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.
Ligaya
Eraserheads Lyrics
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Ilang ulit pa ba ang uulitin o giliw ko
Tatlong oras na akong nagpapacute sa iyo
Di mo man lang napapansin ang bagong t-shirt ko
Ilang isaw pa ba ang kakainin o giliw ko
Ilang tanzan pa ba ang iipunin o giliw ko
Gagawin ko ang lahat pati ang thesis mo
Sagutin mo lang ako aking sinta'y walang humpay o ligaya
At asahang iibigin ka
Sa tanghali sa gabi at umaga
Wag ka sanang magtanong at magduda
Dahil ang puso ko'y walang pangamba
Na tayo'y mabubuhay na tahimik at buong ligaya
Ilang ahit pa ba ang aahitin o giliw ko
Ilang hirit pa ba ang hihiritin o giliw ko
Di naman ako mangyakis tulad nang iba
Pinapangako ko sa iyo na igagalang ka
Sagutin mo lang ako aking sinta'y walang humpay na ligaya
At asahang iibigin ka
Sa tanghali sa gabi at umaga
Wag ka sanang magtanong at magduda
Dahil ang puso ko'y walang pangamba
Na tayo'y mabubuhay na tahimik at buong ligaya
At asahang iibigin ka
Sa tanghali sa gabi at umaga
Wag ka sanang magtanong at magduda
Dahil ang puso ko'y walang pangamba
Na tayo'y mabubuhay na tahimik at buong ligaya
At asahang iibigin ka
Sa tanghali sa gabi at umaga
Wag ka sanang magtanong at magduda
Dahil ang puso ko'y walang pangamba
Na tayo'y mabubuhay na tahimik at buong ligaya
At asahang iibigin ka
Sa tanghali sa gabi at umaga
Wag ka sanang magtanong at magduda
Dahil ang puso ko'y walang pangamba
Na tayo'y mabubuhay na tahimik at buong ligaya
At asahang iibigin ka
Sa tanghali sa gabi at umaga
Wag ka sanang magtanong at magduda
Dahil ang puso ko'y walang pangamba
Na tayo'y mabubuhay na tahimik at buong ligaya
The lyrics of Eraserheads’ song Ligaya express the romantic longing of someone for their beloved. They ask how many more songs will they sing, how many more times will they repeat their actions, how many more street foods will they eat, and how many more jokes will they tell just to get their beloved’s attention. The person even offers to do anything including helping their beloved with their thesis just to get noticed. The song emphasizes the hope of being loved in return and spending their lives in happiness without doubts and fears.
The repetition of the chorus reinforces the theme of endless happiness and love. The person sings that they will love their beloved forever, whether it be in the afternoon, evening or morning. They do not want their beloved to doubt their love or ask questions, as their heart is full of happiness and certainty about their future together.
Overall, the song Ligaya explores the ups and downs of love and the hope of it being reciprocated. It encapsulates the experience of being in love and the desire for a relationship that is free from doubts and full of happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Ilang awit pa ba ang aawitin o giliw ko
How many more songs will I sing, my beloved?
Ilang ulit pa ba ang uulitin o giliw ko
How many more times will I repeat myself, my beloved?
Tatlong oras na akong nagpapacute sa iyo
I've been trying to impress you for three hours now
Di mo man lang napapansin ang bagong t-shirt ko
You haven't even noticed my new t-shirt
Ilang isaw pa ba ang kakainin o giliw ko
How many more skewers will I eat, my beloved?
Ilang tanzan pa ba ang iipunin o giliw ko
How many more tokens will I collect, my beloved?
Gagawin ko ang lahat pati ang thesis mo
I will do everything, even your thesis
Wag mo lang ipagkait ang hinahanap ko
Just don't deny me what I'm looking for
Sagutin mo lang ako aking sinta'y walang humpay o ligaya
Just answer me, my love, with endless joy or happiness
At asahang iibigin ka
And I hope to love you
Sa tanghali sa gabi at umaga
In the afternoon, at night and in the morning
Wag ka sanang magtanong at magduda
I hope you won't ask and doubt
Dahil ang puso ko'y walang pangamba
Because my heart has no fear
Na tayo'y mabubuhay na tahimik at buong ligaya
That we'll live in peace and complete happiness
Ilang ahit pa ba ang aahitin o giliw ko
How many more times do I need to shave, my beloved?
Ilang hirit pa ba ang hihiritin o giliw ko
How many more quips will I make, my beloved?
Di naman ako mangyakis tulad nang iba
I'm not a flirt like others
Pinapangako ko sa iyo na igagalang ka
I promise to respect you
At asahang iibigin ka
And I hope to love you
Sa tanghali sa gabi at umaga
In the afternoon, at night and in the morning
Wag ka sanang magtanong at magduda
I hope you won't ask and doubt
Dahil ang puso ko'y walang pangamba
Because my heart has no fear
Na tayo'y mabubuhay na tahimik at buong ligaya
That we'll live in peace and complete happiness
At asahang iibigin ka
And I hope to love you
Sa tanghali sa gabi at umaga
In the afternoon, at night and in the morning
Wag ka sanang magtanong at magduda
I hope you won't ask and doubt
Dahil ang puso ko'y walang pangamba
Because my heart has no fear
Na tayo'y mabubuhay na tahimik at buong ligaya
That we'll live in peace and complete happiness
At asahang iibigin ka
And I hope to love you
Sa tanghali sa gabi at umaga
In the afternoon, at night and in the morning
Wag ka sanang magtanong at magduda
I hope you won't ask and doubt
Dahil ang puso ko'y walang pangamba
Because my heart has no fear
Na tayo'y mabubuhay na tahimik at buong ligaya
That we'll live in peace and complete happiness
At asahang iibigin ka
And I hope to love you
Sa tanghali sa gabi at umaga
In the afternoon, at night and in the morning
Wag ka sanang magtanong at magduda
I hope you won't ask and doubt
Dahil ang puso ko'y walang pangamba
Because my heart has no fear
Na tayo'y mabubuhay na tahimik at buong ligaya
That we'll live in peace and complete happiness
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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Ilang awit pa ba ang aawitin, o giliw ko?
Ilang ulit pa bang uulitin, o giliw ko?
Tatlong oras na akong nagpapa-cute sa'yo
'Di mo man lang napapansin ang bagong t-shirt ko
Ilang isaw pa ba ang kakainin, o giliw ko?
Ilang tansan pa ba ang iipunin, o giliw ko?
Gagawin ko ang lahat pati ang thesis mo
Huwag mo lang ipagkait ang hinahanap ko
Sagutin mo lang ako aking sinta'y
Walang humpay na ligaya
At asahang iibigin ka
Sa tanghali, sa gabi at umaga
Huwag ka sanang magtanong at magduda
Dahil ang puso ko'y walang pangamba
Lahat tayo'y mabubuhay ng tahimik at buong...
Ligaya
Too.root.too.too.too.too.too
Woo... ooo... ooo...
Ilang ahit pa ba ang aahitin, o giliw ko?
Ilang hirit pa ba ang hihiritin, o giliw ko?
'Di naman ako manyakis tulad ng iba
Pinapangako ko sa'yo na igagalang ka
Sagutin mo lang ako aking sinta'y
Walang humpay na ligaya
At asahang iibigin ka
Sa tanghali, sa gabi at umaga
Huwag ka sanang magtanong at magduda
Dahil ang puso ko'y walang pangamba
Lahat tayo'y mabubuhay ng tahimik at buong
Ligaya
At asahang iibigin ka
Sa tanghali, sa gabi at umaga
Huwag ka sanang magtanong at magduda
Dahil ang puso ko'y walang pangamba
Lahat tayo'y mabubuhay ng tahimik at buong...
Ligaya
maui0h
they actually admitted, it's true they don't have that voice quality unlike others you mentioned. but e-heads can sing. if you would just listen to them back in the 90's, in their era, not just here in this concert where ely had undergone a heart bypass, you see your faith against them would eventually changed. lol! it's really their songs that brought them up to their throne as rock legends.
Alexandra megan Co
Its not the voice but its songs.
Kier Lawrence
Wala sa voice nasa melody yan..just like britpop
Nujze Apostles Creed
All of them are legend🥰🥰🥰
Ernan Quimpo
Nobody cares wether hid voice changed.. hes still eheads..
yang
It's not about their voices. It's about their songs :> Been years and we're still here so .
strat paul
Eraserheads = Beatles Ely Buendia (Rhythm + Vocals + Songwriter) = John Lennon (Rhythm + Vocals + Songwriter) Buddy Zabala (Bass + Vocals) = Paul McCartney (Bass + Vocals) Marcus Adoro (Lead) = George Harrison (Lead) Raimund Marasigan (Drums) = Ringo Starr (Drums) Eraserheads will forever be remembered
ST4YM4D
@Josiah Magbitangyes true
Josiah Magbitang
@Dominic Sanchez even reporters admit it dude. Eheads is the beatles of the philippines .
Dominic Sanchez
What a useless comparison.