Having undergone several permutations in its long career, South Border has nevertheless retained its unique sound and musical sensibility and has even moved up along the current global trends in music. Hence, retaining the top spot in their particular musical genre. Much credit goes to musical director and lead creative genius Jay Durias, the staunchest unifying force that has kept the band and its music alive and thriving.
The band, whose name is a tribute to their roots in Davao down south, first came into national prominence in 1996 when they launched their first self-titled album. It included a Jimmy Antiporda song entitled “May Pag-Ibig Pa Kaya’ which they interpreted in the Metro Manila Pop Music Festival earlier that year. Another song, “Kahit Kailan” was awarded 1996 Song of the Year by various radio stations, thus giving them their first big hit.
The following year, the album reached gold, then platinum. South Border was all set for their first major concert at the Araneta Coliseum. As expected, thousands of their new found fans trooped to fill the massive dome to the brim. Before the end of 1997, the exceptional talents of South Border was recognized by their peers in the industry when they bagged the most number of trophies at the 10th AwitAwards including Best Performance by a New Duo or Group, Album of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Produced Record of the Year for their hit song, “Kahit Kailan”. By the end of 1997, their debut album has gone triple platinum and South Border was a certified star band.
Not long after that, in the midst of a flourishing career, South Border found itself in the eye of a storm which called for a conspicuous change in their lineup. Luke Mejares replaced Brix Ferraris on lead vocals. But despite discouraging forecasts, South Border got back on their feet in no time. In a rush of creative adrenaline, the band doubled their efforts to finish their second album called Bump! It featured “Sa ‘Yo” a haunting ballad that spoke of a heart’s yearning for a loved one and “Reborn,” South Border’s first attempt at recording an instrumental piece reminiscent of their early jazz influences. In 1999, South Border once again caught the critical eye and bagged a total of 12 Katha Music awards including Record of the Year, Best Pop Song, and Best R&B Song—all for “Sa ‘Yo”. The following year, the band released its first live recording which was well-received by their fans and drew rave reviews from critics. At the turn of the new millennium, the band once again made waves with the success of “Habang Atin ang Gabi” the theme song from La Vida Rosa a Rossana Roces-Diether Ocampo film. The lyrics were written by scriptwriter Armando Lao and the music was composed by Jay Durias, who considers this song to be one of his best compositions and arrangements to date.
The same song became the carrier single for their fourth album, The Way We Do released in 2001. In November of the same year, South Border staged their biggest major show at the 30,000-seater PSC Track and Field Oval. But in the final quarter of 2002, another surprise jolted South Border’s avid followers: the announcement that Luke was leaving the band to go solo. The search for his replacement was going to be another grueling task.
Having gone through another major change in their lead vocals lineup, the band scored a major win when they got not one but two astonishing vocal talents in Vince Alaras and Duncan Ramos. 26-year old Vince, was a member of La Salle’s Kundirana and was then known as “the boy who sounded like Brian McKnight". The younger Duncan on the other hand was a child prodigy — a singing and dancing wonder boy who often accompanied Gary Valenciano in his shows and tours allover the country.
The two new talents who danced as well as they sang, provided a fresh and youthful take on South Border which has since then came up with the current hits we all hear on the radio and even on television today. The biggest of which is perhaps “Rainbow” which first hit the airwaves in 2003 for the promotion of megastar Sharon Cuneta’s Metro Manila Film Festival entry, Crying Ladies. South Border’s music even dominated television with their song “Ikaw Nga” —the love theme from the phenomenal hit TV series Mulawin. In 2004, the band released their first album under their own independent label. Episode III was a gigantic commercial success that included hits “The Show” and “Brown Hand Smash” — two songs that gave the group an edgier, danceable R&B sound.
Kahit Kailan
South Border Lyrics
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Di raw maintindihan
Kung ano ang nararamdaman
Dapat mong malaman
Sa puso ko'y ikaw lamang
Ang nag-iisa
Pangangamba
Walang hanggan
Asahan mo na
Kahit kailan
Di kita iiwan
Kahit kailan
Di kita pababayaan
Kahit kailan
Kahit kailan
Bulong ng yong' damdamin
Pag-ibig na walang hanggan
Ang siyang nais kong makamtan
Ngayon ay narito ako
Handang umibig sa iyo
Na walang katapusan
Pangangamba
Dapat bang isipin
Walang hanggan
Asahan mo na
Kahit kailan
Di kita iiwan
Kahit kailan
Di kita pababayaan
Kahit kailan
Kahit kailan
Kung ikaw ay mawala sa piling ko
Di na alam kung kakayanin pa kayang
Umibig pang muli
Kahit na anong pa mangyayari
Di maaring ipagpalit
Sasamahan pa kita hanggang sa huli
Kahit kailan
Di kita iiwan
Kahit kailan
Di kita pababayaan
Kahit kailan
Hindi magbabago
Kahit kailan kahit kailan
The lyrics of "Kahit Kailan" by South Border tell the story of a love that is undying and eternal. The first two stanzas are about the singer's confusion over their feelings for their beloved, but ultimately coming to the realization that they are the only one in their heart. The chorus then declares that the singer will never leave or abandon their loved one, no matter what happens.
The second verse talks about the singer's desire for a love that is limitless and infinite, and that they are ready to pledge their love forever. The bridge depicts the singer's fear of losing their partner, but assures them that they will love them until the end, even if they face any hardships.
Overall, the song is a declaration of an unbreakable love that transcends time and obstacles.
Line by Line Meaning
Nagtatanong ang isip
My mind is full of questions
Di raw maintindihan
And I can't seem to find the answers
Kung ano ang nararamdaman
What I'm feeling right now
Dapat mong malaman
I need you to know
Sa puso ko'y ikaw lamang
That in my heart, it's only you
Ang nag-iisa
Who holds a special place
Pangangamba
I have my worries
Dapat bang isipin
Should I start to think
Walang hanggan
That this love is forever
Asahan mo na
You can count on it
Kahit kailan
I won't leave you
Di kita iiwan
No matter what happens
Di kita pababayaan
I won't abandon you
Kahit kailan
Forever and always
Bulong ng yong' damdamin
Your heart whispers to me
Pag-ibig na walang hanggan
A love that never ends
Ang siyang nais kong makamtan
That's what I want to have
Ngayon ay narito ako
And now, here I am
Handang umibig sa iyo
Ready to love you
Na walang katapusan
Endlessly
Kung ikaw ay mawala sa piling ko
If you ever leave me
Di na alam kung kakayanin pa kayang
I'm not sure if I can handle it
Umibig pang muli
To love again
Kahit na anong pa mangyayari
No matter what happens
Di maaring ipagpalit
You can't be replaced
Sasamahan pa kita hanggang sa huli
I will be with you until the end
Hindi magbabago
It will never change
Kahit kailan kahit kailan
Forever and always
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAY DURIAS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
YoonBomiJjang
K loved her first, Cream was afraid to commit thinking things will change.
K was dying, Cream knew anyway.
K was so selfless that it felt like he was being too selfish.
Cream tried to make K feel assured by marrying John.
They we're fighting their own battles just to make sure they dont hurt each other, but ultimately ended up just hurting themselves.
Can't blame anyone.
Their only fault was they never said they love each other.
So if you love someone it's always better to say it and mean it.
It doesn't matter if it ends up hurting people.
Someone will get hurt anyway.
It's better to get your heart broken by a love that was spoken
Than to get heart broken by a love that you know was there but was left unspoken.
Jake Balili
Nagtatanong ang isip, 'di raw maintindihan
Kung ano ang nararamdaman
Dapat mong malaman, sa puso ko'y ikaw lamang
Ang nag-iisa
Pangangamba, dapat bang isipin?
Walang hanggan, asahan mo na
Kahit kailan, 'di kita iiwan
Kahit kailan, 'di kita pababayaan
Kahit kailan, kahit kailan
Bulong ng 'yong damdamin, pag-ibig na walang hanggan
Ang siyang nais mong makamtan
Ngayon ay narito ako, handang umibig sa iyo
Na walang katapusan
Pangangamba, dapat bang isipin?
Walang hanggan, asahan mo na
Kahit kailan, 'di kita iiwan
Kahit kailan, 'di kita pababayaan
Kahit kailan, kahit kailan
Kung ikaw ay mawala sa piling ko
'Di na alam kung kakayanin pa kayang umibig pang muli
Kahit na ano pang mangyayari, 'di maaring ipagpalit
Sasamahan pa kita hanggang sa huli
Kahit kailan, 'di kita iiwan
Kahit kailan, 'di kita pababayaan
Kahit kailan, 'di magbabago
Kahit kailan, kahit kailan
kenji san
A masterpiece arrangement and writing of Jay Durias, he wrote this song for his crush way back in high school, and in their studio, while practicing he came up with the idea of the high note part and the sax. And also without Brix it wouldn't be possible , they're a great band together.
Akihiro Takahashi
yah yah
Killua
indeed 🤍 dahil sa song nato naging idolo ko si jay durias actually ❤️
sueeeeeee
Listening to this song comforts me when I'm missing my boy best friend, because this was his favorite song after watching More Than Blue. We also used to call each other Sue Ann and Charles Keith. BTW, he's in heaven now, and here I am, still living. If I can do what Sue Ann did in more than blue, maybe I'm happy with you now.
Michael Pamintuan
Brings back my teenage years while chillin in our farm
Markzkie Boy
There is something that I can't explain if I can hear this song❤️
Jeremiah Eslao
Aaaawww so sorry you're deaf, the song is really good if you can hear it
Jeremiah Eslao
@FarFlung 🤣🤣🤣
Kitchie Gamayo
gagu talaga minsan ang pinoy 😅😅😂😂😂😂😂
elle
you're listening to this masterpiece with a happy heart not untill u watched More than blue.