“The song is about longing not just for another person, but for the version of yourself that existed. It is tender, vulnerable, and raw in the most human way.”
Jeniffer Maravilla reveals her vulnerable side and personal experience of yearning for someone and the things that could have been in her newest single, “Sana Nandito Ka.”
Coming this June 27 on all digital streaming platforms, “Sana Nandito Ka” showcases a unique, true, and emotional version of Jeniffer.
“For this single, I really allowed myself to be emotionally bare. I didn’t hold back vocally or emotionally in the studio. I sang through memories, tears, and truths that I don’t often share. I also made more conscious choices in phrasing and dynamics to mirror my actual experiences, so what you hear is not just a performance, it’s a piece of me,” according to her.
The singer believes that many can relate to her new song, “I’ve had moments in my life when I looked back and wished someone or some things were still around, not necessarily to rekindle anything, but just to share a moment, a milestone, or even silence. That kind of quiet yearning is something I’ve carried in my own healing journey. ‘Sana Nandito Ka’ captures that emotional space beautifully.”
“Kulang, bakit kulang, mga oras na binigay ng tadhana sa ating dalawa,” these are Jeniffer’s favorite lyrics from her heartfelt single. She says, “That line holds so much truth. It captures the ache of what could’ve been, and the quiet grief of something beautiful that fate didn’t let fully grow.”
She adds, “When I first heard the song, it felt like a familiar ache—the kind that reminds you of someone or something you deeply loved but had to let go. To me, the song is about longing, not just for another person, but for the version of yourself that existed. It is tender, vulnerable, and raw in the most human way.”
Produced by GMA Playlist, “Sana Nandito Ka” is available on all digital streaming platforms this Friday. Listen and let your emotions flow, as Jeniffer sings the new anthem for yearning, “I want them to feel understood. That it’s okay to miss someone or something even if it’s not coming back. That longing is a form of love, too. I hope this song gives them the comfort and the freedom to cry, reflect, and finally allow themselves permission to feel.”
