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.
Sa Iyong Paglisan
Erik Santos Lyrics
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Ligayang akala ko'y walang katapusan
Hindi ako handa na maiwang mag-isa
Gayong ang puso ko'y nagmamahal pa rin sayo sinta
Sa iyong paglisan
Wag mo sanang kalimutan
Matatamis na sandali
Mga yakap ko't halik
Sana'y baunin mo ang pangako
Na magmamahal pa rin sa'yo
Titigil ang tibok ng puso ko
Sa iyong paglisan
Paano mo nagawa na ako'y iyong iwan
Di ba't nagsumpaan tayo sa ilalim pa ng ulan
Ibinigay naman ang lahat mahalin mo lang sinta
Ano pa ba ang dapat kong gawin magbago lang ang isip mo
Sa iyong paglisan
Wag mo sanang kalimutan
Matatamis na sandali
Mga yakap ko't halik
Sa iyong paglisan
Sana'y baunin mo ang pangako (ang pangako)
Na magmamahal pa rin sa'yo
Titigil ang tibok ng puso ko
Sa iyong paglisan
Hindi na makakaya pang magmahal ng iba
Sana'y panaginip lang ang iyong paglisan
Woah oh (wag mo sanang kalimutan)
Wag mo sanang kalimutan (matatamis na sandali mga yakap ko't halik)
Sa iyong paglisan
Sana'y baunin mo ang pangako (sana'y baunin mo)
Na magmamahal pa rin sa'yo
Titigil ang tibok ng puso ko
Sa iyong paglisan
The lyrics of Erik Santos's song "Sa Iyong Paglisan" delve into themes of heartbreak, longing, and the struggle to move on from a past love. At the beginning of the song, the singer reflects on the happy memories shared with their former partner, reminiscing about the days when they believed their joy would never end. The poignant realization that they were not prepared to be left alone despite their continued love for their beloved is a powerful sentiment that resonates throughout the verses.
As the song progresses, the singer grapples with the pain of being abandoned and questions how their ex-lover could have made the decision to leave them behind. The reference to promises made under the rain emphasizes the depth of commitment that was once shared between the two, making it difficult for the singer to come to terms with the sudden change of heart from their partner. The plea for understanding and the desire for their beloved to reconsider their departure highlight the vulnerability and desperation felt by the singer in the aftermath of the breakup.
The repetition of the phrase "Sa iyong paglisan, wag mo sanang kalimutan" serves as a poignant reminder to the departing lover not to forget the sweet moments and affectionate gestures shared between them. The singer clings to the hope that their beloved will carry the promise of continued love with them wherever they go, symbolized by the plea to "baunin mo ang pangako." The fear of a future without their love is expressed through the haunting refrain "titigil ang tibok ng puso ko," poignantly capturing the profound impact of the separation on the singer's emotional state.
The closing lines of the song express the singer's anguish at the thought of never being able to love another the way they loved their ex-partner, suggesting that the pain of their departure lingers like a nightmare. The final plea for remembrance and the longing for a return to love encapsulate the raw emotions of heartbreak and the struggle to come to terms with the reality of a love lost. Ultimately, "Sa Iyong Paglisan" is a heartfelt ballad that encapsulates the complexities of love, loss, and the enduring hope for reconciliation and healing.
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