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.
Tulog
South Border Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Puro sa 'yo lang napupunta ang bawa't kuwento
Sinungaling na panaginip
Di ka raw lumayo sa akin
O kay sarap
'Di tayo mapaghiwalay
Tuloy-tuloy pa rin
Lumilipad ako sa aking isip
Ayokong magising
Ayokong malayo sa piling mo
Kahit na imposible okey lang
Basta't palaging nandiyan ka kasama ka
O kay sarap
'Di tayo mapaghiwalay
Sa tulog ko lang ba kita maaaring makamtan
'Di ba puwedeng makasama ka sa ibang paraan
O Diyos ko tulungan mong maging totoo
Ang panaginip kong ito
Kahit na imposible okey lang
Basta't palaging nandiyan ka kasama ka
O kay sarap
'Di tayo mapaghiwalay
Sa tulog ko lang ba kita maaaring makamtan
'Di ba puwedeng makasama ka sa ibang paraan
O Diyos ko tulungan mong maging totoo
Ang panaginip kong ito
Sa tulog ko lang ba kita maaaring makamtan
'Di ba puwedeng makasama ka sa ibang paraan
O Diyos ko tulungan mong maging totoo
Ang panaginip kong ito
Sa tulog ko lang ba kita maaaring makamtan
'Di ba puwedeng makasama ka sa ibang paraan
O Diyos ko tulungan mong maging totoo
Ang panaginip kong ito oh
O Diyos ko tulungan mong maging totoo
Ang panaginip kong ito
The lyrics of South Border's song "Tulog" evoke a sense of longing and a desire to be with someone even in one's dreams. The singer speaks of how every story in their mind revolves around this person, and how in their dreams, they never want to wake up or be away from them. The singer is aware that what they desire may be impossible, but they ask for God's help to make their dreams come true. The chorus resonates with the idea that the singer does not want to be separated from their loved one, and that the feeling is so sweet that they never want to let it go.
The lyrics of "Tulog" are simple yet poignant in their delivery. The idea of being with someone even in one's dreams is a universal emotion that most people can relate to. The song captures the essence of longing, desire and the sweetness of love, making it a classic love song that will always be cherished.
Line by Line Meaning
Sa pagtulog ko ikaw ang nakikita sa isipan
When I sleep, you are the only thing I see in my mind
Puro sa 'yo lang napupunta ang bawa't kuwento
Every story I have revolves around you
Sinungaling na panaginip
A lying dream
Di ka raw lumayo sa akin
You never left me (in the dream)
O kay sarap
Oh, how delightful
'Di tayo mapaghiwalay
We cannot be separated
Tuloy-tuloy pa rin
It continues on
Lumilipad ako sa aking isip
I am flying in my mind
Ayokong magising
I don't want to wake up
Ayokong malayo sa piling mo
I don't want to be away from you
Kahit na imposible okey lang
Even if it's impossible, it's okay
Basta't palaging nandiyan ka kasama ka
As long as you're always there, together with me
Sa tulog ko lang ba kita maaaring makamtan
Can I only have you in my dreams?
'Di ba puwedeng makasama ka sa ibang paraan
Can't we be together in another way?
O Diyos ko tulungan mong maging totoo
Oh my God, help make this dream come true
Ang panaginip kong ito
This dream of mine
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAY DURIAS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@barbaragemao
Sa pagtulog ko, ikaw ang nakikita sa isipan
Puro sa iyo lang napupunta ang bawat kuwento
Sinungaling na panaginip, 'di ka raw lumalayo sa akin
Oh, kay sarap, 'di tayo mapaghiwalay
Tuloy-tuloy pa rin, lumilipad ako sa aking isip
Ayokong magising, ayokong malayo sa piling mo
Kahit na imposible, okay lang
Basta't palaging nand'yan, kasama ka
Oh, kay sarap, 'di tayo mapaghiwalay
Sa tulog ko lang ba kita maaaring makamtan?
'Di ba puwedeng makasama ka sa ibang paraan?
Oh, Diyos ko, tulungan mong maging totoo
Ang panaginip kong ito
Kahit na imposible, okay lang
Basta't palaging nand'yan, kasama ka
Oh, kay sarap, 'di tayo mapaghiwalay
Sa tulog ko lang ba kita maaaring makamtan?
'Di ba puwedeng makasama ka sa ibang paraan?
Oh, Diyos ko, tulungan mong maging totoo
Ang panaginip kong ito
Sa tulog ko lang ba kita maaaring makamtan?
'Di ba puwedeng makasama ka sa ibang paraan?
Oh, Diyos ko, tulungan mong maging totoo
Ang panaginip kong ito, oh-woah
Sa tulog ko lang ba kita maaaring makamtan?
'Di ba puwedeng makasama ka sa ibang paraan?
Oh, Diyos ko, tulungan mong maging totoo
Ang panaginip kong ito, oh-woah
Oh, woah, woah
Oh, oh, oh, woah, woah
Oh, Diyos ko, tulungan mong maging totoo
Ang panaginip kong ito
Hmm-hmm-hmm-hmm-hmm-hmm, hmm
@paulopunongbayan9658
Sa pagtulog ko ikaw ang nakikita sa isipan
Puro sa 'yo lang napupunta ang bawa't kuwento
Sinungaling na panaginip
Di ka raw lumayo sa akin
O kay sarap
'Di tayo mapaghiwalay
Tuloy-tuloy pa rin
Lumilipad sa aking isip
Ayokong magising
Ayokong malauyo sa piling mo
Kahit na imposible okey lang
Basta't palaging andiya't kasama ka
O kay sarap
'Di tayo mapaghiwalay
Sa tulog ko lang ba kita maaaring makamtan
'Di ba puwedeng makasama ka sa ibang paraan
O Diyos ko, tulungan mong maging totoo
Ang panaginip kong ito...
Sinungaling na panaginip
Di ka raw lumayo sa akin
O kay sarap
'Di tayo mapaghiwalay
Sa tulog ko lang ba kita maaaring makamtan
'Di ba puwedeng makasama ka sa ibang paraan
O Diyos ko, tulungan mong maging totoo
Ang panaginip kong ito...
Sa tulog ko lang ba kita maaaring makamtan
'Di ba puwedeng makasama ka sa ibang paraan
O Diyos ko, tulungan mong maging totoo
Ang panaginip kong ito...
Sa tulog ko lang ba kita maaaring makamtan
'Di ba puwedeng makasama ka sa ibang paraan
O Diyos ko, tulungan mong maging totoo
Ang panaginip kong ito...
@DexCapiral0923
Ang tibay... ibang tumama kantang to khit medyo luma na... kudos to southborder for making this...
@melisademetria3229
2023... i love this Song forever ❤️
@bhudangdingable
2019.... i still fall in love everytime i hear this song
@ritchebenlog8508
Syeeet.... still listening in 2020 and beyond.
@trinidadtabor5559
naiinlove aq when i hear this song........really
@vicquiling
Bakit ngayon ko lang narinig ang kantang to? Listening in January 2021 anyone?
@jhirodanni4059
ganda din bro no? haha. pakinggan mo rin ung HATING GABI
@tessadelen
😍😍😍
@edzcuizon3572
2020 na... this song still gives me the chills
@tequilasunrise5262
Yung dapat na panaginip lang. Nangyare sa totoo ☺ kaso imposible na maging kami 😢😢 💔