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.
Sana Ikaw
Erik Santos Lyrics
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Bigla sa aking mundo
Hindi inaakalang
Ngitian mo ako
Para akong natunaw
Sa lambing nito
Di ka na maalis sa isip ko
Paano na ngayon
Bakit kaya ako
Nahulog na sa iyo
Pero meron ka nang
Ibang minamahal
Hindi naman mahati
Ang puso
Kaya pag-ibig pinipigilan ko
Pag-ibig na sana ay sa iyo
Di ba't nararapat sa iyo
Pag-ibig na buong buo
'Di ko makakayang
May saktan na iba
Kaya't ikaw ay
Mananatili na lang
Sa damdamin
At aking isipan
Iguguhit kita sa alaala
Pagkat tayo ay hanggang
Panaginip lamang ha
Paano na ngayon
Ako'y litong lito
Bakit kaya ako
Nahulog na sa iyo
Pero meron ka nang
Ibang minamahal
Di naman mahati
Ang puso
Kaya pag-ibig pinipigilan ko
Pag-ibig na sana ay sa iyo
Di ba't nararapat sa iyo
Pag-ibig na buong buo
'Di ko makakayang
May saktan na iba
Kaya't ikaw ay
Mananatili na lang
Sa damdamin
At aking isipan
Iguguhit kita sa alaala
Pagkat tayo ay hanggang
Panaginip lamang oh
The lyrics of Erik Santos's song "Sana Ikaw" talk about unexpected love and the struggle of having feelings for someone who is already taken by someone else. The singer expresses his astonishment when this special someone suddenly enters his life and melts his heart with her smile. His mind can't seem to forget her, and he becomes confused about why he fell for her despite knowing that she has someone else in her life. He admits that he tries to control his feelings and suppress his love for her because it wouldn't be fair to the other person. The singer concludes that even though he must let go of the hope of a romantic relationship, he will keep her in his thoughts and memories forever.
What makes the song unique is the way it combines heartbreak and a sense of bittersweet hope that captures the emotions of a person who's falling in love but can't express it. The singer acknowledges that he can't have the person he loves, but he refuses to let go of his feelings because they've become part of who he is. Another striking aspect of the song is its catchy melody, which makes it easy to sing along to despite the poignant lyrics. The song's chorus encourages listeners to appreciate the person who makes them feel whole, even if they can't be together.
Line by Line Meaning
Ikaw ay dumating
You came unexpectedly into my world
Bigla sa aking mundo
Suddenly, you were in my world
Hindi inaakalang
I didn't expect it
Ngitian mo ako
Your smile melted me
Para akong natunaw
I felt like I was melting
Sa lambing nito
In your kindness
Di ka na maalis sa isip ko
I can't get you out of my mind
Paano na ngayon
What will I do now
Ako'y litong lito
I'm confused
Bakit kaya ako
Why am I
Nahulog na sa iyo
Falling for you
Pero meron ka nang
But you already have
Ibang minamahal
Someone else you love
Hindi naman mahati
My heart is not divided
Pag-ibig pinipigilan ko
I'm trying to stop myself from loving you
Pag-ibig na sana ay sa iyo
Love that should have been yours
Di ba't nararapat sa iyo
Isn't it rightful for you
Pag-ibig na buong buo
Wholehearted love
'Di ko makakayang
I cannot bear
May saktan na iba
Harming someone else
Kaya't ikaw ay
That's why you
Mananatili na lang
Will just stay
Sa damdamin
In my heart
At aking isipan
And in my mind
Iguguhit kita sa alaala
I will etch you in my memories
Pagkat tayo ay hanggang
Because we're only
Panaginip lamang
Just a dream
Paano na ngayon
What will I do now
Ako'y litong lito
I'm confused
Bakit kaya ako
Why am I
Nahulog na sa iyo
Falling for you
Pero meron ka nang
But you already have
Ibang minamahal
Someone else you love
Hindi naman mahati
My heart is not divided
Pag-ibig pinipigilan ko
I'm trying to stop myself from loving you
Pag-ibig na sana ay sa iyo
Love that should have been yours
Di ba't nararapat sa iyo
Isn't it rightful for you
Pag-ibig na buong buo
Wholehearted love
'Di ko makakayang
I cannot bear
May saktan na iba
Harming someone else
Kaya't ikaw ay
That's why you
Mananatili na lang
Will just stay
Sa damdamin
In my heart
At aking isipan
And in my mind
Iguguhit kita sa alaala
I will etch you in my memories
Pagkat tayo ay hanggang
Because we're only
Panaginip lamang
Just a dream
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Music AllTheTime
One of my favorite song...nice version erik santos...
ELMAR JAKE GECALE
EJAY. GecaIe. ERIK. SENFOS. SANA. IKAW. LOVE. YOU
Annie Garcia
Much related....i love this songs very much😍😪
Jessel Boyles
Best song for my mood now! 💔
Dianne Alsula
My fav song 💓
jeremyyy _
Grabe yung iyak ko dito dati. Yung gusto ko may ibang gusto hahaha. Pero masaya ako sa nararating niya ngayon tapos ako eto umiiyak pa din 😂😭
Larry Baquiran
Sana ikaw kaso its complicated dahil darating talaga yung time na mas pipiliin mu yung family mo..atleast naramdaman kong magmahal khit konting panahon na tayoy magkasama..di kita mkakalimutan 😥 dahil ikaw lang nagparamdam sakin na espesyal din pla ang tulad ko..
Angelie Vargara
i love this song talaga ang sarap pakinggan.
Jasper's R. Channel
Same
mary ann ilan
I love this song