After the release of two commercially successful major label albums, a chan… Read Full Bio ↴After the release of two commercially successful major label albums, a change in line-up, and a long hiatus from the mainstream circle, one would think that the band behind the hits Torete, Sulat, Sa Langit (now the theme music to Surf detergent) would rest on its laurels and comfort zones in terms of songwriting and playing. Moonstar88 defies this stereotyping with their latest album under Sony BMG.
Maychelle Baay (vocals/guitars); Herbert Hernandez (guitars); Paolo Bernaldo (bass); Bon Sundiang (drums) came up with a very apt title TODO COMBO! While most bands’ music grows but personally drifts apart, this group confesses that their journey together has grown further from being mere band members to a band fully-bonded by experiences on and off the road.

Four individuals with careers outside the band – the restaurateur and music video director Paolo, advertising guy Herbert; radio marketer Bon; and clinical researcher Maysh- has emerged with a fresh and positive spin to songs such as Tadhana, Can’t Stop, Migraine and their much-lauded version of APO classic Panalangin. Tracks such as Di Kasi, Late Ka Na Naman, Bintana, and their YANO remake – Senti, meanwhile, remain faithful to the band’s trademark sound.

Members

* Maychelle Baay (Lemon Tears) - vocals/guitars
* Paolo Bernaldo (Orphan Lily) - bass
* Bon Sundiang (Chocolate Beef) - drums
* Herbert Hernandez (Angel in Disguise) - guitars

Albums

* 2000-Popcorn (Alpha Records)
* 2002-Press to Play (Alpha Records)
* 2005-RoK On! Music Inspired By Ragnarok Online (collaboration)
* 2006-Kami nAPO Muna (collaboration)
* 2007-Todocombo (Sony/Bmg)

Bata
Moonstar88 Lyrics

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Tumatalon-talon ang puso ko
Pag ika'y kasama
Naririnig pa rin ang boses mo
Kahit ika'y wala na

Ilang oras pa ba ilang taon pa ba
Ako maghihintay sa'yo
Sa'yo

Lumilipad-lipad ang isip ko
Pag ika'y kasama
Naririnig pa rin ang boses mo
Kahit di ka kasama

Ilang oras pa ba ilang taon pa ba
Ako maghihintay sa'yo sa'yo

Bakit pa ikaw ang nauna
Sana panahon natin nagkatugma
Paano na kaya
Ayoko na sanang maghintay
Turing mo sa'kin ay isang musmos
Isang bata

Bakit pa ikaw ang nauna
Sana panahon natin nagkatugma
Paano na kaya
Ayoko na sanang maghintay
Turing mo sa'kin ay isang musmos
Isang bata

Ilang oras pa ba ilang taon pa ba
Ako maghihintay
Ako maghihintay

Bakit pa ikaw ang nauna
Sana panahon natin nagkatugma
Paano na kaya
Ayoko na sanang maghintay

Turing mo sa'kin ay isang musmos
Isang bata

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Moonstar88's "Bata" express a sense of yearning and longing for someone who has left. The singer's heart jumps with joy when this person is around and they can still hear their voice even when they are gone. They wonder how much longer they will have to wait for them to return. The singer's thoughts fly and they still hear the voice of the person even when they are not there.

The song reflects on the fact that the person they are waiting for was the first to leave and how the timing of events did not align for them. The singer wonders if they can still wait for this person, as they feel like a child, immature and naive in their hopes of their return. Despite their doubts, they still feel compelled to wait for this person, as they hold onto their memories.

Line by Line Meaning

Tumatalon-talon ang puso ko Pag ika'y kasama
My heart jumps with joy whenever I'm with you

Naririnig pa rin ang boses mo Kahit ika'y wala na
I still hear your voice even though you're gone

Ilang oras pa ba ilang taon pa ba Ako maghihintay sa'yo Sa'yo
How many hours, how many years will I wait for you, for you

Lumilipad-lipad ang isip ko Pag ika'y kasama
My mind flies high when I'm with you

Naririnig pa rin ang boses mo Kahit di ka kasama
I still hear your voice even when you're not with me

Bakit pa ikaw ang nauna Sana panahon natin nagkatugma Paano na kaya Ayoko na sanang maghintay Turing mo sa'kin ay isang musmos Isang bata
Why did you have to come first? I wish our timing matched. What will happen now? I don't want to wait anymore. You see me as a child, immature

Ilang oras pa ba ilang taon pa ba Ako maghihintay Ako maghihintay
How many hours, how many years will I wait? I will wait

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