Content warning: Depictions of cannibalism
This is a track that’s getting really popular recently. “Pag-ibig ay Kanibalismo II”, or in English: “Love is Cannibalism II”, is a very solemn, short, desperate, alternative track by up-and-comers fitterkarma. I love the voice of the main vocalist; a very deep, almost tired-sounding strain. Very rare that we see these kinds of vocals in female musicians and I appreciate it everytime.
The lyrics translate to a very rough, violent yearning from the persona. The chorus goes:
”Ibabalik kita nang buong-buo (I will come back to you whole)
Pangako ‘yun sa ‘yo (That’s a promise to you)
Sa ’yo lang ang puso ko (My heart is solely yours)
Kahit kainin mo (Even if you eat it)
At hahalik ka nang may lipstick na dugo (And I’ll kiss you with my blood lipstick)
Sa labi kong punong-puno (My mouth is full)
Ng panlasa ko sa ‘yo” (Of my taste for you)
If you take a listen to most OPM (Original Pilipino Music), many of their lyrics, despite the sound, reflect this kind of longing. “Pag-ibig ay Kanibalismo II” presents this very familiar feeling to its absolute extremes in an equally as familiar alternate ballad.
I’ll be seeing this band live in 2 weeks! Right after finals. Seems like a good unwinder after the incredibly stressful weeks to come.
