Eraserheads: Gatekeeper

This song was written by Raymund Marasigan who has a very peculiar way in his lyrics but nonetheless something you can appreciate. This forms another side of music of Eheads in which Raymund takes the role of leader, the more technical sound of Eraserheads. Listen to the song and see for yourself the hidden meanings of the GATEKEEPER.

Gatekeeper, gatekeeper

Please let us in with her

Gatekeeper

I have been here

When this town was born

Secrets I own

To keep I have sworn

If you have none

Then go flee away

Bring me new tidings

And see me some other day

Hid my will, hid my will

Then they return

So soon from their quest

Lost boys of town

Came back with a guest

She was no druid

But if you incite

They have some stories to add

To bobo's delight

Tales so unordinary

Aliens look strange

We'll talk about yuletide

Graft and corruptions

Nuclear gifts exchange

Talk about crime, slime on the great vine

Now I am inclined to let you

Let you in with her

Coz I'm the gatekeeper

Gatekeeper, gatekeeper

You may come in with her

Gatekeeper

*video from youtube.com

  lyrics from lyricsmode.com

  images from google

Eraserheads: Huwag Mo ng Itanong

Don’t ask. That is the translation of the title this song, Huwag Mo ng Itanong, which has a very playful lyrics which tells how a guy cannot follow the moody nature of his girlfriend. And yes this song is dedicated to most of the guys who have problems in reading the minds of their partners who suddenly shifts its mood. In a minute she was very happy chatting with you and in a second as the song dictates changes and you will never know what hit you. The line of the song tells us how the girls mind was very unpredictable, like a sweepstake, very difficult to win. He was out of breath just following what she wants and at the end after a moody day, the girl will ask, “What’s wrong with you?”. And you just have to say, don’t ask.

Hika ang inabot ko
Nang piliting sumabay sa'yo
Hanggang kanto
Ng isipan mong parang Sweepstakes
Ang hirap manalalo
Ngayon pagdating ko sa bahay
Ibaba ang iyong kilay
Ayoko ng ingay

[CHORUS]
Huwag mo nang itanong sa akin
Diko rin naman sasabihin
Huwag mo nang itanong sa akin
At di ko naiisipin

Field trip sa may pagawaan ng lapis
Ay katulad ng buhay natin
Isang mahabang pila
Mabagal at walang katuturan
Ewan ko Hindi ko alam
Puwede bang huwag na lang
Natin pag-usapan

[CHORUS]
Huwag mo nang itanong sa akin
Diko rin naman sasabihin
Huwag mo nang itanong sa akin
At di ko naiisipin

Ewan ko Hindi ko alam
Puwede bang huwag na lang
Natin pag-usapan

Huwag mo nang itanong sa akin
Diko rin naman sasabihin
Huwag mo nang itanong sa akin
At di ko na iisipin

Huwag mo nang itanong sa akin
Diko rin naman sasabihin
Huwag mo nang itanong sa akin
At di ko na iisipin

And guy, the live version:

*video from youtube.com

  lyrics from lyricsmode.com

  images from google

Eraserheads: Fill Her

Absolutely one of my favorite from the Eraserheads, just listening to this song makes you hold someone dearest to you and tell her how much you love her. Though I can’t see you, I can feel you. . . .  I’m so glad you opened the door.

you don't need to live

it seems a bit naive

no need to disagree

or seek my history

you're staring at my soul

my sanity you stole

but then i knew all along

that anything could go wrong

though i can't see you i can't feel you

i'm so glad you opened my door

and when i get near all my fears disappear

and i won't be alone anymore

hmmmmmmmmmm hmmmmmmmmmm

hmmmmmmmmmm hmmmmmmmmmm

*video from youtube.com

  lyrics from elyrics.net

  images from google

Eraser: Harana

Harana. In the Philippines, there is a tradition called Harana. One cool night when the moon shines bright, with your guitar and some trusted friends, you seek the house of a beautiful maiden. With the strum of the guitar and with the song you have practiced. Hoping you never be out of tune. You serenade her to get her heart. It was a common tradition of the Pinoy to serenade the woman that he likes  and with this, he also courts the family. Its upto the parents to accept him or shove some dung shit to the wanna be singers. Anyway, this song entitled Harana, is about a guys love and he was assuring that even what the other people says about him, his love will remain true for her.

Wag nang malumbay
Ang pag-ibig ko ay tunay
Sabihin man ng 'yung nanay na 
Wala akong silbi sa buhay...tunay
Kung ako ang papipiliin
Ay nag Amsterdam na ako
Wag mo lang akong pipilitin
Na wag gumamit ng gaheto
Buksan mo ang yung bintana
Dungawin ang humahanga
Bitbit ko ang gitara
At handa ng mang-harana
Na..na..na.naaaaa..
Wag nang malumbay
Ang pag-ibig ko ay tunay
Sabihin man nang yung kapit bahay
Na di ako nag susuklay
Oh..tunay
Kung ako ang papipiliin
Ay nag congressman na ako
Wag mo lang akong pipilitin na 
Isuli ang bayad nyo
Tumutunog ang kampana
Hali ka na sa dambana
Bitbit ko ang guitara at handa ng
Mang harana
Na..na..na..naaaaaaaa
(Repeat Chorus)

*video from youtube.com

  lyrics from lyricsmode.com

  images from google

More lyrics: http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/e/eraserheads/

Eraserheads: Fine Time

Fine Time. Another one of the songs by the Eraserheads which you can listen for relaxation. Just similar with Fruitcake or Overdrive. Lazy days and you just want to lie down and see the clouds.  How things would be just fine with being someone else you cherish about. Another showcase of Ely’s voice which is very unique and very comforting to listen.

Chorus:
I hope we could spend more time together
A few hours is better than never
If we could only make it longer
A whole day would be fine
A whole day would be fine
A whole day would be fine
A whole day would be fine
I think it's time to clean your car
I'm not home if someone calls
We could go out for a day
We could sing some songs we hate
Why not swim in someone's pool
Jump a crane 12 storeys high
Have a picnic in my room
Sit outside and watch the moo
(chorus)
We could drive in to the malls
Or stay home and watch TV
I don't care if we don't have lunch
Just as long as we have iced tea
I could take you to a film
Hunt for books and magazines
Is that new song out on sale
I think that dress is kinda pale
(chorus)
There are times when we disagree
My heart sings to the sea
I'm always anxious when we kiss on me
Please don't tire of understanding me
Being with you makes me feel so safe
I don't care if we go out of town
I don't care if we sleep all day
Basta't kayakap ka ay okey
(chorus)
A whole week would be fine
A whole month would be fine
A whole year would be fine
A decade would fine
A century would be fine
Fine, fine time (4x)
Forever would be fine.  

*video from youtube.com

  lyrics from lyricsmode.com

  images from google

Eraserheads: Tindahan ni Aling Nena

Tindahan ni Aling Nena (The Store of Aling Nena),  a song which tells a story about a guy who bought vinegar from Aling Nena’s store and  found the most beautiful girl there. She was Aling Nena’s daughter and eventually he had fallen in love with her. He had asked Aling Nena to introduce him to her, the store owner agreed on the condition that he would buy something from her store everyday. He agreed and he was very happy that he would finally be introduced to the girl. The chorus sings about the guy’s wonderful moment in the store which in his mind was alike a movie story when he had met the girl. He describe that Tindahan ni Aling Nena has a lot of items to sell but the one he wanted cannot be bought with money. However when he was introduced, the girl just looked at him and shrugged.  The end of the story was just another disappointment for the guy because, “anong nangyari? (what happened?)” “Wala (nothing).”

Pumunta ako sa tindahan ni Aling Nena
Para bumili ng suka
Pagbayad ko aking nakita isang dalagang
Nakadungaw sa bintana
Natulala ako, laglag ang puso ko
Nalaglag rin ang sukang hawak ko

Napasigaw si Aling Nena
Ako naman ay parang nakuryenteng pusa
Ngunit natanggal ang hiya nang nakita ko na
Nakatawa ang dalaga
Panay ang sori ko, sa pagmamadali
Nakalimutan pa ang sukli ko.
Pagdating sa bahay, nagalit si nanay
Pero oks lang, ako ay in-lab nang tunay.

Chorus:
Tindahan ni Aling Nena
Parang isang kuwentong pampelikula
Mura na at sari-sari pa ang itinitinda
Pero ang tanging nais ko ay 'di nabibili ng pera.

Pumunta ako sa tindahan kinabukasan
Para makipagkilala
Ngunit sabi ni Aling Nena
Habang maaga'y huwag na raw akong umasa
Anak niya'y aalis na, papuntang Canada
Tatlong araw na lang ay babay na.

(Repeat Chorus)

Hindi mapigil ang damdamin
Ako'y nagmakaawang ipakilala
Payag daw siya kung araw-araw
Ay meron akong binibili sa tinda niya.
Ako'y pumayag at pinakilala niya
Sa Kanyang kaisa-isang dalaga
Ngunit nang makilala, siya'y tumalikod na
At iniwan akong nakatanga.

(Repeat Chorus)

Chorus 2:
Tindahan ni Aling Nena
Dito nauubos ang aking pera
Araw-araw ay naghihintay
O Aling Nena, plis naman, maawa ka

Alam ninyo'ng nangyari?

Finale:
Wala... wala... ahh...
O Diyos ko!
Wala... wala... ahh...

*video from youtube.com

  lyrics from lyricsmode.com

  images from google

Eraserheads: Maling Akala

With a reggae beat, a song which makes you jive to the rhythm and also laugh. The lyrics of the song have its share of humor while delivering a very important message to its listeners and that’s we should be careful with our decisions because many have gotten in the wrong path because of wrong ideas. The lyrics basically tells us to slow down and think over of things that we are about to do. Be smart in life. That what you heard is not always true and may bring to your doom. Many dies because of Maling Akala.  

1st VERSE:
May mga kumakalat na balita
Na ang misis ni kuwan ay madaling makuha
Bago maniwala mag-isip-isip ka muna
Marami ang namamatay sa maling akala

2nd VERSE:
Nung akoy musmos pa lamang ay takot sa multo
Nung akoy naging binata, sa erpat ng syota ko
Ngayong may asawa at mayron ng pamilya
Wala namang multo pero takot sa asawa ko

REFRAIN:
'Di mo na kailangang mag-alinlangan
Kung tama ang gagawin mo
Basta't huwag kalimutang magdahan-dahan
Kung 'di sigurado sa kalalabasan, kalalabasan ng binabalak mo

CHORUS:
Maliit na butas lumalaki
Konting gusot dumadami
Hindi mo maibabaon sa limot at bahala
Kapag nabulag ka ng maling akala

3rd VERSE:
Nasa'n na ba ako?
Kaninong kama 'to?
Ilang ulit na bang nagigising sa ibang kwarto?
Naglalayas sa bahay akala madali ang buhay
Ngayon ay nagsisi dahil 'di nakapagtapos

[Repeat Refrain]

[Repeat Chorus]

CODA:
Mga kumakalat na balita
Na ang kaligtasa'y madaling makuha
Bago maniwala, mag-isip-isip ka muna
Marami ang namamatay sa maling akala

[Repeat Chorus]
{Sa maling akala}

The live version:

*video from youtube.com

  lyrics from lyricsmode.com

  images from google

Eraserheads: Para Sa Masa

The song was written by the band for the people, for everybody. As the song title implies, Para Sa Masa (For the Common People), it addresses to the majority of people who lives their own life. The song which is dedicated to all who have lost hope, for all those who have been with them, for the people whose lives they have changed, for those who lived life as it is. The song was a very inspirational one which shows that it not yet too late and we can still make it.

Ito ay para sa mga masa
Sa lahat ng nawalan ng pag-asa
Sa lahat ng ng aming nakasama
Sa lahat ng hirap at pagdurusa

Naaalala niyo pa ba
Binigyan namin kayo ng ligaya
Ilang taon na ring lumipas
Mga kulay ng mundo ay kumupas

Marami na rin ang mga pagbabago
Di maiiwasan pagkat tayo ay tao lamang
Mapapatawad mo ba ako
Kung hindi ko sinunod ang gusto mo

La la la la la la la la... 

Pinilit kong iahon ka
Ngunit ayaw mo namang sumama

Ito ay para sa mga masa
Sa lahat ng binaon ng sistema
Sa lahat ng aming nakabarkada
Sa lahat ng mahilig sa labsong at drama
Sa lahat ng di marunong bumasa
Sa lahat ng may problema sa skwela
Sa lahat ng fans ni sharon cuneta
Sa lahat ng may problema sa pera
Sa lahat ng masa

Huwag mong hayaang ganito
Bigyan ang sarili ng respeto

**video from youtube.com

  lyrics from lyricsmode.com

  images from google

Eraserheads: Fruitcake

There’s a fruitcake for everybody. A fruitcake for everyone. This song is also a classic Eheads which is perfect for a lazy day. Especially on Sunday. Grab a beer, sit outside. Feel the sun. Turn this song on. Ohhh yesss this is life. Relaxation. Perfect for crappy days and you just want to sleep and be lazy. Hey, life is just a piece of cake! Take a bite!

There's a fruitcake for everybody 
There's a fruitcake for everyone 
There are b-sides to every story 
If you decide to have some fun 

Take a bite
It's alright 
There's some brandy and star margarine to make it bright 
Take a bite
It's alright 
A little lovin' and some fruit to bake 
Life is a piece of cake 

It's the season for being happy 
But the reason is dead and gone 
If the reason for being happy 
Takes a backseat when the season's done 

Just take a bite 
It's alright 
Taste the taste that sent all mothers giggling in sheer delight 
Take a bite 
It's alright 
A little lovin and some fruit to bake 
Life is a piece of cake 

Everybody, everywhere people do you really care 
Christmas time has once again arrived 
Everybody, everywhere people do you really care 
Christmas time has once again arrived 
Mistletoe and a little snow 
But we don't get it there at fruitcake heights 
Mistletoe and a little snow 
But we don't get it there at fruitcake heights, oh' no! 

Stars are falling down from heaven 
But it's nowhere near our town 
Miracles are falling down from heaven 
But it's nowhere near our town 

There's a fruitcake in everybody 
There's a fruitcake in everyone 
There are b-sides to every story 
If the story has just begun 

Just take a bite 
It's alright 
Taste the taste that sent all mothers giggling in sheer delight 
Take a bite 
It's alright 
A little love is why it's all alone 
She ran away from home

*video from youtube.com

  lyrics from lyricsmode.com

  images from google

Eraserheads: Magasin

All of us especially guys have a glimpse of a magazine. Not just the ordinary magazine but with the beautiful and gorgeous girls showing there body wonders in the cover. Playboy magazines is the most famous among this showing the “hubad na katotohanan” (naked truth). This magazines, the famous one in our country is the FHM (For Him Magazine) which covers the most sexy and hottest girls in the country, had been the boys companion as they grow up discovering their manliness. This showed them party about the real world. The touch of heaven. However, the song created by Eraserheads entitled Magasin (Magasin) is a story of a guy who discovered that his childhood friend was now in a cover of a magazine. He was mesmerize because he used to tease the girl and now she is famous and in the cover of the magazine. The chorus of the song states that how he had wished that he hadn’t seen the magazine because he doesn’t have enough money to buy it and have her beautiful face. At the end of the song he realized that the title of the magazine was unwholesome. It was a sexy magazine for boys. He then stated in the last line of the song that he wished that in the next issue, the girl would be on the centerfold. 

And for the record, since this song is called 'Magasin", here is Angel Locsin in FHM and Maxim, just for the song. =)

Nakita kita sa isang magasin
Dilaw ang iyong suot at, buhok mo'y green
Sa isang tindahan
Sa may Baclaran
Napatingin, natulala sa iyong kagandahan
Naalala mo pa ba noong tayo pang dalawa
'Di ko inakalang sisikat ka
Tinawanan pa kita
Tinawag mo 'kong walang hiya
Medyo pangit ka pa noon
Ngunit ngayon... Hey
*CHORUS:
Iba na ang iyong ngiti
Iba na ang iyong tingin
Nagbago nang lahat sayo
Sana'y hindi nakita
Sana'y walang problema pagka't kulang ang dala kong perang
Pambili... oooh... pambili sa mukha mong maganda*
Siguro ay may kotse ka na ngayon
Rumarampa sa entablado
Damit na gawa ni Sotto
Siguro'y malapit ka na ring sumali
Sa Supermodel of the Whole Wide Universe... kasi
Iba na ang iyong ngiti
Iba na ang iyong tingin
Nagbago nang lahat sayo
Sana'y hindi nakita
Sana'y walang problema pagka't kulang ang dala kong pera
Nakita kita sa isang magasin
At sa sobrang gulat hindi ko napansin
Bastos pala ang pamagat
Dalidaliang binuklat
At ako'y namulat sa hubad na katotohanan... hey
Iba na ang iyong ngiti
Iba na ang iyong tingin
Nagbago nang lahat sayo
Sana'y hindi nakita
Sana'y walang problema pagka't kulang ang dala kong pera... hey... 
Iba na ang iyong ngiti
Iba na ang iyong tingin
Nagbago nang lahat sayo
Sana'y hindi nakita
Sana'y walang problema pagka't kulang ang dala kong perang
Pambili... oooh... pambili sa mukha mong maganda
Nasan ka na kaya
Sana ay masaya
At sana sa susunod na isyu
Ay centerfold ka na
Ooooooooohhhhh...

*video from youtube.com

  lyrics from lyricsmode.com

  images from google