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.
Tindahan Ni Aling Nena
Eraserheads Lyrics
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Pumunta ako sa tindahan ni Aling Nena
Para bumili ng suka
Pagbayad ko aking nakita
Isang dalagang nakadungaw sa bintana
Natulala ako laglag ang puso ko
Nalaglag rin ang sukang hawak ko
Ako naman ay parang nakuryenteng pusa
Ngunit natanggal ang hiya nang nakita ko na
Nakatawa ang dalaga
Panay ang sorry ko
Sa pagmamadali nakalimutan pa ang sukli ko
Pagdating sa bahay nagalit si nanay
Pero oks lang ako ay inlababo ng tunay
Tindahan ni Aling Nena
Parang isang kwentong pampelikula
Mura na at sari-sari pa ang itinitinda
Pero ang tanging nais ko ay 'di nabibili ng pera
Pumunta ako sa tindahan kinabukasan
Para makipagkilala
Ngunit sabi ni Aling Nena
Habang maaga'y huwag na raw akong umasa
Anak niya'y aalis na papuntang Canada
Tatlong araw na lang ay ba-bye na
Tindahan ni Aling Nena
Parang isang kwentong pampelikula
Mura na at sari-sari pa ang itinitinda
Pero ang tanging nais ko ay 'di nabibili ng pera
Hindi mapigil ang damdamin
Ako'y nagmakaawang ipakilala
Payag daw siya kung araw-araw
Ay meron akong binibili sa tinda niya
Ako'y pumayag at pinakilala niya
Sa kanyang kaisa-isang dalaga
Ngunit nang makilala siya'y tumalikod na
At iniwan akong nakatanga
Tindahan ni Aling Nena
Parang isang kwentong pampelikula
Mura na at sari-sari pa ang itinitinda
Pero ang tanging nais ko ay 'di nabibili ng pera
Tindahan ni Aling Nena
Dito nauubos ang aking pera
Araw-araw ay naghihintay
O Aling Nena please naman maawa ka ah
Alam nyo'ng nangyari
Wala wala ah (oh diyos ko)
Wala wala ah
The Eraserheads song "Tindahan Ni Aling Nena" tells the story of a boy who visits a neighborhood store owned by a woman named Aling Nena. While he is there to buy vinegar, he sees a girl peeking through the window of the store and becomes smitten with her. The boy's shyness and nervousness cause him to drop the vinegar, and he panics when Aling Nena begins to shout. However, the girl laughs and this gives him a bit of confidence. The next day, he goes back to the store to introduce himself to the girl, but Aling Nena informs him that her daughter is leaving soon for Canada, making any possible connection impossible.
The song paints a picture of a humble neighborhood store where one can find a variety of affordable goods. The singer's infatuation with the girl is what brings meaning to his trips to the store. The lyrics also narrate the feelings of heartbreak and disappointment that he experiences upon learning that the girl has to leave. Nevertheless, he continues to visit the store, hoping to catch a glimpse of the girl one last time.
Line by Line Meaning
Isang araw
One day
Pumunta ako sa tindahan ni Aling Nena
I went to Aling Nena's store
Para bumili ng suka
To buy vinegar
Pagbayad ko aking nakita
When I paid, I saw
Isang dalagang nakadungaw sa bintana
A girl was peering out the window
Natulala ako laglag ang puso ko
I was stunned, my heart skipped a beat
Nalaglag rin ang sukang hawak ko
The vinegar I was holding also fell
Napasigaw si Aling Nena
Aling Nena shouted
Ako naman ay parang nakuryenteng pusa
I, on the other hand, was like an electrified cat
Ngunit natanggal ang hiya nang nakita ko na
But my embarrassment disappeared when I saw
Nakatawa ang dalaga
The girl was laughing
Panay ang sorry ko
I kept apologizing
Sa pagmamadali nakalimutan pa ang sukli ko
I forgot my change in a rush
Pagdating sa bahay nagalit si nanay
When I got home, my mom was angry
Pero oks lang ako ay inlababo ng tunay
But it's okay, I was truly in love
Tindahan ni Aling Nena
Aling Nena's store
Parang isang kwentong pampelikula
Like a movie story
Mura na at sari-sari pa ang itinitinda
Cheap and she sells various things
Pero ang tanging nais ko ay 'di nabibili ng pera
But what I really want cannot be bought with money
Pumunta ako sa tindahan kinabukasan
I went to the store the next day
Para makipagkilala
To introduce myself
Ngunit sabi ni Aling Nena
But Aling Nena said
Habang maaga'y huwag na raw akong umasa
Not to hope too much because
Anak niya'y aalis na papuntang Canada
Her daughter is leaving for Canada soon
Tatlong araw na lang ay ba-bye na
In just three days, she'll say goodbye
Hindi mapigil ang damdamin
My feelings couldn't be stopped
Ako'y nagmakaawang ipakilala
I begged to be introduced
Payag daw siya kung araw-araw
She said she agreed if every day
Ay meron akong binibili sa tinda niya
I buy something from her store
Ako'y pumayag at pinakilala niya
I agreed and she introduced me to
Sa kanyang kaisa-isang dalaga
Her only daughter
Ngunit nang makilala siya'y tumalikod na
But when she got to know me, she turned away
At iniwan akong nakatanga
And left me standing there dumbfounded
Dito nauubos ang aking pera
My money is spent here
Araw-araw ay naghihintay
Everyday I wait
O Aling Nena please naman maawa ka ah
Oh, Aling Nena, please have mercy
Alam nyo'ng nangyari
You know what happened
Wala wala ah (oh diyos ko)
Nothing, nothing (Oh my God)
Wala wala ah
Nothing, nothing
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