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.

Ipagpatawad Mo
Mayonnaise Lyrics

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Ipagpatawad mo, aking kapangahasan
Binibini ko, sana'y maintindihan
Alam kong kailan lang tayo nagkatagpo
Ngunit parang sa 'yo, ayaw nang lumayo
Ipagtawad mo, ako ma'y naguguluhan

Di ka masisi na ako ay pagtakhan
Di na dapat ako pagtiwalaan

Alam kong kailan lang tayo nagkatagpo
Ngunit parang sa 'yo, ayaw nang lumayo
Ipagpatawad mo, minahal kita agad

Aah, minahal kita agad
Aah, minahal kita agad
Ipagpatawad mo, oh hoh
Oh hoh woh

(Minahal kita, aah)
(Kay tagal-tagal aah)
Sana nama'y ipagpatawad mo
Ang malabis na kabilisan ko
Ngunit ang lahat ng ito'y totoo

(Ipagpatawad mo)
Aah minahal kita agad
(Ipagpatawad mo)
Aah minahal kita agad
(Ipagpatawad mo)
Aah, woh woh woh woh
(Ipagpatawad mo)
Ipagpatawad mo
Ipagpatawad mo, hoh
(Minahal kita agad, aah)
(Ipagpatawad mo) Aah

(Ipagpatawad mo) Aah
(Ipagpatawad mo) Aah

Overall Meaning

The song "Ipagpatawad Mo" by Mayonnaise is a Filipino ballad that expresses a man's plea for forgiveness and understanding from his beloved. The lyrics describe the singer's realization that he might have acted too hastily in falling in love with his partner and his guilt for potentially causing harm or confusion. He acknowledges that it might be challenging for his significant other to trust him fully again and asks for her mercy and pardon. The phrase "ipagpatawad mo" translates to "forgive me" in English, setting the tone for the whole song's mood and message.

The song's melody is straightforward and pairs perfectly with the lyrics' melancholic and emotional overtones. The chorus becomes an earworm that listeners would enjoy singing along while sympathizing with the song's focus character. The verses' structure is consistent, allowing the singer to express his sentiments in a heart-wrenching manner while keeping the melody's flow intact. This song showcases Mayonnaise's songwriting and musical prowess, proving that there is beauty in simplicity.

Overall, "Ipagpatawad Mo" is an ode to love, regret, and hope. The song encourages listeners to be sincere and transparent in their relationships, recognizing that acknowledging one's mistake is the first step in making amends.

Line by Line Meaning

Ipagpatawad mo, aking kapangahasan
Please forgive my foolishness

Binibini ko, sana'y maintindihan
My dear, I hope you understand

Alam kong kailan lang tayo nagkatagpo
I know we've only just met

Ngunit parang sa 'yo, ayaw nang lumayo
But it seems like you don't want to leave

Ipagtawad mo, ako ma'y naguguluhan
Forgive me, I'm confused

Di ka masisi na ako ay pagtakhan
You can't blame me for admiring you

Di na dapat ako pagtiwalaan
I shouldn't be trusted anymore

Ipagpatawad mo, minahal kita agad
Forgive me, I fell in love with you quickly

Aah, minahal kita agad
Ah, I loved you immediately

Sana nama'y ipagpatawad mo
I hope you can forgive me

Ang malabis na kabilisan ko
My excessive haste