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)
Hear Me
Moonstar88 Lyrics
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And I hate to sing this song of fate
Afraid, I feel the end of days
I'm a sale from my drowning brain
You have to hear me now
Insane, stop eating your fame
I'm drained with the game you play
It's the same life you live in vain
Despite the hundred times I pray
You have to hear me now
The lyrics of the song “Hear Me” by Moonstar88 convey the message of frustration and desperation of the singer who seeks for attention, understanding, and recognition from someone who continuously ignores her. The singer is begging the person to hear her voice and listen to what she has to say. She is reluctant to sing this sad song that speaks about her fate and the fear she has for the end of days. The singer feels lost, and her mind is drowning in her thoughts, but she believes her words are essential and must not be ignored.
The lines “I'm drained with the game you play, it's the same life you live in vain” refer to the person not giving the singer the attention and validation she deserves. The singer is frustrated by the idea that the person she is addressing is caught up in their mundane and meaningless life, oblivious to the pain and distress she is feeling. Nevertheless, despite praying about it a hundred times, the singer cannot change the deaf ears of the person, who continues to ignore her.
To conclude, the lyrics of the song “Hear Me” depict the struggle of a singer who seeks validation and understanding from someone who chooses to remain detached and insensitive towards her. The singer's poignant voice and heartfelt plea resonate deeply and bring the emotion of the song to life.
Line by Line Meaning
Wait... you have to hear my voice
I need you to listen to what I have to say, it's important.
And I hate to sing this song of fate
I don't want to accept this inevitable future, but I must acknowledge it.
Afraid, I feel the end of days
I'm scared that the world is coming to an end.
I'm a sale from my drowning brain
I feel like I'm losing control of my thoughts and emotions.
You have to hear me now
Please pay attention to what I'm saying, it's important.
Insane, stop eating your fame
You need to stop obsessing over your own success and pay attention to what's important.
I'm drained with the game you play
I'm tired of playing this pointless game with you.
It's the same life you live in vain
You're living a meaningless life, and it's frustrating to watch.
I can't change
I can't make things better or change the outcome.
Despite the hundred times I pray
Even though I've prayed for a different outcome many times, nothing has changed.
You have to hear me now
Please, I need you to listen to me right now.
Contributed by Lily K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.