After winning the said title, Star Records launched Yeng's debut album entitled "Salamat", containing 10 songs, of which 7 were Yeng's original compositions. Her album reached "Gold" two weeks after its release and was later certified "Platinum" after a month, followed by a "3x Platinum" certification after several months of release.
When Star Records saw the undeniable potential of the preppy-rocker, they instantly produced her follow-up effort. On February 28, 2008, her second album "Journey" was launched. The album contains 12 tracks, some of which were written by Yeng herself. The album reached "Gold" after several months.
"Lapit", her all-Filipino third studio Album was released digitally via Star Records Official Website on October 9, 2009 then later released in physical CD format Nationwide. A week after, the album was pulled out due to some technical errors on the album's track listing and was consequently re-released on November 1, 2009.
Maghihintay
Yeng Constantino Lyrics
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Ayoko nang isipin ang pangako mong
Sabi mo'y wagas
Di narin mababalik ang dati
Pati ang masasakit mo saki'y sinabi
Patawad
Di ko ninais na masaktan
Siguro nga'y kasalanan
Ayoko nang maulit ang dating pagkakamali
Umibig ng tunay biglang binawi
Ayoko nang lumuha dahil labis na akong nasaktan
Umibig ng tunay ngunit ngayon
Ako'y maghihintay
(Adlib)
Ayoko nang magsisi pa sa kahapon
Ayokong magalit sa sarili
Lalo lang mababaon
Di na rin mababalik ang dati
Di masasagip ng iyak
Ako'y babawi
Patawad
Di ko ninais na masaktan
Patawad
Siguro nga'y kasalanan
Ayoko nang maulit ang dating pagkakamali
Umibig ng tunay biglang binawi
Ayoko nang lumuha dahil labis na akong nasaktan
Umibig ng tunay ngunit ngayon
Ako'y maghihintay
(Adlib)
Noon ako ay nakaahon?
Pero ngayon di na mauulit
Di na mauulit
Noon nagmadali
Kaya nagkamali
Di na mauulit
Di na mauulit
Ayoko nang maulit ang dating pagkakamali
Umibig ng tunay biglang binawi
Ayoko nang lumuha dahil labis na akong nasaktan
Umibig ng tunay ngunit ngayon
Ako'y maghihintay
(Adlib)
Ako'y maghihintay
Ako'y maghihintay
The song "Maghihintay" by Yeng Constantino is about moving on from a painful past and being brave enough to love again. The first verse talks about the desire to stop dwelling on the past and the promise of unconditional love that was not fulfilled. It is an admission of feeling hurt and a wish that it never happened. The chorus contains the plea for forgiveness and acceptance of personal responsibility for the pain caused. The second verse in a sense is a continuation of the first about embracing the day and not being swallowed by anger but it goes a little further by acknowledging that the past cannot be changed and the need to compensate.
The chorus repeats but with more conviction and determination to not repeat the mistake of falling too quickly and wanting or expecting everything in return. The adlib part highlights the growth that has occurred by mentioning being able to rise before but understanding that it will not happen again because of lessons learned. The outro or final line is a statement of hope and commitment to love and wait for the right time.
Overall, the song is about taking responsibility for one's actions and being optimistic about future love while not forgetting the lessons learned from past hurt. It is a relatable and universal theme that Yeng Constantino presents in an empowering and reflective way.
Line by Line Meaning
Ayoko nang isipin pa nag lumipas
I don't want to dwell on the past anymore.
Ayoko nang isipin ang pangako mong sabi mo'y wagas
I don't want to think about your promises anymore, which you said were pure.
Di narin mababalik ang dati pati ang masasakit mo sa akin sinabi
The past cannot be undone, including the hurtful things you said to me.
Patawad Di ko ninais na masaktan Patawad Siguro nga'y kasalanan
I'm sorry, I didn't mean to cause pain. Maybe it's my fault.
Ayoko nang maulit ang dating pagkakamali Umibig ng tunay biglang binawi
I don't want to repeat the same mistakes of loving someone who suddenly withdrew their love.
Ayoko nang lumuha dahil labis na akong nasaktan Umibig ng tunay ngunit ngayon Ako'y maghihintay (Adlib)
I don't want to cry anymore because I have been hurt too much. But I will still wait for true love.
Ayoko nang magsisi pa sa kahapon Ayokong magalit sa sarili Lalo lang mababaon
I don't want to regret the past anymore. I don't want to be angry at myself and sink deeper into despair.
Di na rin mababalik ang dati Di masasagip ng iyak Ako'y babawi
The past cannot be brought back, and crying won't save me. But I will regain my strength.
Noon ako ay nakaahon? Pero ngayon di na mauulit Di na mauulit
Before, I was able to rise above. But now, I won't let myself repeat my mistakes.
Noon nagmadali Kaya nagkamali Di na mauulit Di na mauulit
Before, I was impatient, which led me to make mistakes. But now, I won't let myself repeat them.
Ako'y maghihintay
I will keep on waiting.
Contributed by Logan N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
charity sapallo
"noon nagmadali...di na mauulit.." hmmm may pinagdadaanan kaya sila ng asawa niya?..hehe chismosa