2008-10-17

Bamboo - Kailan (video, lyrics & mp3)  

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Bamboo’s fourth album “Tomorrow Becomes Yesterday” is a huge leap from their past albums. Short but sweet, the band’s ever-evolving musical style never fails to please. The record kicks off with “Kalayaan”, a very melodic (and nationalistic) song which would remind you of Bamboo’s early days with Rivermaya or 90’s OPM in general. “Blown Away” denotes the band’s familiarity with mellow materials; which was extended until the third track “Little Child.” In contrast, “Kailan” can lift you up anytime; think of a more sophisticated “Hallelujah.” Its music video is just as good:



“Nobody Knows” is yet another jazz-y/emotional song from Bamboo. You can clearly notice the strong guitar solos in this song. Songs “24/7” and “Last Days On A Cruise Ship” on the other hand, are like Bamboo’s hangover from We Stand Alone Together album. The two are honest, but I find them a little softer against Bamboo’s previous repertoire.

It’s always nice to listen to light rock with several reggae notes, such as the song “Wake Up Call.” Another Tagalog song, “Muli” is a fine hybrid of powerful lyrics and featherlike music. Last but not the least, “Looking Out For Number One” is more on the blues-y or crossover side. Its Jimi Hendrix-like intro is very catchy indeed.

Favorite tracks are “Kalayaan,” “Kailan,” “Muli,” and “Nobody Knows.” (review from zaiblog)


Bamboo - Kailan 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 kayang 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

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