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.
Kilala
Eraserheads Lyrics
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Kahit pag asul ang buwan minsan
Umawit ang mga kulisap
Nagsasaya pagtigil ng ulan.
Lumiliit na ang mundo
Tila lumalayo ako.
Parang di na tayo
Magkakilala.
Sumayad-sayad sa isipan
Mga sinabi ng iyong pinsan
Paano papasok s apintuan
Kung hindi naman puwedeng
buksan.
Lumiliit na ang mundo
Tila lumalayo ako.
Parang di na tayo
Magkakilala.
The lyrics to Eraserheads' song "Kilala" are a poignant commentary on the breakdown of a relationship between two people who used to be close. The singer notes that they no longer talk, even when the moon is blue, and the crickets sing happily during a pause in the rain. The world seems to be getting smaller, and the singer feels like they are only getting farther apart. They no longer seem to recognize each other, and the singer is haunted by memories of what their partner's cousin said to them.
This song captures the essence of a relationship that has lost its spark and is crumbling before our very eyes. It's a poignant reminder of how fragile and fleeting human connections can be. The melody is melodic and melancholic, fitting perfectly with the song's theme. Even though the song is sung in Tagalog, its messages can be understood by anyone who has experienced heartbreak or the slow fade of a once-close relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Di na tayo nag-uusap
We're not talking anymore
Kahit pag asul ang buwan minsan
Even if the moon is blue sometimes
Umawit ang mga kulisap
The crickets sing
Nagsasaya pagtigil ng ulan.
They rejoice when the rain stops
Lumiliit na ang mundo
The world is getting smaller
Tila lumalayo ako.
It's as if I'm getting farther away
Parang di na tayo
It's like we
Magkakilala.
don't know each other anymore.
Sumayad-sayad sa isipan
Floating around my mind
Mga sinabi ng iyong pinsan
Things your cousin said
Paano papasok sa pintuan
How to get in the door
Kung hindi naman puwedeng buksan.
If it can't be opened.
Lumiliit na ang mundo
The world is getting smaller
Tila lumalayo ako.
It's as if I'm getting farther away
Parang di na tayo
It's like we
Magkakilala.
don't know each other anymore.
Contributed by Samantha D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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on Fill Her
The song fill her is about an accidental creampie.