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.
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Erik Santos Lyrics
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Ang sabi mo sa akin tayo'y magtatagal
Tunay ang iyong pagmamahal
Ngunit ang lahat ng iyong pangako
Hindi makatotohanan kahit ito'y ating inaasam
Bakit ba inibig ka ang puso ko ngayo'y nangangamba
Bakit ba hindi ko magawang iwasan ang iyong tingin
Ngayon ang puso mo'y mayro'ng umaangkin
Dapat bang pigilin ang nadarama kahit tayo'y laging nagkikita
'Wag na tayong umasa sa pag-ibig na ito masasaktan lamang tayo
'Pagkat ang ating mga pangarap (mga pangarap)
Hindi mangyayari habang sati'y may nagmamay-ari (di mangyayari oh)
Bakit ba inibig ka ang puso ko ngayo'y nangangamba
Kung ika'y nararapat ko pang tanggapin
Bakit ba hindi ko magawang iwasan ang iyong tingin
Ngayon ang puso mo'y mayro'ng umaangkin
Hindi ko kaya ang mawala ka (oh)
Hindi ko kayang mag-isa
Tulungan mo akong malimot ka
'Pagkat hindi na dapat pang ibigin ka (ibigin ka)
Bakit ba inibig ka ang puso ko ngayo'y nangangamba (bakit inibig ka)
Kung ika'y nararapat ko pang tanggapin
Bakit ba hindi ko magawang iwasan ang iyong tingin
Ngayon ang puso mo'y mayro'ng umaangkin
The song "Bakit Ba Iniibig Ka" is a heartbreaking ballad about unrequited love. The lyrics are about a person who is deeply in love with someone who doesn't love them back the same way. The singer is confused and tormented because the person they love said all the right things, promised them love and commitment, but failed to live up to their promises. The singer is filled with doubt because they can't help but love the person despite the fact that their love is unreturned.
The singer questions why they fell in love with someone who doesn't reciprocate their feelings. They wonder why they can't avoid the other person's gaze despite the pain and confusion it brings. They ask if they should avoid their feelings altogether, just to avoid getting hurt.
The chorus repeats the question "Bakit Ba Iniibig Ka" (Why did I love you?) as the singer begs the person they love to help them forget them. They admit that they can't handle the pain of losing the person they love but know that it's inevitable. The lyrics are extremely emotional and heart-wrenching, making it relatable to anyone who has ever loved someone who couldn't love them back.
Line by Line Meaning
Ang sabi mo sa akin tayong dalawa'y magmamahalan lagi
You promised me that we will always love each other
Ang sabi mo sa akin tayo'y magtatagal
You promised me that we will last
Tunay ang iyong pagmamahal
Your love is genuine
Ngunit ang lahat ng iyong pangako
But all of your promises
Hindi makatotohanan kahit ito'y ating inaasam
Are not true even if we hope it to be
Bakit ba inibig ka ang puso ko ngayo'y nangangamba
Why did I fall in love with you, now I am afraid
Kung ika'y nararapat ko pang tanggapin
If accepting you is still right for me
Bakit ba hindi ko magawang iwasan ang iyong tingin
Why can't I avoid your gaze
Ngayon ang puso mo'y mayro'ng umaangkin
Now, your heart already belongs to someone else
Dapat bang pigilin ang nadarama kahit tayo'y laging nagkikita
Should I restrain my feelings even if we always see each other
'Wag na tayong umasa sa pag-ibig na ito masasaktan lamang tayo
Let's not hope for this love, it will only hurt us
'Pagkat ang ating mga pangarap (mga pangarap)
Because our dreams (our dreams)
Hindi mangyayari habang sati'y may nagmamay-ari (di mangyayari oh)
Will not happen while someone else owns it (it won't happen)
Hindi ko kaya ang mawala ka (oh)
I can't bear to lose you (oh)
Hindi ko kayang mag-isa
I can't be alone
Tulungan mo akong malimot ka
Help me forget about you
'Pagkat hindi na dapat pang ibigin ka (ibigin ka)
Because I shouldn't love you anymore (love you)
Bakit ba inibig ka ang puso ko ngayo'y nangangamba (bakit inibig ka)
Why did I fall in love with you, now I am afraid (why did I love you)
Kung ika'y nararapat ko pang tanggapin
If accepting you is still right for me
Bakit ba hindi ko magawang iwasan ang iyong tingin
Why can't I avoid your gaze
Ngayon ang puso mo'y mayro'ng umaangkin
Now, your heart already belongs to someone else
Lyrics Β© O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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@neygatch9197
This is our Angeline Quinto and Erik Santos, everyone! Wala talagang kupas yung chemistry niyo. β¨β€ Your voices fit so well kaya hindi nakakapagtaka na singing partners kayoπβ€ More songs to come nang kayo ang magkasama, we love you both AngErik!π
@menandro9630
Wow super galing ng hagod & timing ! I also like Regine's version but Angeline's version really nailed it! My best pinoy duet song so far ! Congrats ! ππππβπ
@themesongqueen9177
Sobrang powerful at heartfelt ng rendition!!! ONLY ERIK AND ANGELINE CAN DO THAT!!!
@megaJBCM
Di rin! Only Erik and REGINE pa rin! The original! Range, emotions at storytelling ONLY REGINE can do all of them flawlessly! Even Angeline would agree to that! You know that! Hahahaha
@TrisFiniTV
I keep on repeating that rising note! π€©π€©π€©π€©π€©
Powerhouse voices and heartfelt β
This is a stellar cover... #AngErik #BakitBaIniibigKa
@noypinoy628
Andito ako after panoorin ang video nila from Erik Santos concert! Grabe! Maning mani parin kay Angeline yung high notes! ππ₯
@lorietayrigan5928
And this is BEAUTIFUL SONG I have ever heard. I can feel the emotions along the lines of the song. Bravo!! You made my day beautiful. Hoping for more collaboration between the two of you. Just like a concert, ASAP or anything that could possibly join the two of you. ππππβ€β€β€#HITSONG
@lolitonapalit8899
Ang ganda ng version nila..napapa sh#t ako sa high notes eh iba ka.angge ang ganda ng arrangement..galing galing nyo sobra dyes..grabeh..
@trolliev273
Iba pa rin talaga ang ANGERIK ππ Bukod sa maganda na yung kanta, the way kung pano sila nag collab grabeeee π Maraming mga singers ang mga may duet na, pero pag ANGERIK talaga, ibang level. Sana mas marami pang collaboration ang magawa nio Pogs and ate Gege . β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ
@victorcorpus9297
Perfect Duet Angeline and Erik full of emotions love this collab