Pablo is best known for his lyricism. He is undoubtedly a master of his own domain in writing songs. He can stir emotions you don't even know was there. Happiness, sadness, love, pride, courage, bravery, whatever he wants you to feel, you can bet that you will. A Picasso of music, you could say. He can paint an entire world that would draw you in and make you feel human again. That is the Pablo Effect that even when he sings, your heart will sing with him, even when you try to fight it.
Recently, Pablo released a new single titled 'edsa', and who doesn't know that famous highway for its heavy traffic that doesn't seem to end? One would need bottomless patience not to be pissed by the amount of time you'd have to spend in EDSA, and not just there, you know? Roads, it has this uncanny way of bringing out the worst in people. Nowadays, social media has become a great source of information, we have seen many footage of people doing stupid things on the road. How many lives were lost unexpectedly because of one wrong U-turn? How many beautiful dreams were snatched away because of an impatient driver trying to overtake everybody?
Pablo said during his All Out Sunday guesting that it's better to drive with positivity in mind. It prevents unnecessary rage that keeps our minds focused on the task at hand—to drive safely and get to our destination in one piece. When we drive, we must remember that it's not just our lives we need to think about. Everybody else around us has families waiting for them. Sons and daughters who need their fathers; brothers and sisters who want to grow up with their siblings, and wives and husbands who want to grow old with the love of their lives. Pinuno had always been an advocate of logical thinking, kindness, and humanity. You can feel it in all the songs he had ever written.
Edsa is another great song under the belt of an already incredible songwriter. A feel-good song that would make you smile with meaningful lyrics.
"Marami mang aberyang hadlang sa'yong daan, patuloy lang ang andar sa'yong pupuntahan.
Kahit pa minsan nama'y hindi mo na malaan, basta walang masagaan. Kaya diretso lang, diretso lang palagi mong tatandaan. May nag-aabang sa'yo, 'di ba?"
This part alone has so much meaning depending on who is listening. Riders and drivers would face constant temptations on the road to just explode, but they all have destinations. They must reach that destination, so they must stay calm because they know that people are waiting for them. People love to say that life is like a never-ending road. You will encounter countless bumps, some would be enough to knock you down, or worse, pin you down. But we don't have any other choice as long as we're alive aside from pushing forward, to keep fighting. This, to many of us who love our Pinuno, is what edsa means.
Last night, Pablo witnessed the love and support of A'tin and his Hatdogs when he performed edsa on Wish Bus at Eton Centris. It was a surprise announcement, with probably only a few people in the know, yet the number of people who went on a Wednesday night was overwhelming. During his Musika ni Juan performance, Pablo said: Hindi na sila lowkey. Referring to his fans, Hatdogs. His happiness was palpable, evident in his smiles and the sparkle in his eyes. More and more people are starting to appreciate his artistry, which makes his fans even happier.
From having about sixty thousand monthly listeners to having two hundred thousand just this month, his career progress is on the right track. People are beginning to recognize him not just for his talent but as a person. His recent statement about humility, respect, acceptance, understanding, and unity of people before Independence Day made a huge impact on many people. His words are always necessary, oftentimes exactly what was needed. This is one of the many reasons he is so loved and adored. Here is to hoping that Pablo's songs reach more people, especially those who need it to go through life.
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