The band chose its name in honor of the song "Mayonaise" by Smashing Pumpki… Read Full Bio ↴The band chose its name in honor of the song "Mayonaise" by Smashing Pumpkins.

Monty is the hefty frontman of the band and is definitely a large person so Mayonnaise does get recognized and remembered because of this not-quite-tiny detail. But after the fact lies what the audience take home with them after watching Mayonnaise perform - guitar-driven tunes with ultra-catchy hooks and compelling lyrics. Radio listeners seem to agree, as airplay of their first single The Only Thing, and the current, Eddie Song, are steadily rising. And the songs are what the band attributes to winning 2004's Red Horse Muziklaban.

The current line-up is actually the third, as member changes had been inevitable in the band's history. Some of the songs have been around that long, but in different versions. The songs change with each change in the line-up, as each new member brings their own input and flavor to the song. The original Bakit was written in 1999, back when there were only three members in the band and Monty was, he jokes, fifty pounds lighter. Then they made an acoustic number of bakit, which didn't sit well with Monty, who missed the rockier version. Hence, Bakit Part One and Bakit Part Two. The Part Two is a new song all together, while Bakit Part One is the new version of the original.

From the emotional depth of the songs, you would think that Monty is either very depressed or a serious guy with a giant chip on his shoulder. It will then surprise you that Monty is quite the comedian, cracking jokes every five minutes, especially when you least expect it. Monty kids around as easy as breathing, sending his bandmates, and anyone else within earshot, into constant hysterical laughter. It's a bit difficult to reconcile the charming joker with the pained and angry guy singing his guts out on The Only Thing or Bakit.

Of the songs in the album, the most lighthearted would be the current single, Eddie Song, which Monty claims was written as a tribute to his driver, who, after two years in employment, has become one of Monty's closest confidantes and gives some of the best advice ever.

When Monty is upset, he doesn't dwell; he writes. And when the creativity kicks in, he can write a lot in such a short time. Monty writes about his experiences, mostly about love. Around 75% is about love. Mostly unhappy love songs. Like Jopay is about the sex bomb dancer, but not really. It's about a really bad fight with a girl Monty once loved and felt really messed up. Jopay was the first person he saw on TV and he thought, how great to be her. Jopay doesn't even sound like he was feeling down and broken-hearted and can be mistaken for a charming and witty song with a spot-on Pinoy pop culture reference.

Bakit Part 1
Mayonnaise Lyrics

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Bakit pa kailangan kitang samahan (samahan)
Di ba pwedeng hindi nalang sumama (sumama)

Bakit ba kailangan
Bakit nararamdaman
Bakit tinatamaan
At bakit nasasaktan

Di ka ba nagsasawang kausap ko (kausap ko)
Pagod na pagod na pagod na ako sa'yo

Bakit ba kailangan
Bakit nararamdaman
Bakit tinatamaan
At bakit nasasaktan

Bakit pa (bakit pa)
Bakit ba (bakit ba)
Ayoko na

Bakit ba kailangan
Bakit nararamdaman

Bakit tinatamaan
At bakit nasasaktan

Overall Meaning

The song Bakit Part 2 by Mayonnaise depicts a person who is crying alone while staring at the moon. Their mind is wandering and lost, hanging in the clouds. Despite their reluctance to be hurt, they're forced to accept the reality of their unrequited love. The singer communicates to their love interest that they're undeserving and don't comprehend why their partner is drawn to them. There is a sense of desperation in the lines “Ngunit bakit pinilit, Kung ayaw ko'ng masaktan” which translates to “But why force it, When I don't want to be hurt.”

The song is a powerful depiction of heartbreak and unrequited love. The singer is confused about why their love interest chose them, someone who is clueless and cannot comprehend the intricacies of love. The lyrics, combined with the slow-paced melody of the song, magnifies the sense of loss and heartache one feels when love is not reciprocated. The singer's voice is soothing and sad, adding to the song's poignancy.

Line by Line Meaning

Lumuha ka ng nagiisa
You cried alone

Nakadungaw sa buwan
Staring at the moon

Lumilipad ang isip mo
Your mind is wandering

Nakasabit sa ulap
Lost in thought

Ngunit bakit pinilit
But why did I insist

Kung ayaw ko'ng masaktan
When I didn't want to be hurt

Sinabi ko sa kanya
I told her

Na 'di parin nililikha
That it's not being reciprocated

Katulad ko na parang timang
Like a fool, just like me

Na di parin maintindihan
Still not understanding

Malayo ang pagtitig mo
Your gaze is distant