Itchyworms is known as a humorous Filipino rock band. Their single "Beer", off their sophomore album "Noontime Show", proved to be a hit among local radio stations. Some of their other hits are "Akin Ka Na Lang" and "Kabataang Pinoy", the theme song of Pinoy Big Brother: Teen Edition. They recently won in the Best World/Alternative Music category of the 19th Awit Awards for the song, "Akin Ka Na Lang".
Buwan
Itchyworms Lyrics
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‘Di pa rin nasasakyan na wala ka na
Iniwanan na ng panahon, ‘di pa rin makaahon, swimming sa luha
Ginagawa kahit ano, matapos lang ang gabing ito
Bakit ang bagal ng relo?
CHORUS
Naninikip ang tiyan nakatingin sa buwan
Hanap ang ‘yong kamay, wala ‘kong kaakbay
Nasan ka na kaya?
Parang kahapon lang tayo ay magkayakap sa ilalim ng buwan
Ilalim ng buwan
Ilang beses kung aking tignan
maganda mong larawan bago humiga
Umaasa sa panaginip, kahit na isang idlip, na makita ka
Hindi pa rin mapakali, di maamoy ang yong pisngi,
Kahit na konting sandali
Repeat CHORUS
Ilalim ng buwa —– an
INSTRUMENTAL
BRIDGE
‘Pag nag iisa iniisip kita
Babalik ka ba, nasa'n ka kaya?
‘Wag magluluha, ‘wag mag-alala
Nandito lang ako naghihintay sa ‘yo sa ilalim ng buwan
Ilalim ng buwan
Repeat CHORUS
Ilalim ng buwan (2x) Ilalim ng buwan (2x)
The lyrics of Itchyworms' song "Buwan" delve into the feelings of melancholy, loneliness, and longing for a past lover. The singer describes the passage of three Thursdays without their former partner and the continuous feeling of being unable to move on, and drowning in their tears.
The song's chorus refers to the physical and emotional pain the singer feels, their stomach tight and empty, looking at the moon and wondering where their past lover is. They yearn for their touch and company, feeling lost and abandoned without them. The lyrics also speak to the power of memories and dreams in the healing process, even if it doesn't necessarily lead to the return of the lost lover.
The lines, "Bakit ang bagal ng relo?" (Why is the clock moving so slowly?) and "Kahit na konting sandali" (Even just for a moment) further emphasize the singer's desire to hasten the passage of time and relive the moments they shared. Overall, the song embodies the bittersweet feeling of loving someone who has left, but still holding onto the hope that they'll come back.
Line by Line Meaning
Tatlong huwebes na ang dumaan, ‘Di pa rin nasasakyan na wala ka na
It has been three Thursdays since you left and I still haven't moved on
Iniwanan na ng panahon, ‘di pa rin makaahon, swimming sa luha
Time has abandoned me and I still can't move on, drowning in tears
Ginagawa kahit ano, matapos lang ang gabing ito
I'll do anything just to get through this night
Bakit ang bagal ng relo?
Why does time seem to be slowing down?
Naninikip ang tiyan nakatingin sa buwan
I feel a knot in my stomach as I look at the moon
Malayo ka't wala nang magawa
You're far away and there's nothing I can do
Hanap ang ‘yong kamay, wala ‘kong kaakbay
I'm searching for your hand, but I have no one beside me
Nasan ka na kaya?
I wonder where you are now
Parang kahapon lang tayo ay magkayakap sa ilalim ng buwan
It feels like just yesterday we were holding each other under the moonlight
Ilang beses kung aking tignan maganda mong larawan bago humiga
I look at your beautiful image several times before I sleep
Umaasa sa panaginip, kahit na isang idlip, na makita ka
I'm still hoping to see you even in my dreams or even just for a moment
Hindi pa rin mapakali, di maamoy ang yong pisngi, Kahit na konting sandali
I still can't calm down, I can't even smell your scent, even for just a moment
‘Pag nag iisa iniisip kita Babalik ka ba, nasa'n ka kaya?
When I'm alone, I think of you, will you come back? Where are you?
‘Wag magluluha, ‘wag mag-alala Nandito lang ako naghihintay sa ‘yo sa ilalim ng buwan
Don't cry, don't worry, I'm here waiting for you under the moonlight
Ilalim ng buwan (2x)
Under the moonlight
Contributed by Adeline P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.