Out of the remnants of mid-80's vocal group, Neocolours was formed 1988 in … Read Full Bio ↴Out of the remnants of mid-80's vocal group, Neocolours was formed 1988 in Manila, Philippines. Founding members were: Jimmy Antiporda (keyboards), Ito Rapadas (vocalist), Marvin Querido (2nd keyboards), Josel Jimenez (guitar), Paku Herrera (bass) and Nino Regalado (drums). At that time the pop music genre in the Philippines was dominated by solo singers. Neocolours filled in the pop music void with the release of their first album, "Making It" in 1989. The said album reached platinum sales, generated a buzz in the industry and helped usher in a new era in the Philippine recording industry that is now known as the early 90's band explosion.

The second album "Tuloy Pa Rin" came out in 1990 and created more hit singles for the band. It similarly reached platinum status and cemented several tracks as classic "OPM" songs to this day. The band, however, reached a plateau with the relatively poor sales of the third album- "Truth and Consequence" in 1992. Various founding members made their exit in 1991 and 1992. Josel Jimenez was the first one to call it quits in '91 and returned to his hometown of Davao City. Jack Rufo, a young guitar virtuoso, replaced him quickly. Marvin Querido similarly decided to quit in 1992 and pursued seriously a career as a session keyboard musician and music arranger. With the varying interests of the members and a dip in public support for the band, the remaining members agreed to retire the band in 1994.

Encouraged by the continuing interest of its fans, the band decided to do a "re-recording" of the old hits of the past albums and compile the latter in a greatest hits edition in 1999.New songs were especially produced, one of which "Kasalanan Ko Ba" was a certified radio hit single. The album entitled "Emerge: The Best of Neocolours" as of this time has reached double platinum sales.

Neocolours songs has been repeatedly covered by various artists through the years which undoubtedly contributed to the band's status as a relevant 80's pop act. Their songs were used in various commercials, movie and television show themes.

Only Love
Neocolours Lyrics

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Sa wari ko'y
Lumipas na ang kadiliman ng araw
Dahan-dahan pang gumigising
At ngayo'y babawi na

Muntik na
Nasanay ako sa 'king pag-iisa
Kaya nang iwanan ang

Bakas ng kahapon ko

Tuloy pa rin ang awit ng buhay ko
Nagbago man ang hugis ng puso mo
Handa na 'kong hamunin ang aking mundo
'Pagkat tuloy pa rin

Kung minsan ay hinahanap
Pang alaala ng iyong halik (alaala ng 'yong halik)
Inaamin ko na kay tagal pa
Bago malilimutan ito

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Sa wari ko'y
Lumipas na ang kadiliman ng araw
Dahan-dahan pang gumigising
At ngayo'y babawi na

Muntik na
Nasanay ako sa 'king pag-iisa
Kaya nang iwanan ang
Bakas ng kahapon ko

Tuloy pa rin ang awit ng buhay ko
Nagbago man ang hugis ng puso mo
Handa na 'kong hamunin ang aking mundo
'Pagkat tuloy pa rin

Kung minsan ay hinahanap
Pang alaala ng iyong halik (alaala ng 'yong halik)
Inaamin ko na kay tagal pa
Bago malilimutan ito

Kay hirap nang maulit muli
Ang naiwan nating pag-ibig (alam ko na 'yan)
Tanggap na at natututo pang
Harapin ang katotohanang ito

Tuloy pa rin ang awit ng buhay ko
Nagbago man ang hugis ng puso mo
Handa na 'kong hamunin ang aking mundo
'Pagkat tuloy pa rin

Muntik na
Nasanay ako sa 'king pag-iisa
Kaya nang iwanan
Ang bakas ng kahapon ko

Tuloy pa rin ang awit ng buhay ko
Nagbago man ang hugis ng puso mo

Handa na 'kong hamunin ang aking mundo
'Pagkat tuloy pa rin

Overall Meaning

The Neocolours' song "Only Love" is a song that talks about moving on from the past and continuing to live life with hope despite the changes that happened in one's heart. The song begins by talking about the sun rising slowly, and it is used as a metaphor to represent that the darkness of the previous times has passed, and now it's time to move forward. The lyrics then shift into discussing the difficulty of leaving behind yesterday's memories but are willing to confront the future's challenges.

The singer admits that it is hard for them to forget the person they loved before, and they still long for the memory of their kiss. However, they also mention that they are aware that it will take time before they forget and accept what happened. The chorus then reassures the listener that the song of their life continues to play, and even if the shape of their heart is different now, they are ready to challenge the world.

The last part talks about accepting the reality of the end of the relationship but also realizing that they are still moving forward. They are willing to leave behind the traces of the past and embrace whatever the future may bring. Overall, "Only Love" is a hopeful song that inspires listeners to move forward despite the pain and challenges of the past.

Line by Line Meaning

Sa wari ko'y
It seems to me that

Lumipas na ang kadiliman ng araw
The darkness of the day has passed

Dahan-dahan pang gumigising
Slowly waking up

At ngayo'y babawi na
And now, I will recover

Muntik na
Almost

Nasanay ako sa 'king pag-iisa
I got used to being alone

Kaya nang iwanan ang
So I can leave behind

Bakas ng kahapon ko
The traces of my past

Tuloy pa rin ang awit ng buhay ko
The song of my life continues

Nagbago man ang hugis ng puso mo
Your heart may have changed shape

Handa na 'kong hamunin ang aking mundo
I am ready to challenge my world