The band released several singles, albums, and EPs that reached number one. This commercial success was most evident in the release of their third album Cutterpillow, which achieved platinum status several times. Eraserheads are one of the best-selling musical acts of all time in the Philippines, paving way for an international career that earned them the "Moon Man" in the MTV Video Music Awards.
Their diverse music worked both in the underground and mainstream scenes of the Philippine music industry. By fusing different musical styles such as alternative, pop, rock, reggae, and synthpop, Eraserheads helped change the sound of Pinoy rock.
Bananatype
Eraserheads Lyrics
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Hindi mo ba alam na akoy lasing?
Na lahat sa ating bayan
Nagsimula sa himagsikan
Hindi mo ba alam na akoy gising? (2x)
Hey! what's your name?
Hindi niyo ba nakikita na akoy bangag?
Kasama ko si Jun CAsama
Napanuod mo ba ang "Halimaw sa banga"? (2x)
Hoy! mga bingi!
Hinid ko gusto ang magulat
Pinaoaganda at makunat
Hindi mo ba makita na akoy anghel? (2x)
Hoooah!
Hoy! mga pipi!
Wala na ba talaga kayong masabi?
Akoy na-aala abogado
At ang pangalan koy asunto
Panay na lang portfolio ang bitbit
Hoooah!
Banana type (3x)
Ba-na-na
The lyrics of Bananatype by Eraserheads are quite cryptic and open to interpretation. The song starts with the singer asking someone's name and stating that they are drunk, implying that they may not be fully conscious or aware of their surroundings. They go on to mention the revolution that began in their country, perhaps trying to connect their state of inebriation with the political and social upheavals happening around them.
The song then takes a darker turn as the singer mentions being high on drugs and lying in a bed covered in blood with someone named Jun Casama. They also ask if the listener has seen a horror movie called "Halimaw sa banga" (Monster in a Jar), which could be a reference to their own situation or a way to frighten the listener.
The singer then addresses the audience directly, calling them deaf and mute and stating that they look like they are made of plastic. They also claim to be an angel and a lawyer named Asunto, carrying around a portfolio of their work, which could be another reference to their state of mind.
Overall, the song seems to be a disjointed, surreal reflection on the singer's experiences and perceptions of the world around them. The use of different languages and slang adds to the disorienting effect, leaving the listener to piece together their own interpretation of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey! what's your name?
The singer greets someone and asks for their name.
Hindi mo ba alam na akoy lasing?
Na lahat sa ating bayan
Nagsimula sa himagsikan
Hindi mo ba alam na akoy gising? (2x)
The singer is asking if the listener knows whether he is drunk or awake, and mentions the revolutionary history of their town.
Hey! what's your name?
Hindi niyo ba nakikita na akoy bangag?
Puro dugo na ang aking kama
Kasama ko si Jun CAsama
Napanuod mo ba ang "Halimaw sa banga"? (2x)
The singer asks the listener if they can see that he is intoxicated, describes the state of his bed, mentions a friend he is with, and asks if they have seen a local horror movie.
Hoy! mga bingi!
Hinid ko gusto ang magulat
Pinaoaganda at makunat
Hindi mo ba makita na akoy anghel? (2x)
Hoooah!
The singer addresses the deaf, saying he doesn't like surprises, complains about his appearance, and asks if they can see that he is an angel.
Hoy! mga pipi!
Wala na ba talaga kayong masabi?
Akoy na-aala abogado
At ang pangalan koy asunto
Panay na lang portfolio ang bitbit
Hoooah!
The singer addresses the mute, asking if they have nothing to say, boasts that he is like a lawyer and has a fancy name, and complains about always carrying a portfolio.
Banana type (3x)
Ba-na-na
The singer repeats the phrase "banana type" and spelling it out, as a chorus or chant.
Contributed by Noah A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Vincent Chaze
The best Eheads Rock n Roll ๐ค๐ผ๐๐ค๐ผ
Lucky Amulet Horseshoe
I just badly miss those of my teenage life.
Owen Rivers
Galing.. Namiss ko album na ito.. Bananatype at I cant remember you, Ely n Marcus
ELECTRO MAGNETIC
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Jeffrey Punayo
Namis ko tong album na to salamat sa nag post.
Liz Escapades
Ito ung song na inawit nya Kay Mikee..guests Ang Eheads nung episode na yun..feel ko ang kilig ni Mikee ๐ฅฐ๐ฅฐ๐๐ eheads forever โค๏ธ
abraham baltazar
Eto yung high school ko inaabangan ko.. sa isetann pa ako bumili neto
Jayson Villarta
Kumpleto ko lhat NG cssete album NG eheads... Idol... Beatles NG pinas
oliver medialdia
kahit na matagal na sia ay maganda pa ren at nakamiss ang gantong musika at dito ko lang nakineg na naiyak pala ang gitara,,,hehe,,,,12 stringguitar grabe
Xtian Jovic
Pinahiraman ako ng cassette tape neto ng kaibigian ko dati. Di pa ako naniniwala noon na may album ang eheads na lima lang ang kanta. ๐