Yes, this LSS has been with me since I first listened their single “Ikaw Lamang” more than a month ago on the radio. Most people I know found it a bit hesitant to like or even listen to Silent Sanctuary’s songs mainly because of the violin. Pinoys aren’t just fans of classical instruments. They often think of bands that combine the electric guitar and drums with the violin or cello as weird or “baduy.”

Silent Sanctuary’s continuing rise to popularity in the airwaves and hit charts today prove that times do change along with listeners’ preferences. I must say that if you’re not much of a violin fan, you probably got hooked to their music because of the simple yet powerful lyrics that reminds us of Parokya ni Edgar, Sugarfree and the legendary Eraserheads - words that are street-smart, honest, “makulit”, driven by experiences that either broke, pinch or causes the heart to burst because of love and relationships.

Di ko maintindihan Ang nilalaman ng puso

Tuwing magkahawak ang ating kamay

Pinapanalangin lagi tayong magkasama

Hinihiling bawat oras kapiling ka Sa lahat ng aking ginagawa

Ikaw lamang ang nasa isip ko sinta

Sana’y di na tayo magkahiwalay Kahit kailan pa man
Ikaw lamang ang aking minamahal

Ikaw lamang ang tangi kong inaasam

Makapiling ka habang buhay Ikaw lamang sinta

Wala na kong hihingin pa Wala na
Ayoko ng maulit pa

Ang nakaraang ayokong maalala

Bawat oras na wala ka Parang mabigat na parusa
Huwag mong kakalimutan na kahit nag-iba Hindi ako tumigil magmahal sayo sinta
Sa lahat ng aking ginagawa Ikaw lamang ang nasa isip ko sinta
Sana’y di na tayo magkahiwalay Kahit kailan pa man
Ikaw lamang ang aking minamahal

Ikaw lamang ang tangi kong inaasam Makapiling ka habang buhay

Ikaw lamang sinta Wala na kong hihingin pa Wala na