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.

Tama Ka
Eraserheads Lyrics

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Kay sarap sariwain ang
malayang kahapon
Ang hirap-hirap isipin
kay layo ng noon
KORO
TSOODOODOODOODOO
TDOO
Tama ka nga

Walang saysay kung
(itutuloy/ibabalik) pa
Hayaan na natin ang bukas
Ngunit sa gabing ito
Hawakan ang aking kamay
Muling sundan ang mga
unang yapak
Ng ating pagmamahalan
KORO ULIT
Minsan nagtatanong
kung saan
Kailan, paano nasimulan
Ang katapusang
mahirap takasan
Kailan, paano nasimulan
Ang katapusang
mahirap takasan
Pero wag na,

ibato mo na lang sa ulan
KORO ULIT

Overall Meaning

The song "Tama Ka" by the Eraserheads is an introspective piece about nostalgia and the regret over missed opportunities. The lyrics talk about how good it feels to reminisce about the past, but how difficult it is to accept the distance between then and now. The chorus emphasizes the futility of trying to recreate the past, urging instead to let go and embrace the present. The lines "Hawakan ang aking kamay / Muling sundan ang mga unang yapak / Ng ating pagmamahalan" convey a desire to recapture lost love and a yearning for the innocence of youth. The final verse expresses a sense of resignation and encourage to move on with the lyrics "Pero wag na, ibato mo na lang sa ulan" meaning to let go of the past and throw your regrets away.

Line by Line Meaning

Kay sarap sariwain ang malayang kahapon
It feels great to reminisce about the past when things were simpler and freer

Ang hirap-hirap isipin kay layo ng noon
It's difficult to imagine how long ago the past really was

Tama ka nga
You're right

Walang saysay kung (itutuloy/ibabalik) pa
It's pointless to continue dwelling on or trying to bring back the past

Hayaan na natin ang bukas
Let's leave tomorrow for tomorrow and not worry about it too much today

Ngunit sa gabing ito hawakan ang aking kamay
But for tonight, hold my hand

Muling sundan ang mga unang yapak ng ating pagmamahalan
Let's follow the footsteps of our love's beginning once again

Minsan nagtatanong kung saan
Sometimes I wonder where

Kailan, paano nasimulan ang katapusang mahirap takasan
The ending that's hard to escape from started, when and how?

Pero wag na, ibato mo na lang sa ulan
But let's just forget about it and throw it away like the rain

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