Elise Trouw • How To Get What You Want (Dino Santos Remix)

Proud veteran and graduate po ako ng friendzone (major in AB Abangers). Consider this as the graduate thesis of that particular school of hard naks. This was originally a song done in response to a challenge set to me by my friend Inna Cansana that a song cannot sound happy and have sad lyrics. That original version sounded a lot happier than this version; and admittedly, this particular version sounds a lot more grounded, a lot more humble, and a lot more true to the lyrics. Na para bagang naranasan na ng manunulat ang mundo (nakowwwwwwww).


Got an umbrella meant for sharing,
But I'm just getting wet on my own.
Got enough money for two tickets,
But it looks like I'll be watching alone.

Been driving miles and I hear a sigh,
My passenger seat's getting lonely.
I take a drink from my bottle and just like me,
Wonders when her kiss stops being just fantasy.

My friends are always saying I am such a nice guy,
And that I will find her without needing to try.
But what's the reassurance for
If fate just keeps on cramping my style?

I've got so much love to give,
But no one to give to.
So much real estate in my heart,
But no one to rent to.

I've got a song in my heart that needs singin',
But I doubt if she'll even listen.
I'll put my heart out on my sleeve
As the dreary chords change over again.

My friends are always saying I am such a nice guy,
And that I will find her without needing to try.
But what's the reassurance for
If fate just keeps on cramping my style?

I've got so much love to give,
But no one to give to.
So much real estate in my heart,
But no one to rent to.
I could be the perfect lover,
But until I find her,
I'm just any other desperate sucker.

I've got fingers for brushing,
Lips that yearn to kiss, and
Insulated arms for when you're cold.
I guess my consolation's in 
Believing you're out there somewhere and
I just haven't met you yet.

I've got a song in my heart that needs singin',
But I doubt if she'll even listen.
I'll put my heart out on my sleeve
As the dreary chords change over again and again.

...so much love to give,
But no one to give to.
So much real estate in my heart,
But no one to rent to.
I could be the perfect lover,
But until I find her,
I'm just any other guy who's got

...so much love to give;
Could you be that someone
Who will fill the spaces in my heart?
I'd waive the rent just for you!
Oh, could you be that perfect answer,
So I'll say "I've found her!"?

Save me from my self
Before I end up out of depth
By telling me that we might just end up together.

The Rudimentary EP

Until I Find Her

Acapella in five parts, recorded in nine voices on Apple GarageBand.

Tuwing Umuulan at Kapiling Ka
by Ryan Cayabyab 

Pagmasdan ang ulang unti-unting pumapatak
Sa mga halaman at mga bulaklak.
Pagmasdan ang dilim, unti-unting bumabalot 
Sa buong paligid t'wing umuulan.

Kasabay ng ulan, bumubuhos ang yong ganda,
Kasabay ng hanging kumakanta.
Maari bang huwag ka nang sa piling ko’y lumisan pa,
Hanggang ang langit ay tumila na?

Buhos na ulan aking mundo’y lunuring tuluyan.
Tulad ng pag-agos mo, 'di mapipigil
Ang puso kong nagliliyab.
Pag-ibig ko’y umaapaw,
Damdamin ko’y humihiyaw sa tuwa,
Tuwing umuulan at kapiling ka.

Pagmasdan ang ulang unti-unting tumitila;
Ikaw rin magpapaalam na.
Maari bang minsan pa,
Mahagkan ka’t maiduyan ka,
Sakbibi ka’t ulan lamang ang saksi?

Minsan pa ulan bumuhos ka’t h’wag ng tumigil pa.
Hatid mo may bagyo, dalangin ito ng puso kong sumasamo.
Pag-ibig ko’y umaapaw,
Damdamin ko’y humihiyaw sa tuwa
Tuwing umuulan at kapiling ka.

Maari bang minsan pa,
Mahagkan ka’t maiduyan ka,
Sakbibi ka’t ulan lamang ang saksi?

Minsan pa ulan bumuhos ka’t h’wag ng tumigil pa.
Hatid mo may bagyo, dalangin ito ng puso kong sumasamo.
Pag-ibig ko’y umaapaw,
Damdamin ko’y humihiyaw sa tuwa
Tuwing umuulan at kapiling ka.

Tuwing Umuulan at Kapiling Ka (acapella)

Maybe this mattress will spin on its axis, and find me on yours.

(Photo by Luiz Felipe on Unsplash)

Edge Of Desire (Piano Ver.)

If I Ain't Got You

Beer (English Version)

Dean Town

Babaero (Randy Santiago Cover)

An original composition
From the poem of Fr. Jett Villarin, SJ

May the Lord of the waves bless you
With love ever brave, always new.
May the Lord of the sun bless you
To be strong and gracious and true.

May the Lord of the stars bless you
and guide you to never lose heart.
May the Lord of the night keep you
as the Morning sets you apart.

May the Lord of the earth bless you
and send you as God's very own.
May the Lord of heaven heal you
and hush your deep longing for home.

Beyond the shore He beckons you
To places far and wide and deep.
With love of Christ to hold and seek,
Go forth, take heart:  let love take lead​.​

Dino Santos

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