'Perpektong Tao'—Maris Racal Pens a Heartfelt Song About Owning Up to One's Mistakes and Directs Its MV | ABS-CBN
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'Perpektong Tao'—Maris Racal Pens a Heartfelt Song About Owning Up to One's Mistakes and Directs Its MV
'Perpektong Tao'—Maris Racal Pens a Heartfelt Song About Owning Up to One's Mistakes and Directs Its MV
Grace Libero
Published Jan 18, 2025 10:00 PM PHT
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Updated Jan 18, 2025 10:59 PM PHT
Photo from @mariesteller
Photo from @mariestellerMaris Racal is back! The Incognito actress and singer-songwriter has broken her social media hiatus with her newest song, "Perpektong Tao," and its music video.
Maris Racal is back! The Incognito actress and singer-songwriter has broken her social media hiatus with her newest song, "Perpektong Tao," and its music video.
Last December, Maris figured in a controversy after her Can't Buy Me Love on-screen partner Anthony Jennings' ex-girlfriend, Jam Villanueva, spoke up about the two actors' alleged betrayal. Maris released an apology, addressing the issue and sharing her side of the story. She stayed away from the limelight until she and Anthony made their first public appearance together since the issue blew up to promote their new action series, Incognito, last January 7; then, a couple of days ago, on January 16, Maris took to social media to tease that she would release a song.
Last December, Maris figured in a controversy after her Can't Buy Me Love on-screen partner Anthony Jennings' ex-girlfriend, Jam Villanueva, spoke up about the two actors' alleged betrayal. Maris released an apology, addressing the issue and sharing her side of the story. She stayed away from the limelight until she and Anthony made their first public appearance together since the issue blew up to promote their new action series, Incognito, last January 7; then, a couple of days ago, on January 16, Maris took to social media to tease that she would release a song.
She wrote, "Writing this song healed me in ways I never thought possible. It was born from a journey through pain, regret, and the courage to seek forgiveness, a reminder that even in our darkest moments, we can find light. I’m sharing this with the world, hoping it resonates with those who need it most."
She wrote, "Writing this song healed me in ways I never thought possible. It was born from a journey through pain, regret, and the courage to seek forgiveness, a reminder that even in our darkest moments, we can find light. I’m sharing this with the world, hoping it resonates with those who need it most."
Released on the evening of January 18, "Perpektong Tao" features music and lyrics by Maris herself. She also served as the director and producer of the music video. Check out her song's lyrics below:
Released on the evening of January 18, "Perpektong Tao" features music and lyrics by Maris herself. She also served as the director and producer of the music video. Check out her song's lyrics below:
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Dumating ang takipsilim
Ang lamig bigla, padilim na nga
Nabuking ang mga lihim
Ngiti'y nawala na parang bula
Ganun pag lumabas ang katotohanan
Ang bilis di mo na mapipigilan
Nagising sa panaginip
Nakatulala
Nagpakatanga
Di ka naniniwala
Sa mga bali-balita
Kung ika'y nagdududa
Aba nagkakamali ka
O jusko po
Mapapatawad niyo pa ba ako
Binabago na ang buong pagkatao ko
Ang hirap maging
Ang hirap maging
Ang hirap maging perpektong tao
Ang hirap maging
Ang hirap maging
Ang hirap maging perpektong tao
Tigil nang bait-baitan
Yan ang paraan
May nasasaktan
Eto ngayon ako'y napapaligiran
Ng mga bagay na aking tinakasan
Harapin ang kadiliman
Wag nang magwala, 'la nang kawala
Hanggang ngayo'y umaasa
Sa wakas nitong pagdurusa
Nakaluhod na sa masa
Nilalasap na ang aking karma
O jusko po
Mapapatawad niyo pa ba ako
Binabago na ang buong pagkatao ko
Ang hirap maging
Ang hirap maging
Ang hirap maging perpektong tao
Ang hirap maging
Ang hirap maging
Ang hirap maging perpektong tao
Kung pwede sanang ibalik
Di nagpalason sa'yong halik
'To na ang buhay na kay pait
Mapapatawad pa ba
May pag-asa pa ba
Hindi na matakasan kapag oras mo na
O jusko po
Mapapatawad niyo pa ba ako (humihingi ako ng tawad)
Binabago na ang buong pagkatao ko (mapapatawad mapapatawad pa ba)
Ang hirap maging
Ang hirap maging
Ang hirap maging perpektong tao
Ang hirap maging
Ang hirap maging
Ang hirap maging perpektong tao
The song is like a heartfelt continuation of her public apology, as she sings, "O jusko po / Mapapatawad niyo pa ba ako / Binabago na ang buong pagkatao ko." Reading through every line, "Perpektong Tao" is also like a door to Maris' innermost thoughts about her ordeal, owning up to her mistakes, and her realizations in her healing journey.
The song is like a heartfelt continuation of her public apology, as she sings, "O jusko po / Mapapatawad niyo pa ba ako / Binabago na ang buong pagkatao ko." Reading through every line, "Perpektong Tao" is also like a door to Maris' innermost thoughts about her ordeal, owning up to her mistakes, and her realizations in her healing journey.
When she broke her silence about the cheating controversy, Maris remained hopeful, saying, "I can assure you tuloy pa rin ako. Tuloy pa rin ang laban. Magtratrabaho pa rin ako kahit mahirap. Hindi pa rin namamatay yung apoy sa puso ko. What you saw was not a perfect human. I’m far from being perfect. What you saw was a human being and I really am just a human being."
When she broke her silence about the cheating controversy, Maris remained hopeful, saying, "I can assure you tuloy pa rin ako. Tuloy pa rin ang laban. Magtratrabaho pa rin ako kahit mahirap. Hindi pa rin namamatay yung apoy sa puso ko. What you saw was not a perfect human. I’m far from being perfect. What you saw was a human being and I really am just a human being."
Just as Maris hoped her song would resonate with those who need it most, her music video is flooded with positive comments from netizens who feel and connect with the emotions she laid bare through this deeply personal track. Many are also rooting for her, recognizing how talented she is as an artist.
Just as Maris hoped her song would resonate with those who need it most, her music video is flooded with positive comments from netizens who feel and connect with the emotions she laid bare through this deeply personal track. Many are also rooting for her, recognizing how talented she is as an artist.
Here are some positive reactions to Maris Racal's "Perpektong Tao" song and music video:
Aside from this song, what's also new with Maris is Incognito, wherein she stars alongside Richard Gutierrez, Ian Veneracion, Baron Geisler, Anthony Jennings, Kaila Estrada, and Daniel Padilla.
Aside from this song, what's also new with Maris is Incognito, wherein she stars alongside Richard Gutierrez, Ian Veneracion, Baron Geisler, Anthony Jennings, Kaila Estrada, and Daniel Padilla.
In an interview with Metro.Style for the cover feature with her Incognito castmates, we asked Maris what her mantra for 2025 is. She said, "My mantra for 2025 would be to do things that would still scare me in order to grow."
In an interview with Metro.Style for the cover feature with her Incognito castmates, we asked Maris what her mantra for 2025 is. She said, "My mantra for 2025 would be to do things that would still scare me in order to grow."
Lead photo from @mariesteller
Lead photo from @mariesteller
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