For those who waited a year, Rico Blanco's new album "Your Universe" is definitely worth it. It's a defining mark in the 35-year-old musician's career, and a reminder that he has the freedom to experiment and collaborate with others without compromising sound.
Through the ten tracks of "Your Universe," we can confirm that Rico's personal passions are gracefully translated into songs distinctly and undeniably his, even as he collaborates with some of the industryβs best musicians for this album.
He knows how to tickle the fancy of Filipinos by delivering the right amount of romantic prose minus the extra saccharine shot of sap. Perhaps it can be said that he knows the formula of the Filipino's heart which makes his music work. Definition and identity. This is what sets Rico Blanco apart from most of the local acts. He knows his niche in the industry and makes his mark the way a true blooded artist should: original and a strong definition of one's identity.
Alaala
Rico Blanco Lyrics
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Aking nasilayan ang lumang kanto kung saan lagi kitang inaabangan
Hindi ko napansin
Ang dami nang bagong building
lahat gawa sa salamin, oh
Alaala na lamang ba
Wala na bang na-naramdaman na kahit katiting
Nakasalubong ko ang paborito mong Guro yung may masungit na ngiti
Biglang natandaan ng tayoy nagkaigihan sa project sa biology
Alaala na lamang ba
Ang lahat ng ito
wala na bang na-naramdaman na kahit katiting
At tuwing natatrapik naaalala ko ang lintik na kotse niyong tumitirik
Kung saan ako muntik
na madisgrasya sa halip, hindi kasi otomatik
baby
Wooohh...
alaala na lamang ba
ang lahat ng ito
wala na bang na-naramdaman na kahit katiting
alaala
Alaala alaala alaala alaalaaaaaaa ahh.
wooohhooo hoohooo
In Rico Blanco's song "Alaala," he reminisces about his past experiences and the memories that occur in those moments. The first verse talks about an old street that used to be a place where he would wait for someone. However, when he revisits the street, he realizes that it has been replaced with new and modern buildings. He questions whether these places and memories are just reduced to mere recollections and whether anything is left to be felt from them.
In the second verse, he encounters his favorite teacher who he used to work with on a biology project. He recalls how back then, the teacher smiled with a stern look. Blanco asks whether these memories are only left for him to recall or if there is any trace of feelings left behind. Finally, in the last verse, he remembers a time when he almost got into an accident while driving. The memory of that incident resurfaces each time he gets stuck in traffic, and he wonders if it's only the memory that remains, or if he still feels anything towards that past experience.
The song's message is one of nostalgia and reflecting on past experiences but questioning whether they still have any significance in the present. The catchy tune paired with the simple yet profound lyrics makes this an emotional and thought-provoking song.
Line by Line Meaning
Aking nasilayan ang lumang kanto kung saan lagi kitang inaabangan
I saw the old street corner where I always waited for you
Hindi ko napansin Ang dami nang bagong building lahat gawa sa salamin, oh
I didn't notice the many new buildings, all made of glass
Alaala na lamang ba Ang lahat ng ito Wala na bang na-naramdaman na kahit katiting
Are these just memories? Did I not feel anything at all?
Nakasalubong ko ang paborito mong Guro yung may masungit na ngiti
I bumped into your favorite teacher, the one with the grumpy smile
Biglang natandaan ng tayoy nagkaigihan sa project sa biology
Suddenly, we remembered working on a biology project together
At tuwing natatrapik naaalala ko ang lintik na kotse niyong tumitirik Kung saan ako muntik na madisgrasya sa halip, hindi kasi otomatik baby
And every time I'm stuck in traffic, I remember your crappy car that almost got me in an accident. It wasn't automatic, baby.
alaala na lamang ba ang lahat ng ito wala na bang na-naramdaman na kahit katiting alaala Alaala alaala alaala alaalaaaaaaa ahh. wooohhooo hoohooo
Are they just memories? Did I not feel anything at all? Memories, memories, memories, memories, ahh. Wooohooo hoohooo.
Contributed by Sadie R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@cruzryand26
PAANO BA MALIGTAS?
1. ANG KALAGAYAN NG TAO
(ang tao ay makasalanan.)
Mga Taga Roma 3:23
Sapagkat ang lahat ng tao ay nagkasala at hindi nakaabot sa kaluwalhatian ng Diyos.
2. ANG KABAYARAN NG KASALANAN
(Hatol ng Diyos sa makasalanan)
Mga Taga Roma 6:23
ang kabayaran ng kasalanan ay kamatayan.
3. ANG KABUTIHAN NG DIYOS
(ang nagbayad sa iyong kasalanan ay ang Panginoong Jesus.)
Mga Taga Roma 5:8
Ipinadama ng Diyos ang Kanyang pagibig sa atin na ng tayo ay makasalanan pa si Kristo ay namatay para sa atin.
Mga Taga Roma 6:23
Ang regalo ng Diyos ay buhay na walang hanggang kay Kristo Jesus na ating Panginoon.
4. ANG KAPARAANAN AY SI JESUS
(Si Jesus ang tanging daan at Tagapagligtas.)
Mga Taga Roma 10:9
Sapagka't kung ipahahayag mo ng iyong bibig si Jesus na Panginoon, at sasampalataya ka sa iyong puso na binuhay siyang maguli ng Dios sa mga patay ay maliligtas ka:Β
- Ipahayag mo sa Diyos na ikaw ay makasalanan.
- Pagsisihan mo ang iyong kasalanan sa harap ng Diyos.
- Aminin mong wala kang kakayahan para bayaran at iligtas ang iyong sarili sa tiyak na kamatayan.
- Ipahayag mo ang iyong pananampalataya kay Jesus at tanggapin mo Siyang sarili mong Tagapagligtas.
MAPAGPALANG ARAW PO SA ATING LAHAT !
@elmerdullas4871
Panalo..sarap pkinggan....lodi tlga sir ricoπ
@simpleconz
Nice super nice voice
@mhelmaming3888
Your so pogi tlga ...everyday pinapangarap ko mkita ka in personal kse parang ang sarap mong maging kuya,jowa friend etc...kse your so sweet humble and kind lhay na ata..super idol dn kita...
@dididelacruz7814
Kalmado lng pero lakas impact ni Rb. β€οΈπ
@joyingridnanlabi7060
hindi aq avid fan ni maris racal pero ndi ko alam bakit at sino ung nalink sa knya na rico blanco but after I watch and listen dun sa song na Ng Collab sila I start to admire and kilig of them both
@raymuncoscos3226
sinong agree walang tapon sa dating gawi album.
@itsmemarie6393
Yes po
@goleinad6005
Palagi ko to sinasabi sa mga kaibigan ko
@musiclyrics1403
solid kaayu
@mhiecaspe5006
Agree