Their name comes from bananaCUE (bananas cooked with charcoals, a delicacy in the Philippines) and the pronoun "she." They used to practice their music in the bedroom of their current bandleader Mike Manaloto -- it was the band’s makeshift rehearsal studio. After practice, they would have Banana Cue, a cheap but nutritious Filipino street food for snacks, as it was what they could afford as students. This became the inspiration for the first syllable of the band's name. The “shé”, pronounced 'shay,' comes from the gender of the vocalist, who was female. According to the band, an accent was added at the end of Cueshé to make it attractive to hear.
After surviving a near-death motorcycle mishap in December 24, 2001, Jay Justiniani replaced the female vocalist.
Guitarist/lead vocalist Ruben Caballero later joined the group. His contribution to the band evolved from only doing vocals with Jay to playing the guitar. Pianist/Keyboardist Jhunjie Dosdos came into the band with musical experience from his younger years. He joined numerous singing contests when he was still a kid. In his former band, he performed vocals and guitars.
In March 2005, the band took a risk by moving to the capital to become full-time musicians. They were urgently signed up and rushed to the studio.
MEMBERS
* Ruben Caballero - Lead vocals / Rhythm guitar
* Jhunjie Dosdos - Keyboards / Backup vocals
* Jay Justiniani - Vocals
* Fritz Labrado - Bass (Songwriter)
* Jovan Mabini - Lead guitar
* Mike Manaloto - Drums (Songwriter)
* Carlo delos Santos - Masahista (mascot)
Can't Let You Go
Cueshé Lyrics
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I've met different racist
I've seen so many faces
But its you i cant forget
I've been through high & low
'til i got nowhere to go
I got this funny feeling
Chorus
So baby come on font let this go
You know i love you so
Dont throw away
Let out love grow
I cant let you go
We've always been so strong
We almost had it all
Dont give up now or leave
Coz we weill always be
Chorus 2x
Lets come to think of it
Look at all the goodness
Why can let this happen
Coz its you that i always be loving
Oooooh, i cant let you go
Oooooh, i wont let you go
Oooooh, i'm never let you go
Oooooh, i cant let you go
In "Can't Let You Go" by Cueshé, the singer expresses their regret about letting their loved one go. They've been to many places and encountered people from different races, but it's their special someone who remains etched in their memory. The singer has experienced many highs and lows in life, hitting rock bottom with nowhere to go, but they realize that they're missing their special someone. The chorus emphasizes that they can't let this relationship go and implores their partner not to throw it away. The singer reiterates their love for their partner and their desire for their love to grow.
The second verse reinforces their deep connection and strength as a couple. The singer pleads with their partner not to give up because they've almost achieved everything they've wanted together. The chorus repeats, and the singer wonders why they're letting their relationship fall apart when there are so many good things between them. The song ends with the repeated "ooooohs" as the singer declares that they can't let their special someone go.
The lyrics in "Can't Let You Go" speak to a common human experience of regretting the loss of a loved one. Many can relate to the feeling of having let someone special slip away and wanting to hold on to them. The song delivers this message in a simple and honest language that's easy to understand.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been to many places
I've traveled far and wide
I've met different racist
And encountered diverse people with different beliefs and backgrounds
I've seen so many faces
But none have stood out as much as you in my memory
But its you i cant forget
You've left an indelible mark on my heart
I've been through high & low
I've experienced both good and bad times
'til i got nowhere to go
And sometimes felt like giving up
I got this funny feeling
But in my heart I know something is missing
That its you i'm missing
And that something is you.
So baby come on font let this go
Please don't give up on our relationship
You know i love you so
Because you know how much I deeply care for you
Dont throw away
Don't let our love slip away
Let out love grow
Instead, let's nurture it and help it flourish
I cant let you go
I just can't imagine living without you by my side
We've always been so strong
We've come so far together and have always supported each other
We almost had it all
And we've had many great times together
Dont give up now or leave
So let's not give up or part ways
Coz we weill always be
Because no matter what, we'll always have each other
Lets come to think of it
Let's take some time to reflect on our relationship
Look at all the goodness
And appreciate all the good things we have in each other
Why can let this happen
Why should we let this relationship end?
Coz its you that i always be loving
When you're the one I've always loved and will always love
Oooooh, i cant let you go
I just can't bear the thought of losing you
Oooooh, i wont let you go
I'll do everything I can to hold on to you
Oooooh, i'm never let you go
Because letting you go would be the hardest thing to do
Oooooh, i cant let you go
I just can't imagine living without you by my side
Contributed by Isabelle B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@melvincampano2700
I've been to many places
I've met different races
I've seen so many faces
But it's you I can't forget
I've been through high & low
Till I got no where to go
I got this funny feeling
That it's you who I'm still missing
So baby c'mon
Don't let this go
You know I love you so!
Don't throw away
Let our love grow
I can't let you go!
We've always been so strong
We almost had it all
Don't give up now on me
Cause, we will always be
Let's come to think of this
Look at all we could miss
I can't let this happen
Cause it's you
That I'll always be loving
@angeedesierra
Story time: Last 2023, I saw their guitarist, Jovan in some mall in Cubao and asked him if he was the lead guitarist of Cueshé for confirmation, he answered YES!
He then introduced me to other members(Ruben and Fritz) there were only 3 of them at that time eating sandwiches in Subway.
I asked them to do selfie with me which, they agreed on, the first photo taken is unclear since we are against the light, Ruben said let's retake the shot, the second shot is good and is uploaded on my Facebook. These guys are very down to earth, we even manage to have small talk at that time.
A message to this generation: DON'T let their music die.
@VeranoJoel
sayang nag leave si Jay Justiniani
@weaseluchiha3159
Best example to describe the verse ( Romans 12:10 ). "Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above ourselves."
@torogikamlon7556
Cueshe.
The only OPM Boy Band that sounds like American.😁👍
@lenormontierro1495
Hoobastank ng pinas
@odinadventures1439
Narinig mo na ba yung Hale
@encouragemint3869
Hale, Franco, Urbandub, December Avenue (pero yung kanta nila na Sleep Tonight lang)
@taylorport7014
The day you said goodnight lng english song ng hale,while cueshe more or less 20 English songs puro hits walang tapon..
@taylorport7014
Franco urbandan di masyadong kilala pang rakista lng talaga..December Avenue di q alam may english song sila basta ung mga tagalog songs lng ang sikat..
@RoderickDelegero
Can't let you go 2024❤.Anyone in here?