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)

Friendster
Moonstar88 Lyrics

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Bakit ba ganito
Tuwing kasama mo ako
Natutuwa natataranta sa sobrang saya tuwing kasama ka
Hindi ko na alam kung alin ang totoo

Eto na naman tayo
Magkasama buong linggo
Pero hindi ko naman iniisip na meron ngang tayo

Sana lang walang magbago

Di naman tayo
Hindi naman tayo

Eto na naman tayo
Magkasama buong linggo
Pero hindi ko naman iniisip na meron ngang tayo
Sana lang walang magbago

Di naman tayo
Hindi naman tayo
Di naman tayo
Hindi naman tayo woh
Di naman tayo
Hindi naman tayo woh
Di naman tayo

Masakit man sa iyo pero sasabihin ko
Kaibigan na lang tayo
Tanggapin mo ang number ko
Masakit man sa iyo magkaibigan na lang tayo

Para kang brother ko
Para kang pinsan ko

Kanta na lang tayo
Friends na lang tayo

Overall Meaning

The song "Friendster" by Moonstar88 begins with the singer expressing her emotions towards a friend every time they're together - how happy she feels, and how she gets lost in the moment, unsure of what's true. The following lines, however, show that despite being together all week, she hasn't really considered the possibility of them being an item. She hopes nothing changes if their dynamic were to remain the same, then repeats "Di naman tayo, Hindi naman tayo" (We're not together) four times, with a tinge of uncertainty and hesitancy.

These lines highlight the complication of longing for someone while fearing the possible consequences of confessing. The singer's fear of potentially losing the friendship and closeness they share restraining her from taking things further. The last lines reveal the singer's solution to the situation - to remain friends even if it hurts the other person, suggesting that it's better for their friendship to remain stable rather than pursuing something uncertain.

Overall, the song is about the delicate balance between friendship and the possibility of something more while highlighting the hesitation and fear that can come with expressing your feelings.

Line by Line Meaning

Bakit ba ganito
Why is it like this?

Tuwing kasama mo ako
Every time I'm with you

Natutuwa natataranta sa sobrang saya tuwing kasama ka
I feel happy and giddy whenever I'm with you

Hindi ko na alam kung alin ang totoo
I don't know what's true anymore

Eto na naman tayo
Here we are again

Magkasama buong linggo
Together for the whole week

Pero hindi ko naman iniisip na meron ngang tayo
But I don't really think that there's anything between us

Sana lang walang magbago
I just hope nothing changes

Di naman tayo
We're not really together

Hindi naman tayo
We're not really anything

Masakit man sa iyo pero sasabihin ko
It may hurt you but I have to say it