Eraserheads, or E-Heads was a prominent Filipino rock band of the 1990s, fo… Read Full Bio ↴Eraserheads, or E-Heads was a prominent Filipino rock band of the 1990s, formed by Ely Buendia, Raimund Marasigan, Buddy Zabala, and Marcus Adoro. The band is one of the most successful, critically-acclaimed, and significant bands in the history of Original Pilipino Music, earning them the accolade, "The Beatles of the Philippines". Eraserheads are also credited for spearheading a second wave of Manila band invasions, paving the way for a host of influential Philippine alternative rock bands.

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.

Dahan Dahan
Eraserheads Lyrics

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Kanina pa naghihintay dito
Buti naman napadaan kayo
May ilang lumalangoy-langoy na kwento
Naririnig mo ba
May nakikinig kaya

Dahan-dahan
Madilim ang daan

Mag-ingat baka may masagasaan

Maniniwala ba sa sinasabi
Ibang binubulong ng iyong mata
Ano ang susunod anong gustong mangyari
Naiinip ka ba
Naiinis ka ba

Dahan-dahan
Madilim ang daan
Mag-ingat baka may masagasaan

Lumingon sa likod
Mayroon pa bang sumusunod
Pag masyadong malalim
Pati ika'y malulunod

Lumingon sa likod
Mayroon pa bang sumusunod

Pag masyadong malalim
Pati ika'y malulunod

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Eraserheads' song "Dahan-Dahan" describe waiting for someone while hearing and wondering about stories of others around. The lyrics ask whether there is someone listening to the stories being told. The song states that the path can be dark and advises caution to avoid being hit by something. The lyrics reflect the confusion that one feels when trying to understand what is happening around them.

The song is interpreted as a metaphor for the complexities of relationships and the need for caution while making choices. The lyrics suggest that while others may have their opinions and advice about what to do, one must be careful while making decisions. The lines "Maniniwala ba sa sinasabi, Ibang binubulong ng iyong mata" suggest that what others say or even what one sees may not be the best for them. Thus the song advises people to be careful and not get drowned in the deep waters of a relationship without checking their surroundings.

Line by Line Meaning

Kanina pa naghihintay dito
I've been waiting here for quite some time now

Buti naman napadaan kayo
It's good that you passed by

May ilang lumalangoy-langoy na kwento
There are some stories swimming around

Naririnig mo ba
Can you hear it?

May nakikinig kaya
Is someone else listening?

Dahan-dahan
Slowly

Madilim ang daan
The road is dark

Mag-ingat baka may masagasaan
Be careful, you might get hit

Maniniwala ba sa sinasabi
Will you believe what is being said?

Ibang binubulong ng iyong mata
Your eyes are whispering something else

Ano ang susunod anong gustong mangyari
What will happen next, what do you want to happen?