I was 7 years old, no front teeth
I learned a song I found so sweet
It was “Explosion” on the Radio
By the boyband Menudo
I memorized the whole tape
I even had a red/ blue cape
My siblings were into it too
They might hate me but it was true
I was 10 years old in fourth grade
Love songs were constantly made
Well it was just the perfect time
I wanted my first crush to be mine
In school ff course, we had music class
Inspite of our voices that can break through glass
Every quarter during a nerve wrecking test
We quacked a song to our very best
I was 13 years old, freshman year
A different genre hit my eager ear
It was time for head banging rock
I still say it did not suck
While reviewing for my religion subject
The songs of White Lion were perfect
Include Slaughterhouse in my room
My imagination would then bloom
I adored Guns and Roses and Metallica
Sweet child of mine was audio Nirvana
I swore on my little comfy bed
Enter Sandman with no dread
This went on until I was 16, year to graduate
High school went by with my unsure fate
With me I carried my love for rockers
Piles of tape, my mom became bonkers
I entered college that rainy month of June
Former classmates in different dunes
At night as I lay with tons of books
I got lost to Sebastian Bach’s hooks
My circle of friend grew, so did my taste
Alternative was added in sudden haste
Soul Asylum, Silverchair, Incubus
How can I be strong to refuse?
My best friend told me to keep an open mind
Made me listen to old songs he can find
Beatles, Cascades and the Beach Boys
Kokomo was the official summer voice
From backstreet boys, I switched to local music
Rivermaya, Siakol, Parokya ni Edgar I did stick
Alanis Morisette was also my heroine
Alongside Air Supply like my oxygen
Then the songs got linked to affairs of the heart
Relationships were based on songs’ parts
Until this day, when a familiar song plays
I remember the guy who made my day
Now I am more exposed to more artists
On my Ipod, I have 5 to go lists
From Opera, Beethoven and Mozart
Grunge, Hip hop and Reggae an art
Music will always be available
For my curiosity is insatiable
Love and reminiscing of old songs is forever
And new songs I can’t wait to discover
