Maria Cielito Lukban Fernandez (born December 12, 1966 in Quezon City, Phil… Read Full Bio ↴Maria Cielito Lukban Fernandez (born December 12, 1966 in Quezon City, Philippines), also known as Pops Fernandez, is a Filipino singer and actress.

Fernandez began her music career at age 16 when she signed a contract with OctoArts Records in 1981. In 1982, Fernandez released her first album and co-hosted the Philippine television series Penthouse Live! with Martin Nievera. She became a popular celebrity in the Philippines. She has appeared on the covers of several Philippine magazines.

In 1995, Fernandez joined the cast of another television program "ASAP" together with her former husband Martin Nievera, along with Dayanara Torres and Ariel Rivera.

Fernandez was awarded the Best Female Musical Variety Show Host at the Philippine KBP Golden Dove Awards in 1999. She has also toured the United States, Japan, Hong Kong, Guam, and Italy promoting her music to Philippine audiences. She also released her album Shindig Live in 2001.

She recorded a series of songs that reached the top of the Philippine charts and attracted a sell-out crowd in venues such as the Araneta Coliseum and the Rizal Football Stadium, as well as the General Motors Palace in Vancouver.

In June 2007, Fernandez co-hosted a Philippine show with Kuh Ledesma in Las Vegas. She was preparing for her December concert at the Araneta Coliseum marking her 25th year anniversary in the Philippine entertainment industry.

In 2008, she performed with other Philippine singers Regine Velasquez, Kuh Ledesma, and Zsa Zsa Padilla in the Araneta Coliseum, called Divas 4 Divas.

In 2009, she embarked a Philippine tour at the US to stage The Divas 4 Divas US Tour together with Regine Velasquez, Kuh Ledesma and Zsa Zsa Padilla. She recently released her new album under MCA Universal entitled, Hope which is a collection of all revival songs and a new version of her 1983 hits Little Star After appearing in "I Love Betty La Fea" Pops will appear again in television to the newest singing capitation of GMA Network on "Are You The Next Big Star?" as one of the judges.

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Pops Fernandez Lyrics

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When I had you to myself
I didn't want you around
Those pretty faces always made you
Stand out in a crowd
But someone picked you from the bunch
One glance was all it took
Now it's much too late for me
To take second look

Oh baby give me one more chance
To show you that I love you
Won't you please send me back in your heart

Oh darlin' I was blind to let you go
But now since I see you in his arms
I want you back
Yes I do now
I want you back
Ooh ooh baby
Yeah yeah, naw

Trying to live without your love
Is one long sleepless night
Let me show you girl
That I know wrong from right

Every street you walk on
I leave tear stains on the ground
Following the girl
I didn't even want around
Oh baby give me one more chance
To show you that I love you
Won't you please send me back in your heart

Abuh buh buh buh
All I want!
Abuh buh buh buh

All I need!
Abuh buh buh buh

Overall Meaning

The song "I Need You" by Pops Fernandez is about regret and longing for a lost love. The lyrics tell a story of someone who had a chance with their lover, but didn't appreciate them enough at the time. They let them go and now see them in someone else's arms. The chorus of "Oh baby give me one more chance, to show you that I love you, won't you please send me back in your heart" emphasizes their desperate desire to be given another chance. The singer of the song is willing to do whatever it takes to win back their love, even if it means begging and pleading.

The first verse of the song expresses regret for not valuing their relationship when they had it. They admit that they used to push their lover aside because they felt like their attractiveness made them stand out too much. However, someone else was able to recognize their worth and took them away. The second verse of the song talks about the pain and hardship that comes from trying to move on from a lost love. The singer leaves "tear stains on the ground" as they follow their lover, even though they know deep down they shouldn't. Overall, the song conveys a sense of desperation and heartache that many people can relate to.

Line by Line Meaning

When I had you to myself
When we were in a relationship and I had you all to myself

I didn't want you around
I didn't appreciate your company and took you for granted

Those pretty faces always made you stand out in a crowd
I felt insecure and jealous when you received attention from others

But someone picked you from the bunch
Another person saw your worth and chose to pursue a relationship with you

One glance was all it took
Just one look from them was all it took to realize your value

Now it's much too late for me to take second look
I regret not seeing your worth before and now it's too late to reconcile our relationship

Oh baby give me one more chance
I plead with you for an opportunity to redeem myself

To show you that I love you
To demonstrate and prove my love for you

Won't you please send me back in your heart
Please allow me to re-enter your life and prioritize our relationship

Oh darlin' I was blind to let you go
I was foolish for ending our relationship and letting you go

But now since I see you in his arms
Seeing you with someone else makes me realize how much I lost

I want you back
I desire to rekindle our relationship

Yes I do now
I am sure of my feelings and want to reconcile with you

Trying to live without your love
Being apart from you is unbearable

Is one long sleepless night
I cannot sleep or find peace without you

Let me show you girl
Allow me to prove to you

That I know wrong from right
That I understand my mistakes and can make better choices

Every street you walk on
Seeing you around town

I leave tear stains on the ground
Reminds me of my sadness and regret

Following the girl I didn't even want around
I chased away the person I now realize I love and value

Abuh buh buh buh all I want
All I want is you

Abuh buh buh buh all I need
All I need is you

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Freddie Perren, Alphonso Mizell, Deke Richards, Berry Gordy Jr

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