Try as he may to avoid performing in public, however, music and his love for it inevitably drew him to the stage. In 1982, beginning in little known folk houses and bars to underground watering holes, Noel steadily made a name for himself in the local music scene.
In the year 1987, Noel, Rene Boncocan, and Rom Dongeto formed the group Buklod. Buklod was more than just a music group, with their albums oriented toward social, political, and cultural issues. The group came out with three albums -- "Bukid at Buhay," "Tatsulok," and "Sa Kandungan ng Kalikasan,” – each album espousing the advocacies of the group from the plight of the peasant farmers, to the protection of human rights, and to the conservation of the environment.
When the group disbanded, Noel set out on his own, playing at music bars and singing at private events. The years saw the creation of a loyal following that sought him out, wherever he played. He also began recording his solo albums. To date he has released 6 solo albums, 4 of which were produced by the Jesuit Music Ministry, 1 by Ballyhoo Records, and the latest by Universal Records.
Noel has also performed around and out of the country, doing concerts and performances in france, belgium, germany, switzerland, while his many advocacies have brought him to brazil, india, kenya, thailand, and hong kong, among others.
Over the years Noel has written songs for the causes he believes in and matters close to his heart. He has also written songs for other artists. Some of his songs have also found their way into movies, the most recent of which was “Ang Buhay Nga Naman” for the indie film by Soxie Topacio, “Ded Na Si Lolo.” “Ded Na Si Lolo” is also the Philippine entry into the 2010 Academy Awards.
Noel has also dabbled in theatre, as musical director, composer, or actor. He also teaches at the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA), imparting his years of experience in workshops aimed at educating the younger generations on the importance of theatre.
Noel has had a long journey from being the shy boy who used to run from the audience, to the performer who never fails to awe and mesmerise his audience with his soulful voice and heartfelt music.
With almost 20 years of being a performer, and an untold number of years as a lover of music, Noel is still doing what he does best – writing music, and singing about the things that matter most to him. Years from now there is no doubt that Noel will still be doing these, and doing them well.
Tuwing Umuulan At Kapiling Ka
Noel Cabangon Lyrics
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Unti-unting pumapatak sa mga halaman at mga bulaklak
Pagmasdan ang dilim
Unti-unting bumabalot sa buong paligid t'wing umuulan
Kasabay ng ulan bumubuhos ang yong ganda
Kasabay ng hanging kumakanta
Maari bang huwag ka nang sa piling ko’y lumisan pa
Hangga't ang hangi't ula'y tumila na
Buhos na ulan aking mundo’y lunuring tuluyan
Tulad ng pag-agos mo di mapipigil
Ang puso kong nagliliyab
Pag-ibig ko’y umaapaw
Damdamin ko’y humihiyaw sa tuwa
Tuwing umuulan at kapiling ka heyeah
Pagmasdan ang ulan unti-unting tumitila
Ikaw rin magpapaalam na
Maari bang minsan pa
Mahagkan ka’t maiduyan pa
Sa tubig at ulan lamang ang saksi
Minsan pa ulan bumuhos ka’t huwag ng tumigil pa
Hatid mo may bagyo dalangin ito ng puso kong sumasamo
Pag-ibig ko’y umaapaw
Damdamin ko’y humihiyaw sa tuwa
Tuwing umuulan at kapiling ka
La la la la
Maari bang minsan pa
Mahagkan ka’t maiduyan pa
Sa tubig at ulan lamang ang saksi
Buhos na ulan aking mundo’y lunuring tuluyan
Tulad ng pag-agos mo di mapipigil
Ang puso kong nagliliyab
Pag-ibig ko’y umaapaw
Damdamin ko’y humihiyaw sa tuwa
Tuwing umuulan at kapiling ka
Minsan pa ulan bumuhos ka’t huwag ng tumigil pa
Hatid mo may bagyo dalangin ito ng puso kong sumasamo
Pag-ibig ko’y umaapaw
Damdamin ko’y humihiyaw sa tuwa
Tuwing umuulan tuwing umuulan
Tuwing umuulan at kapiling ka hey
The lyrics of Noel Cabangon's Tuwing Umuulan At Kapiling Ka paint a romantic picture of the rain pouring down and the singer's lover being with them. The rain falling gently on the flowers and plants is juxtaposed with the darkness that envelops the atmosphere, which is only uplifted by the beauty of the singer's lover, who sings along with the wind. The beauty of the scene is overwhelming for the singer, and he begs his lover not to leave him, at least until the rain and the wind have died down.
The chorus of the song, Tuwing Umuulan At Kapiling Ka, is catchy and emphasizes the central theme of the song, which is the singer's joy at the rain and his lover being with him. Every time it rains, he hopes that his lover will be with him at that moment. He asks the rain to continue pouring down on him so that he can fully express his love for his lover. Even with the stormy weather that accompanies the rain, the singer realizes that his love for his lover is like the rain, impossible to contain or control.
Line by Line Meaning
Pagmasdan ang ulan
Take a look at the rain
Unti-unting pumapatak sa mga halaman at mga bulaklak
Slowly dropping onto the plants and flowers
Pagmasdan ang dilim
Observe the darkness
Unti-unting bumabalot sa buong paligid t'wing umuulan
Gradually covering everything when it rains
Kasabay ng ulan bumubuhos ang yong ganda
Along with the rain pours your beauty
Kasabay ng hanging kumakanta
Together with the wind that sings
Maari bang huwag ka nang sa piling ko’y lumisan pa
Can you not leave my side anymore?
Hangga't ang hangi't ula'y tumila na
Until the wind and rain stop
Buhos na ulan aking mundo’y lunuring tuluyan
Pour down rain and completely envelop my world
Tulad ng pag-agos mo di mapipigil
Just like the flow of the water, unstoppable
Ang puso kong nagliliyab
My heart that's burning
Pag-ibig ko’y umaapaw
My love overflowing
Damdamin ko’y humihiyaw sa tuwa
My feelings screaming with joy
Tuwing umuulan at kapiling ka heyeah
Every time it rains and I'm with you, heyeah
Pagmasdan ang ulan unti-unting tumitila
Witness the rain slowly diminish
Ikaw rin magpapaalam na
You'll also bid goodbye
Maari bang minsan pa
Can we do it one more time?
Mahagkan ka’t maiduyan pa
To kiss you and sway together
Sa tubig at ulan lamang ang saksi
Only the water and rain are witnesses
Minsan pa ulan bumuhos ka’t huwag ng tumigil pa
Rain down once more and don't stop
Hatid mo may bagyo dalangin ito ng puso kong sumasamo
Bring with you a storm, this is what my heart is praying for
Tuwing umuulan tuwing umuulan
Every time it rains, every time it rains
Tuwing umuulan at kapiling ka hey
Every time it rains and I'm with you, hey
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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@shiv1036
Pagmasdan ang ulan, unti-unting pumapatak
Sa mga halama't mga bulaklak
Pagmasdan ang dilim, unti-unting bumabalot
Sa buong paligid tuwing umuulan
Kasabay ng ulan, bumubuhos ang iyong ganda
Kasabay rin ng hanging kumakanta
Maaari bang huwag ka nang sa piling ko'y lumisan pa?
Hanggang ang hangi't ula'y tumila na
Buhos na ulan, aking mundo'y lunuring tuluyan
Tulad ng pag-agos mo, 'di mapipigil ang puso kong nagliliyab
Pag-ibig ko'y umaapaw, damdamin ko'y humihiyaw sa tuwa
Tuwing umuulan at kapiling ka
Pagmasdan ang ulan, unti-unting tumitila
Ikaw ri'y magpapaalam na
Maaari bang minsan pa mahagkan ka't maiduyan pa?
Sa tubig at ulan lamang ang saksi
Minsan pa ulan, bumuhos ka, huwag nang tumigil pa
Hatid mo ma'y bagyo, dalangin ito ng puso kong sumasamo
Pag-ibig ko'y umaapaw, damdamin ko'y humihiyaw sa tuwa
Tuwing umuulan at kapiling ka
Maaari bang minsan pa mahagkan ka't maiduyan pa?
Sa tubig at ulan lamang ang saksi
Buhos na ulan, aking mundo'y lunuring tuluyan
Tulad ng pag-agos mo, 'di mapipigil ang puso kong nagliliyab
Pag-ibig ko'y umaapaw, damdamin ko'y humihiyaw sa tuwa
Tuwing umuulan at kapiling ka
Minsan pa ulan, bumuhos ka, huwag nang tumigil pa
Hatid mo ma'y bagyo, dalangin ito ng puso kong sumasamo
Pag-ibig ko'y umaapaw, damdamin ko'y humihiyaw sa tuwa
Tuwing umuulan at kapiling ka
@HillsongWorshipSongs1539
I used to played this songs almost everyday since my wife diagnosed with cancer...everyday was a tough battle...it was so hard but we are keeping to trying to hold on every chances and hope we had...we prayed and prayed...every tears and pain she had tearing my heart apart...every then we're playing this song and thinking that God will hear our heart...Take Me Out Of The Dark..and Lead Me Lord... every time i hearing these i cannot stop my tears...reminding me so much of those darkest days...reminding me so much of my wife...now she's gone maybe God already took her with him..Out of the Dark and Lead her to his Kingdom...No More Pain and sufferings...I Love my Wife Very Much and Miss Her every moment of my life....
@opmlovesongs2023
We don’t look for old songs, we look for the memories they carry ✌🏻😘
@marygracebucaloy3014
Napunta ako dito dahil sa Quarantine wala magawa haha. But no doubt ganda ng kanta mula noon hanggang ngayon
@Icekimdi
Same here. Nag eemote while listening. Hahaha
@jomarlaungayan8007
Keep safe everyone 🙏❤️
@marlonvergilbacalso215
hahahahahahaha same
@neliaolajay1486
Idiots 🤣
@shiv1036
Pagmasdan ang ulan, unti-unting pumapatak
Sa mga halama't mga bulaklak
Pagmasdan ang dilim, unti-unting bumabalot
Sa buong paligid tuwing umuulan
Kasabay ng ulan, bumubuhos ang iyong ganda
Kasabay rin ng hanging kumakanta
Maaari bang huwag ka nang sa piling ko'y lumisan pa?
Hanggang ang hangi't ula'y tumila na
Buhos na ulan, aking mundo'y lunuring tuluyan
Tulad ng pag-agos mo, 'di mapipigil ang puso kong nagliliyab
Pag-ibig ko'y umaapaw, damdamin ko'y humihiyaw sa tuwa
Tuwing umuulan at kapiling ka
Pagmasdan ang ulan, unti-unting tumitila
Ikaw ri'y magpapaalam na
Maaari bang minsan pa mahagkan ka't maiduyan pa?
Sa tubig at ulan lamang ang saksi
Minsan pa ulan, bumuhos ka, huwag nang tumigil pa
Hatid mo ma'y bagyo, dalangin ito ng puso kong sumasamo
Pag-ibig ko'y umaapaw, damdamin ko'y humihiyaw sa tuwa
Tuwing umuulan at kapiling ka
Maaari bang minsan pa mahagkan ka't maiduyan pa?
Sa tubig at ulan lamang ang saksi
Buhos na ulan, aking mundo'y lunuring tuluyan
Tulad ng pag-agos mo, 'di mapipigil ang puso kong nagliliyab
Pag-ibig ko'y umaapaw, damdamin ko'y humihiyaw sa tuwa
Tuwing umuulan at kapiling ka
Minsan pa ulan, bumuhos ka, huwag nang tumigil pa
Hatid mo ma'y bagyo, dalangin ito ng puso kong sumasamo
Pag-ibig ko'y umaapaw, damdamin ko'y humihiyaw sa tuwa
Tuwing umuulan at kapiling ka
@restydelacalzada7701
Kahit walang ulan gusto ko makapiling ka🥺
Kaso baka may iba kanang kapiling🥺
@denc7502
Reminds me of the girl who wanted to share my umbrella because it was raining and she didn’t know I had a crush on her. It was one of the moment for me that rain really have it’s purpose and I wished it wont stop. But of course she took more of the space and I ended up getting wet but it was the most memorable moment although I couldn’t recall if we even had any conversation or we were just laughing because we were so afraid of getting wet.