Filipinos have a natural inclination for music and noticeably, it has been very easy to find a song that suits every situation or occasion–regardless if it’s a joyous or unfateful one.
Now that Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, you’ll once again be hearing timeless love songs that seem to get more popular during this time of the year. And while there are songs for the people in love, who will forget the hugot love songs that never fail to touch the hearts and emotions of those who are not so lucky in love?
Valentine’s Day has different faces and while many people celebrate their love on this day, it is also a time to rekindle memories of the past. Whether you are in love, separated, or still in dire search of a your other half, you will be able to relate to the Top 10 hugot love songs, especially for the ‘sawi’ this Valentines.
Top 10 Hugot Love Songs
1. Friend of Mine – Lea Salonga
Perfect For: the Friend-Zoned
This song has always been the anthem of every friendzoned guys and gals–long before the millennial term “friendzoned” was coined. Thanks to Lea’s sweet voice, it helped your heart cry out and wonder “is this all we ever could be?”. If you have special feelings for a good friend and wants to add romance to your relationship, this song’s for you.
Best Hugot Lines:
I’ve loved you ever since
You were a friend of mine
But babe, is this all we ever could be?
2. Before I Let You Go – Freestyle
Perfect For: the person who hasn’t moved on from a breakup
This song is the perfect moving on song as it puts into music the words contained in the heart of a person who’s still in love with his/her ex. This heartbreaking song has been made more emotional with the melody and vocal styling of Top Suzara & Jinky Vidal, enough to put tears in the eyes of the broken-hearted.
Best Hugot Lines:
You’ll be forever in my heart
And I know that no one else will do
So before I let you go
I want to say “I love you”
3. Let me Be the One – Jimmy Bondoc
Perfect For: the one who’d do anything for a loved one–even if it means letting go
What could be worse than to be in a one-sided love affair? This song speaks of pure love that’s willing to make some sacrifices to make a loved-one happy, even if that means losing him/her to another. For those whose relationships are on the rocks, you might want to ponder on the message that this song relays.
Best Hugot Lines:
Let me be the one to break it up
So you won’t have to make excuses
We don’t need to find a set up where
Someone wins and someone loses
We just have to say our love was true
But has now become a lie
So I’m tellin’ you I love you one last time
And goodbye
4. Hindi Lang Ikaw – Juris
Perfect for: the person who didn’t intend to lose affection for his/her partner.
If Jimmy Bondoc’s hugot song is about someone who was left hanging, this hugot song by Juris is about the other half who left. Filled with so much emotions as it is rumored to be Juris’ personal breakup song. It reveals the painful truth of losing the feelings you once had for your partner and sometimes, feelings are lost without intending to hurt a person that used to occupy a special place in your heart.
Best Hugot Lines:
Maaring tama ka lumalamig ang pagsinta
Sana’y malaman mong di ko sinasadya
Di lang ikaw
Di lang ikaw ang nahihirapan
Damdamin ko rin ay naguguluhan
Di lang ikaw
Di lang ikaw ang nababahala
Bulong ng isip wag kang pakawalan
Ngunit puso ko ay kailangan kang iwan
5. Migraine – Moonstar 88
Perfect for: those who are dealing with the uncertainties of a relationship without labels.
It is a wake-up call for those who are into an uncertain relationship. This situation could be comedic as in the case of the film 500 Days of Summer, but in real life it is painful to be in love with a person who’s sending mixed signals. It is confusing in a very painful way, as in the lyrics “Nahihilo, nalilito..”
Best Hugot Lines:
Oo nga pala, hindi nga pala tayo
Hanggang dito lang ako, nangangarap na mapa-sayo
Hindi sinasadya
Na hanapin pa ang lugar ko
Asan nga ba ako? Andiyan pa ba sa iyo?
6. A Fine Frenzy – Almost Lovers
Perfect for: those who could have been lovers, if only the romantic connection didn’t end too soon.
The saddest part of a love story is thinking what could have been for a good relationship that wasn’t even given the chance to blossom. Uncertainties happen and sometimes, the greatest hopes become the biggest regrets–leaving you with goodbyes as the only option.
Best Hugot Lines
I never want to see you unhappy
I thought you’d want the same for me
Goodbye, my almost lover
Goodbye, my hopeless dream
I’m trying not to think about you
Can’t you just let me be
7. Just Once – James Ingram
Perfect for: the one who wants to give a failed relationship another try.
We all had sung the first line of this song in many instances. However, saying “I guess my best wasn’t good enough,” is particularly a pang to the heart when you know you did your best to work things out in your relationship, yet it suddenly ended. Having such kind of breakup leaves you wondering about the ‘what ifs’ in giving your relationship another try.
Best Hugot Lines:
Just once…
Can’t we figure out what we keep doin’ wrong
Why we never last for very long
What are we doin’ wrong
8. I’m not The Only One – Sam Smith
Perfect For: the one who’s ready to confront an unfaithful partner.
This song that is inspired by Sam Smith’s painful past with unfaithful partner is his great revenge because it debuted his international fame. While you can’t have the same success as his, you can just sing your heart out with this song. It will guide you through facing the hurt of loving an unfaithful partner. The lyrics tell about the sad and hateful tale of infidelity–when you finally discovered that your partner is hooking up with someone.
Best Hugot Lines:
You say I’m crazy
‘Cause you don’t think I know what you’ve done
But when you call me baby
I know I’m not the only one
9. One Last Cry
Perfect for: those who are hurting but chooses to move on
Before Brian McKnight made us fall in love with “God Gave Me You”, he made us cry with this song in 1993. This song reflects the dilemma of the people who have no choice but to be strong and move on, even with a wounded heart.
Best Hugot Lines:
One last cry
Before I leave it all behind
I gotta put you out of my mind
For the very last time
Stop living a lie
10. Somebody that I used to Know – Gotye
Perfect for: reminiscing your ex-partner who now treats you like a stranger.
There is pain in letting go or being left behind. There are regrets and remorse, grief and anger. However, there is also pain in forgetting and being forgotten, or worse being treated like a stranger after s/he has left. This is what this song tells about–suddenly becoming a stranger to a person who used to mean a lot.
Best Hugot Lines:
But you didn’t have to cut me off
Make out like it never happened and that we were nothing
And I don’t even need your love
But you treat me like a stranger and that feels so rough
What’s your favorite hugot song? Share us yours by commenting below.
