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.

Pula
Eraserheads Lyrics

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Napapansin mo ba ang araw ay pula
Tumingala ka kaya
Nang iyong makita
Napapansin mo ba
Ang ilog ay natutuyo di lang
Pag wala nang ulan
Tulad ngayon naririnig mo ba
Manga ibon ay nagaawitan

Sila ay umiiyak ni minsan

Di nawawala nasa isipan kita
Sana ay masaya ngayon ay nag-iisa
Kumusta kana kaya
Naglalaro pa ba
Ikaw ba ay nakikinig
Ako'y nilalamig na rin
Pagkat paulit-ulit lang
Eto na naman
Di ka pa ba nagsasawa
Di pa ba nadadala aha

'Wag nang isipin
'Wag nang pilitin
'Wag nang ulitin

Makalimutan ba ang mga alaala
Dala ng araw na pula

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Eraserheads' song Pula talks about the passing of time and the changes that happen in life. The first line talks about how the sun turns red as it sets, a reminder of how time flies and how things change. It encourages the listener to look up and observe these changes, like how the river dries up when there is no rain, and how the birds sing in mourning sometimes. The singer then expresses his constant thoughts of a special person, hoping that she is happy and not lonely as he is. He wonders if she still plays and listens, as he feels the coldness creeping over him due to the mundane repetition of days. He begs her not to think or force things, but to remember the memories created under the red sun.

The song's overall message is rather depressive, telling of how time changes everything and how people inevitably move on. It speaks of the fear of being left behind while feeling helpless and lonely, hoping that the person thought of is doing better than the singer. Pula is an excellent depiction of how Eraserheads tells a story with their music, leaving the audience feeling affected and moved, making their songs relatable and iconic.

Line by Line Meaning

Napapansin mo ba ang araw ay pula
Do you notice that the sun is red

Tumingala ka kaya Nang iyong makita
Look up and see for yourself

Ang ilog ay natutuyo di lang Pag wala nang ulan Tulad ngayon naririnig mo ba
The river dries up when there is no rain Can you hear it now?

Manga ibon ay nagaawitan Sila ay umiiyak ni minsan
The birds are singing They cry too sometimes

Di nawawala nasa isipan kita Sana ay masaya ngayon ay nag-iisa
You're always in my thoughts I hope you're happy being alone

Kumusta kana kaya Naglalaro pa ba Ikaw ba ay nakikinig Ako'y nilalamig na rin
How are you doing Are you still playing Are you even listening I'm feeling cold too

Pagkat paulit-ulit lang Eto na naman Di ka pa ba nagsasawa Di pa ba nadadala aha
Because it keeps on repeating Here we go again Aren't you tired yet Can't you handle it?

'Wag nang isipin 'Wag nang pilitin 'Wag nang ulitin Makalimutan ba ang mga alaala Dala ng araw na pula
Don't think about it Don't force it Don't repeat it Can memories be forgotten Brought by the red day

Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ADORO MARCUS

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