1. “Nandito Ako” by Ogie Alcasid
For: The secret admirer waiting for his crush to break up with her boyfriend so he can enter the scene
Can-relate-to lyrics: Alam mo bang matagal na kitang iniibig? Matagal na akong naghihintay.
Why we love this song: It’s the ultimate stalker song, but in a subtle kind of way.
2. “Set You Free” by Side A
For: Someone who just needs to let go
Can-relate-to lyrics: It hurts deep inside and I just cannot hide that there’s anguish at the thought that we should have to part
Why we love this song: Such a classic, thanks to Joey Generoso’s flawless voice and delivery
3. “Jealous” by Nina
For: Uhm, the seloso/selosa
Can-relate-to lyrics: Jealous of the one whose arms are around you/She’s a very lucky lucky girl
Why we love this song: It’s a reminder of two things: how good Nina is, and how good OPM is!
4. “Someday” by Nina
For: The hopeful (and impatient) dumpee
Can-relate-to lyrics: One day I’ll forget about you, you’ll see I won’t even miss you
Why we love this song: It’s such a simple song but it’s so relatable
5. “Bakit Pa” by Jessa Zaragoza
For: Anyone who’s been dumped
Can-relate-to lyrics: Parang di ko yata kaya pag sa buhay ko’y wala ka
Why we love this song: That amazing intro
6. “Bakit Kung Sino Pa?” By Lloyd Umali
For: The clueless dumpee
Can-relate-to lyrics: Bakit biglang nagbago ka? Ako ba’y nagkulang sa’yo?
Why we love this song: THE Lloyd Umali sang this song, so yeah
7. “Paalam Na” by Rachel Alejandro
For: The forced dumper
Can-relate-to lyrics: Masakit isipin na kahit nagmamahalan pa, puso’t isipa’y magkaiba, maaring di lang laan sa isa’t isa
Why we love this song: It brings us back to the good old days. What we don’t love about this song? This new version that totally had us go erm.
8. “Hurting Inside” by FOJ
For: Someone who wants a second chance
Can-relate-to lyrics: Life is never easy without you baby
Why we love this song: It’s by FOJ/Vanna Vanna. Enough said!!! Oh, those harmonies!!!
9. “Dahil Mahal Na Mahal Kita” Roselle Nava
For: The martyr who’s being cheated on but doesn’t mind it
Can-relate-to lyrics: Kahit na niloloko mo lang ako, kahit na tumingin ka sa iba, magmahal ng iba, magbubulag-bulagan ako, masakit man ito ditto sa puso ko
Why we love this song: It was sung by THE Roselle Nava aka the Regine Velasquez of her time/Singer of sawi songs
10. “Before I Let You Go” by Freestyle
For: The dumpee who needs to move on
Can-relate-to lyrics: I know someday somehow I’ll find a way to leave it all behind me, guess it wasn’t meant to be
Why we love this song: That pretty emotional bridge, and the way Top Suzara ended the song with that fabulous falsetto
