OK
Never the Strangers Lyrics

The lyrics of Never the Strangers' song "OK" are a reflection of the ups and downs of life. The imagery of smoke left after a fire, symbolizes the remnants of a past turmoil. The lyrics speak of the aftermath of a failed attempt, the feeling of being punched and replaced, and the loss of the desire to try again. The lines “sinusuntok at pinagpapalit” explicitly mention how the singers were treated by someone else, which is another allusion to a failed relationship. The lines, “Ok lang sumuko minsan,” translated as “it's okay to give up sometimes” serve as a reminder that it's alright to falter and fail sometimes, and that doesn't define who you are.

The second part of the song repeats the message of the first, that it's okay to feel heartbreak and disappointment. The lines “Kung pinaasa ka at sawi, ‘di iwan mo,” suggest that if you've been led on and left heartbroken, it’s essential to let go but also to have enough courage to stand back up and wait for the right person to come along. The line “maghintay ng sasabay o hulog langit na hawak kamay” suggests the wait for the “right one” to come along. The lyrics, “magsisisi ka rin,” implies that moving on from heartbreak presents new opportunities and that those who left will later come to regret their decision.

Overall, the lyrics of “OK” speak to the fragility of life and relationships. It sends a message to not lose faith in oneself and to continue moving on with the hope that 'the one' will come along.