Eventhough the band officially started on December 2004, Chris (vox/guitars… Read Full Bio ↴Eventhough the band officially started on December 2004, Chris (vox/guitars) and Ivan (bass/vox) have been playing ever since. Having a hard time of finding a permanent drummer, Chris literally forced his brother Bobby to learn how to play drums - made him the youngest member of the band at the age of 15 and finally completed this three-piece band. After they have won the recent Nescafe Soundskool inter-school competition, Hilera is now making a buzz in the rock scene. Came from Kalayaan College and besting others from prominent schools like Ateneo and Mapua the band has always been the underdog in this competition (the fact that they were always at the last in the text votes tally) - well it goes to show that rock is not a popularity contest after all. Their music? you've got to listen to it because it's a bit of everything: maybe because of the wide music influences of the members that made this band different, a trully buzz worthy :)

So Be It
Hilera Lyrics

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I'd rather be like this, than be like them

If I can burn the books and throw it away
Wait a second I'll be gone, be on my way
And I will have to wait another day
And my head will be in pieces like always

I can't help it if, my heart's stronger than my head
It's you not me, that's how it's gonna be
And time won't mean a thing to me
We'll be stupid fools, no past, no future
I'd rather be like this, than be like them

Paparap...

I can't help it, when I'm not with you
Why should I care, for they think of me
If I'm a stupid fool, then so be it
I'd rather be like this, than be like them

Paparap...

Overall Meaning

The song "So Be It" by Hilera is a clear expression of being in love, despite what others may think, with someone who is not healthy for the singer. The opening lines "No, I don't know how to think anymore/ 'Cause every time I do, I end up thinkin' about you" shows the extent to which the subject of the singer's obsession has taken over their every thought. The chorus “If it's wrong to say the words in my head/ then I'm guilty and I won't have to be with" shows the singer’s willingness to accept whatever consequences may come from expressing their love, even if it means being judged.

The repeated line "I'd rather be like this, than be like them" highlights the fear of conformity and the desire to embrace their own individuality, even if it involves being looked down upon by society. The phrase "And time won't mean a thing to me" signifies that love is more important to the singer than anything else and shows a lack of interest in anything outside the realm of this love. The final repetition of the chorus shows that the singer is unapologetic for their feelings and will continue to love regardless of what outsiders may think.

Line by Line Meaning

No, I don't know how to think anymore
I am extremely overwhelmed and no longer have the ability to properly think.

'Cause every time I do, I end up thinkin' about you
Whenever thoughts enter my mind, they always lead to thoughts of you.

If it's wrong to say the words in my head
I am aware that it may be inappropriate to express my thoughts verbally.

then I'm guilty and I won't have to be with
Despite feeling guilty, I would rather not be with anyone else.

I can't help it, when I'm not with you
I have no control over my feelings when I am not with you.

Why should I care, for they think of me
I am indifferent to the opinions of others towards me.

If I'm a stupid fool, then so be it
If others consider me stupid or foolish, I accept it.

I'd rather be like this, than be like them
I prefer to be myself rather than conform to societal expectations.

If I can burn the books and throw it away
I wish to discard all evidence of my emotions and thoughts.

Wait a second I'll be gone, be on my way
I plan to leave immediately after destroying the evidence.

And I will have to wait another day
I will have to wait until another time to truly escape my feelings.

And my head will be in pieces like always
My thoughts and emotions will continue to be muddled and overwhelming.

I can't help it if, my heart's stronger than my head
I cannot control my heart, which is more powerful than my rational mind.

It's you not me, that's how it's gonna be
My feelings and attachment towards you are stronger than anything else in my life currently.

And time won't mean a thing to me
The passage of time is irrelevant when compared to my emotions towards you.

We'll be stupid fools, no past, no future
We will continue to be fools who live in the present moment, not concerning ourselves with past or future events.

I'd rather be like this, than be like them
Once again, I prefer to be true to myself and not conform to societal expectations.

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No, I don't know how to think anymore
'Cause every time I do, I end up thinkin' about you
If it's wrong to say the words in my head
then I'm guilty and I won't have to be with

I can't help it, when I'm not with you
Why should I care, for they think of me
If I'm a stupid fool, then so be it
I'd rather be like this, than be like them

If I can burn the books and throw it away
Wait a second I'll be gone, be on my way
And I will have to wait another day
And my head will be in pieces like always

I can't help it if, my heart's stronger than my head
It's you not me, that's how it's gonna be
And time won't mean a thing to me
We'll be stupid fools, no past, no future
I'd rather be like this, than be like them

Paparap...

I can't help it, when I'm not with you
Why should I care, for they think of me
If I'm a stupid fool, then so be it
I'd rather be like this, than be like them

Paparap...