Cup of Joe is back with a powerful new release, “Sandali,” a sweeping, emotional anthem written by all five members of the band. Out now under Viva Records (Sept. 10, 2025), the track is both intimate and grand, serving as a thank-you note to fans who’ve stayed with them through the years.
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“‘SANDALI,’ written by your OT5, is for everyone who’s been with us all these years,” the band shared — a statement that captures the heart of the song.
Produced by Shadiel Chan and Jovel Rivera, “Sandali” taps into the band’s signature sound: soaring vocals, melodic layers, and lyrics that hit where it hurts. The writing credits include Edgar Gian Bernardino, Raphaell Ridao, Antonio Gabriel Fernandez, Clint Joules Fernandez, and Vixen Zhaesar Gareza — all five bringing their voices to the table, both literally and lyrically.
Lyrically, “Sandali” wrestles with the fragility of time and the strength of love in the face of chaos. The chorus lands with emotional weight:
“Kahit pa ang mundo ay gumuho
At ang kalangitan ay mahulog
‘Di man alam ang gagawin
Sa ‘yo pa rin, sa ‘yo pa rin
Kahit araw at buwan ay magtalo
'Di magbabago ating pagsamo
Tanging hiling, tanging hiling
Ikaw ang aking huling sandali”
It’s a declaration of loyalty — through collapse, confusion, and cosmic disarray, the heart chooses the same person over and over again.
Throughout the song, Cup of Joe leans into imagery that’s both surreal and grounded. Lines like “Tubig nasusunog, hangin nananakal” (water burns, air suffocates) paint a world turned upside down, but the focus remains steady: connection, love, and a shared journey forward.
With “Sandali,” Cup of Joe solidifies their place as one of OPM’s most emotionally resonant acts — artists who aren’t afraid to go deep, get vulnerable, and bring their fans along for the ride.
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