After more than a year since their last EP release, SunKissed Lola returns with “Edi Magalit Ka,” a warm, playful, and honest new single that builds on the heartfelt storytelling behind previous fan favorites such as “Pasilyo,” “Paki Sabi,” and “Makalimutan Ka.” Turning a familiar Filipino phrase into a song about love, patience, and choosing the relationship over the argument, the track marks a fresh yet familiar chapter for the band.
Known for heartfelt songs about love, longing, and the emotions people carry through relationships, SunKissed Lola enters a new chapter with a track that feels both familiar and refreshing. “Edi Magalit Ka” takes its title from a phrase often heard in everyday conversations, especially between couples and friends, but the band gives it a softer meaning. Instead of sounding dismissive or prideful, the song becomes an affectionate way of saying that even when things get difficult, love is still there.
“It’s a song about relationships,” vocalist Laura Lacbain shares. “Hindi maiiwasan ang away sa relationship, pero hindi pa rin mawawala ang love. Susuyuin pa rin sa huli.”
Vocalist and guitarist Alvin “Bino” Serito describes the track as a “loving anthem,” saying that even when someone is upset, the feeling behind the song remains tender. “Even if you’re mad with your special someone, at the end of the day, they’re still your favorite person to come home to,” he says.
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The song first began in 2021, but its earliest version carried a more prideful tone. As the track developed, the band softened the lyrics and gave the song more emotional openness. According to vocalist and guitarist Dan Ombao, Bino helped shape the confession-like parts of the song and added the line “’Di ba?” to make the message feel gentler.
Bino explains that the heart of the song lies in choosing love over ego. “No one has to win,” he says. “I will always choose the relationship over the argument.”
That emotional shift became central to the final version of “Edi Magalit Ka.” What could have been read as stubborn or sarcastic became something more sincere. The title itself invites curiosity because it depends on how the listener understands it.
“The title was intriguing in itself,” Laura says. “You will be curious. Pwedeng i-send sa jowa. You really need to listen to the song to understand the context.”
Musically, “Edi Magalit Ka” also reflects a more relaxed and intentional side of SunKissed Lola. Dan shares that the song started as an acoustic piece before he brought it to the rest of the band. From there, the arrangement came together naturally, with each member adding their own parts.
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Watch ‘Edi Magalit Ka” lyric video here
Listen to the song here
For bassist Danj Quimson, the goal was to keep the sound simple and laid-back so the lyrics could stand out. “We all united to make it sound laid-back, simple, and we wanted to highlight the lyrics of the song,” he shares.
Compared to some of their earlier songs, which leaned into more unpredictable arrangements, “Edi Magalit Ka” was designed to feel lighter, warmer, and easier on the ears.
“For this one, we made it simple for the audience,” Bino says. “We made it magaan sa tainga.”
Dan adds, “That’s also what the song asks for. A very simple, refreshing, and warm song.”
For drummer Genson Viloria, the song’s charm comes from how instantly familiar it feels. He shares that when he first heard it, he thought it sounded like a cover because of how catchy and natural it was.
While the track still carries the easy-listening quality that listeners have come to love from SunKissed Lola, the band sees it as a more vulnerable and straightforward release. For Dan, “Edi Magalit Ka” stands apart because of how honest it feels. Laura also sees it as a fresh direction for the band, especially because it focuses on being in a relationship and working through the struggles that come with it.
“It’s the comeback of SunKissed Lola,” Laura says.
As the band approaches its fifth year, the release of “Edi Magalit Ka” also marks a more mature and intentional era for the group. Danj shares that he felt a change in the band during the recording process, with each member becoming more focused on serving the song in the best way possible.
Bino says the band has returned to its roots with more conviction. “We know our strengths and now we are able to maximize it,” he shares. “We are more intentional in releasing this song.”
Ultimately, SunKissed Lola hopes “Edi Magalit Ka” makes listeners smile, feel kilig, and maybe even rethink the way they handle small conflicts with the people they love.
“We want them to feel what we felt the first time we played the song,” Bino says. “We hope it makes them smile, the way kung paano namin siya niyakap sa umpisa.”
Laura adds that she hopes younger listeners, especially those new to relationships, realize that love also means learning how to work things out. “Sana kiligin din sila,” she says. “Sana our young listeners na bago pa lang sa relationship, ma-realize nila na they need to work it out.”
With “Edi Magalit Ka,” SunKissed Lola opens the door to more music, more stories, and a deeper connection with their listeners. Fans can expect more songs, more content, more gigs, more tours, and a closer look at the members beyond their roles in the band.
“We want to be part of more people’s stories,” Bino says.
“Edi Magalit Ka” is out today on all major streaming platforms.
