First Time Listening to You'll Be Safe Here by Rivermaya

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[@jlynnparohinog6248]

This song is for those people with doubts and insecurities, especially for those with depression. This song remind those people that your family, friends, and lovers are still on your side. Praying, protecting, understanding, and loving you. So, don't give up.

[@majo4149]

but this song reminds me of the local series "spirits" 😅😅

[@crazyku5548]

@@majo4149 true hahah

[@ha_ra_lou2172]

yeah.

[@respectyoursoldiers1383]

Facts

[@PeanutButterCoffeeBread]

Anxiety kills and love heals

[@yzodelgado6735]

It's the winner of MTv's asian music category at that time

[@greatcommissiontv7477]

This is the best video I watch, when they perform it @MTVASIAAWARD2006

[@edwardsebastian8918]

However good Coldplay is, Rivermaya is not the Coldplay of the Philippines. Rivermaya is the Rivermaya of the Philippines. We should measure ourself by our own standard.Why limit our aspiration by the standard set by others?

[@robertallancabalsi1247]

Agree, rivermaya is rivermaya and Coldplay is coldplay, i just wanna listen to yellow and fix you, but as a listener of opm rivermaya is the best

[@jacobcarino]

Sinabi rin to ni rico nung natawag siyang keanu ng pinas eh hahahaa

[@contessatashemedicielo2272]

This comment is spot on

[@camicuss4053]

PERIODT!

[@mindatandoc8931]

Correct....

[@Unknown-cj8wy]

Rico Blanco was recognized as one of the best artist in Asia. He's a brilliant composer.. check out his other songs.. Bring me down, your universe, balisong.. they are all English.. these are songs in Rivermaya days and his solo gigs

[@Unknown-cj8wy]

A Love to share, rodeo, shattered-like, 241.. these are all in English... He has also numerous Tagalog songs but I didn't mention it because it has language barrier for you. Hahaha

[@sunlightmarc]

Do not forget his other masterpiece, title is 214.

[@mauiberg]

karl quijada rico blanco wrote 214 when he was high school ✌️

[@pablomauricio2094]

Yes Maui you're right, most of the songs of rivermaya including 214 were written by Sir Corics.

[@jamescarlviduya1554]

214 was composed by rico

[@MrAnonymous650]

Whenever I hear this song I remember when Jesus calm the stormy seas..

[@ravien6273]

Your comment made me realize it damn hard 😭

[@lalolapolo]

WELL, WOW... THAT'S SOMETHING; MADE IT ANOTHER WAY PROFOUND.

[@AnimeandMindset]

Amen bro!

[@user-qg2cb8bb6i]

Naiyak ako dito

[@charilaaatte]

I needed this comment with everything that's going on around the world. :(

[@choybabiajr3818]

This song used to be a lullaby of my daughter when she's goin to sleep at night, and now she's 15 years old ♥️

[@aavlogags9233]

One day, when I have my own child, this would be my song for her/him too. 💕

[@kicksterfew3672]

Dont do that . It makes me old undo that era

[@my_other_side473]

Damned dude we're Old! Kids grow up fast.

[@Pazcal1234]

He said, "A masterpiece". Its really a great song Im glad as a filipino that youre appreciating our music, and we call it OPM. More reaction videos on OPM please.

[@xieken4]

Style lang yan ng mga foreigner para dumami views at subscriber nila. Manunuod or magrereact kuno sa mga pinoy music or kahit ano na may kinalaman sa pinoy. Alam kasi nila na maraming manunuod na pinoy at iiral "proud to be pinoy" na ugali ng mga pinoy. Haha. They cracked the code. Hahaha.

[@Pazcal1234]

@@xieken4 bat utak talangka ka? Why dont you feel happy about this? Isnt it great that our OPM making its way for greatness thru this kind of thing? Be happy dude.

[@eagergaming3406]

@@xieken4 indeed.

[@syraznemi9480]

@@xieken4 tama ka bro haha

[@netizen6139]

Lahat ng sinabi nya galing sa Puso nya kasi lahat ng yun totoo sobrang ganda ng kantang ito maihahalintulad siya sa lvl ng Coldplay Scorpion Eagle etc Classic

[@redelfpickleballfundamentals]

Funny that the preciding priest of my wedding included the 2nd verse of this song as part of his talk after the gospel. He found out that me and my wife love Rivermaya during prewedding interview. The priest was young and cool. 👍🎶🎧

[@angeligwenn8969]

Ay wow!!! Ang saya niyan 😊

[@gabieisabellaproductions3150]

This is the OST of the suspense thriller tv series called Spirits. Wahhh gold old days!

[@chamachuchi]

Gabie&Isabella Productions same

[@gabieisabellaproductions3150]

gian b zamora Stranger Things kasi diba sci fi slash other dimension ang theme tapos 80s yung setting. Yung spirits 2000s na yun eh at present day yung timeline. Tapos paranormal yung theme if I remembered correctly. Haha! Basta ang tanda ko para syang spin off ng Oka Tokat. 😅

[@chamachuchi]

@@clyde4874 No. It's not in the 90's. 2000's po siya pinalabas and ang similarity lang nila is pareho silang fantasy.

[@jbaguillon3534]

Stranger things?.hmmm.d lg ako sure pero both q gusto ang spirits at stranger things.hehehe

[@hakunamatata9743]

Ganda ng SPIRITS. Inaabangan ko talaga yon. Yun ata last na pinaka magandang primetime na ginawa ang abscbn

[@joseglonararmamento1242]

Everytime I listen to this song, love, faith and death comes to me. The fear of love and lack of faith in God. But He tells us to put our hands to His, to hold on and believe because he is there for us. That's why maybe at the end of the song, it says don't be afraid and sleep tight because we are on His arms, if we believe.

[@incognito5783]

I like your commentaries. It made me appreciate our Filipino songs more deeply. I am loving now how this was thoughtfully written.

[@nahitajalili2848]

I'm an Iranian and I watched the music video of this track on some Persian channel many years back. It has had a special place in my heart ever since! And now I'm watching a video in which someone from Canada reacts to this Philipino song, which coincidentally, I was humming just an hour ago while doing the dishes!

[@MaceAroundTheWorld]

Haha music brings us closer

[@nahitajalili2848]

@@MaceAroundTheWorld Indeed!

[@what_a_feelip]

This was actually used as an Original Soundtrack for the Philippine drama "Spirits", the song does fit the concept of the drama since it was a supernatural themed drama...

[@andrefeated]

This, for me, is the most poetic opm song that's ever been written

[@BeanSneaksPH]

Umaaraw umuulan ser

[@BeanSneaksPH]

Is.mine

[@charmster22]

For me its this one and Himala by Rivermaya.

[@spikespiegel3363]

E-Heads songs? No Disrespect for Rico Blanco but I think E-heads made songs more poetic than Rico's.

[@andrefeated]

@@spikespiegel3363 Aight. I clearly stated that "for me". I love eheads as well.

[@joanmanalo9421]

This is a real gem coming from a brilliant artist Rico Blanco..so much talent..the voice even so soothing.World class!! Proud Filipino here.

[@crisan7994]

The real meaning of 214 is the first line of the song "Am I Real?"

[@agotnamato1218]

Watch korik's blog about that. A band member just thought it up and they just went with it cuz they never had time to make up a good title for it. It was originally titled the proposal and 214 actually means Valentines not "am i real".

[@crisan7994]

@@agotnamato1218 Watch Rico Blanco's blog about that. :) Here kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpSrdHaXo7VmjZY

[@mindpowerhub5033]

*Nope

[@archtuszurcats5614]

Feb 14 - 02/14

[@jonalddejesus6726]

@@mindpowerhub5033 watch the vid of rico in his channel bro

[@necitasdimailig1080]

Love Rivermaya 😍😍😍. Thanks for your reaction.

[@Plumpersis]

I like how you analyze the meaning of the lyrics and listening closely to the instruments in the background. It's not like you're just listening, but you also feeling it.

[@abidivino]

This takes me back. I remember when i first heard this as the ost for the tv series spirits here

[@Verk-]

I lowkey like his channel. he seems open to other cultures, songs, etc.

[@akosikelsid]

I'll subscribe to you man because unlike other foreigners reacting to videos relating to Filipino, you're insightful. Others are just reacting stupidly for views since Filipinos love being recognized.

[@jonalynbaldoza5508]

My dad sung this to me... its a loving parent's song to their child thats been wounded by the world.

[@dafnynoona5423]

This hit me so much.

[@kicksterfew3672]

I makes me feel old by your memory

[@bordiguy]

Very good perspective. Everyone including me would be so quick to assume that it’s a song towards a love partner.

[@carlominerva]

🥲🥲🥲🥲🥰

[@gideonartistry]

Please react to "Your Universe" by Rico Blanco. Thank you.

[@kapcruziii7006]

Humimlay ng mahimbing at sumamo sa akin You'll be safe here Sa liwanag, sa dilim I'll scream with you

[@adrianalvarado88]

Best adlib line yan kpg live nila. :)

[@grainfrizz]

*magsumamo

[@elybumbilya9890]

Rico blanco is also a die hard fan of the eraserheads

[@1211jinx]

Both amazing musicians Ely and Rico 🤟🤘🏼

[@softbytesunlimited]

You exactly right, we were here on this world because of love, it's all that matters.

[@yourmotivation453]

"In my arms, through the long cold night sleep tight. You'll be safe here."

[@chisolomon7457]

THIS SONG IS THE BOMB! I used to request this to be danced in beerhouse! The chorus is the best for splits! DAMN!!!

[@chichico7528]

AHAHAHAHA ..

[@lj4850]

Duuuudeeee! 😲😲 I mean, that made sense.😂😂😂🙄🙄🙄😉

[@jetbz5439]

When the light disappears and when this world's insincere... youll be safe here 😂😂😂

[@trononestor5853]

aside from 214., they also have " 241 my fevorite song" & "balisong" also lit as this... pls do react sir.. Thanks👍😎

[@jeldanconstantino4223]

youre the most sincere reactor here in youtube, not only breaking down the lyrics but you always go deeper, analyzing and understanding what the writer wanted to say. continue what youre doing. kudos. you earn new sub and like.

[@marlonarcebido809]

just humming this song abroad all Filipinos as long as they hear it ...they will do the same just to express that they are with you

[@cocotv6642]

Rico blanco had an active KZbin channel, you might contact him there.

[@spankycan]

*has. he's still uploading sir

[@clyde4874]

Kakagawa niya lang ng bagong kanta para kay julie anne san jose title "isang gabi" panoorin niyo na! Lols

[@jiyoo6109]

Its like when all of your hope is gone, when youre all alone, not sure about whats true anymore, just remember God is with you always. And youre safe in his embrace.

[@iamonlymich]

Thank u sir Mace for reacting. Really finished it tru to the end of ur reaction. The song really pierce my heart that y i suggested it. So thanks. :) i listen to ths song wen im feeling blue.

[@MaceAroundTheWorld]

[@xoTheCutieCupidxo]

This is definitely my favorite Rivermaya song.

[@rubellfloresvlog9503]

For me the meaning of this song is even you have a lot of problems, doubts and unexpected trials and you think everyone turn backs on you and against you. You will always have some people to lean on! & thats GOD & Love of your life (family & friends) the real one. The love of God to every person who is uneasy and unwell.

[@conraddevera]

I've known this song for years, and only today that I've read the entire lyrics, didn't know it was this good. Thank you, seems so simple yet with good meaning

[@Papabogs1020]

certified MACE-terpiece.. I like that 😁😁😁

[@ramirezlloydmarkc.8448]

Rivermaya is like coldplay of the philippines but rivermaya is older than coldplay

[@rigormortiz9114]

Stop comparing. Rivermaya is Rivermaya. Be proud of what we have.

[@ramirezlloydmarkc.8448]

@@rigormortiz9114 it's not comparing idiot

[@nitsugashoj814]

How about NO? They're two separate musical entities. Tsk, kids these days...

[@vino13gadgetsatbpa57]

@@ramirezlloydmarkc.8448 pikon ka

[@paulcezarfacundo6397]

Coldplay=overrated Rivermaya=underrated

[@reynelcruz2020]

It's a theme song for a prime time TV show titled PANDAY.. need to watch the show to be able to appreciate the song better..

[@SpicyGaming101]

This is the kind of content I subscribed for

[@MJTV-zm2xw]

I appreciate how you react and how you read or interpret the meaning of the song. Such a genuine reactor! You're the best and the most genuine reactor so far. Others are just pretending, just attracting views and subscription solely. Thanks

[@strawhatdlaw3769]

I like the way how you appreciate music, very deeply more than lyrics.

[@JANE-ox5jd]

i used to sing this song when i was young. i used tonsing this song infront of the people i really miss. they were in heaven now. they were the ones who build my confidence. haaay. it brings all the memories from the past.

[@procopio_sagalpot1242]

"241 my favotite song" by river maya also is a good song. I'd been into shits, this song (youll be safe here) is one of those few thing that help me to getby.

[@lheonquinol]

also my favorite 😊

[@patch-t5y]

youre actually listening to rico right there. on 214 that was bamboo which was the vocals back then for rivermaya. when this song got released, rico is the frontman

[@asyongmatipid2]

From what I recall this song was either written by Rico Blanco as the theme song for the TV series "Spirits" which was a sort of X-Men like group of teens who later discovered that they possessed different abilities/supernatural powers after an epidemic hit their town or was already written and became popular so the series just decided to adopt the song. Here's the link about it from Wikipedia; Spirits (TV series) en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spirits_(TV_series) The first thing that made me like this one too is that unlike so many songs nowadays it has that poetic style to it which is lot harder to accomplish when conveying something through music. Add to that is the melody and instrumentals which includes a violin, something rarely seen in modern pop music. Rico was highly influenced by U2, Britpop, and New Wave artists like The Cure etc. I would recommend two other songs from this group, "Sunday Driving" and "One Good Afternoon". The latter being Rico's tribute to the Beatles.

[@kristoffersalonga2220]

Great review as always. Try 241 also known as "My favorite song" by rivermaya also.

[@rosehayatimatsalam4100]

It's my teenage time that I'll carry the world of on my shoulders in the place that strangers to me being breadwinner of my family 8siblings with a weak mother and abandoned by the father and I'm only 11years old that's the song I'll hold on to surrender myself on what God plans and stopped asking I'll just go to the flow what life throws upon me.. Memories of the past

[@HealTheWorld898MV]

This song is an original sound track of a TV series drama, fantasy and adventure "Spirit" in ABS CBN.

[@leahbuo]

New subscriber here. Planning to stay up all night to watch all your reaction videos. This song is one of my fav.

[@aeronclaydanolinviloria5155]

ALWAYS STAY SAFE AND HEALTHY AND GOD BLESS US ALL

[@wenggomez3401]

You'll be safe here - Rico Blanco on vocals, 214 - Bamboo on vocals. Both tracks was written by Rico Blanco.

[@vino13gadgetsatbpa57]

there's a latest 214 sang by rico, it's a different version, it's nice, can't compare it to bamboo version, this new version is so relaxing.

[@polc]

When Rivermaya had two vocalists, Rico and Bamboo. Rico is the lyricist while the latter is a kickass vocalist

[@meerkatsuricata9729]

"You'll Be Safe Here", an EP by OPM band Rivermaya, featuring the song with the same name which was first used as the theme song to the 2005 ABS-CBN TV show Spirits. It has 2 music videos where the 2nd music video used an advanced technology that translates the lyrics of the song. This song was also played at the 2006 MTV Asia Awards. Rivermaya was the only Filipino band to perform in the awards show. The song reached #1 on the Philippine music charts in its release and currently, two years after its original release date gained popularity in Asia and is slated for a European release.

[@xtaticred-navida]

I like how you review and put your own interpretation listening to the song for the first time.

[@gabesamis8631]

speaking of universe, have a listen to "your universe" by rico blanco. he's the same singer/writer of this song.

[@ALLBASKETBALLTV1]

My childhood. Moved here in the US and my little ask why I listen to these Philippine bands. I just say, they’re real. Real Beautiful Music.

[@donaldmakalintal3975]

It came from 2005-07, resurgence of OPM, 90s of course is the best decade but the bands got another wave in mid 00s. The Mr. Clay review you did, the Vocalist is the former vocalist of this rivermaya, they're legendary artists.

[@defanged7734]

6:23 I really like how you put it together because it really felt like that was the message of the song. Great reaction

[@hakunamatata9743]

Ost ng SPIRITS composed by the legendary RICO BLANCO. Nanalo pa sa MTV MUSIC ASIAN CATEGORY 👏

[@heeroyuy2033]

In my understanding..you'll be safe here what ever happens even the universe intertwined with us. As long as you here with me you'll be safe because what ever happens our love will be the answer and you'll never be alone.

[@shir_____ley]

That song that does not repeat or have the usual stanza n back to chorus flow...

[@BoboDetector]

It's ballad

[@yamamoto8921]

when rivermaya unleash the cold play part of them

[@MaceAroundTheWorld]

Any recommendations my friend?

[@King-2077]

Nice reaction to the song! Anyway, I dont think the song is that hard to understand. What the song means is just, despite the fact that there are many uncertainties in life, and as their fate intertwined, they were just two random people who fell in love, the girl or guy is safe with him/her regardless of what happened. Even if the world shits on them, you will be safe with him, that’s just what I got from it.

[@kinodertoten4922]

rico blanco can make a hit song in just 5 minutes

[@angeligwenn8969]

I believe you

[@lmarlon2984]

Rico blanco has this artistic reality in him. I dont know its unclear.

[@jungsky5469]

I remember my highschool I always sing this song and this song is from a TV series *SPIRITS*

[@happypaint3416]

Whenever i hear this song, i remember yuna and tidus. Well, i still sing this song sometimes.

[@TheOldestDream4951]

Man I always go back to your reactions just to feel good. Lowkey missing your OPM reactions lol. If you want more classics, you should react to Hale's 'Shooting Star', Imago's 'Akap', Moonstar88's 'Migraine' and 'Torete', Uo Dharma Down's 'Oo', 'Indak', and 'Tadhana' as well. If you're down to newgen OPM music, dive into Cup of Joe and BINI songs.

[@daveantonio-xz9rz]

this was the soundtrack of the TV series "THE SPIRITS"

[@nidiairas05]

please be a university professor in literature, humanities, art, politics. You are so good 👍 P.S. rico blanco is one of the legend in music here in philippines

[@versus8329]

I your reactions, there is always commentaries. I like it.

[@johnbechabe2343]

hi! From phil. Keep listening to our music and you will inspire. Thanks! Keep posted from our music!

[@normanflores8009]

Wow, thank you for rhis reaction video, iv'e been listening to this song for like a thousand times. But this is the first time i felt like this is a Christian song. Its like God is the one who sang it and it conforts you in all your troules and doubt. Just my oppinion.

[@hyperxdemz8471]

Hey mace i am your new subscriber greetings from the philippines

[@diifredz3659]

Great Song

[@newstoday8021]

shit this song is so insane i love rico b. i love OPM

[@levi9613]

"When nobody hears you scream I'll scream with you!" Wow😱❤️

[@ronneltorres355]

You know what, youre the only reactor ive watched that analyzes well the lyrics of filipino music. Many reactors there are just into musicality but never appreciate messages of the songs. Thats good man, i sense you are deep

[@marklayam9394]

I think the song is telling a story of a guy trying to heal a woman's broken heart . He's expecting to be her new thing by comforting her .

[@MaceAroundTheWorld]

❤️

[@sirchuschablee]

it could be a song of parents for their kids as well..

[@ceelee5850]

Rico Blanco's lyrics always have a deep meaning, even the tagalog songs.

[@patrickjohnesplana9770]

Much has been said Truth

[@mariannemiralles4561]

the meaning is quite simple a man professing, reassuring someone broken that he loves dear so much ...and deep and pure love and affection and protection

[@sunnysideup5826]

Tomooo

[@darylpizarrobueno2519]

Rivermaya came early. Around 1993. Stop comparing guys them to international band. Hihihi. #subscriber

[@brown_man_Drey4059]

You will not be disappointed if u will here the track Two Trick Pony of Sandwich #rock

[@cornystreetmusic]

Youll be safe here is one of the best song that ever written in the history of Philippine's music. thanks for sharing this in the world.

[@Shiro_Sora]

When we are lost, and we don't know where to go....We can always come back to the Love inside each one of us. If we stop what we're doing, close our eyes and listen carefully, we'll hear her whisper Love: "You'll be safe here"

[@JJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJJ69]

My new fav song

[@leyoungq8047]

Ive been listening to this since grade school and now im 26 and i just realized its a representation to every relationship we have now. Who ever you are with right now.

[@Suman-mq9ly]

"Bring me down" Rivermaya also =)

[@julianllorera7869]

please try to react on wolfgang's Darkness Fell and Eraserheads' with Francis M. "Christmas Party"

[@shutterpillow]

Searched your channel... looks like you haven't made a video for "Rodeo" by River Maya... you might like it.

[@asyongmatipid2]

This song served as the opening theme of the Filipino TV series "Spirits" which had a horror/supernatural genre about a group of teenagers who discovered they had acquired supernatural abilities after a pandemic hit their town. Here's the storyline; "One day, the kids' hometown was hit by an unknown supernatural epidemic. The strange thing about it was that the sickness only affected kids. About a week after the sickness hit, almost every toddler and kid in town was affected. The town hospital was full of kids. One night, the evening sky started to change colors. It started to look like a mix of pink, red, and purple. A few hours after the sky changed, a pregnant lady was taken to the hospital. What she did not know is that the baby that she was carrying was an alien. An unknown man did know about the alien, and he went to the hospital to kill it which meant that he would have to kill the lady too. The man entered the emergency room. but he was too late. The alien was born and just as he entered the room, the alien released a bright light in the hospital and it killed almost all the children that were in the hospital. The only ones who survived were the eight kids and the adults." The story tells that the world was composed by three different groups. Mortal, Immortals, Elementals. I don't know if the TV series just adopted the song as it's theme or Rico Blanco composed it primarily to suit the TV series' story.

[@simplengasawangofwtv4538]

I can sibg this song. And its my favorite one. And PARTING TIME.

[@angeligwenn8969]

Thank you for reacting to Rivermaya (Rico Blanco) as the vocalist. He was tagged as music genius here in the Philippines. Also, that song was performed by them (Rivermaya) in MTV Asia wayback 2009 in Bangkok, Thailand alongside Hoobastank, Korn, Kelly Rowland, Daniel Powter and many others. He is a baddas singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist.

[@dimpoks]

This song is from Spirit TV show in Philippines

[@acesdarkishbright9157]

I can pull off this song in the karaoke. Thats why it's one of my favorite songs to sing.

[@axdee2159]

This song is used in a movie series rico blanco is the song writer of rivermaya he is the face of rivermaya a genius talented musician..u can check rico blanco channel