Cueshé's members all hail from the city of Cebu, Philippines, where they us… Read Full Bio ↴Cueshé's members all hail from the city of Cebu, Philippines, where they used to play as a show band. In 2005, they moved to Manila and started to play as a pop-rock band.

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)

Sweet Surrender
Cueshé Lyrics

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Lost and alone on some forgotten highway
Traveled by many, remembered by few
Lookin' for somethin' that I can believe in
Lookin' for somethin' that I'd like to do with my lifeThere's nothin' behind me and nothin' that ties me
To somethin' that might have been true yesterday
Tomorrow is open, right now it seems to be more
Than enough to just be here todayAnd I don't know what the future is holdin' in store
I don't know where I'm goin', I'm not sure where I've been

There's a spirit that guides me, a light that shines for me
My life is worth the livin', I don't need to see the endSweet, sweet surrender, live, live without care
Like a fish in the water, like a bird in the air
Sweet, sweet surrender, live, live without care
Like a fish in the water, like a bird in the airLost and alone on some forgotten highway
Traveled by many, remembered by few
Lookin' for somethin' that I can believe in
Lookin' for somethin' that I'd like to do with my lifeThere's nothin' behind me and nothin' that ties me
To somethin' that might have been true yesterday
Tomorrow is open, right now it seems to be more Than enough to just be here todayAnd I don't know what the future is holdin' in store
I don't know where I'm goin', I'm not sure where I've been
There's a spirit that guides me, a light that shines for me
My life is worth the livin', I don't need to see the endSweet, sweet surrender, live, live without care
Like a fish in the water, like a bird in the air
Sweet, sweet surrender, live, live without care
Like a fish in the water, like a bird in the airSweet, sweet surrender, live, live without care
Like a fish in the water, like a bird in the air
Sweet, sweet surrender, live, live without care
Like a fish in the water, like a bird in the airSweet, sweet surrender, live, live without care

Like a fish in the water, like a bird in the air
Sweet, sweet surrender, live, live without care

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Cueshé's song Sweet Surrender depict the journey of a lost and alone individual on a forgotten highway. The person seems to be searching for purpose and meaning in their life, looking for something to believe in and do. They express a sense of freedom in the present moment, with nothing tying them to the past or future, and a feeling of guidance from a spiritual force.

The chorus emphasizes the idea of surrendering to the present moment and living without care, like a fish in the water or a bird in the air. This suggests a desire to let go of worries and anxieties, and simply enjoy the experience of being alive. The repetition of the chorus reinforces the message of surrender and living in the moment.

Overall, the song portrays a journey towards acceptance and surrender, embracing the present and letting go of the past and future. It encourages the listener to find their own sense of purpose and guidance, and to enjoy the experience of being alive.

Line by Line Meaning

Lost and alone on some forgotten highway
Feeling isolated and directionless in life, wandering down an unfamiliar path with no clear destination.

Traveled by many, remembered by few
The road I'm on has been taken by countless others but ultimately won't be significant or remembered by many.

Lookin' for somethin' that I can believe in
Searching for a purpose or passion that resonates with me and gives my life meaning.

Lookin' for somethin' that I'd like to do with my life
Seeking a fulfilling and purposeful path in life that aligns with my values and passions.

There's nothin' behind me and nothin' that ties me
The past and any previously held attachments or obligations no longer have a hold on me.

To somethin' that might have been true yesterday
I'm not bound to anything that might have been important or true in the past.

Tomorrow is open, right now it seems to be more
The future is uncertain, but in the present moment, simply being here and now is enough.

Than enough to just be here today
Being fully present and alive in the current moment is sufficient and fulfilling.

And I don't know what the future is holdin' in store
Uncertainty about the future and what it may bring is a fact of life that I must accept.

I don't know where I'm goin', I'm not sure where I've been
I am navigating life without a clear sense of where I am headed or a concrete understanding of where I have been.

There's a spirit that guides me, a light that shines for me
Despite not having a clear direction, I feel an internal compass or guidance system that provides me with a sense of purpose and direction.

My life is worth the livin', I don't need to see the end
Despite the uncertainty of the future, I find value in living in the present moment and do not need to know the ultimate outcome of my life.

Sweet, sweet surrender, live, live without care
A call to find peace and fulfillment in simply surrendering to the present moment and living free of worry or anxiety.

Like a fish in the water, like a bird in the air
A comparison to living without care, like a fish in its natural habitat or a bird soaring through the sky.

Sweet, sweet surrender, live, live without care
A reinforcement of the call to surrender to the present moment and live free of anxiety or worry.

Like a fish in the water, like a bird in the air
Repeating the comparison to fully embody a feeling of carefree living and being at one with the natural world.

Sweet, sweet surrender, live, live without care
A final call to embrace a life of surrender and live fully in the present without anxiety or worry.

Like a fish in the water, like a bird in the air
A final comparison to fully embody the feeling of freedom and weightlessness that comes with surrendering to the present moment.

Writer(s): JAY NORMAN JUSTINIANI, DOSDOS JHUNJIE, MICHAEL MANUEL LADIA MANALOTO, MABINI JOVAN, RUBEN CABALLERO, FRITZ LABRADO

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