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.
Sweet
South Border Lyrics
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From the jd factory
Something brand new
You gonna love it
Brownhand record baby. Whooa!!
Ohhh. Baby boy
When you warp your arms around me
Ohhh baby boy..
Honey suckin' sweet
Lovin' all day.
Baby, baby, baby yeah
So soft and smooth
As any girl could be
Those stylish moves
And curve of your body
We got tripping' bumping'
Dancing to this beat
Get your booty
Down on me.
Boom! When you step into the room
Time stood still like I'm walking on the moon
I've been checking you out, you're so tight
When you looking at me, feels alright
Is this real, what a feeling
What am I to do I'll be tripping?
First I saw you then I felt you
Now I got you, it's sound crazy
You know but it's true ha-ha!
Ohhh. Baby boy
When you warp your arms around me
You rock my world
Ohhh baby boy..
Honey suckin' sweet
Lovin' all day.
Baby, baby, baby yeahh
So soft and smooth
As any girl could be
Those stylish moves
And curve of your body
We got tripping' bumping'
Dancing to this beat
Get your booty
Down on me.
Love the way you laugh
When we tickle
Love the way you sound
When we giggle
Love the way you walking and talking
Love your pretty face, you know your expression
Love the way you taste you a dish
You want temptation girl, I can't resist
I can't believe that I'm yours and your mine
We got sweet love till the end of time
Ohhh. Baby boy
When you warp your arms around me
You rock my world
Ohhh baby boy..
Honey suckin' sweet
Lovin' all day.
Baby, baby, baby yeahh
Ohhh. Baby boy
When you warp your arms around me
You rock my world
Ohhh baby boy..
Honey suckin' sweet
Lovin' all day.
Baby, baby, baby yeahh
Ohhh. Baby boy
When you warp your arms around me
You rock my world
Ohhh baby boy..
Honey suckin' sweet
Lovin' all day
The song "Sweet" by South Border is a love song that describes the feeling of being in love with someone. The lyrics are a depiction of the love felt between two people who are deeply infatuated with each other. It talks about the small yet beautiful things they love about each other, like the way they sound when they laugh or the way they walk and talk. The love between them is so intense that when they are together, time seems to stand still, and for them, nothing else exists.
The lyrics represent a perfect picture of a relationship that is filled with love and affection. The song talks about how the person feels when they hold their loved one in their arms, and how that feeling is like they have found their world. The song emphasizes that time spent with the person they love is worth cherishing and that their love is sweet.
Overall, "Sweet" is a lovely song that portrays the beautiful feelings of love and affection. The lyrics show how love can make one feel complete and how, in the company of the person you love, everything else fades away.
Line by Line Meaning
Yah, haha there's another one (another one) From the jd factory Something brand new You gonna love it Brownhand record baby. Whooa!!
Introduction to the song and an invitation to the audience to listen to a new hit record.
Ohhh. Baby boy When you warp your arms around me You rock my world Ohhh baby boy.. Honey suckin' sweet Lovin' all day. Baby, baby, baby yeah
The singer is expressing how much they enjoy being held and rocked by their significant other. Their love is sweet and satisfying.
So soft and smooth As any girl could be Those stylish moves And curve of your body We got tripping' bumping' Dancing to this beat Get your booty Down on me.
The singer is admiring their lover's graceful movements and seductive figure. They are having fun dancing together.
Boom! When you step into the room Time stood still like I'm walking on the moon I've been checking you out, you're so tight When you looking at me, feels alright Is this real, what a feeling What am I to do I'll be tripping? First I saw you then I felt you Now I got you, it's sound crazy You know but it's true ha-ha!
The singer is describing the intense attraction they feel towards their lover. They were captivated by their beauty upon first meeting and still feel a strong connection.
Love the way you laugh When we tickle Love the way you sound When we giggle Love the way you walking and talking Love your pretty face, you know your expression Love the way you taste you a dish You want temptation girl, I can't resist I can't believe that I'm yours and your mine We got sweet love till the end of time
The singer is listing all the things they love about their partner, from their laughter to their cooking skills. They are deeply in love and committed to each other.
Ohhh. Baby boy When you warp your arms around me You rock my world Ohhh baby boy.. Honey suckin' sweet Lovin' all day. Baby, baby, baby yeahh
The chorus repeats the sentiment that the singer feels when held by their lover, that their love is sweet and satisfying.
Ohhh. Baby boy When you warp your arms around me You rock my world Ohhh baby boy.. Honey suckin' sweet Lovin' all day. Baby, baby, baby yeahh
The chorus repeats the sentiment that the singer feels when held by their lover, that their love is sweet and satisfying.
Ohhh. Baby boy When you warp your arms around me You rock my world Ohhh baby boy.. Honey suckin' sweet Lovin' all day.
The chorus repeats the sentiment that the singer feels when held by their lover, that their love is sweet and satisfying.
Contributed by Molly B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
RHAF RECORDZ
One of my timeless songs! SouthBee! ❤️❤️❤️
Cristina Bebe
I was 11 when i first heard this song. I really loved it. Till now, still i'm into it. I sang this to my friends and they liked the song. The singers are good at their pronounciations tho 💖👍
ominoreg
Great song... the chorus totally makes the song awesome.
anthony
old school Rnb never gets old for me.
E P
Still one of my all-time favorite.
Maria
Really love it😍
Leander Sumampong
love it!!!!
fukiwow
super cool i love the song.
MGS
i love it!!!!
Karl Perez
This brings memories. MTV days.