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)
Fear
Moonstar88 Lyrics
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It gripped my soul, till I can't hear
Why it filled my veins
I turned back from your sweet face
And then falling to the pit of that
same nightmare you na di keep
But you stayed, you always stay
You will never leave me
That's what you always say
Why do you keep on loving me
that way?
And so it goes, your words keep
touching my soul
My heart turned from stone, to a
new one that shines like gold
Now I'm falling down
Face with a frown
Cause I can't take all that shame
I'm feeling down, feeling low
And I can't take it anymore
This guilt is killing me
Save my soul, take control
In Moonstar88's song "Fear," the lyrics speak about the experience of being surrounded by fear and feeling its grip on the soul. The singer expresses confusion as to why they are filled with fear and how it has made them turn away from their loved one's sweet face. The song goes on to describe how the loved one stayed despite the singer's fears, telling them that they will never leave. The singer questions why their loved one continues to love them despite their fears, but the words and love from the loved one continue to touch their soul, leading to a change of heart. However, the guilt and shame the singer feels from their fears still weigh heavily on them, and they plead for their loved one to save their soul and take control.
The song "Fear" explores the theme of fears and anxieties that people experience, which can oftentimes be overwhelming and paralyzing. The lyrics also highlight the importance of having someone to rely on during difficult times and having the strength to confront and overcome one's fears. Moonstar88's emotive vocals and the driving rock instrumentals effectively convey the emotions and struggles of the singer in the song.
Line by Line Meaning
I am surrounded by these fear
I am constantly immersed in fear, and it is all around me.
It gripped my soul, till I can't hear
Fear has tightened its grip on me so much that it has become all-consuming, deafening my senses.
Why it filled my veins
I question why fear has filled me up so much that it is coursing through my veins.
I turned back from your sweet face
Out of fear, I turned away from the kind and compassionate person who was there for me.
And then falling to the pit of that same nightmare you na di keep
I fell into the same nightmare that you warned me about, the one that I dismissed as unfounded.
But you stayed, you always stay
Despite my fear, you remained by my side, and you always do.
You will never leave me
You reassure me that you will never abandon me despite my fear and flaws.
That's what you always say
I remember your words of reassurance that you always remind me of.
Why do you keep on loving me that way?
I wonder why you continue to love me despite my fear and shortcomings.
And so it goes, your words keep touching my soul
Your words continue to reach deep into my heart, and they resonate with me.
My heart turned from stone, to a new one that shines like gold
Your words have transformed my cold and lifeless heart into one that is now warm and radiant.
Now I'm falling down
Despite your efforts, I am still struggling and falling apart.
Face with a frown
I wear a disappointed and unhappy expression on my face.
Cause I can't take all that shame
I am filled with shame and guilt, and I cannot bear the weight of it.
I'm feeling down, feeling low
I am feeling sad and discouraged.
And I can't take it anymore
I have reached my breaking point and can no longer handle my fear and guilt.
This guilt is killing me
My guilt is slowly eating away at me and causing me great pain.
Save my soul, take control
I am pleading for help and guidance to overcome my fear and guilt, and to find peace within myself.
Contributed by Grayson K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Antonie Llanera
Am I hearing "The Cardigans"....