Mahal Na Mahal Ko Siya

Artist/Composer: Josh Santana Lyrics & Music: Rhoen Del Monte & Romwell Arranged by: Paolo Zarate Overview: "Mahal Na Mahal Ko Siya" is a moving single by Josh Santana, a Filipino actor whose dramatic style in his singing is unparalleled. He speaks from the depth of his heart through that song on the pangs of the unreciprocated love and the longing of the human soul to be loved. The song talks to the kind of bitter-sweet mix when you are in love with someone, and you feel that, unfortunately, he doesn't actually realize what a big love you have for him. Musical Composition and Arrangement: Paolo Zarate's music arrangement for the song underscores this flood of profound feeling by melodically accentuating yearning and hope. It likely includes an acoustic instrument mix acting as a gentle soundscape for Santana's lyricism to feel powerful even when it sounded gentle. Lyrics: The verses show the pain from unrequited love, with the scenario that finds the protagonist pouring his affections out but going unnoticed. With hopelessness at every glance, even more constant is the longing for the beloved to reach out and return the same love. The chorus catches that sentiment—it is in the middle of a dream of love coming true and resignation to unrequited love. In a way, almost universal, the way people fall in love while loving in silence, hopeful in their despair and acceptance of the whole of unrequited love. Critical Reception: Though never stated explicitly through particular reviews and critical responses, songs like "Mahal Na Mahal Ko Siya" do hit home most of the time for those who have felt the same. Santana must have been able to inject such feelings into his music for it to resonate and be relatable to its listeners. Impact: "Mahal Na Mahal Ko Siya" is not a good help for Josh Santana in breaking through the image of a wan artist who can perfectly provoke the deepest emotional response. This alludes to his ability to bring out the nuances in love and loss, hence assuring that he will always remain a celebrated artist in the eyes and hearts of his audience who resort to music for solace and reflection.