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 industry’s 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.
Yugto
Rico Blanco Lyrics
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Tatawagin kang kaibigan na pinaka matalik
Pupulupot sa leeg mo't sisipsip ng iyong dugo
Ipapako ka sa krus kapag ikaw ay natuyo
Sa gitna ng kaguluhan may kumukulong bulkan
Di ma pigil ang yabang at sakdal na kasakiman
Susubukang angkinin ang lahat ng hindi kanya
Ngunit hindi nila kayang baliin ang iyong loob
Ang pag-ibig na hawak mo'y hindi malulubog
Lumiyab ka oh lumiyab oh oh oh
Sa gitna ng kadiliman may buwitreng nagmamasid
May magbabato ng putik ngunit walang mayayanig
Iiyak ang mga batang nahulugan ng candy
Lahat ng mga problema sa iba'y sinisisi
Sa gitna ng kagubatan may ahas na hahalik
Itinuring mong kaibigan na pinaka matalik
Leeg mo'y pupuluputan dugo mo'y sisipsipin
Kapag wala ka nang pakinabang ang ending mo'y sa bangin
Ngunit hindi nila kayang baliin ang iyong loob
Ang pag-ibig na hawak mo'y hindi malulubog
Lumiyab ka
Lumiyab
Lumiyab
Tuwing hating gabi maririnig mo ang huni
Ng mga kaluluwang naliligaw
Lahat ng pera sa mundo hindi kayang gawing ginto
Ang huwad na tao
Ang mga tinig palakas ng palakas
Hanggang gumuho ang mga hadlang
Ang mga tinig palakas ng palakas
Hanggang gumuho ang mga hadlang
Saksi ang langit sa lahat ng naganap
Saksi ang langit sa ikalawang yugto
Lumiyab ka
Lumiyab ka (sa ngalan ng katotohanan)
Lumiyab ka (sa ngalan ng iyong dangal)
Lumiyab (ang puso mo'y iyong isipin)
Lumiyab lumiyab (ialay mo sa may kapal)
The song "Yugto" by Rico Blanco tackles the challenges and difficulties of life that everyone has to face. The lyrics speak of a snake in the middle of the forest that will pretend to be your closest friend, but will turn around and bite you, leaving you to the mercy of a crucifixion on a barren hill. It is a metaphor for the danger and betrayal that we can experience from people we trust. The song also addresses the struggle with greed, arrogance, and the obsession to possess everything that is not rightfully yours. The lyrics suggest that those who covet what is not theirs will ultimately suffer the same fate that they have inflicted on others, and end up being in the same position, helpless and alone.
Throughout the song, there is a message of hope and resilience. The phrase "lumiyab ka" (shine bright) is repeated multiple times, possibly as a reminder to never give up and to keep shining even in the darkest moments. The last verse refers to the witness of the heavens to all that has happened, suggesting that there is a higher power that sees everything and the truth is ultimately revealed.
Overall, "Yugto" is an introspective and thought-provoking song that reflects on the ups and downs of life, the dangers of betrayal, and the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Sa gitna ng kagubatan may ahas na hahalik
In the midst of the forest is a serpent that will kiss you
Tatawagin kang kaibigan na pinaka matalik
Calling you the closest friend
Pupulupot sa leeg mo't sisipsip ng iyong dugo
It will coil around your neck and suck your blood
Ipapako ka sa krus kapag ikaw ay natuyo
Nailing you to a cross when you dry up
Sa gitna ng kaguluhan may kumukulong bulkan
Amidst the chaos is a brewing volcano
Di ma pigil ang yabang at sakdal na kasakiman
Uncontrollable arrogance and extreme greed
Susubukang angkinin ang lahat ng hindi kanya
Attempting to claim what is not theirs
Kung kaya kang paikutin tiyak paiikutin ka
If they can manipulate you, they will
Ngunit hindi nila kayang baliin ang iyong loob
But they cannot break your spirit
Ang pag-ibig na hawak mo'y hindi malulubog
The love you hold will not sink
Lumiyab ka oh lumiyab oh oh oh
Shine, oh shine, oh oh oh
Sa gitna ng kadiliman may buwitreng nagmamasid
In the midst of darkness, there is a vulture watching
May magbabato ng putik ngunit walang mayayanig
People will throw mud but it will not affect you
Iiyak ang mga batang nahulugan ng candy
The children who dropped their candy will cry
Lahat ng mga problema sa iba'y sinisisi
They blame others for all their problems
Itinuring mong kaibigan na pinaka matalik
Treating them as the closest friend
Leeg mo'y pupuluputan dugo mo'y sisipsipin
Coiling around your neck and sucking your blood
Kapag wala ka nang pakinabang ang ending mo'y sa bangin
If you are no longer useful, your end is near
Tuwing hating gabi maririnig mo ang huni
Every midnight, you will hear the hiss
Ng mga kaluluwang naliligaw
Of lost souls
Lahat ng pera sa mundo hindi kayang gawing ginto
All the money in the world cannot make gold
Ang huwad na tao
The fake person
Ang mga tinig palakas ng palakas
Voices getting louder and louder
Hanggang gumuho ang mga hadlang
Until the barriers collapse
Saksi ang langit sa lahat ng naganap
The sky is a witness to everything that happened
Saksi ang langit sa ikalawang yugto
The sky is a witness to the second age
Lumiyab ka
Shine
Lumiyab ka (sa ngalan ng katotohanan)
Shine (in the name of truth)
Lumiyab ka (sa ngalan ng iyong dangal)
Shine (in the name of your honor)
Lumiyab (ang puso mo'y iyong isipin)
Shine (think of your heart)
Lumiyab lumiyab (ialay mo sa may kapal)
Shine, shine (offer it to God)
Lyrics © Sentric Music
Written by: RICO BLANCO
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@bluejayz23
"Saksi ang langit sa lahat ng naganap"
@LesterRobinBPe
smoke then fuck?
@redsjic
"Sa gitna ng kagubatan may ahas na hahalik"
@johncu7688
Wag mag alala may ikalawang yugto
@KaruSong
time is the ultimate truth teller
@joelanas6148
Maris@@redsjic
@maryjudequirante710
2024, who's still listening? 😅
@akashisenjuro9239
Yow wazzup kada taon may YUGTO ❤ 🤘
@judeocenar1700
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@arlynpadre3570
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