Rhythm & Blues

Aside from hiphop and soul, R&B is my kind of music. Today I give you some familiar Rhythm pertaining to the other side of the Blues. Break it down.

"Bawat araw sinusundan, di ka naman tumitingin anong aking dapat gawin..." (Kailan, MYMP)

The Cool Guy. My first ever kilig moment was when I met you. We were never introduced. You were my schoolmate and everybody knew I had a thing for you. I tried to keep it low but I guess it still shows. Our teachers created opportunities for us to interact with each other back then. But I was so scared facing you. You remain cool about it.

"Dont wanna try, don't wanna try no more. You keep insisting when you know our love is at the door....it's been a rough road baby just let it go" (Don't Wanna Try, Frankie J)

The Try-out BF. First time I wanted to try to work things out, to fight for something. We shared innocent, sweet, but big dreams. But the ending was sour. His actual words were "We are going on a separate direction". I couldn't agree more. After 2 years of being together, breaking up is the best option.

" 'Cause you're a god and I am not and I just thought I'd let you go..." (You're A God, Vertical Horizon)

The Crush Ng Bayan. Pajero. Shades. It was a fine day till I heard a song on the hallway. Would you be my number 2? Me and #1 are through. I thought it was the radio. No, you were playing the piano. I liked you from afar. I watch you bypass me every Tues and Thurs. My friends got sick of my hopeless whining, my infatuation for you. We became friends, real good friends. I learned a lot from you. You taught me so much. You were my Yoda. You asked me to hook you up with my cousin. You ended up as my best friend's first bf. I cried hard for the sacrifices I had to make just to be sure that you're happy. You were restless. Then we grew apart.

"And everytime you speak her name does she know how you told me you'd hold me until you die, till you die... but you're still alive." (You Oughta Know, Alanis Morisette)

The MU (as in MisUnderstanding). You impressed me with your persistence. But I couldn't blame you when you walked away because of my inconsistencies. You hurt my ego. On my graduating year, as if thesis isn't enough, I accepted 6 positions in different orgs just to get my mind off what you did.

"Why do I feel this way when I know you have someone that you’re seeing each and every day. Should I play this game of just being your friend, when I know that's not where I want it to end." (Constantly, Vanessa Williams)

The Charmer. The link of the now non-existing barkada. You put butterflies on my stomach. You told us you don't love her anymore. You kissed me when I was asleep. The day you were marrying her, your bestfriends told me they thought I'd be the bride. You came to my door the morning after your wedding.

"Everytime I'm around you, I let down my guards. So when I come around you, I cover my heart. If I let you in again you'd only tear me apart...i don't wanna do it again...can't be around you." (Around You, Tribe of Levi)

The Clueless. At first, I was engulfed by your energy. I adjusted my means to be with you. But this is not what you need. We can't seem to understand each other. I wanted us to become a couple. I think you didn't. I cared for you till I was drained. I couldn't give you anything more. I gave up. You said I didn't try.

"When the feeling ain't the same and your body don't want to. But you know, gotta let it go 'coz the party ain't jumpin' like it used to. Even though this might bruise you...Deep down you know it's best for yourself but you hate the thought of her(him) being with someone else but you know that it's over..we know that its true " (Burn, Usher)

The Eye-Opener. It was a rough start but we stick through one another. We were happy all the time. I knew something's wrong. But I convinced myself that it's my ideal relationship. We thought we'd end up together. But the hole grew bigger. Something was missing. Was it me? Did I need to be tamed? I finally faced the truth. I let it all out. I loved you. Thank you for being part of my life. I'm forever grateful to you. You remain loved, my friend.

"It took one look then forever laid out in front of me...I take one step away...then I find myself coming back to you...my one and only, one and only you." (Your Song, PnE)

The Angel. I finally found you. Every passing day I thank God for your existence. You accepted and loved me for who I am. You are not perfect but you are perfect for me. So be it.