In order to celebrate 20 years of our meeting, Chino and I decided to have our story transformed into a song.
We asked three companies to create the song for us.
Here are the results:
Liriko Studio
Title: Chino and Dimples
Lyrics:
[Verse 1 - Female]
It started with a simple smile
Ordinary days that felt worthwhile
You had that warmth and I had that spark
Two open hearts that lit the dark
[Verse 2 - Male]
You dropped me off, I stayed behind
With coffee cups and jokes we'd find
I followed you, said it was for the food
But deep inside, I felt something good
[Pre-Chorus - Together, Female melody, Male harmony]
They said we had our own world
We just laughed and let it unfurl
Every touch, every glance
Felt like more than just chance
We knew we'd never fit the mold
We laughed--we broke it, brave and bold
[Chorus - Together]
Mahal, from friends to lovers, we grew
From awkward hugs to "I do"
In every coffe cup and song we sing
You're still my always, my everything
Mahal, in this crazy life we choose
I still find my home in you
[Verse 3 - Female]
Love led us gently to this vow
Still falling for you even now
Through tears, through laughs
We built a life through crooked paths
[Verse 4 - Male]
You looked at me, no doubts in your eyes
A love so sure, with no disguise
We danced through life, our karaoke nights
Your bold heart, my softer light
[Pre-Chorus - Together, Female melody, Male harmony]
You'd read my mind, I'd read your soul
We never needed scripts or roles
Even broken, we held tight
Found our strength in darkest night
[Chorus - Together]
Mahal, from friends to lovers, we grew
From awkward hugs to "I do"
In every coffe cup and song we sing
You're still my always, my everything
Mahal, in this crazy life we choose
I still find my home in you
[Brige - Male leads, Female echoes]
There were days I couldn't breathe
(You stayed right next to me)
When you broke inside, I held you quietly
(And you held on patiently)
[Bridge - Female leads, Male echoes]
There were times I felt so small
(You stood beside it all)
When you walls were closing in, I held the space you needed
(And stayed beside you, because my heart never conceded)
[Chorus - Together, with more emotion]
Mahal, from friends to lovers, we grew
From awkward hugs to "I do"
In every road, each scar we've seen
You're still my calm, my in-between
Mahal, in this wild and wondrous view
I still find my home in you
[Outro - Soft, fading vocals over gentle chords]
In every word, I find you near
Through all the noise, you're all I hear
No need for words, just hold me close
Together here, it's you I chose
Music:
Melora Studio
Title: Always You
Lyrics:
[Verse 1 - Female]
We met in a room, full of dreams and light
Didn't expect you'd feel so right
Coffee dates and karaoke nights
Who knew best friends would take this flight?
[Verse 2 - Male]
You dropped me home, I watched you smile
Didn't know you'd be mine all the while
Followed you just to grab a bite
But truth is, Mahal, you're my light
[Pre-Chorus - Both]
They laughed, they teased, said we're in love
But we just smiled, kept rising above
One awkward hug, then hearts confessed
Since that day, we gave our best
[Chorus - Both, Melodic]
Let's wander far, let's chase the sun
With you beside me, life's more fun
We choose to love, through joy and pain
No perfect road, be we remain
From city lights to starlit skies
With you, Mahal, my spirit flies
No need for maps, we just align
In this journey, your heart is mine
You read my thoughts, I feel your soul
You are the choice who makes love whole
[Verse 3 - Female]
From lazy mornings to midnight drives
We built a rhythm, shared our lives
Random notes and messy hair
Every small moment shows you care
You say "Mahal" like it's brand new
Each time, I fall again for you
[Bridge - Male]
Through health and storms, we've stayed as two
When hearts grew heavy, we still pushed through
You held my hand when I felt fear
And whispered, "Mahal ko, I'm here"
[Outro - Both]
Now we laugh, we sing, we dream anew
Our story's not done, there's more to do
From friends to soulmates, a perfect view
For all my days, it's always you, Mahal
Music:
Title: ChiMples Forever
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