APO Hiking Society: Classically and Iconically Irreplaceable
Apolinario Mabini Hiking Society or APO is a band with mellifluous timeless songs capturing the heart of different generations. They are the peerless Original Pilipino Music (OPM) legends whose top-tier music remains relevant hitherto. A 15-turned-three-member musical group composing Jim Paredes, the late Danny Javier, and Boboy Garrovillo, is the cornerstone of OPM. The late Danny Javier devised the term OPM in the midst of the group’s career prime. It is undeniable that the OPM icons gave identity to Filipino music, perhaps establishing a music genre we can call our own.
APO’s phenomenal music
APO’s classic hits are breaking generational barriers in terms of music taste evident in its utilization in numerous TikTok content. Individuals of the current younger generation or Gen Z are getting hooked on their masterpieces whether it tackles love, life, or friendship. Some of APO’s top streaming and ‘Last Song Syndrome’ (LSS)-inducing songs are as follows:
When I Met You
A song that conveys how love can transform one person to be a finer version of him/herself. It sincerely expresses gratitude and affection towards a love interest being the reason for finding a purpose in life. A love that will push you to go ‘beyond existing’ truly hits different. Every lyric of this song is just wholesome. Many certainly dedicate this to their romantic partners for its direct and heartwarming message.
Panalangin
Prayer is the English term for panalangin. As the title suggests, this song anent desiring someone you love to stay with you for the rest of your lives. It is a lover’s solemn prayer and concurrently a genuine enunciation of everlasting love to his/her partner. People weening in the notion of ‘forever’ in love especially those who found their ‘the one’ likely relates to its lyrics.
Ewan
Ewan (‘I don’t know’ in English translation) implies someone is asking for an answer after a direct love confession. The song points out genuine love intention despite the skepticism of the person to whom the love declaration was addressed. If you are courting someone or in the midst of courting stage, this song will give you the feels.
Batang-Bata Ka Pa
The song is a clear dedication to children and youth yet to discover the ways and reality of life. This track is a gentle reminder that committing mistakes and failures and being reprimanded for those is part of growing up. Encountering such things imparts life’s greatest lessons and core memories. As the saying goes “Experience is the best teacher”, and we couldn’t agree more..
Awit ng Barkada
Awit ng Barkada brings a comforting warm only one can find in friendship. The song somehow provides consolation and assurance that we always have people to lean on and run to. True friends stay through thick and true friendship withstands in bliss and in dire straits.
APO’s songs as TikTok sounds and lyrical videos
APO’s tracks getting viral on TikTok is another proof of their music’s impact on the current generation.
@13al._ ganda ng kanta, miss ko na siya :)) #13al #fyp #lyrics #whenimetyou #apohikingsociety ♬ When i met u. – Gerbelleee ❁્᭄͜͡
Perhaps many completely agree with this video’s top comment “Nagiging ahs (APO) listener talaga ‘pag in love”. (Anyone who’s in love becomes an APO listener.)
@lmo_06 #fyp #apohikingsociety ♬ When I Met You – Apo Hiking Society
Many decades have passed but their smooth enchanting voices still unfailingly soothe us. Although it’s somehow sad seeing them incomplete, their harmony as a three-member group stood the test of time. Old but gold, indeed.
@luyd_liriko ewan // #apohikingsociety #ewan #fyp #foryou #lyrics #songlyrics ♬ original sound – kyle raphael
@justininiw flex someone using this overlay✨ #apohikingsociety #panalangin #lyrics #overlay #fyp ♬ Panalangin – Apo Hiking Society
