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.
Reveal the Remedy
URBANDUB Lyrics
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You say I should've thought that
Before I did what I have done
So easier to put the blame on you
I should've looked inside of me
But it's all in vain as I try to explain
She pulls away...
Can we ever have these feelings again?
We should've been more
Maybe in time we'll realize that maybe
Fate reveals the remedies
Making it feel like it will be like the first time.
Still the vision on my mind
Cuz now I realize it's
So damn hard to give you up
No way out of this hole
Can we ever have us back again?
Let's not start and put the blame part away
Can you honestly say
You can see me with another one?
Another one, another chance with you
I want more, I want more, I want more.
Regretting it now
Can fate reveal to me?
The questions to why?
Reveal the remedy.
Could've been more
Should've been more
Maybe in time we'll realize that maybe
That fate reveals the remedies
Making it feel like it will be like the first time
Just like the first time.
The lyrics of URBANDUB's song "Reveal the Remedy" depict a man who is unable to move on after a separation from his lover. He expresses regret for his actions that led to the separation and acknowledges his fault in not looking inside himself earlier. He blames his lover for pulling away but also wonders if they could ever feel the same way about each other again. The man is desperate to regain what he has lost with his lover, as he realizes that it is challenging to give her up, and he feels trapped in a hole. He appeals to his lover to let go of the blame and start anew, hoping for another chance with her.
The song's lyrics explore the common theme of lost love and regret. It portrays how a person can feel helpless after losing their partner and struggle to let go of their relationship's memories. It shows the conflicting emotions that one feels during a relationship's end, such as guilt, regret, and the desire to reconcile. The chorus repeats that fate reveals remedies, suggesting that a solution to their problems will eventually come, and the two will feel like they did when they first fell in love.
Line by Line Meaning
This separation is killing me
Being apart from you is causing me great pain.
You say I should've thought that
You believe that I should have considered the consequences before acting.
Before I did what I have done
Before making the mistake I made.
So easier to put the blame on you
It is easier for me to shift the responsibility onto you.
I should've looked inside of me
I should have examined my own motives and feelings.
But it's all in vain as I try to explain
My attempts to communicate my perspective are not achieving anything.
She pulls away...
The person I care about is distancing themselves from me.
We could've been more
Our relationship had greater potential than we realized.
Can we ever have these feelings again?
Is it possible for us to experience the same emotions for one another?
We should've been more
We could have done more to nurture our connection.
Maybe in time we'll realize that maybe
Perhaps over time we will come to understand that...
Fate reveals the remedies
Destiny can provide answers and solutions.
Making it feel like it will be like the first time.
Finding a way forward could reignite the passion of our early days.
Still the vision on my mind
I am haunted by memories of us together.
Cuz now I realize it's
Because now I understand that it is...
So damn hard to give you up
I find it incredibly difficult to let go of my feelings for you.
No way out of this hole
I feel trapped and cannot see a way to move on.
Can we ever have us back again?
Is there any hope of us reconciling?
Let's not start and put the blame part away
Let's not argue and instead resolve our issues together.
Can you honestly say
Are you able to truthfully state...
You can see me with another one?
Can you picture me being intimate with someone else?
Another one, another chance with you
I desire another opportunity to be with you.
I want more, I want more, I want more.
I crave more experience with you because it brings me joy and fulfillment.
Regretting it now
I am feeling deep remorse for my past actions.
Can fate reveal to me?
Is it possible for fate to show me...
The questions to why?
Answers to the various perplexing issues I am facing regarding this relationship.
Reveal the remedy.
Provide me with a solution that will help me move on.
Could've been more
Our relationship had greater potential than we realized.
Should've been more
We could have done more to nurture our connection.
Maybe in time we'll realize that maybe
Perhaps over time we will come to understand that...
That fate reveals the remedies
Destiny can provide answers and solutions.
Making it feel like it will be like the first time
Finding a way forward could reignite the passion of our early days.
Just like the first time.
As if we were experiencing our love for the first time again.
Contributed by Joseph H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.