On December 3, Belle Mariano and Daylight songwriters shared the meaning behind each single in the Kapamilya star’s debut album.
During the listening party for the Daylight album, Mariano introduced the songwriters behind her debut album.
First off is For Your Eyes Only, written by Trisha Denise. Denise described her creative process in composing the song.
“Tinawagan ako to specifically create ‘yung love theme song for He’s Into Her. Naisip ko kasi habang sinusulat ‘yung song, may mga makikinig na tao, syempre ano bang pinagdadaanan ng tao, hindi naman lahat may love life, hindi lahat in love na. Parang ako NBSB. NBSB pero alam ko darating ‘yung time na makikita ko rin ‘yung the one.”
Mariano agreed with Denise, noting that For Your Eyes Only is also for overthinkers like them.
“Pareho kami ng pagkakaintindi ni Trisha ng For Your Eyes Only. ‘Yun din pagkakaintindi ko. Tapos like Trisha, I’m part over thinker so I feel like sa lahat ng nag-o-over think diyan pakinggan niyo lang ang For Your Eyes Only. I feel like pinakainspirasyon talaga natin ang Diyos.”
Next up, Mariano introduced the Majarlika who wrote With You. Majarlika recalled her experience writing the song, noting that it reflected her love life.
“And in this case, my reflection of my relationship or my love life or how I envision my future relationship to be and it is where I see myself as a woman who is not necessarily in the perfect situation or perfect state but is/ secured with my own ability to overcome my external and internal struggles and to be with somebody who is the same.”
After that, SAB explained the message behind Rainy Days. The songwriter said that the song wants to remind others about spending as much time as possible with the people they love.
“The message of this song is basically getting to spend as much time as possible with the one you love. You’re in each other’s comfort–you’re in each other’s company. And, you’re just trying to relax and stay present at the moment, especially on rainy days.”
Alexis Tagadtad, who wrote Nights of December, said she felt inspired by the heartbreak caused by the circumstances of life.
“I was inspired to write this song based on people’s experiences around me, and I want to write a song about heartbreak that was /caused by the circumstances of life and the growth of an individual rather than the type of heartbreak we are familiar in songs.”
Gabriel Tagadtad, who wrote Tanging Dahilan, shared the story behind the song.
“The story of the song is about the feeling of love. ‘Yung nakilala mo ‘yung tao na magbibigay sayo ng dahilan para maging excited ka sa mga susunod na araw. Tapos mare-realize mo or mare-realize mo ulit na ganito pala ‘yung pakiramdam ng umiibig. Lahat ng bagay, lahat ng gagawin mo, magkakaroon ng dahilan at kahulagan ng dahil sa tao na ‘to.”
JAYDA, who wrote Rise, said the song tells the story of perseverance.
“Basically, just perservering through all the struggles and obstacles in life. Kahit ano pang sabihin ng ibang tao. Patuloy ka parin na pursigido sa mga pangarap mo.”
Mariano released her debut album Daylight with songs: Sigurado, With You (by Majarlika), Tanging Dahilan (by Gabriel Tagadtad), Nights of December (by Alexis Tagadtad), Rainy Days (by SAB), For Your Eyes Only (by Trisha Denise), and Rise (by Jayda) to all digital streaming platforms.
Apart from the album release, the Kapamilya star also headlines her first major virtual concert, produced by ABS-CBN Events and Star Pop, on January 29, 2022.
