Erik's passion for singing started when he was still a kid in Malabon. Erik participated in numerous small-town singing competitions.
Erik became the wildcard entry to the Final 10 of Star in a Million. He had a good start in the contest but got eliminated during the third week of competitions, when it was still a part of the Sunday noontime variety show ASAP. Nevertheless, his second chance came and his rendition of R. Kelly's "I Believe I Can Fly", won him the 10th and final slot for the semi-finals round. Eventually he became one of the three grand finalists in the showdown for the title of Star in a Million. "This is the Moment", a song from the musical Jekyll and Hyde, popularized by Martin Nievera, won him the title.
Now, with record-breaking chart-toppers from his Platinum debut album (his first single Pagbigyang Muli has stayed on the #1 spot of WRR's hit chart for more than 20 weeks, along with his other songs filling up the charts simultaneously), sold-out concerts and a demand for corporate shows, accolades from Awit Awards, Star Awards and Aliw Awards, endorsements for a bank (Bank of the Philippine Island's Express Remit), theme songs for radio stations, and even movies, Erik has earned mainstream popularity.
Di Ko Kaya
Erik Santos Lyrics
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Kung mahal,
Bakit 'di mo maunawaan
ang pusong hindi alam ang kasalanan?
Sana'y pakinggan mo
mga paliwanag ko,
kailan man ay hindi ako sa'yo magbabago.
'Di ko kaya na saktan ka,
'Di ko kayang pasakitan ka,
'Di ko kayang ang puso mo'y paluhain pa,
'Di ko kaya na iwan ka,
'Di ko kaya na lokohin,
'Di ko kayang damdamin mo'y nagdurusa...
II.
Kung tunay
pag-ibig mo para sa akin
ay huwag naman
parusahan ang aking damdamin,
Ako'y kausapin mo
upang malaman ko
Bakit kailangan na ikaw sa aki'y magtampo
REPEAT CHORUS
BRIDGE:
Sana ay pagbigyan ang paki-usap ko,
Naririto ako sumasamo muling buksan ang 'yong puso...
REPEAT CHORUS
The song "Di Ko Kaya" by Erik Santos speaks about the struggles of a person who is in love with someone who cannot fully understand their heart. The first verse delves into the issue of not being understood by the person they love, even if they have no intention of causing harm. The singer hopes that the other person will listen to their explanations and understand that they will never change who they are, no matter what.
The chorus shows the singer's fear of hurting the person they love or causing them pain in any way. They cannot bear the thought of making them cry or leaving them behind. They also cannot imagine seeing their loved one suffer due to their own misdeeds, like lying or cheating. It's a cry of desperation, almost bordering on obsession, that shows how much the singer values their beloved.
In the second verse, the singer begs their lover not to punish them for their love, and to simply talk to them to find out why they need to be together. The bridge reiterates the singer's plea for forgiveness and understanding, expressing their desire to have their love reciprocated.
Overall, "Di Ko Kaya" is a song that speaks to anyone who has ever been in love and felt misunderstood or unrequited. It's a painful reminder that love isn't always easy or straightforward, and that sometimes even when we give it our all, it's not enough.
Line by Line Meaning
Kung mahal, Bakit 'di mo maunawaan ang pusong hindi alam ang kasalanan?
If you love me, why can't you understand my innocent heart?
Sana'y pakinggan mo mga paliwanag ko, kailan man ay hindi ako sa'yo magbabago.
Please listen to my explanations. I will never change for you.
'Di ko kaya na saktan ka, 'Di ko kayang pasakitan ka, 'Di ko kayang ang puso mo'y paluhain pa, 'Di ko kaya na iwan ka, 'Di ko kaya na lokohin, 'Di ko kayang damdamin mo'y nagdurusa...
I can't hurt you, I can't let you suffer, I can't make your heart cry. I can't leave you, cheat on you, or make you suffer.
Kung tunay pag-ibig mo para sa akin ay huwag naman parusahan ang aking damdamin, Ako'y kausapin mo upang malaman ko Bakit kailangan na ikaw sa aki'y magtampo
If your love for me is true, don't punish my feelings. Talk to me so I can understand why you're mad at me.
Sana ay pagbigyan ang paki-usap ko, Naririto ako sumasamo muling buksan ang 'yong puso...
Please grant my request. I am here, begging you to open your heart again...
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: VEHNEE VENANCIO A SATURNO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Rina Pelobello
I love this song
Thanks for having this music.
Mariam Maruji
I like this song ... i love it
Ronel Jabagat TV2
my favorite song sarap naman pakinggan
Sarangheyo K T artist
Nice song ♡♡♡
Jessalyn Gamaro
I love song every day Kung pinatogtog😭😭
Agent Singson
Pag nalulungkot ako napapad-pad ako dito. Love this song.
Annaliza Gemoto
napakaGanda talaga ng Song na itu😊 Hindi Nakakasama bagay na bagay sa mga katulad kong inlove.😍😍😘
Manobo Family Mindanao
as in touchable na song lalo na si kuya erik santos malamig ang boses at sakto yung pagbirit niya
Roes Bautista
oh my ang ganda ng song
Sana Ako nalang
naiiyak ako...🙁kapag marinig ko ung song ni erik santos.
diko kaya .song