Produced by Brian Lotho, the song tackles the hesitation of confessing one’s romantic feeling to someone
Yeng Constantino and the Filipino pop-rock quintet NOBITA collaborate on the new single “Gayuma,” which is released today by Sony Music Entertainment.
The song depicts a quiet kind of love that swells in secret, with the singer caught between wanting to disclose and being scared to take the first move.
“The lyrics capture the uncertainty—whether what you feel is genuine love or just something that seems magical, almost like a spell,” NOBITA shares in a press statement. “It reflects the theme of secret love because it’s about holding back, wondering if the other person feels the same way, and hoping the emotions are mutual.”
The track has an interesting history. According to NOBITA, the demo had been shelved for some time until they revisited it and realized something was missing. The band began considering a female collaborator who could bring balance and emotional nuance to the song.
“And there’s no one more perfect than Ms. Yeng—we’re just so lucky she agreed,” NOBITA explains. “Our first meeting was very productive. We exchanged ideas on what to add and change from the original track, which eventually shaped the final version of the song.”
For Yeng Constantino, it was love at first listen. She specifically requested that the melody of the demo’s first verse be preserved. “The whole session, I was tapping into the emotion of falling in love,” she reveals. “But once you immerse yourself in that space, you realize it’s hard to control your feelings. That energy guided our process, helping us refine the lyrics and capture the material’s vulnerability.”
The collaboration brings the best of both worlds: Yeng’s soulful but delicate singing, and the band’s heartfelt delivery. Together, their vocals stand out even in moments of fragility, exuding both power; and rawness against a simple, yet emotionally layered arrangement.
“Each artist contributed their own style and emotional depth, and rather than clashing, it blended beautifully,” NOBITA continues. Yeng’s talent and vocals enhanced the song’s authenticity.
The song’s warmth and immediacy were enhanced by producer Brian Lotho, who “made sure that the emotion in the lyrics came through in every beat and melody.”
The song “Gayuma” by NOBITA and Yeng Constantino is currently available on all digital music platforms globally through Sony Music Entertainment.
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