Behind the Song

Behind the Song: A Listener’s Take on ELEYN – “Ekis”
For the ones who gave too much. For the liars who took it all for granted.

I’m not a critic—I’m just someone who hits repeat when a song knows me better than I’d like to admit. ELEYN’s “Ekis” isn’t just a breakup anthem. It’s a quiet funeral for the person who kept saying “okay” when it wasn’t.

Behind the Song: “Lihim” by Aiyana

A secret heartbreak anthem for your anime crush moments.

“Lihim” isn’t just something you hear—it’s something you feel. With its anime-inspired guitar lines, raw Tagalog lyrics, and a guitar solo that aches like an unsent message, Aiyana captures the silent heartbreak of loving someone from afar. This track punches straight through the chest—no metaphors needed.

💔 “Paano mo mapapansin ang lihim kong pagtingin?”
That line alone? It lingers.

Behind the Song: “Simulan Natin Sa” by Freefall

A quiet kind of love. A promise sung gently.

Not a music review—just a love letter to the feeling this song gives. “Simulan Natin Sa” by Freefall isn’t loud or flashy. It’s the kind of track that quietly finds you in the middle of healing, remembering, or simply feeling too much. A soft anthem for the hearts that still believe in choosing and being chosen—even after the storms.

Behind the Song: “Insomniya” by Kenji Deadass

Love that keeps you up at night.
Insomniya isn’t just a breakup song—it’s a quiet confession for the ones who overthink, who hold on too long, and who feel too much. With raw Tagalog lyrics and 2AM honesty, Kenji Deadass gives us a track that’s more than music—it’s a mirror for every sleepless heart.