Ilang oras lang matapos ibahagi sa streaming giant na YouTube ang pinakabagong single ng folk-pop band “Ben&Ben” na “The Ones We Once Loved,” certified trending agad ito na inulan din ng kuwento ng fans na todo-relate sa kanta.
Ang kanta na sinulat ng isa sa Guico twins na si Paolo Benjamin ay personal na liham ng musikero ukol sa nagtapos na long-term relationship ilang taon na ang lumipas.
Hangad din ni Paolo na maging katuwang ng mga naghahanap pa rin ng closure ang bagong kanta.
“May you have the closure you search for, and the happiness you deserve,” anang singer-songwriter sa isang pahayag nitong Huwebes.
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Mahigit dalawampung oras matapos i-release ang kanta sa YouTube, tumabo na agad ito ng mahigit 355,000 views at nag-landing sa ikaapat na puwesto sa Trending for Music contents sa YouTube Philippines.
Dahil sa bigat ng kanta, kaniya-kaniya namang relate sa kanta ang “Liwanag,” o tawag sa fans ng award-winning Pinoy band.
Mababasa sa comment section ng official lyric video ng kanta sa parehong YouTube ang ilang hugot ng fans.
“I've been waiting for a song that talks about why a person walks away from someone whom he/she loves, since most of the songs I’ve heard were all about the ones who were left behind. This song talks about how brave someone can let go no matter how hard it is. They misinterpreted the people who chose to leave, not knowing the reason behind. Sometimes it's much harder to leave than to be left out,” komento ng isang fan.
“As we grow up, I think we learn that we don’t always get the chance to have a proper closure. It’s a part of growing up to learn that there are things that end abruptly and we need to accept it. Thanks for beautifully create this song that provides ‘the closure’ for people who doesn’t get a chance to have a proper closure,” saad ng isang Liwanag mula Indonesia.
“Here's the thing: Just because someone leave doesn't mean they no longer love you. Holding on is not always the wisest course of action; sometimes leaving and letting go is.”
“This will hit you different the most when your "Araw‐araw" eventually turns into "The Ones We Once Loved". Ang dami mo nanamang napaiyak, Ben&Ben.”
“It is true that nothing hurts more than ending a ‘no label’ relationship that you wanted to work so bad. This song proves that closure is something hard to achieve but is needed to move forward. Thanks, Ben&Ben!”
“For me I also see this as a song to my past self, for the dreams that I gave up, the battles that I lost, burned bridges, missed opportunities, unfortunate events. For the people who are reading this, never give up on yourself. Better days will come on your way.”
“I don’t know how or why but, this song represent almost the exact situation I was in exactly 2 months ago, except I was the one who was broken hearted, it was like ‘Pagtingin’ gone wrong and turned into ‘The Ones We Once Loved’ I hope that the person I was going to offer this to may find her happiness and I apologize for having been involved in your life, your memories will forever be cherished until ‘Sa Susunod na Habang Buhay.’”
“To that person whom I once loved, I hope you'll find the love and happiness you deserve. Even though it has been eight months, I can still clearly recall every little nuance of our recollections. You were the right person, but unfortunately, we were there at the wrong time, and I know that I will later regret the choices I made that day. I really apologize for entering your life just to leave you with scars. And I will forever be delighted that God allowed me the opportunity to meet someone as sincere as you. This is the last letter I'll ever write to you. Goodbye, Ali.”
“Thank you for confirming that I am fully healed from the pain of the past. The song echoes the agony and the painful experience, but it also resounds as a message of healing and freedom. To the one I once loved but left, thank you.”
“This song is not only for those who broke up from a relationship. It is also for those who have ‘almost’ in their lives.”
Sa pag-uulat, mahigit 3,000 komento na ang naisulat ng fans sa YouTube na karaniwang kuwento ng kanilang “The Ones We Once Loved.”
Noong Hunyo, certified trending din ang huling single ng banda na “Langyang Pag-ibig.”
