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.
Maybe This Time
Sarah Geronimo Lyrics
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Wearin' older faces
And talk about the places they've been
Two old sweethearts who fell apart
Somewhere a long ago
How are they to know
Someday they'd meet again
Maybe this time
It'll be lovin' they'll find
Maybe now they can be more than just friends
She's back in his life and it feels so right
Maybe this time, love won't end
It's the same old feeling back again
It's the one they had way back when
They were too young to know when love is real
But somehow, some things never change
And even time hasn't cooled the flame
It's burnin' even brighter than it did before
It got another chance, and if they take it
Maybe this time
It'll be lovin' they'll find
Maybe now they can be more than just friends
She's back in his life and it feels so right
Maybe this time, love won't end
She's smilin' like she used to smile way back then
She's feelin' like she used to feel way back when
They tried, but somethin' kept them
Waiting for this magic moment, oh
Maybe this time
It'll be lovin' they'll find
Maybe now they can be more than just friends
She's back in his life and it feels so right
Maybe this time, maybe this time
Maybe this time love won't end
The song "Maybe This Time" by Sarah Geronimo tells the story of two old friends who meet again after a long time. As they reminisce about the places they've been and the times they had, they realize that there is more than just friendship between them. The two old sweethearts who fell apart somewhere long ago find themselves back in each other's lives, and it feels right. The lyrics suggest that this time around, they might finally find the love that they had missed out on before.
The song captures the essence of second chances and how some things, like true love, never change despite the passage of time. The lyrics speak of the same old feeling that they had way back when they were too young to know when love is real. Yet, even after all these years, the flame burns brighter than it ever did before. The two old friends are finally given another chance, and they are willing to take it.
"Maybe This Time" is a beautiful and emotional ballad that speaks to the heart, reminding listeners of the power of love and the possibility of second chances. The lyrics are simple yet profound, and Sarah Geronimo's voice brings out the emotional depth of the song, making it a classic ballad that will stand the test of time.
Line by Line Meaning
Two old friends meet again
Two people who were previously friends reunite after a long time.
Wearin' older faces
They are older now and have aged since they last saw each other.
And talk about the places they've been
They discuss the different places they have visited in the years they were apart.
Two old sweethearts who fell apart
These two people had romantic feelings for each other in the past but things did not work out.
Somewhere a long ago
Their romantic past happened a long time ago.
How are they to know
They could not have foreseen that they would cross paths again.
Someday they'd meet again
It was inevitable that they would eventually meet again.
And have a need for more than reminiscin'
They realize that they have a need to rekindle their romantic feelings for each other, beyond just reminiscing on the past.
Maybe this time
There is a chance for love this time around.
It'll be lovin' they'll find
They might find love with each other this time.
Maybe now they can be more than just friends
They hope to move beyond just being friends this time around.
She's back in his life and it feels so right
The woman has re-entered the man's life and it feels like it is the right thing to happen.
It's the same old feeling back again
The feelings they had for each other in the past are resurfacing again.
It's the one they had way back when
They are experiencing the same feelings they had for each other in their younger years.
They were too young to know when love is real
When they were younger they did not fully understand or appreciate what real love was.
But somehow, some things never change
Despite the passage of time, their feelings for each other have remained unchanged.
And even time hasn't cooled the flame
Time passing has not diminished their romantic feelings for each other.
It's burnin' even brighter than it did before
Their feelings for each other are even stronger now than they were before.
It got another chance, and if they take it
This opportunity for them to rekindle their romance is a second chance, and it is up to them to take it.
She's smilin' like she used to smile way back then
The woman is smiling like she used to when they were in love in their younger years.
She's feelin' like she used to feel way back when
The woman is feeling the same way she did when she was in love with the man in their younger years.
They tried, but somethin' kept them
They attempted to make their romance work in the past but something held them back.
Waiting for this magic moment, oh
They have been waiting for the perfect moment to rekindle their romance and it has finally arrived.
Maybe this time, maybe this time
There is a chance for their love to work out this time around.
Maybe this time love won't end
They hope that their love for each other will last and not end this time around.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: RANDY GOODRUM, KENNETH CLARK LOGGINS, DAVID ALLEN LOGGINS
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