Band: Imago

I discovered Imago through my musical best friend, Eden. She gave me a burned CD copy of Imago’s first album, "Probably Not, But Most Definitely" which she bought legally, by the way. In the CD, you can hear Imago warn their listeners not to pirate and distribute their album thru sharing and should buy. Of course, it got me scared that made me ask myself, "should I continue doing this?" I’m glad I did considerably that I’m a big Corrs fan back then. Both bands has violins.

The first album is something new for the OPM (Original Pilipino Music) pop scene back then. It isn’t even pop. It sold less compared to their future album, but it made big in the Indie music scene. Some still wonder what ever happened to Imago’s old sound. Their latest album, Blush is more pop-oriented. It is mainstream pop. I think it is mainly because they lose the violin sections that made them pop rather alternative. There’s still some showing of Aia de Leon’s songwriting prowess they’re more towards having fun rather than serious stuff. I would like to think of Imago as the Philippines’ Jaurim.

Listen to Imago’s impressive first album
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Video: Imago – Akap (Embrace)

Lyrics Nagtatanong bakit mahirap sumabay sa agos ng iyong mundo Nagtataka Simple lang naman sana Ang buhay Kung ika’y matino Sabihin sa akin lahat ng lihim mo Iingatan ko Ibaling sa akin ang problema mo kakayanin ko Pikit mata kong iaalay ang buwan at araw pati pa sapatos kong suot Nagtatanong simple lang naman sana ang buhay kung ika’y lumayo Sabihin sa akin lahat ng lihim mo Iingatan ko Ibaling sa akin ang problema mo kakayanin ko Sasamahan ka sa tamis Sasamahan ka sa dilim Sasamahan ka hanggang langit Sasamahan ka sa tamis Sasamahan ka sa pait Sasamahan ka sa dilim Sasamahan ka hanggang langit Sasamahan ka Sabihin sa akin lahat ng lihim mo Iingatan ko Ibaling sa akin ang problema mo kakayanin ko

Translation I asked myself Why is it hard To follow you In your world I am confused Coz I know That life should be simple If you could just make up your mind Tell me all your secrets, I will keep them Throw me all your worries, I will take them I close my eyes And I offer you The moon and the sun Even the shoes that I wear I asked myself Coz I know That life should be simple If you just went away Tell me all your secrets, I will keep them Throw me all your worries, I will take them I’ll be with you in times of happiness I’ll be with you in the darkness I’ll be with you til in heaven I’ll be with you in times of happiness I’ll be with you in times of pain I’ll be with you in the darkness I’ll be with you til heaven I’ll be with you Tell me all your secrets I will keep them Throw me all your worries I will take them

Video: Imago – Anino (Shadow)

Lyrics Doon sa likod ng ilaw Paspasan ang laro Nakikisama Sabay pikit sa tiyempo Wag kang pahuhuli Sa kanyang sayaw Hinahanap ang iyong kamay Bakit ang hirap mong kasabay? Lahat ng gawin tila sablay Balang araw walang maghihintay Isa, dalawa, tatlo Asan ang anino mo? Apat, lima Patay sindi ang ilaw ko Anim, pito, walo, siyam, sampu Nahihilo, nahihilo Handa ng magpaalam Pagsapit ng gabi Ika’y mawawala Sa pagkaulila Ako ang kumot mong Di mo makita Hinahanap ang iyong kamay Bakit ang hirap mong kasabay? Lahat ng gawin tila sablay Balang araw walang maghihintay Isa, dalawa, tatlo Asan ang anino mo? Apat, lima Patay sindi ang ilaw ko Anim, pito, walo, siyam, sampu Nahihilo, nahihilo Handa ng magpaalam Pagsapit ng gabi Ika’y mawawala Hinahanap ang iyong kamay Bakit ang hirap mong kasabay? Lahat ng gawin tila sablay Balang araw walang maghihintay Isa, dalawa, tatlo Asan ang anino mo? Apat, lima Patay sindi ang ilaw ko Anim, pito, walo, siyam, sampu Nahihilo, nahihilo

Translation At the back of the spotlight The game is heavy Still you’re join them You close your eyes with the rhythm Don’t be left behind With their dance I am looking for your hands Why is it hard to be your partner? All that I do seems to fail Someday no one will wait for you One, two, three Where is your shadow? Four, five The lights go on and off Six, seven, eight, nine, ten I feel dizzy Ready to say goodbye When the night comes You will be gone When you feel astray I’ll be the comfort that You do not see Looking for your hands Why is it hard to join you? All that I do seems to fail Someday no one will wait for you One, two, three Where is your shadow? Four, five The lights go on and off Six, seven, eight, nine, ten I feel dizzy Ready for leaving When the night comes You will be gone Looking for your hands Why is it hard to join you? All that I do seems to fail Someday no one will wait for you One, two, three Where is your shadow? Four, five The lights go on and off Six, seven, eight, nine, ten I feel dizzy