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“Labis-labis,” Sponge Cola’s newest single that puts a new twist on romance

Sponge Cola has always been adept at capturing the divine feeling of a romantic high, the cautionary tale that follows, and the journey trapped in between the respective timelines, aside from churning out modern rock classics that carve a special place in our collective consciousness. The “Siguro Nga” hitmakers have perfected the art of spearheading the soundtrack of our lives with widespread appeal, and with the launch of their new single “Labis-labis” through Sony Music Philippines, they are putting a uniquely captivating yet relatable spin on the “love song” format.

According to guitarist Erwin “Armo” Armovit, their latest single is all about the “overflowing, overwhelming joy of being fully yourself with someone,” and was written from a sincere, heartwarming place. “Love is an inexhaustible source of inspiration that takes countless forms; and songs are stories set to music. Every person experiences love differently, but every person experiences love.”

Having redefined stories about romance and defeat from varying lenses, Sponge Cola refuses to pin down their songwriting sensibilities with a one-dimensional approach. As bassist Gosh Dilay puts it, “With love songs, there is always a new angle/new dimension to explore.”

True to its core, “Labis-labis” works because beyond its gloriously cinematic chorus and inescapable verses, the song isspecifically made to describe a moment—fleeting, short, but resonant to the experiences of the people around us, most especially those that chose to accept and reciprocate love in various shapes and forms, regardless of its possible consequences. Dilay perfectly sums up this emotional retreat into words, “it’s the gleeful feeling of excitement upon seeing someone you love, after being away for so long. Or even just after a brief period. That’s the magic of the song.”

Recording “Labis-labis” turned out to be fun and exciting for Sponge Cola, even if it has undergone the most transformations out of any songs that they’ve previously worked on. “The song started as a mid-tempo, all acoustic ballad and continuously evolved into its current state as we played it together as a band and incorporated modern arrangement ideas from our producer, Joey Santos.” Armovit said, “We had to play the song repeatedly and listen to really figure out what it needed and where it wanted to go.”

The track incorporated their funk, although subtly, while maintaining the arrangement’s unrepentant pop smarts. Musically, the compositions also took a more interesting turn, making it a bit more shaking and unique.

Sponge Cola’s “Labis-labis” is out now on all digital platforms worldwide via Sony Music Philippines.

 

 

 

 

 

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