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.
If You Asked Me To
Erik Santos Lyrics
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Used to be that I believe in love
It's been a long time since I've had that feeling
I could love someone I could trust someone
I said I'd never let nobody near my heart
Again darlin' I said I'd never let nobody in
But if you asked me to I just might change (I just might change)
If you asked me to if just might give my heart
And stay here in your arms forever
If you asked me to if you asked me to
If you asked me to if you asked me to
Some how ever since I've been around you
Can't go back to being on my own (on my own)
Can't go help feeling darling since
I've found you that I've found my home
That I'm finally home
I said I'd never let nobody get
To close to me darling' I said needed (oh darling)
Needed to be free (needed to be free)
But if you asked me to I just might change
My mind and let you in my life forever
If you asked me to if just might give my heart
And stay here in your arms forever
If you asked me to if you
Ask me to I will give my world
To you baby I need you now (I need you now)
Ask me to when I'll do anything (I'll do anything)
For you baby for you baby
But if you asked me to I just might change
My mind and let you in my life forever
If you asked me to if just might give my heart
All you gotta do is ask me to (all you gotta do is ask me to)
I'll give you my world
I'll give you my heart my everything
If you ask me to all you gotta do all you gotta do
If you ask me to I just might change my mind
And let you in my life forever
The lyrics of Erik Santos's song "If You Asked Me To" depict a transformation in the singer's perspective on love and relationships. In the beginning, the singer expresses their disbelief and skepticism towards the concept of love and their reluctance to let anyone into their heart. They had been hurt in the past and had built walls to protect themselves from further pain.
However, as the song progresses, the singer reveals that being around the person they are singing to has changed them. They no longer want to be alone and have found a sense of belonging and comfort with this person. The singer acknowledges that they had previously vowed to remain distant and free but now admit their desire to be with this person.
The chorus emphasizes this change of heart. If the person they are singing to were to ask, the singer would be willing to let them into their life forever, giving them their heart and staying in their arms indefinitely. The lyrics illustrate a longing to be vulnerable, to take a chance on love despite past experiences.
The bridge further reinforces the depth of the singer's feelings. They express their willingness to give everything they have, their world, and do anything for the person that they have come to care so deeply for. The lyrics signify their commitment and dedication to this relationship.
The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, affirming that if the person were to ask, the singer would change their mind and allow them into their life indefinitely. The lyrics convey a sense of hope and willingness to take risks in love, trusting that this person could be the one to heal their past wounds and provide the love they have always desired.
Line by Line Meaning
Used to be that I believed in something
There was a time when I had faith in something, in love.
Used to be that I believe in love
Love was once something I had complete faith in.
It's been a long time since I've had that feeling
It has been a considerable amount of time since I last experienced that emotion.
I could love someone I could trust someone
There is a possibility that I could develop love and trust for someone again.
I said I'd never let nobody near my heart
I vowed to keep my heart protected and not allow anyone to come close to it.
Again darlin' I said I'd never let nobody in
Once again, my dear, I promised not to allow anyone into my life.
But if you asked me to I just might change (I just might change)
However, if you were to request it, there is a chance that I could change my perspective.
My mind and let you in my life forever (my mind) (my life forever)
I might open my mind and welcome you into my life for eternity.
Some how ever since I've been around you
For some reason, ever since I have been in your presence.
Can't go back to being on my own (on my own)
I find it impossible to return to being alone after experiencing your presence.
Can't go help feeling darling since
I cannot help but feel, my dear, since
I've found you that I've found my home
I have discovered that you are my true home.
That I'm finally home
I have finally found a place where I truly belong.
I said I'd never let nobody get
I made a declaration to never allow anyone to become too close to me
To close to me darling' I said needed (oh darling)
To become intimate with me, my dear, I expressed that I needed
Needed to be free (needed to be free)
The necessity of having freedom and independence.
Ask me to I will give my world
If you make the request, I am willing to give you everything I have.
To you baby I need you now (I need you now)
To you, my love, I am confessing that I need you in this moment.
Ask me to when I'll do anything (I'll do anything)
If you ask me to, I am ready to do absolutely anything for you.
For you baby for you baby
Everything I do, I do it for you, my love.
All you gotta do is ask me to (all you gotta do is ask me to)
All you need to do is simply make the request, and I will comply.
I'll give you my world
I am prepared to hand over my entire universe to you.
I'll give you my heart my everything
Not just my heart, but everything I have and am is yours.
If you ask me to all you gotta do all you gotta do
If you ask me to, the only thing you need to do is to ask.
If you ask me to I just might change my mind
In the event that you ask me to, there is a possibility that I could change my perspective.
And let you in my life forever
I might allow you to come into my life permanently.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Realsongs
Written by: Diane Warren
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Used to be that I believed in something
Used to be that I believed in love
It's been a long time since I've had that feeling
I could love someone
I could trust someone
I said I'd never let nobody near my heart again, darlin'
I said I'd never let nobody in
But if you asked me to
I just might change my mind
And let you in my life, forever
If you asked me to
I just might give my heart
And stay here in your arms forever
If you asked me to
If you asked me to
Somehow ever since I've been around you
Can't go back to being on my own
Can't help feeling, darlin', since I've found you
That I've found my home
That I'm finally home
I said I'd never let nobody get too close to me, darlin'
I said I needed, needed to be free
But if you asked me to
I just might change my mind
And let you in my life, forever
If you asked me to
I just might give my heart
And stay here in your arms forever
If you asked me to
If you
Ask me to, I will give my world to you baby
I need you now
Ask me to and I'll do anything for you baby
For you baby
If you asked me to
I'd let you in my life forever
If you asked me to
All you gotta do is ask me to
All you gotta do, all you gotta do
All you gotta do is ask me to
If you asked me to (I'd give you my world, I'd give you my world)
Everything, everything baby
If you asked me to (just ask me to)
I'd give you last thing you want me to do
Just ask me to
If you ask me to, I'll change my mind
I'll change my mind
If you ask me
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