In 1995 a self-produced demo garnered interest from various record labels and the group changed its name to Prettier Than Pink. VIVA Records eventually signed them up. After five months, an eponymous debut album went Gold in the Philippines and the single "Cool Ka Lang," written and composed by the band's lead singer and founding member Lei Bautista, reached no. 1 on the OPM charts.
By 1997, Prettier Than Pink had undergone a line-up transformation, with Bautista remaining as the group's leader. Their second album, UnPink, took a less commercial turn; but the release received regional airplay with "Baby" and a remake of the OPM classic "BF Kong Baduy." In 1998, Lei Bautista was nominated for an Awit award for "Baby."
Bautista left for the U.S. shortly thereafter, reviving Prettier Than Pink in America as a New Wave-styled group with guitarist Pamela Aquino, bassist Melody del Mundo, and drummer Ann Connolly. In 2005, Prettier Than Pink started recording their U.S. debut for the Sutton Records label.
Ang tindi
Prettier than Pink Lyrics
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Kuntento na, kahit pa ako'y nag-iisa
Ngunit sa 'di ko inaasahan
Bigla na lang natin naramdaman
Chorus:
Ang tindi, ako'y umiibig
Sana hindi muli magkamali
Nandiyan na naman
Sana na naman
Ang pangarap ay iyong pagbigyan
Hindi ko ito kailan man plinano
Ang pag-ibig ko sa iyo ay totoo
Bridge:
Inaamin ko naman
ako ay kinakabahan sa iyo
O giliw ko
Ako'y hindi na muling uurong
Tuloy-tuloy ang tibok ng puso
Repeat Chorus until fade out
The lyrics of Prettier Than Pink's song "Ang Tindi" is a song about unexpected love, a love that suddenly captures the heart despite being content with life alone. The song reflects on the experience of falling in love and the vulnerability that comes with the realization of these feelings. The song narrates how the singer had no care about love in the past, happy being alone. However, one day, she unexpectedly falls in love with someone, and the intensity of these feelings takes her by surprise.
The chorus expresses the strength of these emotions, the intensity of being in love and the fear of making a mistake. The singer expresses her love and hopes that she won't make a mistake this time, as this has happened before. She hopes that the person feels the same way and that he will allow her to dream and fulfill her dreams with him. The bridge reveals the vulnerability of the singer by expressing her fears and uncertainties. However, she admits that her feelings for this person are real and true, and she is willing to take a chance and let her heart beat with love.
Overall, Prettier Than Pink's "Ang Tindi" is about experiencing and acknowledging the importance of love in one's life, even when least expected. The song leaves the listener with the message that love is an unexpected journey, and even though it can be scary, it is worth taking the risk.
Line by Line Meaning
Kahapon lang, ako ay walang pakialam
Just yesterday, I didn't care about anything
Kuntento na, kahit pa ako'y nag-iisa
I was content, even if I was alone
Ngunit sa 'di ko inaasahan
But unexpectedly
Bigla na lang natin naramdaman
We suddenly felt it
Ang tindi, ako'y umiibig
So strong, I'm in love
Sana hindi muli magkamali
I hope I won't make the same mistake again
Nandiyan na naman
There it is again
Ako ay muling binalikan
I have been visited again
Sana na naman
I hope again
Ang pangarap ay iyong pagbigyan
That you'll grant my dreams
Hindi ko ito kailan man plinano
I never planned this
Ang pag-ibig ko sa iyo ay totoo
My love for you is real
Inaamin ko naman
I admit
ako ay kinakabahan sa iyo
I get nervous around you
O giliw ko
Oh my dear
Ako'y hindi na muling uurong
I won't retreat again
Tuloy-tuloy ang tibok ng puso
My heart beats continuously
Contributed by Madelyn T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.