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"I’ll Be There (For You)" is a song by Filipino balladeer Martin Nievera. It was taken from his 1994 double platinum album, Roads , which sold 80,000 copies. This encouraging song was personally written by Martin Nievera for his sons, Robin and Ram. The song details how Martin will be there for sons no matter what happens to them. In 2001, this song was re-recorded by Martin in his album My Souvenirs . I’ll Be There (For You) When you wake up each morning And you feel like calling I'll be there for you When the road seems uncertain And you can't stop the hurtin' I'll be there for you When there's no one beside you I'll be there to guide you Catch you each time you fall When the stars won't shine anymore I'll be there... When the world's unkind And your dreams, they need more time I'll be there for you If the rules they keep breaking And the future is fading I'll be there for you The rainbow will end In the palm of your hand Don...

"Perfect" is a True Faith song from their debut album with the same name. It is a groundbreaking hit from this Filipino rock band that made them popular in the Philippine mainstream audience. This song was first heard in the airwaves in 1993 through a demo tape submitted to DWRT, a Manila based radio station. This version features clanking guitars and longing vocals in the manner of New Wave bands like the Lotus Eaters. Perfect You are...perfect You are...perfect Changing hues, the change of seasons Will leave you no clues As desperation spreads within a broken soul Life leaves you feeling dead But just like Mathis singing On a low-down Sunday afternoon; The blues split apart all my senses depart As I see you come into view Baby, as I look into your eyes Ooh, you're perfect Judging from the way you make me high Ooh, it's worth it Perfect... it's everything you are to me Perfect... and everything I am to you You are... perfect You are... perfect Crossroads and b...

"With or Without You" is a 1987 song by Irish rock band U2 from the album Joshua Tree . It was their first single to be released on a CD. Being one of their most famous songs, it landed on the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 charts, making it their first American hit. Bono, U2’s front man, explained that "With or Without You" was greatly influenced by the album Climate of Hunter by Scott Walker. The song generally talks about a relationship between two people but some people argue that this song is about God. Several artists have covered this song, making it the second most covered U2 song. With or Without You See the stone set in your eyes See the thorn twist in your side. I wait for you. Sleight of hand and twist of fate On a bed of nails she makes me wait And I wait without you With or without you With or without you. Through the storm, we reach the shore You gave it all but I want more And I'm waiting for you With or without you With or withou...

“The Reason” is Hoobastank’s 2004 hit from their 2003 album with the same name. This is probably one of the most popular songs from this alternative rock band from California, United States. It landed on the number 2 spot in the Billboard Hot 100 charts and number 1 in the Modern Rock Tracks. The song is about a person who wants to change the way he or she used to be. The person found a way to go back to his or her old self through a reason. And the reason is someone that the person broke up with. In 2006, Welsh singer Tom Jones performed this song in his concerts. The Reason I'm not a perfect person There's many things I wish I didn't do But I continue learning I never meant to do those things to you And so I have to say before I go That I just want you to know I've found a reason for me To change who I used to be A reason to start over new And the reason is you I'm sorry that I hurt you It's something I must live with everyday And all the pain I put you th...

" Kapayapaan " is a reggae song by Tropical Depression, a Filipino musical group started in 1991. This song is included in their 1995 album with the same name and one of their popular hits. It talks about peace as the title suggests ( kapayapaan is a Tagalog word for peace). Kapayapaan Halina't sumayaw sa ilalim ng araw Maghawak-hawak ng kamay Isigaw nang sabay-sabay Kapayapaan, kapayapaan. (Repeat last line) Kulay man nati'y magkaiba Mundo natin ay iisa Maghawak-hawak ng kamay Isigaw nang sabay-sabay Kapayapaan, kapayapaan. Repeat last line Lupang uhaw sa pag-ibig (Lupang uhaw sa pag-ibig) Naghihintay sa halik ng langit (Naghihintay sa halik ng langit). (Repeat) (Repeat 1st verse) (Repeat 3rd & 1st verses) Coda Kapayapaan (kapayapaan) Kapayapaan (kapayapaan) (Repeat 3x) Mundo nating hati-hati Pag-isahin nating muli.

"If" is a 1990s song by singer/composer Nelson del Castillo. The song talks about a man who wants to show his sincere feelings to a woman that he truly loves. This man illustrates his love through a series of conditions like if someone else would come, the man wishes or hopes it would be someone who will love her more than he is. The title of the song is based on these series of conditions. In 2007, the melody of this song was incorporated in Jim Brickman's all-piano instrumental "Hope", which is included in the album with the same name. The inclusion of this track on Brickman’s album stirred some controversy because Brickman did not give credit to Del Castillo’s original work. To avoid copyright infringement, Brickman e-mailed Del Castillo for an apology regarding the fiasco. If If you see that love shine through Don't be afraid to show me that you care And I will take all the doubts in you And show you what to do And find a way to make you feel That I ...

"(They Long to Be) Close to You" is a song originally written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David. In 1963, Richard Chamberlain was the first artist who released the song as a single but "Blue Guitar", the single's flip side, was the hit song. Dionne Warwick made her version in 1965 but it was "Here I Am", the other side of the single that became a hit. The Carpenters released this song on their second album Close to You in 1970. It hit number one for four weeks on the Billboard Hot 100, making their breakthrough song. It also became a hit when Jerry Butler and Brenda Lee Eager recorded it on 1972. Other minor hit versions were done by B.T. Express and Gwen Guthrie. Several covers have been recorded by various artists, such as The Cranberries and Barenaked Ladies. (They Long to Be) Close to You Why do birds suddenly appear Every time you are near? Just like me, they long to be Close to you. Why do stars fall down from the sky Every time you walk by? Just ...

" Laklak " is an alternative rock song by Filipino band Teeth. The song is included in their double-platinum eponymous album in 1995. " Laklak " reached number 1 for 12 weeks in LA-105, a former alternative rock station in Manila, and was voted as Song of the Year at 1995 NU 107 Rock Awards. "Laklak" was re-recorded to fit the mainstream audience. The lyrics of the song are somewhat controversial because it talks about alcoholism in the youth. Although, it can also viewed as a way to avoid alcoholism because the song shows how too much drinking can make a person looked like a police who has a big tummy. In 2002, a cover version by Gloc 9 and Dong Abay is included in the soundtrack of Videoke King , a Filipino film, which stars Robin Padilla and Pops Fernandez. This version of "Laklak" is included in the self-titled album of Gloc 9. Laklak Nagsimula sa patikimtikim Pinilit kong gustuhin Bisyo'y nagsimulang lumalim Kaya ngayon ang hirap t...

"All Out of Love" is a song originally done by Australian soft rock group Air Supply. It is included on their 1980 album Lost in Love , which sold two million copies in the United States. In 2007, Filipino actor and singer Dennis Trillo used this song in the commercial of Modess, a brand of sanitary napkin. The version of this song was later included on Dennis' self-titled debut album. All Out of Love I’m lying alone with my head on the phone Thinking of you till it hurts I know you hurt too but what else can we do Tormented and torn apart I wish i could carry your smile in my heart For times when my life seems so low It would make me believe what tomorrow could bring When today doesn’t really know, doesn’t really know (Chorus) I’m all out of love, i’m so lost without you I know you were right, believing for so long I’m all out of love, what am i without you I can’t be too late to say i was so wrong I want you to come back and carry me home Away from these long, lonely ...