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.
Wherever You Are
South Border Lyrics
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And the moon that shines above
Alone in the sand looking at the stars
Wishing someday i would find true love
Would it be nice to see the morning
With the one you love the most
Would it be nice to say goodnight
To the one you hold so close to your heart
The wind that blows the dove
Is the wind that blows my love
Hope it'll find its way to you wherever you are
I love to sit in fields of green
Looking deeply through the sky
Watching birds as they fly by
Hoping someday fate will bring me true love
Would it be nice to hold someone
So dear, near your heart
Would it be nice to hear those words
I love you from the one that you love
That you love
The wind that blows the dove
Is the wind that blows my love
Hope it'll find its way to you wherever you are
I'd love to see myself one day
In the arms of someone
Who will share her life with me
Selflessly, someday
You will find your way, to me
The wind that blows the dove
Is the wind that blows my love
Hope it'll find its way to you wherever you are
The lyrics to South Border's "Wherever You Are" express the desire for love and companionship in life. The singer describes the beauty of nature, such as the ocean, moon, stars, and birds flying by, but realizes that those things can only fulfill so much. The yearning for a significant other to share and experience these moments with is evident. The chorus presents the idea that the same wind that carries the peaceful dove may guide love to the singer, wherever they may be.
The second verse continues to express the desire for love, picturing oneself in fields of green, searching for it among the vastness of the sky. It proceeds to describe the feeling of holding someone dear, hearing the words "I love you," and being close to one's heart. The bridge of the song suggests that the singer will eventually find someone to share their life with, selflessly, and that someday the love they desire will find its way to them.
Overall, the lyrics express the universal desire for companionship and love, even amidst the beauty and grandeur of the world around us. The song's melancholic and introspective tone suggests that these desires are not easily fulfilled, but the hope for love remains present.
Line by Line Meaning
I love to see the ocean's beauty
I am enamored by the stunning spectacle of nature that is the ocean.
And the moon that shines above
The sight of the radiant moon above is equally captivating.
Alone in the sand looking at the stars
I find myself in solitude on the shore, gazing at the twinkling stars.
Wishing someday I would find true love
I hope to someday come across genuine love with someone special.
Would it be nice to see the morning
How wonderful it would be to greet each new day with the one I hold dear.
With the one you love the most
The one who holds my heart above all others.
Would it be nice to say goodnight
The perfect end to every day would be to say goodnight to my beloved.
To the one you hold so close to your heart
The one who fills the intimate and special place in my heart.
The wind that blows the dove
Much like the wind carries a dove, I hope the force of fate brings my love closer to me.
Is the wind that blows my love
The same wind that guides my love towards me with each passing day.
Hope it'll find its way to you wherever you are.
I pray that this wind of destiny brings my love to me, wherever they may be.
I love to sit in fields of green
The sight of lush greenery calms and brings me joy in equal measure.
Looking deeply through the sky
I revel in the wonder of the vast sky and all its mysteries.
Watching birds as they fly by
I find myself in awe of the graceful flight of birds soaring by.
Hoping someday fate will bring me true love.
My heart yearns for that special bond with someone that destiny might bring.
Would it be nice to hold someone
What bliss it would be to hold someone near and dear to my heart.
So dear, near to your heart
The one with whom my heart feels truly at home.
Would it be nice to hear those words
What could be more heartwarming than hearing words of love from the one you cherish?
I love you from the one that you love.
Those three precious, beautiful words sincerely spoken by the one I adore.
I'd love to see myself one day
My deepest longing is to one day look upon myself and another, deeply in love.
In the arms of someone
Secure and content in the embrace of my beloved.
Who will share her life with me
The one willing to join hands and build a life together with unwavering commitment.
Selflessly Someday You will find your way to me.
Someday, selflessly and with boundless devotion, this special someone will make their way to me.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jay Durias, Vince Alaras
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@turatskiigaming5866
I didnt knew this song would mean so much to me. When i was young i always thought this was sweet. Until i trully understand the lyrics the feels
Back then i made a slideshow of the girl i loved.. i met her 2005, we were classmates. She was one of those smart kids at the side or back of the room. I was one of those unruly kids who most classmates would be annoyed with. First time we spoke, it was our home economics class. We were making arts and crafts and she showed me her hands. It was stuck with glue and she had webbed hands due to it. Its like frog hands and then we both laughed. After this we barely talked but damn sure i was always looking at her. Watching her from afar . After that schoolyear i went to a far away place cause my fam moved.. we got in touch 3 years after that. We talked alot. Even after highschool and she moved to canada.. thats when our concersation became more constant. Though our timezones were upside down. Its like we made a really great connection. I expressed my feelings for her but she didnt felt the same way.. i told her im not expecting her to love me. What i want is just to let me love her..this is when i made that video using this song.. years passed she had a boyfriend and all a lot of things happen.. i tried stopping what i have felt for her for over 15 years.. tried to build my own family.. have 2 kids now. I thought i was able to forget about her.. i thought i was able to throw my feelings away.. but i cant.. but i never stopped loving her. I was trying to earn to save up and try to go to canada to chase over her.. but now its too late.. she just died 3 days ago and everytime i hear this song. I remember her.. its always her.. always have always will be her
Like the last time we talked.. i said what i said.. you will always have a special place in my heart
I will always love you Jeanne marie alvarez fabrigar
@ninajoyogaro5437
This song brings so much pain but i still play it over and over.
To you my dear "S.O.",
We may not be destined for each other..you may not love me as much as I love you...but wherever you are, I hope you are okay. I hope my love find its way to you. I'm hoping someday fate will bring me to you. Sana someday makita ulit kita, makasama. Kung hindi lang sana ako takot masaktan, sana man lang nasabi ko sayong mahal kita. I don't know what the future will bring, but deep inside, there's a part of me wishing na you're part of that future.
How can i lost someone I never really had???
I've loved you long enough and just when I thought nakalimutan ko na yung feelings ko for you, this song brought every pain back. Sana masaya ka. Sana someday mahanap din natin yung "true love" na nakalaan satin. Mahal kita..for some reason, mahal kita. Di ko maintindihan yung nararamdaman ko for you, and maybe it's just meant to be this way. An unrequited love, an open ended love..a love without closure.
more than 3 years na...but i'm still hoping "someday you will find your way to me...." </3
@j_mstr8746
One of the best songs written by South Border...
@user-lz7go1we5x
Ang Ganda
@chronochrono1227
The saddest thing in life is,
"Is that we're not really meant for each other"
@emmanuelbarroga437
One of the most beautiful song ever written...
@alwinjohn8944
Sobrang solid neto
@meannragel9788
parang ansakitt nmn maka-single ng kantang to🤦♀️
@marissaalbornoz2560
Whenever i hear this song.. it tend to bring me back in 2002... where painfull and a lot of bitterness is covered with a glittering..”lies”... no appropriate words to say... sorry!!..
@MuSNews001
Na-miss ko to...
@apriljennycaranguian7626
Someday..You will find your way😢😢 Remember those days☹️
@iAmChillyn
2020, sana magkaron na rin nito sa Spotify