In 2006, she released her self-titled album, which earned her the most nominations (eight) for the Awit Awards. Later, she was criticized for releasing too many covers, and got in a feud with her ex-boyfriend Nyoy Volante's parents when she filed a lawsuit against them. She regained success in 2009 after performing and touring with the Sessionistas. In the same year, she released her last studio album under Warner, Renditions of the Soul, which was taken from her Wave 89.1 radio show of the same title. The album was both critically and commercially successful. She signed a recording deal with Universal Records in 2010, and represented her country in the Pattaya International Music Festival a year later.
In a career spanning nearly a decade, Girado was cited as the artist who popularized the acoustic phenomenon in the Philippines. In 2004, the Philippine Business Excellence Award named her as the No. 1 Female R&B Singer in the country. In addition, MEGA listed her as One of the Women to Watch in 2004. In 2009, Nina Live! was certified Diamond by the PARI, becoming the fourth biggest-selling album in OPM history. The album is also the biggest-selling OPM album of the 2000s, and it made Girado the first female Diamond awardee in the Philippine music scene.[3] She was named as the best-selling female recording artist of 2009 by the Guillermo Mendoza Memorial Scholarship Foundation. In 2011, Wave 89.1 Urban Music Awards presented her a Special Achievement Award for her contributions to the music industry. Aside from her commercial success, she has earned eight Awit Awards.
What If
Nina Girado Lyrics
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But everytime I think about it
Seems impossible to me
I wanna touch you, call out your name
Would you be my love, would you be my friend
Would you feel the same
What if wishes all came true
That would keep it shining brightly
However near or far
What if a miracle appeared
And heaven was here for us to see
Oh what if you, were to fall in love with me
I imagine, a picture in my mind
You and me we'll be together
Together for all time
Like in the fairytales
Where everything comes real
Would you take my hand, would you understand
Just how I feel?
Its not impossible Its not impossible
It happens each day
People find each other
Fall in love with one another
It happens this way
Its not impossible Its not impossible
I don't believe
If I close my eyes
If I make a wish
You'd be loving me
What if wishes all came true?
The song What If by Nina Girado is a poignant reflection on unrequited love and the desire for a miraculous solution to it. The singer expresses her longing for someone and wonders if it could be possible for them to fall in love. She begins with a sense of disbelief, unable to comprehend how it could happen, yet the desire remains constant. The yearning becomes clearer as she envisions a future with this person, wishing they could be together like in fairytales. She asks whether they would feel the same, and whether they would be her lover and friend.
This song is not only a heartfelt expression of desire, but it also has a universal appeal. It is relatable to anyone who has ever experienced the feeling of wanting someone they cannot have or who is potentially unattainable. The use of the phrase "what if" throughout the song adds an element of uncertainty, reflecting how many people feel when they are in this position. The lyrics go on to contemplate the possibility of wishes coming true and miracles occurring, leading to the revelation that these things do happen every day. Thus, the song offers hope and the possibility of a happy ending, even in the midst of an emotional struggle.
Line by Line Meaning
I often wonder just how can it be
I always question how something like this can happen
But everytime I think about it
Whenever I give it a thought
Seems impossible to me
Looks unrealistic and unattainable to me
I wanna touch you, call out your name
I long to feel your touch and call your name
Would you be my love, would you be my friend
Are you willing to be my lover and friend?
Would you feel the same
Do you share the same feelings as I do?
What if wishes all came true
What if all my wishes become a reality?
And each one had a star
And every wish had a bright light to indicate its fulfillment.
That would keep it shining brightly
The star would keep shining brightly, indicating that the wish is fulfilled.
However near or far
Regardless of the distance or situation.
What if a miracle appeared
What if an unexpected and extraordinary event takes place?
And heaven was here for us to see
And we could finally see and experience heaven on earth.
Oh what if you, were to fall in love with me
What if you, against all the odds, fell in love with me?
I imagine, a picture in my mind
I have a clear vision of what I want in my mind
You and me we'll be together
We'll be together as a couple
Together for all time
Together forever
Like in the fairytales
Similar to the stories in fairy tales
Where everything comes real
Where dreams come true
Would you take my hand, would you understand
Would you take my hand and comprehend my emotions?
Just how I feel?
Do you know how much I care?
Its not impossible Its not impossible
It's possible - it can happen
It happens each day
It happens frequently
People find each other
Individuals meet each other
Fall in love with one another
Develop romantic feelings for each other
It happens this way
It can happen in this manner
I don't believe
I doubt that it will happen
If I close my eyes
If I shut my eyes
If I make a wish
If I express a desire
You'd be loving me?
Would you develop affection for me?
Contributed by Katherine J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.