As a child, she actively participated in school programs and joined many singing contests throughout her childhood. At age three, she was casted in the kiddie show "Pen pen de Sarapen." She also took part in "For Kids Only" and "Hiraya Manawari." She became part of the first batch of stars in the hit kiddie afternoon program "Ang TV." Yet it was Sarah's talent for singing that would cause her father to focus on developing it by enrolling her at the "Center for Pop Music, Philippines" at six years of age. Her father also encouraged little Sarah to train at home for two hours each day.
At fourteen years old, Sarah bested 10 other finalists in the nationwide search for Star For a Night (Philippine Edition) aired at IBC 13 with singer Regine Velasquez as program host. With her outstanding performance of Celine Dion's To Love You More, she won the Grand Prize winning 1 million Philippine Pesos and a 10-year recording contract from Viva Records.
In September 2003, she released her debut album entitled "Popstar: A Dream Come True". The album was awarded an astounding sixtuple (6x) platinum award, selling more than 180,000 copies. She also staged a highly successful first solo concert at the Music Museum in the same year.
Aside from singing, she also acted in supporting role for the films Filipinas, Captain Barbell, and Annie B.. After winning in Star for a Night, she appeared in several GMA Network shows until she finally landed a contract for several programs in ABS-CBN that became her home studio up to now.
Sarah signed an exclusive contract with TV giant ABS-CBN and ceased guesting in its rival networks. She starred in teen drama soap entitled Sarah, The Teen Princess in allusion to her cameo role as a child in Sarah, Ang Munting Prinsesa (The Little Princess) wherein she played the role of the main character's (Camille Prats) playmate. She also became a mainstay in the Sunday noontime variety show, ASAP.
She also obtained a multi-million peso advertising endorsement contracts with Jollibee, Charmee, and Talk 'n' Text for Smart Communications.
In November 2004, Sarah released her second album entitled Sweet Sixteen which achieved gold status in one week. The album has since reached double-platinum status, selling more than 60,000 copies.
Sarah with her co-champions Rachelle Ann Go, and Erik Santos (succeeding singing competition champions) staged a concert at the Araneta Coliseum entitled Night of the Champions, which also went on a highly successful tour in the US.
In the field of acting, Sarah played the leading lady opposite singer Mark Bautista, in the fantasy film Lastikman.
Sarah sang the theme of ABS-CBN's reality show Star Circle Quest winners Hero Angeles and Sandara Park's launching movie Can This Be Love, which was released as a maxi-single and achieved gold record status in one month's time.
Sarah also became a mainstay in the fourth season of the teen-oriented show, SCQ Reload, Kilig Ako.
In summer of 2005, Sarah reunited with her fellow champions for a United States Tour of Pinoy Idols: Return Of The Champions, which was staged in selected cities in the U.S. for a two-month period.
Sarah went on to perform in her first major solo concert, The Other Side at the renowned Araneta Coliseum. Viva Records released a live album of said concert that in turn reached a Platinum status.
Sarah was given the lead role in ABS-CBN's top and highest rating primetime soap opera, Bituing Walang Ningning (Lackluster Star), an adaptation of the 1985 Philippine hit movie classic. Here, she starred as aspiring singer Dorina Pineda, a role originally played by Sharon Cuneta.
Her third solo album entitled Becoming released in August 2006, reached gold status in just one week, and Platinum for about a month after.
Sarah continued to spread her wings globally as concerts were successfully staged in Taiwan, Canada, Alaska, and Dubai. The Other Side US Tour had her visit San Diego, Hanford, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Honolulu, Maui, Anaheim, Washington DC and Atlantic City.
While in the US on November 18, 2006, she was given the honor to sing the Philippine National Anthem (Lupang Hinirang) at a global boxing event, the third encounter between super featherweight champ Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao of the Philippines and Erik "El Terrible" Morales of Mexico at the UNLV Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas.
Sarah continues to enthrall Filipino audiences locally and abroad. In 2007 alone, Sarah has toured major cities in the US, Australia, Canada, Europe and UAE.
Sarah is currently a mainstay of ASAP '07, a once-a-week, noontime musical variety show, and also hosts Little Big Superstar, a reality star search program for aspiring child performers that has recently concluded its third season. She is also currently filming episodes for a new primetime soap opera entitled Pangarap Na Bituin, in which she holds the female lead role.
Sarah staged a sold-out second major solo concert last July 14, 2007 at the Araneta Coliseum entitled Sarah Geronimo In Motion. This is also set to go on a 2-month US tour from August to September and will soon be brought to Canada come 2008.
Is This Love
Sarah Geronimo Lyrics
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You were burning in my life
Dancing to an island song
Making love until the dawn
You said you'd call
Now I'm sitting here with nothing
You said you'd write
Nothing in the world is feeling right, oh
Everyday I've been thinking about you
I can't stand being another day without you
Gotta memory that I'm hoping comes true
Is this love? That I'm feelin'
Every night a little hope is passing
Is there something here that could be lasting
Every beat of my heart is asking
Is this love ?
Looking in my picture book
Starting at the photo we took
Something in your face possessed me
Something in your smile just get me
Why can't you be
More than just a fantasy
Why can't I see
What is right in front of me
Nothing in the world is feeling right, oh
Everyday I've been thinking about you
I can't stand another day without you
Gotta memory that I hope comes true
Is this love? (oh baby)
Every night a little hope is passing
Is there something here that could be lasting
Every beat of my heart is asking
Is this love? (oh baby)
What was I thinking
Trustin' and believin' in you
Your words are misleading
And now I feel like a fool
The song "Is This Love" by Sarah Geronimo showcases the experience of falling in love and getting confused as to whether the feelings are true or not. The opening lines "Once upon a summer's night, You were burning in my life, Dancing to an island song, Making love until the dawn" portray a fun and passionate vibe between two people who are highly attracted to each other. However, as the song progresses, the lyrics reveal the vulnerability and confusion that come with the idea of not knowing whether the love is genuine or just a fantasy. The singer expresses her frustration about not hearing back from the person she is in love with despite him promising to call or write. She is uncertain about the future and wonders whether the hope she is holding on to will come true.
The track beautifully captures the heartache and longing for a love that is not reciprocated, showing the various stages of getting over heartbreak. The singer goes through a rollercoaster of emotions, taking us on a journey from the highs of feeling in love to the lows of disappointment, self-doubt and feeling foolish. The lyrics "Every beat of my heart is asking, Is this love?" show the desperation of the singer to know if the person she loves reciprocates the same feelings or not.
Line by Line Meaning
Once upon a summer's night
On a memorable summer night
You were burning in my life
You were intensively present in my life
Dancing to an island song
We were dancing together to a lively island song
Making love until the dawn
We indulged in lovemaking activities all night long
You said you'd call
You promised to call me
Now I'm sitting here with nothing
Now I'm left with nothing but disappointment
You said you'd write
You promised to write to me
But you disappeared from sight
But you vanished without a trace
Nothing in the world is feeling right, oh
Everything feels off
Everyday I've been thinking about you
I think about you every day
I can't stand being another day without you
I can't bear another day without you
Gotta memory that I'm hoping comes true
I have a memory that I wish would come true
Is this love? That I'm feelin'
Do I really love you?
Every night a little hope is passing
Every night, I have a small glimmer of hope
Is there something here that could be lasting
Is there a chance for a long-lasting relationship?
Every beat of my heart is asking
My heart keeps asking
Is this love ?
Do I truly love you?
Looking in my picture book
Leafing through my photo album
Starting at the photo we took
Staring at the picture we took together
Something in your face possessed me
Something in your countenance captivated me
Something in your smile just get me
Something about your smile moves me
Why can't you be
Why can't you be
More than just a fantasy
More than a mere daydream
Why can't I see
Why can't I perceive
What is right in front of me
What is right in front of me
Everyday I've been thinking about you
I think about you every day
I can't stand another day without you
I can't bear another day without you
Gotta memory that I hope comes true
I have a memory that I wish would come true
Is this love? (oh baby)
Do I really love you? (Oh baby)
Every night a little hope is passing
Every night, I have a small glimmer of hope
Is there something here that could be lasting
Is there a chance for a long-lasting relationship?
Every beat of my heart is asking
My heart keeps asking
Is this love? (oh baby)
Do I truly love you? (Oh baby)
What was I thinking
What was I thinking
Trustin' and believin' in you
Trusting and believing in you
Your words are misleading
Your words are deceptive
And now I feel like a fool
And now I feel foolish
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DENNIS CLARK, FABIO ANGELINI, LORI R. BARTH, NICHOLAS KENNETH HOWARD
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