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.
Girl
Erik Santos Lyrics
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You are always on my mind
I hope I can forget it
And wish that I was blind
And that you're with someone
I can't believe it's true
It's really hurting me when I see you
Girl even though you love somebody
I'm still here to love you
Girl, I can't hide this feeling
That I feel for you that I feel for you
Can't accept the fact that you're
With him right now
And there's nothing I can do
And that you're with someone
I can't believe it's true
It's really hurting me when I see you
I can't believe it's true
Oh it's really hurting me when I see you
The lyrics of Erik Santos's song "Girl" express the deep pain and heartbreak of someone who is unable to move on from a past love. The singer admits that they cannot believe the reality that the person they still love is now with someone else. The opening lines express disbelief and a longing to forget and be blind to the current situation. Yet, no matter how hard they try, the person remains constantly on their mind.
The chorus reveals the conflicting emotions the singer is experiencing. Despite knowing that the person they love is now in a relationship with someone else, they declare that they are still there to love them. This signifies a lingering hope that perhaps one day their love will be reciprocated, or the current relationship will end. The pain intensifies every time they see the person, as it serves as a reminder of what they have lost.
The second verse further emphasizes the singer's inability to accept the reality of their former love being with someone new. They express frustration at their own powerlessness in the situation, as there is nothing they can do to change it. The repetition of the line "It's really hurting me when I see you" illustrates the ongoing pain and torment the singer experiences whenever they come face-to-face with the person they still love.
Overall, the lyrics of "Girl" delve into the emotions of heartbreak, longing, and hope that many can relate to. It portrays the struggles of moving on from a past love and the difficulties of accepting that the person you still care for is now with someone else.
Line by Line Meaning
I just can't believe it
I am finding it difficult to accept or comprehend
You are always on my mind
You occupy my thoughts constantly
I hope I can forget it
I wish to erase the memories or thoughts of it
And wish that I was blind
I long to be oblivious or unaware of what I see
And that you're with someone
The fact that you are in a relationship with someone else
I can't believe it's true
I am finding it hard to accept or believe it is real
It's really hurting me when I see you
I experience emotional pain when I catch sight of you
Girl even though you love somebody
Despite the fact that you have feelings for someone else
I'm still here to love you
I continue to have feelings of love for you
Girl, I can't hide this feeling
I am unable to conceal or suppress this emotion
That I feel for you that I feel for you
The intense emotion that I have towards you
Can't accept the fact that you're
I cannot come to terms with the reality that you are
With him right now
Involved in a relationship with him at the present moment
And there's nothing I can do
There is nothing within my power or control
I can't believe it's true
I am unable to accept or believe that it is real
Oh it's really hurting me when I see you
The sight of you causes me significant emotional pain
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KIM OFSTAD, JONNY SJO, PEDER LOSNEGARD, SIMONE ERIKSRUD
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