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.
Magasin
Eraserheads Lyrics
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Nakita kita sa isang magasin
Dilaw ang 'yong suot
At buhok mo'y green
Isang tindahan sa may Baclaran
Napatingin natulala
Sa iyong kagandahan
'Di ko inakalang sisikat ka
Tinawanan pa kita
Tinawag mo akong walanghiya
Medyo pangit ka pa noon
Ngunit ngayon
Hey
Iba na ang 'yong ngiti
Iba na ang 'yong tingin
Nagbago nang lahat sa'yo
Sana'y hindi nakita
Sana'y walang problema
Pagkat kulang ang dala kong pera
Pambili oh
Pambili sa mukha mong maganda
Siguro ay may kotse ka na ngayon
Rumarampa sa entablado
Damit mo'y gawa ni Sotto
Siguro'y malapit ka na ring sumali
Sa Supermodel of the Whole wide Universe
Kasi
Iba na ang 'yong ngiti
Iba na ang 'yong tingin
Nagbago nang lahat sa'yo
Sana'y hindi nakita
Sana'y walang problema
Pagkat kulang ang dala kong pera
Nakita kita sa isang magasin
At sa sobrang gulat 'di ko napansin
Bastos pala ang pamagat
Dali-daliang binuklat
At ako'y namulat sa hubad na katotohanan
Hey
Iba na ang 'yong ngiti
Iba na ang 'yong tingin
Nagbago nang lahat sa'yo
Sana'y hindi nakita
Sana'y walang problema
Pagkat kulang ang dala kong pera yeah
Iba na ang 'yong ngiti
Iba na ang 'yong tingin
Nagbago nang lahat sa'yo oh
Sana'y hindi nakita
Sana'y walang problema
Pagkat kulang ang dala kong pera
Pambili oh
Pambili sa mukha mong maganda
Nasan ka na kaya
Sana ay masaya
Sana sa susunod na issue
Ay centerfold ka na ah
Oh
The song "Magasin" by the Eraserheads is a nostalgic reflection on the past relationship of the singer and a girl he used to know, who he sees in a magazine. The song opens with the singer describing the girl in a store in Baclaran and remembers how he never thought she would become famous. He recalls how, when they were together, he used to tease her and call her "pangit" (ugly); however, now that she has become successful, he sees that she has changed, and her beauty and style have evolved. He reminisces about the girl's transformation, and the changes in her hairstyle, clothing, and overall appearance.
The chorus emphasizes the dramatic changes in the girl's appearance and how differently the singer sees her now. He mentions how he wishes he could buy her something to make up for his lack of funds in comparison to her newfound success. He also acknowledges the stark contrast between their lives and how he wishes she could be happy despite their past relationship, which is now impossible for them to rekindle. The final verse reveals the discovery of the magazine's scandalous nature and how it shocks him into the reality of her current life.
Line by Line Meaning
Nakita kita sa isang magasin
I saw you in a store
Dilaw ang 'yong suot
You were wearing yellow
At buhok mo'y green
And your hair was green
Isang tindahan sa may Baclaran
A shop in Baclaran
Napatingin natulala
I stared in astonishment
Sa iyong kagandahan
At your beauty
Naaalala mo pa ba noong tayo pang dalawa
Do you still remember when we were still together
'Di ko inakalang sisikat ka
I didn't expect you to become popular
Tinawanan pa kita
I even laughed at you
Tinawag mo akong walanghiya
You called me a scumbag
Medyo pangit ka pa noon
You were still quite unattractive back then
Ngunit ngayon
But now
Hey
Hey
Iba na ang 'yong ngiti
Your smile is different now
Iba na ang 'yong tingin
Your gaze is different now
Nagbago nang lahat sa'yo
Everything about you changed
Sana'y hindi nakita
I wish I hadn't seen it
Sana'y walang problema
I hope there's no problem
Pagkat kulang ang dala kong pera
Because I don't have enough money
Pambili oh
To buy
Pambili sa mukha mong maganda
Something beautiful for your face
Siguro ay may kotse ka na ngayon
Maybe you have a car now
Rumarampa sa entablado
Walking on the runway
Damit mo'y gawa ni Sotto
You're wearing something made by Sotto
Siguro'y malapit ka na ring sumali
Maybe you're close to joining
Sa Supermodel of the Whole wide Universe
The Supermodel of the Whole Wide Universe
Kasi
Because
Nakita kita sa isang magasin
I saw you in a store
At sa sobrang gulat 'di ko napansin
And I was so surprised I didn't notice
Bastos pala ang pamagat
The title was vulgar
Dali-daliang binuklat
Quickly opened it
At ako'y namulat sa hubad na katotohanan
And I was awakened to the naked truth
Nasan ka na kaya
Where are you now
Sana ay masaya
I hope you're happy
Sana sa susunod na issue
I hope in the next issue
Ay centerfold ka na ah
You'll be a centerfold
Oh
Oh
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