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)

Panaginip
Moonstar88 Lyrics

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Pag gising ika'y nasa aking piling
Ang ulap ating aabutin
Hawak kamay natin raramdamin
Ang simoy ng hangin na kay tamis
Ngunit luha ko'y walang kasing pait
Damdaming di na yata matatahimik
Pagkat ito'y isang panaginip
Pag-ibig nating walang hanggan

Sita'y masay sa ating
Pagmamalahan
Naglalaro sa hangin, bukas matang
Tumalon, sa bangin
Sakay sa daang papuntang langit
Ngunit puting damit
O di na maggamit
Bulaklak at singsing nawala sa

Aking paningin
Sa aking paniginip...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Moonstar88's Panaginip depict a dreamlike state where the singer is reunited with her lover, feeling complete and happy. They are together, reaching for the clouds and holding hands, enjoying the sweet breeze. However, the singer's tears betray an underlying feeling of sadness, as if this moment is too good to be true, and that this dream will end soon. The most powerful line of the song comes at the end of the chorus, where the singer declares that their love is infinite and that it will never end. The second verse describes the couple's playful antics as they run and jump in the wind, their eyes always set on reaching the heavens. However, a sudden jolt of reality causes the singer to notice that her lover's once-white shirt has become dirty, and her flower and ring have vanished from sight. The singer knows that this is all a dream, and it must end eventually, leaving her longing for her lover once again.

The song's central theme is the transience of happiness and the inevitability of loss, drawing a parallel between the ephemeral nature of dreams and the fleeting joy of love. The lyrics use symbols of nature, such as clouds and wind, to represent the couple's emotional state, with the lyrics conveying both the ecstasy and agony of being together. Moonstar88's Panaginip is a poignant masterpiece that highlights the fragility of human emotions, the uncertainty of life, and the power of love.

Line by Line Meaning

Pag gising ika'y nasa aking piling
When I wake up, I hope to find you next to me.

Ang ulap ating aabutin
Together, we'll reach for the clouds and beyond.

Hawak kamay natin raramdamin
Holding hands, we'll feel the sweetness of the breeze.

Ang simoy ng hangin na kay tamis
The gentle air surrounds us with love.

Ngunit luha ko'y walang kasing pait
But my tears are as bitter as they can be.

Damdaming di na yata matatahimik
This feeling inside me may never find peace.

Pagkat ito'y isang panaginip
For this may just be a dream.

Pag-ibig nating walang hanggan
Our love will last forever.

Sita'y masay sa ating pagmamalahan
Together, we'll find happiness in loving each other.

Naglalaro sa hangin, bukas matang
Our eyes wide open, we play in the wind.

Tumalon, sa bangin
We take a leap and jump off the cliff.