Ngayong Di Na Mahal and Tahan are ten-year-old demos originally pitched to label recording artists. Released two weeks apart, the tracks showcase Al Jang's early songwriting style and lyricism.
“The tracks were heavily influenced by Asian TV and film soundtracks,” Al Jang said. JP Lanuza, Jang's longtime collaborator and friend, co-arranged and produced the tracks. Both songs explore the emotional landscape of “I hope that these songs find a spot in your playlists.”
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Art by hoowinked
Tahan paints the inner turmoil of a heart caught between longing and surrender. The lyrics evoke a sense of restlessness—running yet stopping, embracing yet pulling away—mirroring the push-and-pull of emotions when love is uncertain. The song pleads for solace, a desperate hope that the storm of emotions can be calmed.
Photography by Ron Rizal
Tahan
Magpapaulan o sisilong
Tatakbo, hihinto
Yayakap, lalayo
Magwawala, tatahimik
Silakbo ng puso
Iyo sanang patahanin
Tahan na, pusong maligalig
Awat muna
Tumatawid sa lubid
Hindi mabatid kung bakit
Nandito pa
Kahit langit ay sakit
Langit ay sakit
Tahan na, pusong balisa
Nalulunod na sa luha
Tumatawid sa lubid
Hindi mabatid kung bakit
Kumakapit pa
Kumakapit sa hangin
Sa hangin
Pakiusap, itanggi o aminin
Na akoy mahal na rin
Magpapaulan o sisilong
Tatakbo, hihinto
Yayakap, lalayo
Magwawala, tatahimik
Silakbo ng puso
Magpapaulan o sisilong
Tatakbo, hihinto
Yayakap, lalayo
Magwawala, tatahimik
Silakbo ng puso
Iyo sanang patahanin
Ngayong Di Na Mahal captures the lingering weight of lost love, even when time has seemingly healed the wounds. It delves into the paradox of moving on yet being unexpectedly pulled back by memories. The song embodies the bittersweet struggle of standing between forgetting and being left behind.
Photography by Ron Rizal
Ngayong Di Na Mahal
Nang lumipas na'ng pagmamahal
Di maintindihan bakit nagtatagal
ang lungkot at takot
Ngayong hindi na mahal
Wala nang maramdaman
Buhat nang tuldukan
ang pagluha
Matagal nang bumitaw
Mula nang matapos ang sayaw
nating dal'wa
Ngunit nang muling makita ka
ay umulit-ulit ang tuwa at sakit
Walang nang maramdaman
Buhat nang malampasan
dulo ng 'yong walang hanggan
Pilit linimot ang lahat
ang simula't gitna at wakas
nating dalawa
Ngunit nang muling makita ka
ay umulit-ulit ating mga sandal
Nang lumipas na'ng pagmamahal
Di maintindihan bakit nagtatagal
ang lungkot at takot
Ngayong hindi na mahal
Nang lumipas na'ng pagmamahal
Di maintindihan bakit nagtatagal
ang lungkot at takot
Ngayong hindi mo na mahal
Dito na muna sa pagitan ng
lumimot at iniwan
Ngayong hindi na mahal
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