ABOUT THE BAND:
Urbandub is Gabby Alipe (Vocalist / Guitarist), Lalay Lim (Bassist), John Mendoza (Drummer) and John Dinopol (Lead Guitarist). Urbandub's career thus far has given much inspiration and support to upcoming acts, most of which fall under the Lighter Records stable such as Faspitch, The Ambassadors, Still, Nuncyspungen (Cagayan) and Point Click Kill (Ilo Ilo). Each of them now aspire to take their own roads in music, paving their own way and modeling some of their steps after the success of Urbandub.
From the very first day that this band was formed (in the year 2000), they were destined to be something more than the ordinary. Forced to be independent due to the lack of support coming from major record companies, Urbandub released their debut album called BIRTH. Off of this album, the hit tracks “Come”, “Give” and “Would You Go” launched and took their world by storm. Unique, timely and yet experimental, it was something that entertainment scenes around the Philippines needed: a kick-start into the future of original music.
With the release of their sophomore effort, INFLUENCE (Lighter Records), Urbandub took on a new form, changing their sound with a new drummer (From Jed Honrado to Jerros Dolino). It was the sound in this album that clearly defined the steps that Urbandub would start to take. The track “Soul Searching” later won the award as Best Song of the Year in the NU107 Rock Awards 2003. Pushing the sound further, the collection bagged the Album Of The Year Award in the NU107 Rock Awards 2004.
Urbandub released their album EMBRACE in 2005, and with it, it proved that there is hope for struggling artists. With help from their community and the noise they created, they were able to grab the attention of EMI Music Philippines. Since then the band has kept Lighter Records as their management arm and guide. In line with their ideals, EMI allowed the members the creative freedom to record their album on their home soil of Cebu. They have also been able to maintain their independent principles while taking major steps into the scene that has awaited their new sound.
After more than 10,000 albums sold, thousands of miles traveled around the country and some dizzying highs and lows, an energized Urbandub returned with UNDER SOUTHERN LIGHTS in 2007. This latest album boasts 10 tracks of Urbandub’s new approach to their own brand—their brilliance shines throughout a melodious rock tune and diverse songwriting.
Breakdown
URBANDUB Lyrics
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I've been thinking about all the things that you do
Your eyes when they stare leaves me weak
I like the way you sweep me off my feet
Now I can't speak...
I breakdown when you're not around.
I've been taking my time to see,
If we'll ever meet
Baby your eyes when they stare leaves me weak
I like the way you sweep me off my feet
Love I can't speak...
I breakdown when you're not around.
The lyrics of URBANDUB's song "Breakdown" express the singer's strong feelings of attraction towards someone they believe in and admire. The opening line "I believe in you" suggests that the singer has faith in the person they are singing about, indicating that they may have a relationship or emotional connection of some sort. The next few lines describe the singer's infatuation with this person, particularly their eyes, which leave the singer feeling weak and helpless. This person's actions, including the way they sweep the singer off their feet, have a powerful effect on the singer, who is left feeling unable to speak.
These positive emotions are contrasted with the final line of the chorus, "I breakdown when you're not around", which implies that the singer's feelings are so intense that they struggle to function when this person is not present. The second verse echoes the sentiment of the first, with the singer professing their belief in dreams and expressing a desire to meet this person. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the idea that this person has a powerful hold over the singer and that their absence is distressing.
Overall, "Breakdown" is a passionate expression of attraction and infatuation, with lyrics that convey the intensity of the singer's emotions towards someone they deeply admire.
Line by Line Meaning
I believe in you
I trust and have faith in you.
I've been thinking about all the things that you do
I have been contemplating and appreciating all of your actions.
Your eyes when they stare leaves me weak
When you gaze into my eyes, I am left feeling vulnerable and powerless.
I like the way you sweep me off my feet
I enjoy how you effortlessly make me feel happy and loved.
Now I can't speak...
I am overwhelmed with emotion and unable to verbalize my feelings.
I breakdown when you're not around.
My emotional state deteriorates when you are not in my presence.
I believe in dreams
I have hope and belief in achieving my aspirations.
I've been taking my time to see,
I have been patiently observing and evaluating the situation.
If we'll ever meet
I question the possibility of our paths ever crossing.
Baby your eyes when they stare leaves me weak
The intensity of your gaze makes me feel powerless and vulnerable.
Love I can't speak...
I am unable to express my love for you in words.
I breakdown when you're not around.
My emotional state deteriorates when you are not in my presence.
Contributed by Caleb I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jray
"BREAKDOWN"
I believe in you
I've been thinking about all the things that you do
Your eyes when they stare leaves me weak
I like the way you sweep me off my feet
Now I can't speak...
I breakdown when you're not around
I believe in dreams
I've been taking my time to see
If we'll ever meet
Baby your eyes when they stare leaves me weak
I like the way you sweep me off my feet
Love I can't speak...
I breakdown when you're not around
squeedum
This! Jed here. My performance on Birth was all over the place. Honestly, pretty shameful. This is clean and tight, yet still captures the essence of the original IMO. 🤘🤘
Samuel Quineri
this goes w/o saying but thank you for your contributions in forming Urbandub's music...
Dave Winston
without you sir walang birth at urbandub kaya maraming salamat no shame sa older album, pareho malupet yeah rock on
john dinopol
i remember you writing the guitar parts on this one brother! and being a young musician at that time you instantly became my musical hero!!! thank you so much Jed!!!! ❤️🤘🏽
Julius Vendivil
fave ko pa rin yung older album, but this one feels refreshing to listen to. thank you sir sa contributions mo!
x System
grabeng nostalgia to kung alam nyo lang ang memories ko na nakadikit sa bawat kanta ng urbandub..urbandub is part of my college days salamat at na endure ko lahat dahil sa bandang to
Jray
"BREAKDOWN"
I believe in you
I've been thinking about all the things that you do
Your eyes when they stare leaves me weak
I like the way you sweep me off my feet
Now I can't speak...
I breakdown when you're not around
I believe in dreams
I've been taking my time to see
If we'll ever meet
Baby your eyes when they stare leaves me weak
I like the way you sweep me off my feet
Love I can't speak...
I breakdown when you're not around
Christian Dior
Feels like brand new band but retaining classic urbandub music.. whole new experience
RG _Saan
Solid na ng Urbandub sound ngayon compared to when they started of course. But I think there are a lot of missed opportunities in this “remake” of their first album. I think mas maganda kung ginawa nilang ibang version ang mga songs, ibang areglo, ibang vibes,.. not just ‘re-recording” it. think about yung anniversary ng Deftones “White Pony” and yung anniv release ng “Hybrid Theory” din, yung mga songs binigyan ng ibang take, if they did it here it would have been so epic. But of course napakalupit ng Urbandub, thank you for releasing great music. You are one of the pride of the Philippines.
Regie Bariuan
Ang ganda nung 1:22 na part!