A Philippine-based band proudly waving the banner of hometown Cebu, Urbandu… Read Full Bio ↴A Philippine-based band proudly waving the banner of hometown Cebu, Urbandub is growing to be a titan, a superpower of the Pinoy independent rock movement. Local or International, they're jet-set to stir up waves, raising the level for today's modern angst. Listen up and try their songs for size. Their craft could only get better.

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.

Life Is Easy
URBANDUB Lyrics

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Check the waves
Crashing down right by the sand
Feel the water go through my empty hands
Cuz today is mine
No troubles in my mind
Out this cynical world, ooh
Out this cynical world
Today we ride the waves

Riding on the curl
Straight into the shore
Take it easy, take it easy
Under the sun
Having fun cuz life is easy
Life is easy, Life is easy

I don't really care what people say
Cuz they really don't know me anyway
Cuz today is mine
No troubles in my mind
Out this cynical world, ooh
Out this cynical world
Today we rule the waves
My mind is free today
The tides they center my soul
Time and time and time and time again

Life is easy, Life is easy, Life is easy

Riding on the curl
Straight into the shore
Take it easy, take it easy
Under the sun
Having fun cuz life is easy
Life is easy

Riding on the curl
Straight into the shore
Take it easy, take it easy
Under the sun
Having fun cuz life is easy

Life is Easy, Life is easy, Life is easy

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of URBANDUB's "Life Is Easy" suggest a serene and calm beach scene, with the singer enjoying the waves rolling in and feeling the water slip through their fingers. The refrain in this song emphasizes that the day depicted is a good one because there is no need to worry about anything. The chorus of the track emphasizes that life is simple, and people should take pleasure in it. The lyrics emphasize that there is no need to worry about what other individuals think since it’s impossible to please everyone.

The lyrics of this song present a beautiful message of simplicity that encourages listeners to take it easy and relish the calm moments. The surf metaphor suggests the way in which people should approach life, that is, without riding the waves too far and finding balance before floating back to shore. The chorus "Life is easy, Life is easy, Life is easy" sounds like a mantra, urging the listener to take a step back and delight in the beautiful moments life has to offer.

Line by Line Meaning

Check the waves
Observing the waves in the sea

Crashing down right by the sand
The waves are breaking onto the shoreline

Feel the water go through my empty hands
Feeling the water flow around their hands

Cuz today is mine
Emphasizing the importance of the present day

No troubles in my mind
Feeling carefree and without worries

Out this cynical world, ooh
Wanting to escape from the negative and skeptical world

Out this cynical world
Repeating the desire to leave the cynical world

Today we ride the waves
Enjoying the current moment by riding the ocean waves

Riding on the curl
Surfing on the wave's curl

Straight into the shore
Moving towards the beach

Take it easy, take it easy
Encouraging oneself to remain relaxed and enjoy the moment