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

Pabango Ng 'yong Mata
Orange and Lemons Lyrics

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Wag ka nang manangis irog
Sayang lang mga luha mo
May paggagamitan ka nyan
Ako'y malapit nang mamatay
At saka mo na diligin ang libingan ko
Ng pabango ng 'yong mga mata

Luha kusa na lang dumadaloy

Sa mga pagkakataon
Nagpapaalalang tayo'y tao lamang

Pagsisisi lagi na lang sa huli
Sa mga pagkakataong
Nakakalimot pagkat tayo'y tao lamang

'Wag ka nang manangis irog
Sayang lang mga luha mo
May paggagamitan ka nyan
Ako'y malapit nang mamatay
At saka mo na diligin ang libingan ko
Ng pabango ng 'yong mga mata

Pilitin mang tumindig
Upang ika'y mahagkan man lang ng mahigpit
Kusang napapahandusay sa aking malupit na papag

Nabibilang ko ang sikat ng araw
Parang kay bilis na ng ikot ng mundo
Marahil ito na ang huling awit at hapdi
Na ipadarama ko sayo

'Wag ka nang manangis irog
Sayang lamang ang luha mo
May paggagamitan ka nyan
Ako'y malapit nang mamatay
At saka mo na diligin ang libingan ko
Ng pabango ng 'yong mga mata

At saka mo na diligin ang libingan ko
Ng pabango ng 'yong mga mata

Overall Meaning

The song Pabango Ng 'yong Mata by Orange and Lemons is a melancholic ballad about accepting the realities of life and death. The lyrics speak of a dying man who encourages his lover not to cry over him and waste her tears because there is a better use for them. The singer suggests that instead of crying, she should sprinkle his grave with the perfume of her eyes, implying that her love and memories of him will be more meaningful to him than tears. The chorus repeats this message, emphasizing that tears are a waste and suggests a more meaningful way to honor the dead. The second verse reflects on the impermanence of life, encouraging the singer to cherish the time she has with her loved ones because it is fleeting, and regret is a constant companion in life. The lyrics are heavy with emotion and speak of the inevitability of death, but also of the beauty of memory and the importance of cherishing those we love.

Line by Line Meaning

Wag ka nang manangis irog
Don't cry, my love

Sayang lang mga luha mo
Your tears are wasted

May paggagamitan ka nyan
Save your tears for something useful

Ako'y malapit nang mamatay
I'm close to death

At saka mo na diligin ang libingan ko
Water my grave later

Ng pabango ng 'yong mga mata
With the fragrance of your eyes

Luha kusa na lang dumadaloy
Tears flow easily

Sa mga pagkakataon
During moments

Nagpapaalalang tayo'y tao lamang
Reminding us that we're only human

Pagsisisi lagi na lang sa huli
Regrets always come too late

Nakakalimot pagkat tayo'y tao lamang
We forget because we're only human