The song "Gitara" is a classic love story about a man who chooses to express his feelings through music because he is too shy or overwhelmed to do so directly.
"Idadaan na lang kita sa awitin kong ito / Sabay ang tugtog ng gitara" (I'll just pass my feelings to you through this song, along with the sound of the guitar).
Parokya Ni Edgar, an iconic OPM (Original Pilipino Music) band formed in 1993. Release Information:
Frequently featured in OPM acoustic playlists alongside other covers like "Kahit Maputi Na Ang Buhok Ko". Musical Style and Arrangement
While the original has a lighthearted, "harana" (serenade) vibe, Vincent’s cover leans into a more modern R&B-influenced acoustic style. Lyrical Content and Theme
Joseph Vincent's version is a stripped-back, acoustic interpretation of the original.
The lyrics describe a person watching someone they love from afar, deciding to "idadaan na lang sa gitara" (pass it through the guitar/song) instead of competing with other more aggressive suitors. Key Excerpts: