Playing in the trenches of pioneering rock clubs Mayrics and Club Dredd, and inciting musical mayhem during college events helped Slapshock grab the audience’s attention and the recording industry’s. The band was signed by EMI Music Philippines in 1998, which resulted in their first platinum-selling album 4th Degree Burn, This album birthed many cult-favorite tracks and cemented Slapshock’s place in the annals of rock history.
Succeeding albums released through the years only proved Slapshock’s prolific ability to create successful albums that music lovers also revere. The list goes one, from their 2nd platinum-selling album Headtrip (2001), to the 3rd platinum-selling disc Project 11-41 (2002), the gold record award album Novena (2004), to Silence (2006), the greatest hits disc Recollection (2008) and the critically acclaimed album Cariño Brutal (2009). The latter’s single of the same name went on to become 2010’s biggest rock hit. Showing their penchant for music that crosses boundaries, the titular track was consistently played on mainstream radio, a feat rarely achieved by metal bands.
Slapshock has collected a number of awards throughout their career, including being consistent winners of the NU 107 Rock Awards. They were named Band of the Year and Listener’s Choice twice, and received Best New Artist (2000) and Bassist of the Year (2001). The recognition continues as the band received the award for Rock Artist of the Year at the 2010 PMPC Star Awards for Music.
Across shores, Slapshock has also gotten their fist in the musical arena. They became the Philippines’ representatives to the 2003 MTV Asia Awards in Singapore, presenting to musical contemporaries LINKIN PARK. Slapshock received the distinction of being the first Filipino, and Asian band for that matter, to play at the Dubai Desert Rock Festival in 2008. They shared the stage with rock heavyweights KORN, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, VELVET REVOLVER, AS I LAY DYING, MACHINE HEAD AND MUSE AT THIS MOST PRESTIGIOUS ANNUAL ROCK EVENT IN THE MIDDLE EAST. THOUSANDS OF ROCK AFICIONADOS WHO GATHERED FROM ALL PARTS OF THE GLOBE HEARD SLAPSHOCK, WITH MORE THAN A FEW LEAVING AS FANS.
After more than a decade in the music industry, the band stepped on a new plain and completed a USA-Canada Tour in June to July 2009. Slapshock toured the cities of San Francisco, San Diego, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Baltimore and Virginia, and the Canadian cities of Toronto, Winnipeg and Vancouver. In another nonreplicable feat, Slapshock has shared the stage with big names in metal like DEATH ANGEL, SEPULTURA, SHADOWS FALL, THE DARKEST HOUR, TRIVIUM, LAMB OF GOD AND TESTAMENT.
Not inclined in any way to slow down, Slapshock became one of the founding members of the Asian super group PROJECT E.A.R. (East Asian Revolution). The latter is a collaboration of top artists from Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore and the Philippines, which debuted during the 2009 MTV Asian Music Awards.
Thousands of their CDs have been sold, and played over and over. Thousands of fans have screamed their name and anthems. But one number makes the most impression: 13. Thirteen years and they are the only band still standing and actively playing among their contemporaries. Thirteen years of withstanding changing genres and music popularity with the same core members intact. Thirteen years of growing into their now distinct aural and visual performance that continues to astound its solid rock fan base and incite more to experience the same.
Adiós
Slapshock Lyrics
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Nagtataka sa mga kilos mo
Sa tuwing lumalayo ika’y lumalapit
Nalunod ka sa pag-ibig
Di na magbabago pag-ikot ng mundo
Tuwing nakatingin sa’yo
Saan ka ba? liligaya? tapos na ba?
CHORUS
Iniwan ka sa pag idlip
Ako’y di na magbabalik
Paalam na sa’yo
(Adios!)
Nagtataka mundo ko’y nag-iba
Nagtatago nalilito sa’yo
Sa tuwing lumalayo ika’y lumalapit
Nalunod ka sa pag-ibig
Di na magbabago pag-ikot ng mundo
Tuwing nakatingin sa’yo
Saan ka ba? liligaya? tapos na ba?
Ang lahat ng ito
REPEAT CHORUS
Iniwan ka sa pag idlip
Ako’y di na magbabalik
Paalam na sa’yo
These lyrics are from Slapshock's song "Adios" which talks about a person whose behavior is changing and is becoming mysterious to the singer. The singer is uncertain of their intentions, and they feel like they are drowning in love. Whenever they try to distance themselves, this person always finds a way to come closer to them. Though the world keeps spinning and changing, this person's feelings for them seem to remain the same.
The singer finally decides to leave and says goodbye to this person using the Spanish word, "Adios." The line "Iniwan ka sa pag idlip" means "I left you in your sleep." This could be interpreted literally or metaphorically, implying that they left without any warning or that they let this person go from their mind.
The song is very emotional and reflects the struggles of love and relationships. It is a reminder that despite our efforts, some things cannot be changed, and sometimes, saying goodbye is the only way to escape the pain.
Line by Line Meaning
Nag-iiba na ang iyong anyo
Your appearance is changing
Nagtataka sa mga kilos mo
I'm wondering about your behavior
Sa tuwing lumalayo ika’y lumalapit
Every time you move away, you come closer
Nalunod ka sa pag-ibig
You drowned in love
Di na magbabago pag-ikot ng mundo
The world will always keep turning
Tuwing nakatingin sa’yo
Every time I look at you
Saan ka ba? liligaya? tapos na ba? Ang lahat ng ito
Where are you? Are you happy? Is this all over?
Iniwan ka sa pag idlip
You were left sleeping
Ako’y di na magbabalik
I won't come back
Paalam na sa’yo (Adios!)
Goodbye to you (Adios!)
Nagtataka mundo ko’y nag-iba
The world is changing and making me wonder
Nagtatago nalilito sa’yo
Hiding and confused about you
Contributed by Riley R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@delosreyesjustinec.4819
iniwan ka sa pag idlip
Akoy dina magbabalik
Paalam na sa'yo
Adios
rip idol Jamir 💔
@marcianagabriel5814
Nakakamiss yung makipagslamman sa mga kapwa mo rakista. Nakakatakas ako sa problema ibubuhos mo lahat ng lakasmo sa pagsigaw at pagtalon
Slaparmy here
@purpleprincess9743
RIP Jamir, one of Phillipines Rock Legend.. Every December inaabangan namin silang kumanta/mini concert sa mall na pinagtratrabuhan namin. 😔😢
@josephrazaele6737
RIP Sir! You've left a concrete legacy. Adios!
@daddylegend7185
Musika oo, Pero pinagnakawan nya sarili nyang banda.
@josephrazaele6737
Whatever is the dispute between him and the former band members, it's for them to resolve though. Let's just appreciate the music.
@josephrazaele6737
It surely was one of the factors why he committed suicide.
@michaeltejano1373
Rest in Paradise Idol!!! Mga kaSLAP ARMY MAGINGAY PRA ISANG LEGEND!!!
@SUPERChiEe19
Salamat Sir Jamir sa legacy na iniwan mo sa aming mga pasibol na musikero. Rock in Paradise!
@anthonyaloyon668
Adios! Idol! RIP.. Salamat sa mga maalamat na musika ng Heavy Metal OPM