90s kids, rejoice! One of OPM’s most iconic bands Rivermaya is set to have a reunion this upcoming 2024, and fans are over the moon about the news. Deets so far: Local promoter Live Nation Philippines announced on Monday, November 6, that Bamboo Mañalac, Rico Blanco, Mark Escueta, and Nathan Azarcon are holding a one-night show on February 17th at the SMDC Festival Grounds, with tickets ranging from P2,550 to P14,750. Mark your calendars for November 17th, the official selling date for a gig night like no other!
While there are still a few months to go before you catch the group play together again, it’s never too early to start blasting your Rivermaya playlist—spanning a long list of classics that just ~*hit differently*~ and bring us back to the good ol’ days.
And I don't know about you, but listening to this band never fails to make me soft and long for my next ~lover girl~ era—with some song lyrics just being the exact right words I want to say in case I fall really hard for that special someone.
Mmkay, fellow single girls, here are the best Rivermaya song lyrics that'll make us want to believe in romance again:
1. 214
For the love that won't get away.
"I want you to know
The world could lie, and everything may die
Still, you shan't cry
'Cause time may pass, and everything won't last
I'll be by your side, forever by your side"
2. You'll Be Safe Here
For that moment when everything might be crumbling, but he'll still be your ~safe space~.
"When the light disappearsAnd when this world's insincereYou'll be safe hereWhen nobody hears you screamI'll scream with youYou'll be safe here"
3. Balisong
For feelings you don't have to question.
"Never in my life have I been more sure,
So come on up to me and close the door
Nobody's made me feel this way before
You're everything I wanted and more"
4. Himala
For nights that don't seem to end.
"Pangarap ko'y
Makita kang
Naglalaro sa buwan
Inalay mo
Sa akin ang
Gabing walang hangganan"
5. Elesi
For someone who'll make you feel like you're in cloud nine.
"Kumapit ka kaya sa akin nang ikaw ay
Maitangay sa kalayaan ng ligaya
Tayo na tayo na
Ika'y magtiwala sapagka't ngayon gabi
Ako ang mahiwagang
Elesi"
