniisip walang pakialam
Without worries or cares

Lahat ng nakikita ay ating tinatawanan
We laughed at everything we saw

Nanaginip ako ng isang paraiso
I dreamt of a paradise

Paraisong malayo sa lahat ng tao
A paradise far away from everyone

Sa isang kisap mata ako'y napangiti
In an instant, I smiled

Samahan mo ako at tayo's magtabi
Come with me and let us lie down together

Halika halika halika
Come, come, come

Sa aking paraiso
To my paradise

Oh woah oh woah oh woah oh woah