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Nathan Azarcon

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Nathan Azarcon
from: wikipedia.com

Nathan Azarcon, is the bassist of the Filipino rock band Bamboo (band)

Bamboo]], and former bassist for other iconic bands like Rivermaya,pinikpikan and Kapatid, and brother of guitarist Nick Azarcon of Sinosikat?.

Early years; Bazurak Azarcon First started playing bass during early 90’s for punk funk rock outfit Bazurak. They covered songs from sex pistols, RHCP and the ramones. former members include juni lerma guitarist radio active sago project richard recto on vocals, paolo lerma on drums, jjohn Valencia on guitars, mark escueta drums rivermaya.

Nathan Azarcon

1993 auditions for the band were held by two virtual unknowns in the music industry, Lizza Nakpil and director Chito Roño . rico blanco andAzarcon were 90’s RIVERMAYA the first two members. The others consisted of Jessie Gonzales on vocals, Kenneth ilagan on guitars, Rome Velayo on drums Ilagan was replaced with Perfecto de Castro; Azarcon also recruited former Bazurak bandmate and childhood friend, Mark Escueta, to replace Velayo, as well as former classmate Francisco "Bamboo" Mañalac to replace Gonzales. By November 1994, the band had released its first album, the self-titled Rivermaya, and its first single, "Ulan"(azarcon/blanco) shot to the top of the charts. Its second and third singles “awit ng kabataan and “214”(blanco) were the first songs to have a melodic bass interlude which would soon become an Azarcon staple. with the departure of de castro The band's second album Trip, blanco and azarcon filled in for guitar duties. The single “himala” contains a rare nylon guitar solo by azarcon on the instrumental part. However he refused to be credited with it. Azarcon also showcased his further musical growth on the funky finger style, ]]pop and slap]] heavy “is it sunny where you are”. His use of the root third and fifth as well as the double stops on the hit single “himala” complimented Blanco’s guitar playing and the Escueta, drum accents. In 1997, the band released its third album, Atomic Bomb. A more funkier and playfully melodic azarcon can be heard on stand out tracks such as “hinahanap hanap kita” and “sunny days”. The album also showcases Azarcons increasingly active songwriting on the hit songs “if and “luha”.

Nathan Azarcon

1998 departure of vocalist bamboo Manalac, the remaining rivermaya members recorded the album “its not easy being green”. It was not commercially well received as the band was still reeling from the loss of its charismatic frontman.

PINIKPIKAN 1998

During the latter part of 1998 Azarcon started experimenting with reggae, afro Cuban, acid funk and Philippine indigenous music. His apprenticeship under sammy asuncion, guitar player of rock reggae band spy would lead him to the much sought after bass chair on the 1999 ATAS album of the grounbreaking ethnic rock group PINIKPIKAN.

Nathan Azarcon

from: wikipilipinas.com

Binubuo ang banda nina Jayson Fernandez, Mark Escueta, Mike Elgar, at Japs Sergio. Nagkaroon ng papalit-palit na miyembro ang banda. Kabilang sa mga orihinal na kasapi ay sina Rico Blanco, Francisco "Bamboo" Mañalac, Nathan Azarcon, Perfecto de Castro, at Manuel Escueta na hanggang ngayon ay nananatili sa bandang Rivermaya. Naging kabilang din sa kanila si Rome Velayo (tagatambol) at si Jessie Gonzales (bokalista) noong 1993-1994, at Victor Legaspi bilang gitarista noong 2001 hanggang 2004.

Nagkaroon ng maraming album, komersiyal, at endoso ang banda. Sila rin ay tumugtog sa iba't ibang bansa; at ang kanilang kasalukuyang album ay ipinalaganap sa Asya, gaya sa Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, at Indonesia.

Vic Mercado

2009-08-27T21:55:00.000-07:00

Vic Mercado
from: gretschdrums.com

The return of Bamboo Manalac as the front man of a new band was definitely one of the most awaited comebacks in Philippine music. Bamboo first broke into the scene in 1994 as the enigmatic front man of rock band Rivermaya. Nathan Azarcon, a childhood friend of Bamboo’s, was also in the band. In 1998, after 3 successful albums with Rivermaya, Bamboo chose to leave the band and the Philippines to continue his studies in the U.S.. After the departure of Bamboo, Nathan also left Rivermaya and joined the band Kapatid. It was there that Nathan worked with Ira Cruz, a veteran guitarist who had played with several local bands. It was while Bamboo was still in the U.S. that he began to talk to Nathan about the possibility of forming a new band. Nathan immediately discussed the plan with Ira. Ira then called Vic Mercado, a drummer and Zildjian ambassador he had played with in the band, Passage. Bamboo returned from the U.S. with little fanfare and jammed with his new bandmates.

Vic Mercado

On their first session together, they knew without a doubt that this was it. Deciding on a name took longer a little longer. Bamboo Manalac was initially hesitant to use his name as the moniker of the band. But the other members prevailed eventually. “We explained to him that Bamboo connoted strength and durability. Also, we wanted a name that had a Filipino feel to it, “ relates Ira. Bamboo’s debut album “As the Music Plays” was released in February 2004. Led by the anthemic single, “Noypi” (a slang term meaning “Filipino”), the album immediately soared to the top of local sales charts. The album held its lofty position for all of 2004 as subsequent singles “Mr Clay”, “Masaya” and “These Days” all topped radio playlists around the country. “As the Music Plays” was certified double platinum and became the biggest selling album by a group in the Philippines for 2004. Not content with commercial success, Bamboo was also a critical favorite, topping many year end reviews and surveys. Among their 2004 accolades were: MTV Pilipinas 2004 Best New Artist, Best Group, Favorite Song, NU107 Artist of the Year, Song of the Year and 89.9TM and 93.1RX’s local artist of the year. Bamboo’s second album, “Light Peace Love” was released in June 2005 and immediately attained gold status. The album boasts ten songs of differing moods and subjects. From the nationalistic “Hallelujah” to the soulful “Much Has Been Said”, all the way to the social commentary of ‘Alpha Beta Omega’, Bamboo has certainly taken a huge step forward.

Vic Mercado. With the success of Bamboo in the Philippines, EMI Music Southeast Asia has released a regional version of the album this 2006. “This is exactly the kind of thing we want to do as a company,” says Hans Ebert, Executive Director, EMI SEA, “Identify great local talent and give it a platform regionally.” The regional version (released in countries Hong Kong, Singapore, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand) is an all-English album taking songs from Bamboo’s first 2 albums. “We are really honored and excited to have been given this chance, “ says Bamboo, “We really think that we write music that not only touches Filipinos, but people from everywhere.”

Ira Cruz

2009-08-27T21:41:00.000-07:00

Ira Cruz
from: wikipedia.com

Ira Cruz is a lead guitarist in the Philippines, currently working for Bamboo.

Ira Cruz, who had played with Introvoys from 1987 to 1991, joined Passage and Kapatid. In 2001, Ira rejoined Introvoys for the short-lived reunion run. After nothing much happened since, Ira decided to pursue other interests.

He had previous relationships with actress Mylene Dizon, Iza Calzado, and TV host and model Phoemela Barranda.

Ira Cruz

Bamboo guitarist Ira Cruz breaks silence on relationship with Phoemela Baranda
from: telebisyon.net

Author: Julie Bonifacio

In time for Phoemela Baranda's birthday celebration sa The Buzz kahapon, September 30, nagpaunlak ng exclusive interview sa kauna-unahang pagkakataon ang kanyang boyfriend for two years at member ng Bamboo rock band na si Ira Cruz.

Matatandaang nabalita noong July ang hiwalayan nina Phoemela at Ira. Nadamay ang pangalan ng ex-girlfriend ni Ira na si Mylene Dizon na siyang naging dahilan diumano ng hiwalayan ng dalawa. Pero mariing itinanggi ni Mylene na may kinalaman siya sa split nina Ira at Phomela.

Ilang buwan ang lumipas at nabalitang nagkabalikan na sina Ira at Phoemela, na kinumpirma naman nilang dalawa.

Two weeks ago, pumutok ang panibagong kontrobersiya kina Ira at Phoemela. Pagkatapos daw lumabas ni Phoemela with Ira sa isang fashion show ay naaksidente silang dalawa. Ayon sa lumabas na balita, nagkasakitan ang magkasintahan sa loob ng sasakyan kaya sila nabangga.

Pinuntahan ng The Buzz ang mga presinto sa Makati para hanapin ang sinasabing police blotter na diumano'y ipinasok ni Phoemela. Pero walang record na nakuha ang The Buzz. Sa gitna ng isyu, tanging si Phoemela lamang ang nagsasalita habang nananahimik si Ira.

Finally, nagsalita na rin si Ira sa The Buzz kahapon upang bigyang linaw lahat ng isyung ikinakabit sa kanya at sa pakikipagrelasyon niya kay Phoemela.

Unang nilinaw ni Ira ang isyu kung bakit sila nagkahiwalay noon ni Phoemela.

"Kumbaga, parang our term pa nga, e, parang 'this is not helping the both of us.' Siguro it's more of the thinking of personal growth or whatever. Siguro, we were thinking along the lines of making bawi. That's what I thought, that's what we thought."

Nagbigay rin ng pahayag si Ira sa pagkakadawit ng pangalan ni Mylene sa hiwalayan nila noon ni Phoem.

"I'm sure she [Mylene] didn't know why kung bakit nadamay din siya doon. We're friends. But no, no, definitely," mariin niyang sabi.

Ikinuwento rin ni Ira kung paano sila nagkabalikan ni Phoemela.

"We only realized when it's lost, but it's not there anymore, di ba? After a while, nag-usap kami and then, of course, ‘how you're doing?' and all that stuff. And then, of course, along the line also, how is it going now? Tapos, umabot yung conversation na, kumbaga, I still feel the same way, I still love her and parang ganun na nga. So, we try [to] work things out. Kumbaga, we're still in the process of threshing out our issues," lahad ng gitarista ng Bamboo.

Sa isyu ng pananakit niya kay Phoemela, walang takot din itong sinagot ni Ira: "Ask Phoem, di ba? I don't want to sound defensive either."

October 1, is Phoemela's actual birthday. Pinadalhan ni Ira ng personal cake si Phoemela sa The Buzz kahapon na ikinatuwa naman ng TV host.

"Happy birthday and I just hope all your dreams come true. So, be careful what you wish for," wish ni Ira para kay Phoemela.

Bamboo Mañalac

2009-08-27T21:28:00.000-07:00

Bamboo Mañalac

Francisco Gaudencio Lupe Belardo Mañalac[1], popularly known as Bamboo, is the former vocalist of the Filipino rock band Rivermaya. After Rivermaya embarked on a US tour, it was at that time that Mañalac decided to stay in Los Angeles, USA together with his family. After 5 years staying in the US, he returned to the Philippines and eventually went on to form his own band, Bamboo along with another former Rivermaya bandmate, Nathan Azarcon, (bass), and teamed up with Ira Cruz (guitars) and Vic Mercado (drums) from the band Passage.

Bamboo Mañalac

The band was awarded band of the year in the 2004 MTV Pilipinas and 2004 NU Rock Awards. Mañalac was also awarded Vocalist of the Year in the 2004 NU Rock Awards. He also won an award in the 2004 MTV Style Awards in the Rock Style category.

Bamboo Mañalac

Francisco "Bamboo" Mañalac serves as the band's frontman. Contrary to popular belief, the band is not named after him. According to Ira Cruz, the guitarist, the word bamboo relates to strength and durability with an island feel to it.[1] Also, it's very Filipino and Asian at the same time. Their first priority for a band name during 2000s was "Audio Barangay" which means "Audio Neighborhood" in English. However, they realized that its a bit hard to pronounce and it is not that catchy compared to just "Bamboo." They also dropped the name "Audio Barangay" because Audioslave was formed roughly the same time during their band's formation, to avoid confusion.[citation needed]

Bamboo Mañalac

Two of its members, Bamboo Mañalac and Nathan Azarcon, were formerly part of Rivermaya. The other two members, Ira Cruz and Vic Mercado, were former instrumentalists of another band, Passage. Ira Cruz and Nathan Azarcon were also former members of the band Kapatid during that time.[2]

Bamboo Mañalac

Four years after their departure from Rivermaya, Mañalac and Azarcon caught up again with each other, during which Azarcon introduced him to Ira Cruz and Vic Mercado.

Bamboo Mañalac

He is a son of a political icon in Mindanao, of an influential Muslim family.[citation needed] Despite this Mañalac spent most of his early life with his mother from the northern part of the Philippines.

Bamboo is widely considered in the Filipino rock scene for his vocal abilities.[citation needed] His trademark performing energy and versatile voice carries him through the band's mellower songs (in a style often compared to that of Matchbox Twenty's Rob Thomas) while giving energy to Mañalac's singing and scat-rapping through the band's more conventional rock numbers.[citation needed]

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Last Days On A Cruis Ship from MTV

2009-08-17T02:16:00.000-07:00

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Truth MTV Video Download (flv)

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Tatsulok MTV Video Download (flv)

2009-08-17T01:13:00.001-07:00

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So Far Away MTV Video Download (flv)

2009-08-17T01:11:00.000-07:00

So Far Away MTV Video Download (flv)

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Probinsyana MTV Video Download (flv)

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Probinsyana MTV Video Download (flv)

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Peaceman MTV Video Download (flv)

2009-08-17T01:09:00.000-07:00

Peaceman MTV Video Download (flv)

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Noypi MTV Video Download (flv)

2009-08-17T01:08:00.001-07:00

Noypi MTV Video Download (flv)

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Much Has Been Said MTV Video Download (flv)

2009-08-17T01:08:00.000-07:00

Much Has Been Said MTV Video Download (flv)

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Much Has Been Said MTV Video Download (flv)

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Much Has Been Said MTV Video Download (flv)

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Mr. Clay MTV Video Download (flv)

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Mr. Clay MTV Video Download (flv)

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Masaya MTV Video Download (flv)

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Masaya MTV Video Download (flv)

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Last Days On A Cruise Ship MTV Video Download (flv)

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Last Days On A Cruise Ship MTV Video Download (flv)

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Kailan MTV Video Download (flv)

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Kailan MTV Video Download (flv)

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Hallelujah MTV Video Download (flv)

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Hallelujah MTV Video Download (flv)

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Bamboo the Band Videos, MTV's, and Commercials

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Bamboo the Band Videos, MTV's, and Commercials

Argos
F.U.
Hallelujah
Kailan
Last Days On A Cruise Ship
Masaya
Mr. Clay
Much Has Been Said
Noypi
Peaceman
Probinsyana
So Far Away
Tatsulok
Truth

F.U. MTV Video Download (flv)

2009-08-17T00:56:00.000-07:00

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Argos MTV Video Download (flv)

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Bamboo the Band Awards

2009-08-11T02:37:00.000-07:00

Bamboo the Band Awards

2004
89.9TM YEAR END AWARDS 2004
Song of the Year - Masaya
New Local Artist of the Year - Bamboo
Local Group of the Year - Bamboo

89.9 TM Year End Awards 2004
Song of the Year: "Masaya" - Bamboo
New Local Artist of the Year: Bamboo
Song of the Year: "Noypi" - Bamboo

NU ROCK AWARDS 2004
Vocalist of the year: Bamboo Manalac
Song of the Year: "Noypi" - Bamboo
Drummer of the year: Vic Mercado of Bamboo
Listeners' Choice Award: Bamboo
Band of the Year: Bamboo

MTV PILIPINAS 2004 MUSIC AWARDS
Favorite New Artist/Group: Bamboo, for "Noypi"
Favorite Song: "Noypi" - Bamboo
Favorite Group: Bamboo, for "Noypi"

2005
NU ROCK AWARDS 2005
Vocalist of the year: Bamboo Manalac
Album of the year: Light, Peace, Love - Bamboo
Listeners' Choice Award: Bamboo

18th AWIT AWARDS 2005
Best Performance by a New Group Recording Artist: "Noypi" -Bamboo
Best Rock: "Noypi" -Bamboo
People's choice Favorite Song: "Noypi" - Bamboo

MTV PILIPINAS 2005 MUSIC AWARDS
Favorite Media Soundtrack: "Fiesta Amazing"(Smart) - Bamboo

SOP MUSIC AWARDS 2005
Strictly Alternative Category Winner: "Hallelujah" - Bamboo

2006
19th ALIW AWARDS 2006
Most Promising Entertainer - Bamboo
Best Major Concert - (Group) Bamboo

THE 2bU! CLICK AWARDS 2006
Most Clickable Band - Bamboo

19th AWIT AWARDS 2006
Album of the Year - Light, Peace, Love
Best Performance by a Group - bamboo
Song of the Year - Hallelujah
Best Ballad - Much Has Been Said
Best Rock Song - Hallelujah
Peoples Choice Award - Bamboo

MTV PILIPINAS 2006 MUSIC AWARDS
Best Cinematography in a Video - Bamboo for "Much Has Been Said"

SOP PASIKLABAND 2006
Best Rock Band - Bamboo
Vocalist of the Year - Bamboo Manalac

2007
NU ROCK AWARDS 2007
Guitarist o the Year: Ira Cruz
Bassist of the Year: Nathan Azarcon
Drummer of the Year: Vic Mercado
Best Live Act: Bamboo
Artist of the Year: Bamboo
Listener's Choice Award: Bamboo

2008
21st AWIT AWARDS 2008
Music Video of the Year: Probinsyana
Best Rock: Tatsulok
Best Musical Arrangement: Probinsyana
Best Engineered Recording:Probinsyana
Best Performance by a Group Recording Artist: Tatsulok

ALBUMS
Gold Award (15,000 units)for “As the Music Plays” (2004)
Platinum Award (30,000 units)for “As the Music Plays” (2004)
Double Platinum Award (60,000 units)for “As the Music Plays” (2005)
Gold Award (15,000 units)for “Light Peace Love” (2005)
Platinum Awards (30,000 units)or Light Peace Love (2006)
Gold Award (15,000 units)for "We Stand Alone Together" (2007)
Gold Award (15,000 units)for "Tomorrow Becomes Yesterday"(2008)
Platinum Award (30,000 units)for "Tomorrow Becomes Yesterday"(2008)

Bamboo the Band Songs and Albums

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As the Music Plays
1. Take me Down
2. As the music Plays the Band
3. Mr. Clay
4. Pride and Flame
5. Masaya
6. War of hearts and Mind
7. Light Years
8. These days
9. Hudas
10. Noypi

As the Music Plays (Repackaged)
1. Take me Down
2. As the music Plays the Band
3. Mr. Clay
4. Pride and Flame
5. Masaya
6. War of hearts and Mind
7. Light Years
8. These days
9. Hudas
10. Noypi
11. Break On through (PM)
12. God knows Hudas not Pay
13. Masaya -ft. Ria Osorio
14. The General
15. Don't Wanna Wait in Vain (For Your Love)
16. Break On through (AM)

Light, Peace, Love
1. 04
2. I-You
3. F.U.
4. Dinner at 6
5. Much has been said
6. Hallelujah
7. Truth
8. Peace Man
9. Alpha Beta Omega
10. Children of the Sun

Light, Peace, Love (International)
1. 04
2. I-You
3. F.U.
4. Dinner at 6
5. Much has been said
6. Hallelujah
7. Truth
8. Peace Man
9. Alpha Beta Omega
10. Children of the Sun
Plus:
Mr.Clay
Pride and Flame
As the Music Plays

We Stand Alone Togehter
Disc One
1. Probinsyana
2. Feelin' Alright
3. So Far Away
4. Alive
5. 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover
6. Prayer For The Dying
7. Umagang Kay Ganda
8. Tatsulok
Plus:
English Man in NewYork (Live)
Extra Disc
01-05 Minus Ira0
6-10 Minus Nathan
11-15 Minus Vic

Tomorrow Becomes Yesterday
1. Kalayaan
2. Blown Away
3. Little Child
4. Kailan
5. Nobidy Knows
6. 24/7
7. Last Day on a Cruise Ship
8. Wake Up Call
9. Muli
10. Looking Out For #1

About Bamboo the Band

2009-08-11T02:01:00.000-07:00

About Bamboo the Band

If you are also a fan of the rock band Rivermaya, you'll know that the enormously popular Bamboo Manalac fronted that band in the 90's. Rivermaya is credited with changing the entire soundscape of the Philippines music industry. And while the media often compares the sound of both bands, Bamboo's bassist Nathan Azarcon who was also a member of Rivermaya, firmly states Bamboo has a totally different sound. In fact insists, not only is it a "better band", but the "best band he has worked with so far." He and Manalac are childhood friends. When Manalac left in 1998 because he just wanted to do something different, Azarcon soon left too.
After 4 years, Manalac and Azarcon once again caught up with each other. Azarcon introduced him to Ira Cruz and drummer Vic Mercado. On their first jamming session together, they knew they had a great sound in the making. The camaraderie between these four is hard to miss. Especially between Manalac and Azarcon.
Bamboo released their debut album As The Music Plays in February 2004. The response was more than gratifying. The album achieved not only double platinum status, but became the biggest selling album by a group in the Philippines for that year! The album also walked away with numerous awards at AWIT Awards, NU107 Rock Awards, and of course MTV Pilipinas 2004, proving their appeal to fans and critics alike. Their next album, Light Peace Love, consisted of ten songs of differing moods and subjects, which is a pretty amazing achievement considering the album only took 3 months to record. This album has a softer sound with both it's lyrics and delivery. For this album they added more strings and a piano - even a trumpet.

Bamboo the Band Pictures

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War Of Hearts And Minds by Bamboo (Lyrics)

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War Of Hearts And Minds by Bamboo (Lyrics)

War of hearts and minds
Who will pay the price?
Does anybody care?

It’s not make believe
You’ve seen it on your TV screens
I’m glad you’re not here

CHORUS
Take my wife, please
If you think it’s funny
Cut my heart out for a souvenir
Take my life, please
If you think it’s worth it
I’m glad you’re not here

War of hearts and minds
7 days later
I still can’t find
Truth and peace
How will I find my way

They say love, love without fear
Is said to be the key
But just look around
No clear answer to be found
Get me out of here

[Repeat CHORUS]

I Don't Wanna Wait In Vain by Bamboo (Lyrics)

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I Don't Wanna Wait In Vain by Bamboo (Lyrics)

I don’t wanna wait in vain for your love
I don’t wanna wait in vain for your love
From the very first time i rest my eyes on you, girl
My heart says follow through
But i know, now, that i’m way down on your line
But the waitin’ feel is fine

So don’t treat me like a puppet on a string
’cause i know i have to do my thing
Don’t talk to me as if you think i’m dumb
I wanna know when you’re gonna come soon

I don’t wanna wait in vain for your love
I don’t wanna wait in vain for your love
I don’t wanna wait in vain for your love
’cause if summer is here

I’m still waiting there
Winter is here
And i’m still waiting there

Ad lib

Like i said
It’s been three years since i’m knockin’ on your door
And i still can knock some more
Ooh girl, ooh girl, is it feasible
I wanna know now, for i to knock some more
Ya see, in life i know there’s lots of grief
But your love is my relief
Tears in my eyes burn, tears in my eyes burn
While i’m waiting, while i’m waiting for my turn
See!

I don’t wanna wait in vain for your love
I don’t wanna wait in vain for your love
I don’t wanna wait in vain for your love
I don’t wanna wait in vain for your love
I don’t wanna wait in vain for your love, oh
I don’t wanna, i don’t wanna, i don’t wanna, i don’t wanna
I don’t wanna wait in vainI don’t wanna, i don’t wanna, i don’t wanna, i don’t wanna
I don’t wanna wait in vain
No, i don’t wanna(i don’t wanna, i don’t wanna, i don’t wanna, i don’t wanna
I don’t wanna wait in vain)
No i, no i(i don’t wanna, i don’t wanna, i don’t wanna, i don’t wanna
I don’t wanna wait in vain)
No, no, no, i, no, i(i don’t wanna, i don’t wanna, i don’t wanna, i don’t wanna
I don’t wanna wait in vain)

It’s your love that i’m waiting on(i don’t wanna, i don’t wanna, i don’t wanna, i don’t wanna
I don’t wanna wait in vain)
It’s me love that you’re running from
It’s jah love that i’m waiting on(i don’t wanna, i don’t wanna, i don’t wanna, i don’t wanna
I don’t wanna wait in vain)
It’s me love that you’re running from

Umagang Kay Ganda by Bamboo (Lyrics)

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Umagang Kay Ganda by Bamboo (Lyrics)

Halika na pumikit limutin ang problema
Hihintayin ang umaga
Magpahinga, panaginip ang ikaliligaya
Darating din ang umaga

[Chorus]
Basta't tayo'y magkasama
Laging mayroong umagang kay ganda
Pagsikat ng araw
May dalang liwanag
Sa ating pangarap, ooh
Haharapin natin

Simple lang, kasama ka naman
Kung ayaw nila sa akin, ok lang
Kung di mo makuha sa tingin
Idaan mo sa taas, kung ayaw pa rin

Gumising na (gumising na)
Araw ng pag-asa'y narito na
Dumating din, haharapin natin

[repeat Chorus]

Haharapin natin

[repeat Chorus except last line]

Truth by Bamboo (Lyrics)

2009-08-10T02:52:00.000-07:00

Truth by Bamboo (Lyrics)

Can’t believe how you set me free
The way you purify this soul don’t you know
Got you into my arms now I’m never letting go
This old dog is finally home…
finally home…
so!

Chorus:
Ohh, tell me what you want
I’ll pay the price
What’s money I’ll roll the dice
Lose it all take the fall
Let it ride
As long as I have you at my side
(repeat 2x)

Friend or foe you come to me
Wasn’t sure how deep a hole i was getting into
If I choose to wake up every mornin with a smile of my face
Or see life for what it is one big fat race…
go!

(repeat chorus)

Bridge:
I’ve played the fool
Thinking I can catch you off guard and score another night with you
But the tables have been turned
This boy’s about to get burned
But before I go, I gotta know – I gotta know

Let’s not forget
You kept me waiting
What can i do to get through to you
Tired of singin to myself
I need a lesson
I need a blessing
The shoe fits all we need is a little glue
I hate what you do

Ohh, tell me what you want
Ohh, tell me what you want
Ohh, tell me what you want
Ohh, tell me what you want

(repeat chorus)

Ohh…
It’s been so good since I last saw you…
ohh…
child…
Ohh…
It’s been so good since I last saw you…
ohh..

These Days by Bamboo (Lyrics)

2009-08-10T02:48:00.000-07:00

These Days by Bamboo (Lyrics)

These days I seem to find
A million reasons to sit around and waste my mind
I know what’s being said and that’s all fine
You tell me to get a life
Do you understand the weight of that line
Take me for all I am

CHORUS
‘Cause I can find my own way
Big date tonight
There’s no tomorrow
So let’s leave it on the line
‘Cause there’s time
It’s not too late to change direction
Turn your head, son
So let’s leave it on the line

There’s something within
That’s telling me that I’m just playing it too cool
I could pretty much lose everything
I never had an apple that tasted so, so sweet
Given the chance, the choice
Take me for all I am

[Repeat CHORUS]

Today, I am free
Free to flyFree to be what they tell me I cannot be
Happy birthday to me

[Repeat CHORUS]

Is this the light at the end
Where the picture is clearer
The reception is warmer

Is this the light at the end
You’re looking lot better
We’re happy too see ya

Is this the light at the end
You got what you came for
You know where to find the door

Is this the light at the end
Where the women are hot
But the beer’s a lot colder

Is this the light at the end
Yo momma’s looking good
What she doing for dinner

Is this the light at the end
If yo momma’s busy
Does she have a younger sister

Is this the light at the end
You got what you came for
You know where to find the door

Is this the light at the end
You know when I woke up to beautiful morning
Till you showed up
Nauseous, I was too see you
Standing there in my presence
But it was all right

‘Cause I’m not about to fight
When this bird wants to sing, I’ll sing
Gunpoint that suppose to scare me into submission
A slave to your will, fear, greed and ambition
But I’m not game
I’m not game to your flame
There’s no discussion
I will fight to the end, fighter

The General by Bamboo (Lyrics)

2009-08-10T02:43:00.000-07:00

The General by Bamboo (Lyrics)

There was a decorated general with a heart of gold
That likened him to all the stories he told
Of past battles won and lost and legends of old
A seasoned veteran in his own time

On the battlefield, he gained respectful fame
With many medals of bravery and stripes to his name
He grew a beard as soon as he could to cover the scars on his face
And bravely urged his men on

But on the eve of a great battle, with the infantry in dream
The old general tossed in his sleep and wrestled with its meaning
He awoke from the night to tell what he had seen
And walked slowly out of his tent

All the men held tall with their chests in the air
With a courage in their blood and a fire in their stare
It was a gray morning and they wondered how they would fare
’til the old general told them to go home
He said

Bridge:
I have seen the others, and I have discovered
That this fight is not worth fighting
And I’ve seen their mothers, and I will no other
To follow me where i’m going
So,

Chorus:
Take a shower and shine your shoes
You got no time to lose, you’re a young man you must be living
Take a shower and shine your shoes
You got no time to lose, you’re a young man you must be living
Go now, you are forgiven

But the men stood fast with their guns on their shoulders
Not knowing what to do with the contradicting orders
The general said he would do his own duty, but he would extend it no further
The men could go as they pleased

But not a man moved, their eyes gazed straight ahead
’til one by one they stepped back and not a word was said
And the old general was left with his own words echoing in his head
He then prepared to fight
He said

Bridge:
I have seen the others, and I have discovered
That this fight is not worth fighting
And I’ve seen their mothers, and I will no other
To follow me where i’m going
So,

Chorus:
Take a shower and shine your shoes
You got no time to lose, you’re a young man you must be living
Take a shower and shine your shoes
You got no time to lose, you’re a young man you must be living
Go now, you are forgiven

Bridge 2:
Go now you are forgiven
Go now you are forgiven
Go now you are forgiven
Go

Go now you are forgiven
Go now you are forgiven
Go now you are forgiven
Go

Go now you are forgiven
Go now you are forgiven
Go now you got to be, got to be, got to be, got to be, got to be
Yeah

Tasulok by Bamboo (Lyrics)

2009-08-10T02:38:00.000-07:00

Tasulok by Bamboo (Lyrics)

Totoy bilisan mo, bilisan mo ang takbo
Ilagan ang mga bombang nakatutok sa ulo mo
Totoy tumalon ka, dumapa kung kailangan
At baka tamaan pa ng mga balang ligaw

Totoy makinig ka, wag kang magpa-gabi
Baka mapagkamalan ka't humandusay dyan sa tabi
Totoy alam mo ba kung ano ang puno't dulo
Ng di matapos-tapos na kaguluhang ito

[refrain]
Hindi pula't dilaw tunay na magkalaban
Ang kulay at tatak ay di syang dahilan
Hangga't marami ang lugmok sa kahirapan
At ang hustisya ay para lang sa mayaman

[chorus]
Habang may tatsulok at sila ang nasa tuktok
Di matatapos itong gulo

Iligtas ang hininga kayraming mga tao
At ang dating munting bukid, ngayo'y sementeryo
Totoy kumilos ka, baliktarin ang tatsulok
Tulad ng dukha, nailagay mo sa tuktok

[repeat refrain and chorus]

[repeat refrain and chorus]

[repeat chorus]

Di matatapos itong gulo

Take Me Down by Bamboo (Lyrics)

2009-08-10T02:34:00.000-07:00

Take Me Down by Bamboo (Lyrics)

Take me down
Gimme the score
Tell me I’m gone

Tell me I’m done
You’ve counted me out
Before the last bell has rung
Tell me I’m gone

Here, brick by brick
Cute si igi
Let’s rebuild this lovely scene
You say blood is thicker, boy
But it’s not what these eyes see
The truth is bitter real
Yes, it’s a spinning wheel
Round and around and around we go

You know i never really could get into our conversations
Just merely confrontations
It’s a lovefest, an inspiration

You try to play preacher
And teach me the ways of the world
The path you have taken
The dark road was built on the lies that were told

Take me down
Gimme the score
Tell me i’m gone
Tell me i’m done
You’ve counted me out
Before the last bell has rung
Take me down
Deeper and deeper
Right through the heart
Tell me i’m done
All roads are blocked
And there’s no where to run
Tell me i’m gone

You know i’ve been wandering
And dragging this heavy soul
Lord knows
These lessons you’re selling
Soul medicine
Cute si igi
Isn’t try to meet ya
On that high plateau
So take the message to the chief
Tell him i ain’t coming
This heart’s too proud it can’t be broken
It’s a black tie affair
And guess who’s coming to dinner

You make the words sound so sweet
Let’s pretend that everything’s gonna be alright, alright
Cute si igi
It took me a second to read ya
Just wasn’t my game fool
Face me when i speak to ya

Take me down…

Sunshine (From Nescafe Jingle) by Bamboo (Lyrics)

2009-08-10T02:33:00.000-07:00

Sunshine (From Nescafe Jingle) by Bamboo (Lyrics)

sun is up, i’ve got so many things to do…
but it’s alright (it’s ok) i have to taste it
it’s gonna be a good day (be a good day)

chorus:
wake up (wake up) it’s a beautiful morning…
get up (get up) cheer the sunshine near ya…
wake up (wake up) it’s just beautiful…
one good day coming up!!!!!!!!

So Far Away by Bamboo (Lyrics)

2009-08-10T02:22:00.000-07:00

So Far Away by Bamboo (Lyrics)

So far away
Doesn't anybody stay in one place anymore
It would be so fine to see your face at my door
Doesn't help to know that you're just time away

Long ago I reached for you and there you stood
Holding you again could only do me good
How I wish I could, but you're so far away

One more song about movin' along the highway
Can't say much of anything that's new
If I could only work this life out my way
I'd rather spend it bein' close to you

But you're so far away
You're so far away

Travelin' around sure gets me down and lonely
Nothin' else to do but close my mind
I sure hope the road don't come to own me
But there's so many dreams I've yet to find

But you're so far away
Doesn't anybody stay in one place anymore
It would be so fine to see your face at my door
And it doesn't help to know, it doesn't help to know
It doesn't help to know

You're so far away

Probinsyana by Bamboo (Lyrics)

2009-08-10T02:20:00.000-07:00

Probinsyana by Bamboo (Lyrics)

Ang probinsyana ay di basta-basta..
Mahirap bolahin, kailangan haranahin.
Ang kanyang lakad, mabibighani ka..
Di biro! babaeng probinsyana..

Mahirap amuhin, ang probinsyana..
Pag napa-ibig, wala kang duda..

Sa umaga, pisngi namumula..
Pag naka saya, maaakit ka.
Ang kanyang lakad, mabibighani ka..
Di biro! babaeng probinsyana..

Mahirap amuhin, ang probinsyana..
Pag napa-ibig, wala kang duda..

Probinsyana.

Aking diwata, saan ka pupunta?
Lumuwas ng maynila, dala ang pangarap nya..
Ang kanyang lakad, mabibighani ka..
Nasan na aking maria clara?

Mahirap amuhin, ang probinsyana..
Pag napa-ibig, wala kang duda..
Probinsyana

Pride And The Flame by Bamboo (Lyrics)

2009-08-10T02:14:00.000-07:00

Pride And The Flame by Bamboo (Lyrics)

Gone, gone are the days
When the west was wild
An every child’s dream
A light was seen

Gone, gone are the days
When the world just sung for tomorrow to come
But she never came

If I was to break
If I was to pay

Blue moon, are you lost again
Where will I find your light
Where will I find the truth
How will we ever say goodbye

‘Cause we’re turning the pages again
Bound by the lives that have been spent
I’m not living your third world lies

Goodbye, better days ahead
Goodbye

Gone, gone are the days
All these questions
No straight answers
Everybody’s a high priced healer, hey
Gone, gone are the days
‘Tis the season of change
Every scar on the hand marks a new day

Sleep child
Slip into a dream
Poppa hasn’t been home
Busy living out this crazy scene

Blue moon, are you lost again
Where will I find your light
Where will I find the truth
How will we ever say goodbye

‘Cause we’re turning the pages again
Bound by the lives that have been spent
I’m not living your third world lies

Goodbye, better days ahead

Reached out to feel each grain
A lifetime running through his hands
The scorching heat left our heart
The workings of a proud brown man
But nowhere could you see
Dark eyes look away
The pride and the flame

Reached out to feel the warmth
Time running through his hands
The scorching heat gave life
The heart of the proud brown man
And he says to his child
Who still couldn’t stand

Someday

Peace Man by Bamboo (Lyrics)

2009-08-10T02:12:00.000-07:00

Peace Man by Bamboo (Lyrics)

I have words to say to you my friend
Is it hard to know what’s right from wrong
Have you ever your life so self assured
You don’t know the things that you’ve done wrong

And then we’ll say
We’ll rip out our covers
Shake the walls until they break
I’ll hold out my hand to you
Supreme love and respect
Peace man

At first it seems so daunting
How to start or how to grow
But make believe becomes a living
Cuz in life you will now
Peace man

Noypi by Bamboo (Lyrics)

2009-08-10T02:09:00.000-07:00

Noypi by Bamboo (Lyrics)

Tingnan mo iyong palad
Kalyado mong kamay sa hirap ng buhay
Ang dami mong problema, nakuha mo pang ngumiti
Noypi ka nga, astig

REFRAIN 1
Saan ka man naroroon ‘wag kang matatakot
Sa baril o patalim, sa bakas na madilim

CHORUS
Hoy, Pinoy ako
Buo aking loob
May agimat ang dugo ko
Hoy, oh, Pinoy ako
May agimat ang dugo ko

Sinisid ko ang dagat, nalibot ko ang mundo
Nasa puso ko pala hinahanap kong pulo
Ilang beses na akong muntikang mamatay
Oh, alam ko ang sikreto kaya’t nandito pa’t buhay

REFRAIN 2
Oh, sabi nila may anting-anting ako
Pero ‘di nila alam na ang Diyos ang dahilan ko

[Repeat CHORUS]
Hoh hoh hoo hohHoh hoh hoo hoh

AD LIB

Dinig mo ba ang bulong ng lahi mo
Isigaw mo, kapatid, ang himig natin

[Repeat CHORUS]
Hoh hoh hoo hohHoh hoh hoo hoh

Nandito Lang Ako (captain Barbell Theme) by Bamboo (Lyrics)

2009-08-10T02:06:00.000-07:00

Nandito Lang Ako (captain Barbell Theme) by Bamboo (Lyrics)

Nais kong iyong malaman
Ngunit di ko naman pwedeng sabihin
Paano mo maiintindihan
Kung di ko rin pwedeng aminin

Ngunit kahit puno ng lihim ang aking pagkatao
Maging ang buhay kong ito’y ibibigay sa iyo

Chorus
Tibay at lakas ng loob ang iaalay
Para lang sa iyo
Nais kong malaman mo
May karamay ka
Nandito lang ako

Marunong din naman ako magmahal
Kahit lagi lang nasasaktan
Ang tanging pangako ko ay tapat ang puso kong ito

Ngunit kahit puno ng lihim ang aking pagkatao
Maging ang buhay kong ito’y ibibigay sa iyo

Tibay at lakas ng loob ang iaalay
Para lang sa iyoNais kong malaman mo
May karamay kaNandito lang ako

At kahit na magkaiba ang ating mundo
Pipilitin kong mapalapit sa iyo

Repeat chorus

Muli by Bamboo (Lyrics)

2009-08-10T02:01:00.001-07:00

Muli by Bamboo (Lyrics)

Walang katulad mo, walang kasing-lakas ng tama mo.

Salamat sa iyo aking guro’t gabay.

Dahil sa iyo, ang buhay ko’y nagka-saysay.

Sa malas kong ito, minsan sinwerte din ako.

Nang makilala ang taong tulad mo.

Pasensya na, sana maintindihan mo.

Gusto lang kitang makasamang… muli.

Sa likod ng skwela, sa tindahan ni Nanang.

Daloy ng pag-ibig do’n kong unang natikman.

Sa ‘daming alaala, sana tandaan ninyo.

Ang problema ng isa, problema ng grupo.

Pasensya na, sana maintindihan mo.

Gusto lang kitang makasamang… muli.

Para sa lahat ng minahal ko ng tunay.

Andito’t lumisan, sa puso ko’y buhay pa rin kayo.

Buhay kayo, sa puso ko’y buhay pa rin kayo.

Muli by Bamboo (Lyrics)

2009-08-10T02:01:00.000-07:00

Muli by Bamboo (Lyrics)

Walang katulad mo, walang kasing-lakas ng tama mo.
Salamat sa iyo aking guro’t gabay.
Dahil sa iyo, ang buhay ko’y nagka-saysay.
Sa malas kong ito, minsan sinwerte din ako.
Nang makilala ang taong tulad mo.

Pasensya na, sana maintindihan mo.
Gusto lang kitang makasamang… muli.

Sa likod ng skwela, sa tindahan ni Nanang.
Daloy ng pag-ibig do’n kong unang natikman.
Sa ‘daming alaala, sana tandaan ninyo.
Ang problema ng isa, problema ng grupo.

Pasensya na, sana maintindihan mo.
Gusto lang kitang makasamang… muli.

Para sa lahat ng minahal ko ng tunay.
Andito’t lumisan, sa puso ko’y buhay pa rin kayo.
Buhay kayo, sa puso ko’y buhay pa rin kayo.

Much Has Been Said by Bamboo (Lyrics)

2009-08-10T01:45:00.000-07:00

Much Has Been Said by Bamboo (Lyrics)

Much has been said
Said you’d never leave
Why’d it have to be
Harder than it had to be

Now don’t you throw the blame
You were part of this
Wasn’t supposed to end
With us just walking away

So many times we tried
Holding on to the pain
But in my baby’s eyes I see my shame
Asking why you had to leave
Wasn’t I strong enough
To make you see

That the biggest part of this
It’s not about you or me
But just been wrong
If we held on

So maybe tomorrow we’ll find
A taste for the old days
Hard lessons we’ve left behind
This mirror’s an open door
I can barely stand to see myself
I don’t know what to do anymore
I’m crying out for help

Ooh lord
Ooh lord

Much has been said
Well I never learned
Keeping my fingers crossed
Praying for my luck to turn

But i can’t complain
I’m living it easy
Job’s keeping me busy
I’m going crazy

Can’t describe the way it felt
When you left said you goodb yes
It just seems crazy for me to think
That I found love the same time

But we all know how it all wraps up in the end
So maybe tomorrow we’ll find
A taste for the old days
Hard lessons we’ve left behind
This mirror’s an open door
I can barely stand to see myself
I don’t know what to do anymore
I’m crying out for help

Ooh lord
Ooh lord
Ooh lord
Ummm…

What am i leaving behind
Sweet how we see the big picture
When your life’s not on the line
I know the way out but do you see what I see
A tortured life always second guessing the bookie

Put money on the table thought that was all I had to do
Never came home never said a word to you
No one ever said it was going to be easy easy yeah

Start over again this time this time let’s do it right
Start over again but this time this time let’s keep the fires burning burning yeah
Start over again start over again but this time this time let’s do it right sweet child
Start over again start over again but this time this time let’s keep the fires burning burning yeah

You say i only hear what i want to no, no, no, no
You say i talk so all the timeI talk so all the time

Mr. Clay by Bamboo (Lyrics)

2009-08-10T01:41:00.000-07:00

Mr. Clay by Bamboo (Lyrics)

Red sun dawn
Guns are drawn
Skull and bones
Beast of war
Father help me stop this

Rush of blood
To the head
Look at you
I see red
Start this game
I’ll end it

By this hate
That you help the world create
I’ve been sent,
Now repent
I’m the war that comes to you
I'm the plague that follows through

CHORUS
All by myself,
I know that I stand here alone
All your lies they feed me
I’m stronger now, stronger now than I was before
There’s no way you can hurt me
Move me
Stop me

Talk too much mutherfucker hush
You had your chance to change things move in the direction of right
Choose to set the bar
But then you had to pick a fight

So what’s daddy done for you lately?
Brought you the throne like stealing candy from a baby
Line your pockets in mucho dinero
Paid in full with the blood of the people

So now you got the fires rockin’, blood and hate
Then you got the people talking legacy
You will never be forgotten
Your place in history
A black mark in time, a black mark in time

[Repeat CHORUS]

AD LIB

Peace and flowers
Will kill the superpower
The fall of Rome is near
Can’t you hear

It’s been written, it’s been said
The revelations I had read
The signs are here
Those days are over
Walk away from the line
For now is the time

[Repeat CHORUS]

Masaya by Bamboo (Lyrics)

2009-08-10T01:37:00.000-07:00

Masaya by Bamboo (Lyrics)

Ako’y malungkot na naman
Amoy chico na ako
Ilang tagay na, hindi pa rin tulog

Tanong ko lang sa langit
Kung bakit pumangit
Ang dating masaya
Ngayo’y panay problema
Bumabalot sa mundo
Bakit ganito…

CHORUS 1
Ang pag-ibig, ganyan talaga
‘Pag bago pa ang pag-ibig
Ganyan talaga, masaya

Pagkagising ko
Nakita ko si Juan
Na siyang adik sa aming lugar

Parang droga daw ang bisa
Na ginamit nya kanina
Sa una lang daw masarap

CHORUS 2
Ang pag-ibig, ganyan talaga
Ako’y nilamon ng pag-ibig
Ganyan talaga, masaya[Repeat]

Looking Out For #1 by Bamboo (Lyrics)

2009-08-10T01:31:00.000-07:00

Looking Out For #1 by Bamboo (Lyrics)

I try -try not to get too down on myself
While on the process we got lives on the line
The deeper I get intro this fight
I cry myself to sleep thinking what I shoulda coulda done

I never I had a chance
Oh no don’t get me wrong
We got the tools to do good
But when all’s said and done

I close my eyes I try to shot ‘em out
I close my eyes pretend to hear no sound
I close my visualize this is paradise
I close my heart my conscience is my price

Your world just stops
It’s getting harder and harder to feel
Just waiting, buying time
Looking for answers till I know what’s real
It don’t feel the same will I heal
Will I ever be the same I hope I will

Keep telling yourself the world’s gonna be just fine
Ya’ll playing by the rules but I’m gonna live by mine
How did we ever get to this point of such distraction?
No excuses take the money and run run run
I search my soul thinking what I shoulda coulda done

Crunch time
About time I prepare myself
For that long climb upon my knees from the bowels of hell
But I’ve had some recent practice swimming against the tide
Redemption’s a lonely road but someone’s gonna try
Thirty pieces of silver to reclaim my soul
I’ll sing high to the heavens my luck the gates will still be closed… still be closed…

Light Years by Bamboo (Lyrics)

2009-08-10T01:28:00.000-07:00

Light Years by Bamboo (Lyrics)

Hello, goodbye
Leave me alone
Don’t wanna be with anyone

Lie awake in bed
My eyes are closed
I bet you think I’m wasted
Hit me if you think it’s worth it

If you think I’ve crossed the line
I’ll see you somewhere out there

I know you think I’m crazy
Or a schizo maybe
Or a drug fiend addict

But I know what’s real
I know you faked it
‘Cause lies are what we have in your world

Read all the books of life
Looked at myself
Where did the years go
They’re lost within the pages of time

If you think I’ve crossed the line
I’ll see you somewhere out there

Something about it makes me
Something about it takes me
Something about you makes me high
So high

Me and my folk guitar
We’ve seen a glimpse of the wild world
It’s beautiful, it’s crazy

A lot of people that we know
They talk about us
They say we’ve lost it
They’re too far away from Venus,
I say

If you think I’ve crossed the line
I’ll see you somewhere out there
‘Cause light years from now
They’ll find it somehow
‘Cause it’s beautiful out there

Last Days On A Cruise Ship by Bamboo (Lyrics)

2009-08-10T01:25:00.000-07:00

Last Days On A Cruise Ship by Bamboo (Lyrics)

Maybe
Just give me a li’l more time
So I can just relax and lay down
On some beautiful real estate
The kind that money can’t find

She burns so bright
She burns so bright

Knocking on my door
No don’t you worry
I got this all under control
If things get tight
We can call the whole things off
Better run she’s gonna waste you
Better check your temperature
Follow the beat go faster and faster and faster

No one break from the formation no I won’t run I won’t run
Finally my sins are forgiven don’t change the channel straight to battle
No one break from the formation stand your ground stand your ground
When you’re this close to the sun now’s not the time to run

Don’t wait for tomorrow(4x)

Now I see you’re trying that Jedi mind shit on me
But I apologize I just ain’t that kind of guy
Let me get you a name of someone else
He’ll get back to you with a courteous reply
But it’s been too long too long
I’ll burn first before it’s long gone long gone

Don’t you worry bout me
He wrote a letter saying for all that’s he’s done wrong
Me the perpetrator red handed middle finger on the trigger
Sold on the idea that bigger was better
Whatever it took sell your soul better go
Cuz I’m not here to play no part
This boy’s a fighter all star all souls
This boy’s tle clear winner
Ready to fire ready to go

Don’t wait for tomorrow

Kalayaan by Bamboo (Lyrics)

2009-08-10T01:22:00.000-07:00

Kalayaan by Bamboo (Lyrics)

Laid out and beat down
A modern classic
Here’s the countdown
I tried to warn you of the dangers
But y’all just laugh out loud
Haha we’re all just dying for the same dream
I pose the question
You answer shhh they may be following me

So I’ll take you deep cover son
Recognizing the difficulty in this everyday situation
Only been here two days already asking for the pay day
Here we go back to pre-school 1-2-3 abc

Pwede bang malaman kung san patungo ang daang ito
Pwede ba, puwede ba
Sa gitna ng gulo
At ngayon tilay’ malapit na ang kalayaan
Sa kuko na dala ang dilim eh bakit ako na’aaning
Tuwing humihiywa ang damdamin… ng salinlahi ko
Iisa ang tunog sa pulso at yapak ng kapwa ko siraulo

If you could only see
Right in front of me
I’ll try to find
You a better view
Don’t hold me back
I got my orders
I ain’t waiting for the rush
Send in the next track

From the flames I’m reborn
A chance to free my soul
From the bottom locked down
A chance to free my soul
From the point of surrender
A chance to free my soul
Sure as the sun sets and rises
The story never gets old

So it’s out of my hands now
The future’s looking mighty and bright
How got people talking bout the rules of the game
Spark the change
Enjoy the rest of your mother! day

Kailan by Bamboo (Lyrics)

2009-08-10T01:20:00.000-07:00

Kailan by Bamboo (Lyrics)

Bago ang lahat isipin mo kung nasa tama ka,
Baka magkamali ka pa doon.
At bago mo ayusin ang mga bagay sa paligid mo,
Unahin mo kaya sarili mo

Kailan? kailan ko gagawin kundi ngayon
Tao po nananawagan lang naman ako
Saan? kailangan nating simulan
Tao po nangangailangan lang ng tulong nyo

Nais kong mabuhay ng mabuti’t marangal
Nagsisimba nagdarasal ako , tuwing linggo
Sapat na ba kaya itong sagot sa panalangin na
Maging pantay at patag ang mundo

Kailan? kailan ko gagawin kundi ngayon
Tao po nananawagan lang naman ako
Saan? kailangan nating simulan
Tao po nangangailangan lang ng tulong nyo

Kailangan bang ulitin pang muli
Sa awit na sinabi noon
Kailan ba kaya ako malaya sa gulo
Ilang awit pa ba ang kailangan tugtugin ng bandang to

Kailan? kailan ko gagawin kundi ngayon
Tao po nananawagan lang naman ako
Saan? kailangan nating simulan
Tao po nangangailangan lang ng tulong nyo

Kailan? kailan ko gagawin kundi ngayon
Tao po nananawagan lang naman ako
Saan? kailangan nating simulan
Tao po nangangailangan lang ng tulong nyo

I – You by Bamboo (Lyrics)

2009-08-10T01:12:00.000-07:00

I – You by Bamboo (Lyrics)

Pain
Leads to freedom
It’s everyone’s opinion not my own

Fame
Crystal kingdom
It’s everybody’s mission not my own

Not too young
Not that old
Neither bitter
Neither cold
Just an optimist
Who’s become a little cynical

Under gloom
Don’t be afraid
Love is stronger than it all
Stronger than this soul divided

Chorus:
All those years I never really knew what love is
Till I found you..found you

This new faith where the altar is the bed
Where the church feels like a motel room
Where gold turns to lead

Hello
Do you belive
Love is stronger than us all
Stronger than two worlds colliding

I-you burn like fire from below sears the flesh feeds the souls desire
I-you stronger than before rising through the dust like a phoenix

Hudas by Bamboo (Lyrics)

2009-08-10T01:06:00.000-07:00

Hudas by Bamboo (Lyrics)

Ba’t sila’y nag-iinumang masaya
Bakit sa lupa magulo
Ba’t sila’y nagtatawanang malakas
Tinatawanan lang tayo

REFRAIN1
‘Di kaya isang tropa lang sila
Ang Demonyo, San Pedro at ang Diyos

CHORUS
1Tinatawanan lang ni Hudas
Tinatawanan lang ni Hudas
Ako’t ikaw, tayong lahat

Balita ko’y may nag-away sa inyo
Dahil ba sa penoy at balot
Nagdebate, nagtalo kung sinong tama’t totoo
Pinag-awayan si Jawo

REFRAIN 2
Kung sana ay mamulat ang matang bulag
Na iisa lang naman ang Diyos

[Repeat CHORUS 1]

CHORUS 2
Tinatawanan lang ni Hudas
Tinatawanan lang ni Hudas
Tinatagayan lang ni Hudas
Si Satanas at ating Diyos Ama

Halleluja by Bamboo (lyrics)

2009-08-10T01:01:00.000-07:00

Halleluja by Bamboo (lyrics)

Anong balita sa radyo at tv?
Ganun parin kumakapa sa dilim
Minsan naisip ko nang umalis nalang dito
Kalimutan ang lahat, lumipad, lumayo, oh

Bato bato sa langit, ang tamaan huwag magalit
Alam naman natin kung sino ang tuso
Sa bawat sumpang umiiyak, singil ko ay piso
Sa bawat lumuluhang dukha, alay ko’y dugo

May kasama ka kapatid, kaibigan
Hanggat ako’y humihinga
May pag-asa pa..

Halleluuu, hallelujaaah
Sinong sawa, sinong galit
Sumigaw ngayong gabi
Halleluuu, hallelujaah
Halellujah

Run the blood of mine to convey
To see this faces in front of me.
Yes we have, and we begin we are the scars from within
Im ashamed of what i become in the mirror,
The face of my one true enemy!!!

Hallelujah! It's a new day!
Let’s take control!!!
If I have to take this message door to door
Save myself and every soul!!!
With the permission
I’ll make this my personal mission!!!
Save me from the fire, from the fire,
Save me from the fire!!!

Ngayong gabi
Ako ang sundalo mo
Habang ika’y tulog
Ako’y gising nakabantay sa iyo,
Kasi mahal kita, tignan mo,
Pag-ibig ko sayo lamang…

May kasama ka kapatid, kaibigan
Hanggat ako’y humihinga
May pag-asa pa..

Halleeluuu, halleluiaaah
Sinong sawa, sinong galit
Sumigaw ngayong gabiHaleluu, halleluiaah (2x)

Giyera Ng Puso At Isip by Bamboo (Lyrics)

2009-08-10T00:59:00.000-07:00

Giyera Ng Puso At Isip by Bamboo (Lyrics)

Giyera ng puso at isip
Sino ang magbabayad ng presyo?
Meron bang may pakialam?
Hindi kapanipaniwala

Nakikita ka sa iyong telebisyon
Nagalak ako na wala ka dito
Kunin mo misis ko
Kung akala mo nakakatuwa

Gupitin mo puso ko para subinir
Kunin mo buhay ko
Kung akala mo importante yun
Nagalak ako na wala ka dito

Koro:
Giyera ng puso at isip
Pitong araw nakalipas
Hindi ko pa rin makita
Katotohan at kapayapaan

Pano ko makikita ang aking daan
Sabi nila pagmamahal, pagmamahal na walang takot
Sinabi na un ang susi
Pero tingin ka lang sa paligid

Walang malinaw na sagot ang makikita
Alisin mo ko dito
Kunin mo misis ko
Kung akala mo nakakatuwa

Gupitin mo puso ko para subinir
Kunin mo buhay koKung akala mo importante yun
Nagalak ako na wala ka dito

(koro 2x)

F.U. by Bamboo (Lyrics)

2009-08-10T00:55:00.001-07:00

F.U. by Bamboo (Lyrics)

Why do you hate him?
Why did you make him leave?
Theres nothing wrong with him

Why do you hate him?
You want him crucify
Is it the way he looks
Or the way he speaks his mind

Never heard this song playing on the radio

chorus:
oh, theres nothing wrong with him
But its you and your friends (2x)
Never heard this song playing on the radio

All you ever did was talk about her
She done what she has to do
Having to raise two kids without a father

You just sat there watch her suffer
You think your something special
Boy you blew it this conversation over

Never heard this song playing on the radio
(back chorus)

Fiestamazing by Bamboo (Lyrics)

2009-08-10T00:53:00.000-07:00

Fiestamazing by Bamboo (Lyrics)

Libu-libong isla handa ng magwala
Sa bawat barrio’t kalye tuloy na mamaya
Dito kami sa bayan ko tuloy ang ligaya
Kahit walang pang gastos sumasabog sa saya

Chorus:
Fiestamazing
Wala ng hahanapin pa basta’t buddy ika’y
Kasama
Fiestamazing
Wala ng hahanapin pa basta’t buddy ika’y
Kasama
Kasama ko ang buddy ko sa amin dito
Isang tawag lang sama-sama na tayo
From luzon to mindanao isa lang ang sigaw
Isang kulay, isang diwa, iisang gawa

Chorus:
Fiestamazing
Wala ng hahanapin pa basta’t buddy ika’y
Kasama
Fiestamazing
Wala ng hahanapin pa basta’t buddy ika’y
Kasama

Fiestamazing
Fiestamazing
Wala ng hahanapin pa….
Fiestamazing
Fiestamazing

Dinner At 6 by Bamboo (Lyrics)

2009-08-10T00:44:00.000-07:00

Dinner At 6 by Bamboo (Lyrics)

Dinner at 6
I can no longer wait for you’re call i’ve been waiting for days
It’s hard for me to think you’ve forgotten my number
When we had such a nice chat the other day

Hope nothing serious has happened
It’s been a good weekend
Called my mother 3 times
My streak’s finally broken

It’s been awhile since i’ve seen such a lovely face
Will nothing spoil my day… let nothing spoil my day

I’m afraid to look
Only to find
You could be just like the rest
Give me a sign

You think you’ve figured my out
I’m a mess you still want to stay
Like fine wine this keeps getting better with time so what’s the delay

Chorus:
Well i know it all looks bad but underneath it all
But your timing couldn’t been any better this is my curtain call
Well i know you know my name
That little look you gave me gave it away
So behaveI’ll be nice
Mother, i don’t need to be told twice

6 in the morning and i’m still here…
I’m still here
What you read in the paper
Yes I tell you their lies
Stop looking at me with those vanishing eyes
The gods have spoken and i’m forced to fib
It was the night of nights
I went out for a little drink
Met up with an old friend said hello
Goodbye i got to go
Home

Only to find nobody
You afraid to take a hard look let me sell you my story it’s tragic

You think you’ve figured me out you still don’t want to stay
Save your tears for laterI got something cookingLet’s not delay…

[chorus]

Such a shame
Such a shame
Such a shame
Such a shame
Such a shame

How far have you fallen
How far have you fallen
How far… have you…

Children of the Sun by Bamboo (Lyrics)

2009-08-10T00:41:00.000-07:00

Children of the Sun by Bamboo (Lyrics)

Take your best shot

You crossed the line
You think you’ve paid your dues
You’re here to take what’s mine
Run for cover son this is no challenge for the weak

Aint taking victims
Ride this winter to the end
Ride this winter to the end of the line
Children of the sun

Fight on fight harder
This is the call
Children of the sun
Fight on fight on

Break On Through by Bamboo (Lyrics)

2009-08-10T00:36:00.000-07:00

Break On Through by Bamboo (Lyrics)

Some down, some down
Right before your eyes
Some down, some down
Right before your eyes

Though that they destroy the night
And not devides the dayI try to run
I try to hide
Break on through to the otherside

And so we change the pleasures in
Though i treasures in
We can still recall
The time i’ve cried

Break on through to the otherside
Everybody loves my baby
Everybody loves my baby
If i will cut three in your arm

I will move your eyes
Arms that change us
Eyes that lies
Break on through to the otherside

Break unto to the othersideUh ho
Yeah the weak day,
The day of our hour
Sending wheels of power

Yes that, give us smile
Oh yes over, over, over

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2009-08-10T00:29:00.000-07:00

As the Music Plays the Band by Bamboo (Lyrics)

2009-08-03T01:42:00.000-07:00

On the radio,
DJ plays our song
Thank you, sir, for the music
Listen night and day
To all the bands they play
Great music, great music

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10, back in 1993
I knew what I would be

CHORUS
As the music plays our band
And the songs play the music
As the music plays our band
And the songs play the music

I wrote this song for all of you out there
With its catchy melody and simple harmonies
Let the music take control
Let the music take your soul
Everybody sing this song with me

[Repeat CHORUS]

Argos (Rounin Theme Song) by Bamboo (Lyrics)

2009-08-03T01:40:00.000-07:00

I cried for days
Wasn't sure how i got to you
Walked through my knees
Wasn't the battle saved inside of me

Please i beg you, hey
I'll make ‘em pay
Left, right and on the outside
Come play your game
That you're wasted for the reason
I fought the reason

Show me, show me, show me
You say i don't belong

You say we don’t belong

Well duty bounds me
On the cover of a magazine
The girl of your dreams
My hero's weapon is what you will seek
Don't be all you can beYou can

Save me now, but not today

Alpha Beta Omega by Bamboo (Lyrics)

2009-08-02T23:29:00.000-07:00

Search and you’ll define
The sky between the lines
I could never tell truth from victim
Escape’s a tired line

Knock knock something’s creeping
Laying down the land smear on the wicked
Now if you’re ready to bleed
Turn your head turn your head
From the right follow me

Give chase to my shadows disarmed with a whisper
No gun in my hand whatever happened to honor brother
Fight me man to man look me in the eye
I got a family a feed
Will i learn from this what can you teach me

It’s out of control the times are crazy
We don’t care who sits on the throne
Doesn’t matter to most of us
Just don’t mess with the status quo
Lies paint my picture everyday

Every stone’s been thrown
Lay siege to my kingdom
My cover’s blown your blind dealing with death
Every dollar a headstone
Where the rich get richer
The poor just multiply
That’s smart divide and conquer

I keep ‘em entertained while you steal their hard earned mule
Was there ever a time we dreamed for something better?
Right now sounds real good
But your telling me to wait for fairer weather

[Chorus]
Let it rain fire from the sky heaven help us (do you truly believe)
Only the strong should survive
With permission i make this my personal mission
Save me from the fire

Yes sir yes ma’am i get the picture
We educate the masses
Who’s gonna be cooking our dinners
Such a waste of time
Thinking we have to raise our own sons and daughters
When you can pay below the minimum
Shoot that man may i follow up that order
But all this talk don’t come cheap
We all know what has to be done
Our very own personal revolution
Revolution revolution revolution
Revolution revolution revolution
Revolution revolution revolution

[Chorus]
Let it rain fire from the sky heaven help us (do you truly believe)
Only the strong should survive
With permission i make this my personal mission
Save me from the fire

Now here you come walking into my part of town
Telling people you have such a solution
Quick fix you got a story
Boy meets girl – stop they have kids
Poppa works while ma raises the ten babies

She’s praying every night that they’ll one day hit the jackpot
9 lucky numbers win the lottery a million gets me out of this hole
But when the well dries up oh where do i go
Little pablo doesn’t even know how to read or write

I’m starving sweet ana so i can get a good price for her
2 down 8 to go oh wait he’s got good skin tone got nice smile
An accent but kinda smells though
So where do you think you’re going talking that kind of talk
That doesn’t happen not on my watch no that doesn’t happen
I ask you all to bear witness to the rape of these young souls

Let’s give ‘em a fighting chance and see where this all goes
I ask you all to bear witness to the rape of these young souls
If i don’t do nothing let’s see where this all goes
I ask you all to bear witness to the rape of these young souls
They got front row seats don’t tell me they know
I ask you all to bear witness to the rape of these young souls

They don’t need you donation what about education
I ask you all to bear witness to the rape of these young souls
No amount of praying gonna change their woes

[Chorus]
Let it rain fire from the sky heaven help us (do you truly believe)
Only the strong should survive
With permission i make this my personal mission
Save me from the fire

Bamboo The Band Albums

2009-08-02T23:20:00.000-07:00

As the Music Plays
1. Take me Down
2. As the music Plays the Band
3. Mr. Clay
4. Pride and Flame
5. Masaya
6. War of hearts and Mind
7. Light Years
8. These days
9. Hudas
10. Noypi

As the Music Plays (Repackaged)
1. Take me Down
2. As the music Plays the Band
3. Mr. Clay
4. Pride and Flame
5. Masaya
6. War of hearts and Mind
7. Light Years
8. These days
9. Hudas
10. Noypi
11. Break On through (PM)
12. God knows Hudas not Pay
13. Masaya -ft. Ria Osorio
14. The General
15. Don't Wanna Wait in Vain (For Your Love)
16. Break On through (AM)

Light, Peace, Love
1. 04
2. I-You
3. F.U.
4. Dinner at 6
5. Much has been said
6. Hallelujah
7. Truth
8. Peace Man
9. Alpha Beta Omega
10. Children of the Sun

Light, Peace, Love (International)
1. 04
2. I-You
3. F.U.
4. Dinner at 6
5. Much has been said
6. Hallelujah
7. Truth
8. Peace Man
9. Alpha Beta Omega
10. Children of the Sun
Plus:
Mr.Clay
Pride and Flame
As the Music Plays

We Stand Alone Togehter
Disc One
1. Probinsyana
2. Feelin' Alright
3. So Far Away
4. Alive
5. 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover
6. Prayer For The Dying
7. Umagang Kay Ganda
8. Tatsulok
Plus:
English Man in NewYork (Live)
Extra Disc
01-05 Minus Ira0
6-10 Minus Nathan
11-15 Minus Vic

Tomorrow Becomes Yesterday
1. Kalayaan
2. Blown Away
3. Little Child
4. Kailan
5. Nobidy Knows
6. 24/7
7. Last Day on a Cruise Ship
8. Wake Up Call
9. Muli
10. Looking Out For #1

50 Ways To Leave Your Lover by bamboo (lyrics)

2009-08-02T23:14:00.000-07:00

The problem is all inside your head”, she said to me
The answer is easy if you take it logically
I’d like to help you in your struggle to be free
There must be fifty ways to leave your lover

She said it’s really not my habit to intrude
Furthermore, I hope my meaning won’t be lost or misconstrued
But I’ll repeat myself at the risk of being crude
There must be fifty ways to leave your lover
Fifty ways to leave your lover

[Chorus]
Just slip out the back, JackOr make a new plan,
StanYou don’t need to be coy, Roy
Just get yourself freeOh, hop on the bus,
GusYou don’t need to discuss much
Just drop off the key, LeeAnd get yourself free
She said it grieves me so to see you in such pain
I wish there was something I could do to make you smile again
I said I appreciate that and could you please explain
About the fifty ways

She said why don’t we both just sleep on it tonight
And I believe in the morning you’ll begin to see the light
And then she kissed me and I realized she probably was right
There must be fifty ways to leave your lover
Fifty ways to leave your lover

[repeat Chorus]

[Chorus 2]Slip out the back, Jack
Or make a new plan, StanYou don’t need to be coy, Roy
Just listen to meOh, hop on the bus, Gus
You don’t need to discuss much
Just drop off the key, Lee
And get yourself free
[repeat Chorus 2x]

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