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.

Tapsilogue
Eraserheads Lyrics

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Overall Meaning

In Eraserheads' song Tapsilogue, the opening lyrics "This program is brought to you by the numbers 6 and 9 and by the letter 'nga'" is a playful reference to the popular children's educational show Sesame Street, which often used this format to introduce learning segments. However, the song takes a more adult and introspective turn as it describes the haunting feeling of nostalgia and longing for lost youth, with the singer feeling like he's "running out of time" and questioning whether his life has any real meaning. The lyrics are laden with metaphors, such as "the world is flat and I'm on the edge" which suggests the feeling of being trapped or stagnant. The line "I'm a toy that's been broken" further emphasizes the singer's sense of helplessness in the face of mortality.

One interesting fact about Tapsilogue is that Eraserheads originally intended it to be the opening track for their final album Carbon Stereoxide. However, they scrapped the idea as they felt that the song's melancholic tone wasn't representative of the album's overall vibe. Another notable fact is that the song's title is a portmanteau of "Taps" (short for "Tapsihan", a popular Filipino breakfast spot) and "Epilogue," signifying the end of something. Tapsilogue's music video was directed by acclaimed Filipino filmmaker Quark Henares and features footage of various Eheads shows, as well as behind-the-scenes shots of their recording sessions.

Chords:
Unfortunately, the chords for Tapsilogue aren't publicly available.

Line by Line Meaning

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