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.
Synesthesia
Mayonnaise Lyrics
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Everything fades through time
I'm lost for words
Endlessly waiting for you
Stay with me
Yes, I know, this can't be
As morning comes
I'll say goodbye to you when I'm done
Because I'm waiting for you
Waiting for this dream to come true
Just to be with you
And if I die
Remember these lines
I'm always here, guarding your life
Guarding your life
I am yours
And I'm completely trapped in your soul
Dazed and confused
Swept away with your whole world
'Cause you're my star
Invincible, haunting and far
Grace under fire
Something is deep in my heart, in my heart
Because I'm waiting for you
Waiting for this dream to come true
Just to be with you
And if I die
Remember these lines
I'm always here, guarding you
Slowly falling into you
I'm obsessed with the fact that I'm with you
I can't breathe without you
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh
I'm waiting for you
Waiting for this dream to come true
Just to be with you
And if I die
Remember these lines
I'm always here, guarding your life
oh, oh-oh, oh
The lyrics of Mayonnaise's "Synesthesia" convey the singer's deep affections towards someone they love. The opening lines of "Save your smile/ Everything fades through time" introduce a sense of uncertainty and the fear of losing something valuable. The following line "I'm lost for words/ Endlessly waiting for you" reveals how much the person means to them, to the extent of being speechless and waiting endlessly for them. They express their desire for the person to stay with them while also acknowledging the impossibility of it. As morning comes, they will say their goodbyes when they're done waiting. The line "Because I'm waiting for you/ Waiting for this dream to come true/ Just to be with you" denotes a hopeful tone and underscores the singer's willingness to go to great lengths to be with their loved one.
The chorus "And if I die/ Remember these lines/ I'm always here, guarding your life" is powerful, showcasing the singer's dedication towards their loved one. They consider themselves as guardians of the person's life, and the idea of dying illustrates how intense their love for them is. The singer also acknowledges their obsession with the person and how they can't imagine living without them, exemplified by the lines "Slowly falling into you/ I'm obsessed with the fact that I'm with you/ I can't breathe without you." In the final iteration of the chorus, the singer pledges once again to guard the person's life.
Overall, "Synesthesia" is a song that speaks about the depth of love and the lengths a person would go through for their loved one. The lyrics evoke feelings of love, hope, fear, and dedication, making it a beautiful expression of human relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Save your smile
Preserve your happiness
Everything fades through time
All things inevitably come to an end
I'm lost for words
I'm speechless
Endlessly waiting for you
Patiently and constantly anticipating your arrival
Stay with me
Don't leave my side
Yes, I know, this can't be
I'm aware that this situation is impossible or unlikely
As morning comes
With the arrival of a new day
I'll say goodbye to you when I'm done
I'll bid farewell when the task is complete
Through the sun
Through brightness and light
Because I'm waiting for you
My anticipation is the reason
Waiting for this dream to come true
Awaiting the realization of a cherished desire
Just to be with you
Simply to exist in your presence
And if I die
In the unlikely event of my death
Remember these lines
Recall these words
I'm always here, guarding your life
I will protect and watch over you
I am yours
I belong to you
And I'm completely trapped in your soul
I am fully immersed in your essence
Dazed and confused
Disoriented and uncertain
Swept away with your whole world
Overwhelmed with your reality
'Cause you're my star
Because you are my shining light
Invincible, haunting and far
Unbeatable, unsettling, and distant
Grace under fire
Maintaining composure during a crisis
Something is deep in my heart, in my heart
A feeling or emotion runs strongly within me
Slowly falling into you
Gradually succumbing to your influence
I'm obsessed with the fact that I'm with you
I am intensely fixated on the reality that we are together
I can't breathe without you
I am dependent on your presence for my well-being
oh, oh-oh, oh
vocalization (not translatable)
Lyrics © Sentric Music
Written by: Monty Macalino
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Save your smile
Everything fades through time
I'm lost for words
Endlessly waiting for you
Stay with me
Yes, I know, this can't be
As morning comes
I'll say goodbye to you when I'm done
Through the sun
Because I'm waiting for you
Waiting for this dream to come true
Just to be with you
And if I die
Remember these lines
I'm always here, guarding your life
Guarding your life
I am yours
And I'm completely trapped in your soul
Dazed and confused
Swept away with your whole world
'Cause you're my star
Invincible, haunting and far
Grace under fire
Something is deep in my heart, in my heart
Because I'm waiting for you
Waiting for this dream to come true
Just to be with you
And if I die
Remember these lines
I'm always here, guarding you
Slowly falling into you
I'm obsessed with the fact that I'm with you
I can't breathe without you
Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh-ooh
I'm waiting for you
Waiting for this dream to come true
Just to be with you
And if I die
Remember these lines
I'm always here, guarding your life
Oh, oh-oh, oh
@alygilhang2148
"Endlessly waiting for you"
I wish you knew that I have waited for you since then. Still, proud of you and happy that you're building your own family na. While I'm here, stuck on 2019. I'm wishing you all the best, engineer! Wish to find mine too.
@aragonallancarlo7277
😭
@andreabautista5643
🥺
@princessdianneesquivel1003
I feel bad for myself when I'm still stuck on the year 2019 while him happy for his present but I'm still wishing for him the best.
@adb2933
❤
@ikiruhikari
😢
@darlenedeannemediana3709
This is my first time hearing this song and it made me realize that i deserve better love and that I am not loved correctly by the people whom i loved with all my heart.
@pabalanreshellemael.8507
Everytime i hear this song it reminds me of my someone in heaven na alam kong kahit kailan hindi na babalik pa. Sobrang sakit :()
@_luuunnnaaa8797
...still one of my comfort song.✨
@neilpaloma7194
🖤