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)
Lumiliwanag
Moonstar88 Lyrics
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Baka ako ay di na tumanggi
Matunaw na sayong magagandang mga mata
Di naman ikaw makita
Wag ka munang magsalita
Ikwento mo ang iyong saya
Sabihin na ang ulap
Sadya na mang ganyan
Di naman ikaw nadama
Lumiliwanag ang umaga
Nagliliwanag kapag kasama
Ngunit may iba kana
Wag ka munang ngumiti
Baka ako’y maakit
Sabihin ko sayo aking nadarama
Wag nalang baka umasa pa
Repeat
Wag ka munang tumingin
Wag ka munang magsalita
wag ka munang ngumiti
Repeat
Buti pa wag na
munang tumingin,
Baka ako ay di na tumanggi.
This first stanza speaks of a hesitant love, a love that is not yet sure of whether it should pursue or not. The persona is asking the other person not to look at them, for they might be unable to resist the beauty of their eyes, and the persona does not want to fall in love so quickly. The lines “Matunaw na sayong magagandang mga mata, Di naman ikaw makita” suggest that the persona is wary of how easily they can lose themselves in the other person’s eyes, but that despite their beauty, it is not really the person that the persona is looking at. It’s as if the persona is trying to guard their heart from falling too soon for someone who might not deserve it.
The second stanza, “Wag ka munang magsalita… Di naman ikaw nadama” continues with the same theme of hesitancy. Here, the persona is asking the other person not to speak yet, not to tell them stories of their happiness or sadness, for the persona has not yet felt the same things. It’s as if the persona is saying that they only want to hear stories that mean something to them, that they can relate to. The repetition of “Di naman ikaw nadama” emphasizes that the persona feels a certain disconnect to the other person, as if they have not yet formed that deep connection that is necessary for love to flourish.
Despite the hesitancy, the chorus says “Lumiliwanag ang umaga, Nagliliwanag kapag kasama, Ngunit may iba kana.” which means that there is a light that shines in the morning, and that it shines brighter when the persona is with the other person. However, the last line suggests that there is someone else that may have taken the place of the persona in the love interest's heart, then they say “Wag ka munang ngumiti, Baka ako’y maakit, Sabihin ko sayo aking nadarama, Wag nalang baka umasa pa” meaning they do not want to give any false hope to the other person because they do not want to be the reason for a heartbreak. Overall, the song speaks of a love that is unsure and hesitant, but still hopeful.
Line by Line Meaning
Wag ka munang tumingin
Don't look at me yet, because I might not resist
Baka ako ay di na tumanggi
I might not be able to refuse your gaze
Matunaw na sayong magagandang mga mata
Your beautiful eyes can melt anyone
Di naman ikaw makita
But you didn't even notice me
Wag ka munang magsalita
Don't speak yet
Ikwento mo ang iyong saya
Tell me about your happiness
Sabihin na ang ulap
Even if it's about the clouds
Sadya na mang ganyan
Even if it's really like that
Di naman ikaw nadama
You didn't even feel it
Lumiliwanag ang umaga
The morning is getting brighter
Nagliliwanag kapag kasama
It shines brighter when you're with someone
Ngunit may iba kana
But you have someone else now
Wag ka munang ngumiti
Don't smile yet
Baka ako’y maakit
I might be tempted
Sabihin ko sayo aking nadarama
I'll tell you what I'm feeling
Wag nalang baka umasa pa
But don't expect anything
Wag ka munang tumingin
Don't look at me yet
Wag ka munang magsalita
Don't speak yet
Wag ka munang ngumiti
Don't smile yet
Repeat
Repeat the chorus
Buti pa wag na
It's better if we don't
Contributed by Audrey K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Nicole Canlas
fave band forever <3 the best
Mark Louie Pasion
Galing!
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Pinapakinggan ko talaga itong Kanta.
SARAP SA TENGA. 😊❤️