The band started to shape their sound; they used two-and-three part male and female vocal harmonies and jangling guitars as their foundation. Finding zero interest from Philippine record labels, the Pin-Up Girls held a garage sale to raise money to make their own CD. In July 2001, the Pin-Up Girls released Hello Pain by themselves. The album featured a number of tracks, including “Witching Hour" and “Ride Rocket Wild,” which became surprise hits on Philippine radio stations. When Aquino left for the U.S., she was temporarily replaced by Jaja Manuel of Girl in Park. On July 2003, the Pin-Up Girls made their American debut with the critically acclaimed five-track EP Taste Test. The limited edition CD quickly sold out, and the dreamy ballad “Caress" hit No. 1 on NU-107 in the Philippines and on “Flashback Alternatives" in New Jersey. Garcia didn't remain with the band and Mitch Singson took his place. Aquino reformed the all-Pinay New Wave group Prettier Than Pink with founding member Lei Bautista in the U.S. yet never stopped contributing songs to the Pin-Up Girls.
In 2004, Taste Test was reissued with several bonus tracks as Taste Test: Expanded Menu, receiving rave reviews in the U.K. and drew comparisons to the Go-Betweens and the Wake. Inspired by their international accolades (albeit still relatively ignored in their own land), The Pin-Up Girls continued to evolve, reaching beyond the ‘60s-flashback ringing riffs of their old songs with the lush orchestration of “Caress," the minor-key gloom of “Pictures," and the synthesized pop of “How Does It Feel." A year later, the Pin-Up Girls issued Take On the Weakened Sky, a compilation of rare tracks and demos, in the Philippines.
Alright
The Pin-Up Girls Lyrics
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And be just friends
And go our separate ways
You know I know I love you so
But now we're 'then'
The fighting just won't end
I do understand
I'll let you go
I'll let you go 'coz I love you so
I will never forget the crazy things we've done
And as we part our friendship has began
(I will always love you)
I will be alright
(I'll be thinking of you)
Don't worry 'bout me
(I will always love you)
Just let me be
(I'll be thinking of you)
I love you tonight
(I will always love you)
I'll be alright
(I'll be thinking of you)
Don't worry 'bout me
(I will always love you)
Just let me be
(I'll be thinking of you)
I will always be there for you
I'll always care
Don't be a stranger
Don't be a stranger to me
You seemed to have let go of me pretty quickly
Now I'm thinking
Does this breakup make you happy?
I'm not sure when you, how I really feel
Damn inside I'm fighting backward tears
I never knew a love can end so soon
You haven't gone
Yes you're here
Yet I'm missing you
(I will always love you)
I will be alright
(I'll be thinking of you)
Don't worry 'bout me
(I will always love you)
Just let me be
(I'll be thinking of you)
I love you tonight
(I will always love you)
I'll be alright
(I'll be thinking of you)
Don't worry 'bout me
(I will always love you)
Just let me be
(I'll be thinking of you)
The Pin-Up Girls’ song “Alright” reflects on a relationship that has turned sour and discusses the aftermath of a breakup. The first stanza shows the desire of the singer to continue the relationship, but they know it's time to end it because constant fighting has made it impossible to continue. The second stanza expresses the singer’s acceptance of the breakup and their willingness to let go of the other person because of their love, despite the pain it might cause. The refrain emphasizes the singer’s belief that whatever they feel, they will finally be alright and prompts the other person not to worry about them.
The third stanza implies that the relationship was not as balanced as it should have been, as one person appeared to have moved on effortless quickly, while the other is still struggling with the breakup. The fourth stanza is a reflection of the singer's internal battle with the breakup and how they can't believe that love can end so suddenly. The song ends with the singer saying that they will always be there for the other person if they are ever needed because their love for them runs deeper than the end of their relationship.
In summary, "Alright" is a heartfelt reflection on the complicated emotional experience of a breakup, including the desire to continuea the relationship, the acceptance of the situation, and the pain that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
You know I don't want us to end
I still want to be with you
And be just friends
But if that's all we can be, I'll accept it
And go our separate ways
If we must part ways, I'll do it lovingly
You know I know I love you so
I'm aware of my feelings for you
But now we're 'then'
But things have changed
The fighting just won't end
Despite our love, we can't stop arguing
I do understand
I get why you want to end things
My dear I comprehend
I love you enough to let you go
I'll let you go
I'll give you the freedom you need
I'll let you go 'coz I love you so
Even though it hurts, I'll do it for love
I will never forget the crazy things we've done
Our memories will always be cherished
And as we part our friendship has began
We can still be friends even if we can't be together
(I will always love you)
I'll always love you
I will be alright
I'll be okay even though it hurts
(I'll be thinking of you)
You'll still be on my mind
Don't worry 'bout me
Don't fret about my well-being
Just let me be
Give me space to process and heal
I love you tonight
I still love you, even for just tonight
(I will always love you)
I'll always love you
I'll be alright
I'll be okay eventually
(I'll be thinking of you)
You'll still be on my mind
Don't worry 'bout me
Don't stress about me
Just let me be
Let me handle this in my own way
I will always be there for you
I'll always support you
I'll always care
I'll always love you, regardless
Don't be a stranger
Don't cut me out of your life
Don't be a stranger to me
Let's still keep in touch
You seemed to have let go of me pretty quickly
It hurts to see you move on so fast
Now I'm thinking
It's made me question things
Does this breakup make you happy?
Did you really want to end things?
I'm not sure when you, how I really feel
I'm conflicted about my emotions
Damn inside I'm fighting backward tears
I'm trying to stay strong even though it's painful
I never knew a love can end so soon
I never expected our love to end this fast
You haven't gone
Even though we're apart
Yes you're here
Your presence still lingers
Yet I'm missing you
I still long for you even though you're not here
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