LUHA LYRICS


Akala ko ikaw ay akin
Totoo sa aking paningin
Ngunit nang ikaw ay yakapin
Naglaho sa dilim
Ninais kong mapalapit sa'yo
Ninais kong malaman mo
Ang mga paghihirap ko
Balewala lang sa'yo

Ikaw ay aking minahal
Kasama ko ang Maykapal
Ngunit ako pala'y naging isang hangal
Naghahangad ng isang katulad mo

Hindi ko na kailangan
Umalis ka na sa aking harapan
Damdamin ko sa `yo ngayon ay naglaho na
At ito ang 'yong tandaan
Ako'y masyadong nasaktan
Pag-ibig at pagsuyo na kahit na sa luha
Mababayaran mo

Tingnan mo ang katotohanan
Na tayo'y pare-pareho lamang
May damdamin ding nasasaktan
Puso mo'y nasaan

Ayaw ko nang mangarap
Ayaw ko nang tumingin
Ayaw ko nang manalamin
Nasasaktang damdamin
Gulong ng buhay
Patuloy-tuloy sa pag-ikot
Noon ako ay nasa ilalim
Bakit ngayon nasa ilalim pa rin
Sana bukas nasa ibabaw naman


AEGIS BIOGRAPHY

They are to the masses what Side A is to the yuppies; indeed, they are reaching a far greater, wider market than any other band in the Philippines today. Were faced with all the 6 members of the Aegis Band, five girls and a man, whom the girls tease as already being like one of them. Of course, theyre just kidding. Its nothing more than long years of close friendship and togetherness close to ten years to be exact.

Its hard to believe that a musical group could last this long in the business of making music, travelling to foreign shoes, sharing rooms, food, stories and lives. But thats the reality. The band has truly become a family after years of shared experiences. Furthermore, they are not merely a family. Due to the potpourri of native roots within the band, the AEGIS members also seem to represent the three major islands of the Philippines.

Juliet and Mercy Sunot, the lead vocalists, come all the way from Cagayan de Oro. Stella is from Misamis Occidental. Vilma Goloviogos from Manila, while bass guitarist Rowena Weng Pinpin is a Pampagueno. The only male member, Rey Abenoja, hails from Leyte.

To these Aegeans, having joined Aegis is the best thing that has happened to them. Sure, they had been playing their music with other groups before, but it was only when they got together as Aegis that they felt this strong bond, an unseen link that has been seeing them through all these years.

Why is the band called AEGIS?

The literary meaning of AEGIS is Shield or Protection. They decided to adapt this word as the name of their band, because it expresses what they want to share to their listeners, to feel when they listen to their songs, that of being protected and shielded from being lonely. Most of the songs they chose for their album are love songs. They are hoping that lovers will find their songs as a protection from being lonely and broken-hearted.

Sad Songs

All of the songs Aegis recorded in their first album were written by Celso Abenoja, brother of Rey and manager Josie A. Galindo. They were songs written 20 years ago, and were given new life by the group. Rey says his brother is a prolific songwriter and a former band player himself but was sidetracked by some sad personal circumstances. His songs never got to be played in that long span of time until his band of music-makers from Japan came along.

The success of Aegis and Celsos songs of sad, personal circumstances have revived the once dormant Celso, whos now more inspired than ever to write again. After two hit albums of pop-rock and county rock music (debut album Halik and sophomore album Mahal na Mahal Kita), Celso wants to go disco in Aegis next album. Late last year, Alpha records issued an all-Christmas album for them, Paskung-Pasko which features hit songs Christmas Bonus and Sanay Kapiling Ka Ngayong Pasko. Currently, the group is busy promoting their fourth album Awit at Pag-ibig whose songs revolve around love and the pain that comes with it. One can easily relate to their songs because the songs are taken from real life experiences.

Celsos deeply touched by the success of his songs and how Aegis has helped turn around those songs from oblivion. The band members are just as grateful to their composer, Celso Abenoja, and their managers, Mr. Solito and Mrs. Josie Galindo. The couple runs the AGs Talent Development and Management, a management company that specializes in training, and managing local rock bands in the Philippines. (less info)