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)
Stay
Cueshé Lyrics
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We shouldn't let the moment pass us by
Life's too short
We shouldn't wait for the water to run dry
Think about it
'Cause we only have one shot at destiny
All I'm asking
So if you'd still go, I'll understand
Would you give me something just to hold on to?
And if you'll stay, I'll hold your hand
'Cause I'm truly, madly, crazily in love with you
Time has come
For us to go our separate ways
God forbid
But my mind is going crazy today
I feel so cold
Feel so numb
I'm having nightmares but I'm awake
Help me lord
Fight this loneliness
Take this pain away
So if you'd still go, I'll understand
Would you give me something just to hold on to?
And if you'll stay, I'll hold your hand
'Cause I'm truly, madly, crazily in love with you
Now that you're gone, I'm all alone
I'm still hoping that you would come back home
Don't care how long, but I'm willing to wait
'Cause I'm truly, madly, crazily in love with you
The lyrics to Cueshé's "Stay" are a plea for the other person to stay in the relationship. The opening lines set the tone for the song, stating that life is too short to let the moment pass by and that the water shouldn't run dry. It's a warning that if they don't act upon their feelings, they may miss out on something special. The lyrics then move on to how destiny is unpredictable, and the singer is asking, "Could it possibly be you and me?" This line is a representation of the uncertainty that comes with starting a new relationship, but it's also an expression of hope and love.
The second verse is a contrast to the first. It's the aftermath of the relationship's end, and the singer is having a hard time dealing with it. They are feeling cold, numb, and having nightmares even when they are awake, indicating that they are in a state of deep sadness. The line "Help me Lord, fight this loneliness, take this pain away" shows that they are turning to a higher power for help, and their dependence on their faith to guide them through troubled times.
The chorus repeats twice, and it's a statement of love and devotion. The singer acknowledges that if the other person chooses to leave, they will understand but would like something just to hold onto. The line "And if you'll stay, I'll hold your hand, 'Cause I'm truly, madly, crazily in love with you" is a powerful declaration of love, indicating that they will hold on to the love they have and never let go.
Line by Line Meaning
I believe
The singer has a strong belief in something.
We shouldn't let the moment pass us by
We should take advantage of every chance we get and not let 'now' slip by.
Life's too short
Our time on this earth is limited and so we should make the most of it.
We shouldn't wait for the water to run dry
We shouldn't wait for things to come to an end before we take action or make a move.
Think about it
The singer is urging someone to think and reflect on a situation.
'Cause we only have one shot at destiny
We only have one chance to fulfill our life's purpose and make our dreams come true.
All I'm asking
The singer is not asking for much.
Could it possibly be you and me?
The singer is asking if the person he/she is talking to could be his/her soulmate.
So if you'd still go, I'll understand
The singer is saying that if the person decides to leave, he/she will comprehend.
Would you give me something just to hold on to?
The singer is pleading for something to hold on to in case the other person decides to leave.
And if you'll stay, I'll hold your hand
If the person stays, the singer will hold his/her hand as a sign of love and commitment.
'Cause I'm truly, madly, crazily in love with you
The singer is expressing his/her deep unconditional love for the other person.
Time has come
The right moment for something has arrived.
For us to go our separate ways
It is time for two people to break up and find their own paths.
God forbid
The singer is afraid of what might happen.
But my mind is going crazy today
The singer is unable to think calmly and rationally.
I feel so cold
The singer feels emotionally numb and empty inside.
Feel so numb
The singer is emotionally numb and doesn't feel anything.
I'm having nightmares but I'm awake
The singer is experiencing a terrifying situation while still being conscious and aware.
Help me lord
The singer is asking for divine assistance.
Fight this loneliness
The singer is struggling with feelings of loneliness and wants to overcome them.
Take this pain away
The singer is asking for the pain to be removed from his/her life.
Now that you're gone, I'm all alone
Since the other person left, the singer feels isolated and without company.
I'm still hoping that you would come back home
The singer is still waiting expectantly for the other person to return.
Don't care how long, but I'm willing to wait
The singer will wait for as long as it takes for the other person to come back.
'Cause I'm truly, madly, crazily in love with you
The singer loves the other person deeply, unconditionally and irrationally.
Contributed by Andrew S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Danielsison 410
It is similar to the original version except there is no electric guitars already. It is just acoustic guitar, drums and piano.
Dominic Gregorio
the electric guitar replace to acoustic
heatgutz02
@mar Moribus You Don't Know What's The Meaning of Acoustic Are You? .. Meaning They're Using Acoustic Instruments.. They Used Acoustic Guitar .. Classic Guitar .. Acoustic Bass .. Acoustic Drums and a Motherfuckin Acoustic Piano (It's not Grand Piano it doesn't sounds like one) ..
Ezra Tinge
Do you*
Patrick Simon Santos
lmao it's not acoustic dude fyi :))
Raven Castillo
its not acoustic