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)

Sabi Mo
Moonstar88 Lyrics

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Sabi mo di mo na uulitin pa
Sabi mo di mo na 'ko sasaktan pa
Sabi mo di ka na maghahanap ng iba
Sabi mo di ka na titingin sa iba

Sabi mo ikaw ay nag bago na
Sabi mo lahat ay gagawin at iiwasan na ang lahat
Sabi mo pati barkada mo'y iiwanan mo pa

Sabi mo ako na lang
Wala na wala ng iba

Sabi mo patawarin pa kita
Sabi mo di mo na ko sasaktan pa
Sabi mo di ka na maghahanap ng iba
Sabi mo ako na lng wala na wala na wala ng iba

Pero paano kung ayoko na
Ngunit paano kung ayoko na
Sa iyo
Ayoko na sa iyo
Ayoko na sa iyo
Ayoko na sa iyo
Ayoko na sa iyo
Ayoko ayoko ayoko na

Ayoko ayoko ayoko na

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Moonstar88's song Sabi Mo seem to be centered around a conversation between two people, with one person convincing the other that they have changed and that they are the only one for them. The first verse starts with the person reassuring their partner that they won't do anything to hurt them again, claiming that they won't repeat their mistakes. This is followed by the person saying that they won't be with anyone else or look at anyone else, seemingly indicating that their partner is the only one for them. The second verse has the person claiming that they have changed and that they will do everything to avoid hurting their partner again, even going as far as leaving their friends for them. They continue to assert that their partner is the only one for them, and they will forgive them for any wrongdoing. The chorus, however, reveals a deeper truth as the person admits that they no longer want to be with their partner and cannot continue the relationship any longer.

The lyrics of the song highlight the complex nature of human interactions and how people often hide their true feelings behind words of reassurance and promises of change. The song is relatable to anyone who has been in a relationship where the other person constantly assures them of things but eventually cannot keep up to the promises made. The final lines of the chorus, where the singer repeatedly states that they do not want to be with their partner, strongly underscore the struggle of ending a relationship, where feelings can be complicated and difficult to express.

Line by Line Meaning

Sabi mo di mo na uulitin pa
You said you won't do it again

Sabi mo di mo na 'ko sasaktan pa
You said you won't hurt me anymore

Sabi mo di ka na maghahanap ng iba
You said you won't look for anyone else

Sabi mo di ka na titingin sa iba
You said you won't look at anyone else

Sabi mo ikaw ay nag bago na
You said you've changed

Sabi mo lahat ay gagawin at iiwasan na ang lahat
You said you'll do everything to avoid it

Sabi mo pati barkada mo'y iiwanan mo pa
You said you'll even leave your friends for me

Sabi mo ako na lang
You said I'm the only one

Wala na wala ng iba
No one else, just me

Sabi mo patawarin pa kita
You said you're sorry

Sabi mo di mo na ko sasaktan pa
You said you won't hurt me anymore