Orange and Lemons is a Filipino pop rock band formed in 2003. The band name… Read Full Bio ↴Orange and Lemons is a Filipino pop rock band formed in 2003. The band name "Oranges and Lemons" was initially recommended by a former member of the group. Apparently the band was not aware at that time that the name was actually derived from a British nursery rhyme and a title of an album by the British band "XTC". So they changed it to "Orange and Lemons".

With a style of retro music combined with alternative rock, the band has become few of Pinoy Rock bands that have definitive sound that separate them from the rest of pure pop and rock. The band's main musical influences range from The Beatles and The Smiths, to The Cure and The Eraserheads.

Orange and Lemons or ONL is a grand and swift crossover story from their humble beginnings as a virtually unknown act in the scene to being independent artists to being artists under major label Universal Records Philippines. Their songs enjoyed massive airplay in radio stations and music channels in the country resulting to the band gaining popularity and winning fans of different ages and backgrounds.

Their hit songs as of 2006 include "Just like a Splendid Love Song", "Hanggang Kailan (Until When)", "Heaven Knows (This Angel Has Flown)", "Abot Kamay (Within Reach)" and the massive and controversial hit song "Pinoy Ako ('I'm Filipino)," which was the official soundtrack of Pinoy Big Brother, Philippines' franchised version of the reality TV show Big Brother.

Their 3rd album entitled MOONLANE GARDENS was released June 8, 2007.

The band officially disbanded September 29, 2007.

For more info about the band you can check this link.
http://www.orangeandlemons.ph/oc

Huwag Kang Matakot
Orange and Lemons Lyrics

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Wag kang matakot
Di mo ba alam nandito lang ako
Sa iyong tabi
Di kita pababayaan kailanman

At kung ikaw ay mahulog sa bangin
Ay sasaluhin kita

Wag kang matakot na matulog mag-isa
Kasama mo ako
Wag kang matakot na umibig at lumuha
Kasama mo ako
Wag kang matakot ah (wag kang matakot)

Wag kang matakot
Dahil ang buhay ay walang katapusan
Makapangyarihan
Ang pag-ibig na hawak mo sa iyong kamay

Ikaw ang diyosa't hari ng iyong mundo
Matakot sila sa'yo

Wag kang matakot na matulog mag-isa
Kasama mo ako
Wag kang matakot umibig ta lumuha
Kasama mo ako
Wag kang matakot na magmukang tanga
Kasama mo ako
Wag kang matakot sa hindi mo pa makita
Kasama mo ako
Wag kang matakot ah (wag kang matakot)

Wag kang matakot
Di mo ba lam nanadito lang ako sa iyong tabi
Di kita pababayaan kailan man

Wag kang matakot
Di kita pababayaan kailan man
Wag kang matakot (halina't tikman ang langit)
Di kita pababayaan kailan man
Wag kang matakot (halina't tikman ang langit)
Di kita pababayaan kailan man

Wag kang matakot (halina't tikman ang langit)
Di kita pababayaan kailan man

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Orange and Lemons' "Huwag Kang Matakot" (Don't Be Afraid) convey a message of reassurance to someone who might be feeling lonely, scared, or uncertain. The song encourages the listener to take risks and not be afraid to love and experience all the ups and downs that come with it. The repeated line "wag kang matakot" ("don't be afraid") serves as a mantra to instill courage and confidence.

The lyric "Di mo ba alam nandito lang ako sa iyong tabi" ("Don't you know I'm right here beside you") speaks to the idea of comforting presence and support. The imagery of catching someone who has fallen into a pit ("kung ikaw ay mahulog sa bangin, ay sasaluhin kita") reinforces the idea that the singer will always be there to help.

The song also acknowledges the power of love to shape one's life and sense of self ("ang buhay ay walang katapusan, makapangyarihan ang pag-ibig na hawak mo sa iyong kamay" / "life is endless, and the love you hold in your hand is powerful"). Finally, the line "matakot sila sa'yo" ("let them be afraid of you") suggests that for someone who is unafraid to live and love fully, there is a certain degree of power and confidence that can be intimidating to others.

Line by Line Meaning

Wag kang matakot
Do not be afraid

Di mo ba alam nandito lang ako
Don't you know that I am here

Sa iyong tabi
By your side

Di kita pababayaan kailanman
I will never abandon you

At kung ikaw ay mahulog sa bangin
And if you fall off a cliff

Ay sasaluhin kita
I will catch you

Wag kang matakot na matulog mag-isa
Do not be afraid to sleep alone

Kasama mo ako
I am with you

Wag kang matakot na umibig at lumuha
Do not be afraid to love and cry

Wag kang matakot ah (wag kang matakot)
Don't be afraid (don't be afraid)

Dahil ang buhay ay walang katapusan
Because life is endless