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.
Kakaiba
Prettier than Pink Lyrics
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Larawan mo ang siyang nasa isip
'Di ko na nga maintindihan ang aking sarili
Tanging Ikaw lamang ang kailangan
'Yan ang parating nasasabi
Chorus:
Ano bang meron ka na wala sa iba
Kakaibang katangian 'di mapantayan ng iba
Ng isang taong nagluluksa ang damdamin
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Kaya ngayon kailangan kita
Sa aking pusong Napuno mo ng sigla
Sana'y lumapit ka na't h'wag makalimot
Pagkat mahal kita h'wag nang mayamot
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The lyrics of Prettier than Pink's song "Kakaiba" can be interpreted as the expression of deep and intense feelings of love towards a person who possesses unique qualities that stand out from the others. The singer is seen dreaming about this person every night, and their image is always on the forefront of their mind. The singer admits to not understanding their own emotions, but acknowledges that this special person is the only one they need in their life. They go on to describe the person's "kakaibang katangian" - unique qualities that cannot be surpassed by anyone else. The chorus repeats this sentiment and emphasizes that this person should be loved by someone who is mourning their emotions.
The second verse describes how the singer needs the person in their life, and how they have helped them regain energy and positivity. They ask the person not to forget about their love and to come closer to them. The chorus is repeated again to emphasize that this person is truly "kakaiba" (unique) and deserving of love.
Overall, the song expresses a deep, intense and unique love, that the singer cannot fully understand or express, yet accepts that they need to love this person who possesses kakaibang katangian that no one else has.
Line by Line Meaning
Gab-gabi sa aking mga panaginip
Every night in my dreams
Larawan mo ang siyang nasa isip
Your image is always on my mind
'Di ko na nga maintindihan ang aking sarili
I don't even understand myself anymore
Tanging Ikaw lamang ang kailangan
Only you are what I need
'Yan ang parating nasasabi
That's what I always say
Chorus:
Chorus:
Ano bang meron ka na wala sa iba
What do you have that others don't have
Kakaibang katangian 'di mapantayan ng iba
Unique qualities that can't be compared to others
Ikaw na nga, ikaw na nga siguro ang dapat mahalin
You are the one, maybe the one who should be loved
Ng isang taong nagluluksa ang damdamin
Of a person grieving with emotions
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Kaya ngayon kailangan kita
That's why I need you now
Sa aking pusong Napuno mo ng sigla
You filled my heart with vigor
Sana'y lumapit ka na't h'wag makalimot
I hope you come closer and don't forget
Pagkat mahal kita h'wag nang mayamot
Because I love you, don't be discouraged
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Contributed by Layla R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.