Habangbuhay Pansamantala
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| Single by Maki | ||||
| Language | Tagalog | |||
| English title | Temporary Forever | |||
| Released | May 24, 2026 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 4:09 | |||
| Label | Tarsier | |||
| Songwriter | Ralph William Datoon | |||
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"Habangbuhay Pansamantala" (stylized in small caps; transl. Temporary Forever; also known as "pink song") is a song by the Filipino singer-songwriter Maki. It was released as a digital single by Tarsier Records on May 24, 2026. It was written by Ralph William Datoon, along with the producers Jacob Clemente, Joven Rivera, Maki, and Tati de Mesa.
Background and release
On November 7, 2025, Maki and the American pop duo Joan released "Turning Green" as a digital single from Maki's debut album Kolorcoaster (2026).[1] Maki held the concert Kolorcoaster: The Concert One More Ride on February 21, 2026 at Araneta Coliseum.[2]
On May 24, 2026, Tarsier Records released "Habangbuhay Pansamantala" as a digital single. Maki had previously referred to the song as "pink song".[3]
Composition
"Habangbuhay Pansamantala" has been described as pop song[3] and as a soft emotional anthem that portrays love through pink colored lenses.[4] Lyrically, the song is about unrequited feelings.
Music video
The music video for "Habangbuhay Pansamantala" features Justin of the Filipino boy band SB19. In the visualizer, Justin bumps into Maki while riding a bicycle and accidentally smudge pink paint onto his uniform, paralleling the music video for "Dilaw" which featured Maloi of the Filipino girl group Bini, where yellow paint served as a recurring symbol.[4]
Credits
Credits are adapted by Apple Music and Tidal.[5][6]
- Maki[a] — background vocals, lead vocals, songwriter, arranger, producer
- Emil Dela Rosa — mixing engineer, assistant mastering engineer
- Ian Moscare — arranger, bass guitar
- Jacob Clemente — arranger, synthesizer
- Jet Francisco — recording engineer
- Jon Lopez — arranger, drums
- Keith Geronimo — recording engineer
- Leon Zervos — mastering engineer
- Marey Garcia — A&R Administrator
- Sammy Icaranom — arranger, electric guitar
- Star Songs, Inc. — music publisher
- Tati de Mesa — acoustic guitar, arranger, electric guitar
Notes
- ↑ also credited as his real name Ralph William Datoon.
References
- ↑ Saenz, Rome (November 7, 2025). "Maki Teams Up with joan for Joint Version of "Turning Green"". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on May 26, 2026. Retrieved May 26, 2026.
- ↑ Cruz, Hazel Jane (December 3, 2025). "Maki's 'Kolorcoaster The Concert One More Ride' Ticket Prices are Out". GMA Lifestyle. Retrieved May 26, 2026.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - 1 2 Roque, Nika (May 24, 2026). "Maki Drops 'Pink' Song 'Habangbuhay Pansamantala'". GMA News. Retrieved May 26, 2026.
- 1 2 Manuel, Andrea (May 26, 2026). "Maki Delivers His Softest Anthem Yet in New Single "Habangbuhay Pansamantala" – Listen". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on May 26, 2026. Retrieved May 26, 2026.
- ↑ "Habangbuhay Pansamantala by Maki on Apple Music". Apple Music (PH). Credits. Archived from the original on May 26, 2026. Retrieved May 26, 2026.
- ↑ "Habangbuhay Pansamantala by Maki on Tidal". Credits. Archived from the original on May 26, 2026. Retrieved May 26, 2026.