Ode To Mars Toys with Your Feelings with ‘Manika’
Ode to Mars is excited to unveil their newest single under Universal Records, “Manika.” The track was released on March 14, 2025. It just so happens that the Japanese holiday “White Day” — a day typically dedicated to expressing love and appreciation to partners — falls on this date, as well. However, the irony lies in the song’s theme, which revolves around unreciprocated love. Composed of talented musicians Odilon Reyes and Martin Tan, the band has crafted a heartbreaking track that delves into the emotional turmoil of being used and ultimately forgotten. “Manika” powerfully conveys the sense of being a mere puppet in someone else’s narrative, discarded once one’s purpose has been served. “Parang manika, pinaglaruan mo lang ako. Nag-iba, sa umpisa ka lang nagpakatino. Nagbago ka, o ganyan ka na ba talaga sa simula?” Ode to Mars, a name that artfully combines Odilon and Martin, continues to evolve their artistry, and their latest release “Manika” is proof of their growth as singers, songwriters, and performers. Manika by Ode To Mars Verse 1 Oh diba, sinabi mo na wala ka nang iba Ginawa mo kong tanga, pinaikotikot mo ang aking mundo (walang hiya) Di ba sabi mo, na ako ang [...]
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Ode to Mars is excited to unveil their newest single under Universal Records, “Manika.” The track was released on March 14, 2025. It just so happens that the Japanese holiday “White Day” — a day typically dedicated to expressing love and appreciation to partners — falls on this date, as well. However, the irony lies in the song’s theme, which revolves around unreciprocated love.
Composed of talented musicians Odilon Reyes and Martin Tan, the band has crafted a heartbreaking track that delves into the emotional turmoil of being used and ultimately forgotten. “Manika” powerfully conveys the sense of being a mere puppet in someone else’s narrative, discarded once one’s purpose has been served. “Parang manika, pinaglaruan mo lang ako. Nag-iba, sa umpisa ka lang nagpakatino. Nagbago ka, o ganyan ka na ba talaga sa simula?”
Ode to Mars, a name that artfully combines Odilon and Martin, continues to evolve their artistry, and their latest release “Manika” is proof of their growth as singers, songwriters, and performers.
Manika by Ode To Mars
Verse 1
Oh diba, sinabi mo na wala ka nang iba
Ginawa mo kong tanga, pinaikotikot mo ang aking mundo (walang hiya)
Di ba sabi mo, na ako ang tanging nasa puso mo
(Paasa ka)
Pre Chorus 1
O’ giliw ko, iyong pangako na hindi na natupad
(Binalewala)
Mo ang pagibig ko, tirantado at ginamit mo lang ako (ginawang gago)
Chorus
Parang manika
Pinaglaruan mo lang ako
Walang Medisina
Sa sakit na dinulot mo
Verse 2
Nag iba, sa umpisa ka lang nagpakatino
Nag bago ka, o ganyan ka na ba talaga sa simula
(Demonyo ka)
Ba’t ka nagkaganyan, di naman ako nagkulang, minahal kita ng tunay
Pre Chrous 2
Ano ba talaga, di ko na kaya pang tiisin ang panloloko mo
Pwede ba, umalis ka nalang at mambiktima ng iba
(Ayoko na)
Chorus
Parang manika
Pinaglaruan mo lang ako
Walang Medisina
Sa sakit na dinulot mo
(Guitar Solo Before Last Chorus)
Chorus
Parang manika
Pinaglaruan mo lang ako
Walang Medisina
Sa sakit na dinulot mo
Lyrics by:
Odilon Reyes and Martin Patrick Tan
