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)
There Was You
Cueshé Lyrics
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There was you
When I needed somone to hold,
There was you
But my eyes couldnt see what I have,
That there was you
With all the pain and tears, wont go away
Comparing morons with his intentions,
I'm not enough
I miss the times you hate me
Coz it only shows that you love me
Bring back those nights I could see you again
I have the sun that's screaming,
Coz without you there's no meaning
When will I see you again
As far the east and west did you forgive
And I'll be here, help you forget
All I want is to mend a broken heart,
That's part of you
I miss the times you hate me
Coz it only shows that you love me
Bring back those nights I could see you again
I have the sun that's screaming,
Coz without you there's no meaning
When will I see you again
I miss the times you hate me
Coz it only shows that you love me
Bring back those nights I could see you again
I have the sun that's screaming,
Coz without you there's no meaning
Bring back those nights so I could see you again
Hold on the miss were tryin
Erase the memories of cryin
When will I see you again
The song "There Was You" by Cueshé is about realizing the love and support that was always there from someone, even when the singer didn't see it. The lyrics speak to the idea that sometimes we can be blind to what's truly important and that we often don't appreciate what we have until it's gone. The singer acknowledges that they needed love and someone to hold, and that all along there was someone who was there for them, but they didn't recognize it at the time. The pain and tears they feel won't go away, and they are reaching out through the song to ask that person to stay and help them mend their broken heart.
The singer expresses regret for not fully appreciating the person before, and wishes to go back to the times when that person hated them because it was a sign of love. The lyrics suggest that the memories of love and pain are intertwined and that they are willing to hold on and try again to erase the memories of crying to see that person again.
The song has a powerful message about recognizing the importance of love and support in our lives and not taking it for granted. It also highlights the importance of forgiveness and the desire to mend broken relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
When I needed love,
There was you
During the time when I was in need of love, you were there for me.
When I needed somone to hold,
There was you
When I was in need of someone to comfort me, you were there for me.
But my eyes couldnt see what I have,
That there was you
Despite the fact that you were present for me, I was unable to appreciate and recognize it at the time.
With all the pain and tears, wont go away
With this song, are reaching for you to stay
Comparing morons with his intentions,
I'm not enough
Despite the fact that I am in agony, I am unable to overcome it. This song is a means for me to plead for your presence. Comparing myself to people with inferior motives, I do not believe I am good enough for you.
I miss the times you hate me
Coz it only shows that you love me
Bring back those nights I could see you again
I have the sun that's screaming,
Coz without you there's no meaning
When will I see you again
I miss the times when you were irked with me since it confirmed that you had emotions for me. I urge for nights when I could see you once more. The light of the sun is too vivid because without you, there is no logic to life. When can I see you again?
As far the east and west did you forgive
And I'll be here, help you forget
All I want is to mend a broken heart,
That's part of you
Did you forgive me as much as the farthest points of the compass? I'll be here to try to help you forget. All I want is to heal a heart that is broken, a heart that belongs to you.
Hold on the miss were tryin
Erase the memories of cryin
When will I see you again
Please hang on, we're trying our best. Let us obliterate the memories of tears. When will I get to see you again?
Contributed by Andrew V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Pogz Knows
When I needed love,
There was you
When I needed somone to hold,
There was you
But my eyes couldnt see what I have,
That there was you
With all the pain and tears, wont go away
With this song, are reaching for you to stay
Comparing morons with his intentions,
I'm not enough
I miss the times you hate me
Coz it only shows that you love me
Bring back those nights I could see you again
I have the sun that's screaming,
Coz without you there's no meaning
When will I see you again
As far the east and west did you forgive
And I'll be here, help you forget
All I want is to mend a broken heart,
That's part of you
I miss the times you hate me
Coz it only shows that you love me
Bring back those nights I could see you again
I have the sun that's screaming,
Coz without you there's no meaning
When will I see you again
I miss the times you hate me
Coz it only shows that you love me
Bring back those nights I could see you again
I have the sun that's screaming,
Coz without you there's no meaning
Bring back those nights so I could see you again
Hold on the miss were tryin
Erase the memories of cryin
When will I see you again
Williamson Banas
Cueshe Never die ❤💪 Napaka ganda ng mga kanta
Whatthe F
Just happened to hear them on 8tracks. I must say they are the best I've heard from Philippines. I thought they were from the states because of the accent. They should be making albums here in the states. :)
truffles O7
@Moho Paca They are still performing but the 3 member had left already.
Moho Paca
they have been ruling OPM since 2000's :) along with the other Bands. I don't know what happened today. they're gone.
Migoy Alfonso
USA will not embrace asian music....Yes i agree they have nice music, all of their song is impressive.
VirtuozoTV
"I miss the times that you hate me cuz it only shows that you love me" Cueshé is so underrated.
urnaughtynoona
Sikat na sikat sila sa mid 2005-2010. Sila banda namin noong high school at college. Kasabayan 6cyclemind, kamikaze, sandwich, parokya, rivermaya etc. Sguro atm di na maririnig kasi di naglalabasan ng albums
Rose Toling
Legends never die!
Pogz Knows
When I needed love,
There was you
When I needed somone to hold,
There was you
But my eyes couldnt see what I have,
That there was you
With all the pain and tears, wont go away
With this song, are reaching for you to stay
Comparing morons with his intentions,
I'm not enough
I miss the times you hate me
Coz it only shows that you love me
Bring back those nights I could see you again
I have the sun that's screaming,
Coz without you there's no meaning
When will I see you again
As far the east and west did you forgive
And I'll be here, help you forget
All I want is to mend a broken heart,
That's part of you
I miss the times you hate me
Coz it only shows that you love me
Bring back those nights I could see you again
I have the sun that's screaming,
Coz without you there's no meaning
When will I see you again
I miss the times you hate me
Coz it only shows that you love me
Bring back those nights I could see you again
I have the sun that's screaming,
Coz without you there's no meaning
Bring back those nights so I could see you again
Hold on the miss were tryin
Erase the memories of cryin
When will I see you again
jomar torres
Ganda talaga ng kumbinasyon ng tinig ni Jay at Roben panalo!