The young singer-songwriter Janine, a.k.a Janine Kris Teñoso, showcases her most raw
and vulnerable yet reinvention in this brand new EP titled “Apat Na Buwan.”
In an exclusive interview, Janine lets us in on a little secret: her songwriting process
begins not with grand ideas but with journaling. Yep, Janine turns her diary into music,
and the result is an honest, unfiltered look at her experiences with love, uncertainty,
childhood nostalgia, and self-discovery. It's like reading her journal, but with catchy
tunes and a whole lot more feels.
As we dive more into this EP, Janine’s first treat from the tracklist is a fresh take on the
nerve-racking thrill of a secret love titled “Palihim.” With her delicate yet powerful
lyrics, along with the genius melodic experience from the song, Janine explores the
‘tug-of-war’ concept in confessing or keeping the love hidden away. The chorus, “sundin
ang damdamin o palihim kang ibigin,” sums up that all-too-familiar internal struggle in
this swoon-worthy song that perfectly captures the excitement and uncertainty of
falling for someone clandestinely.
Next is the previously released and currently the ‘fan-favorite’ track “Hulaan.” This catchy song starts slow but eventually rises into a mid tempo trot and is noted for Janine’s playful vocal style and lyrical wordplay as it opens up a love that makes us think “he loves me, he loves me not” as the guessing game progresses into a whole new
cupid problem!
Another treat from the EP is “Apat Na Buwan,” that delves into the painful reality of holding on to a love that’s slowly slipping away in this melodic cheerful tone despite the gut wrenching lines of Janine’s favorite line from the song “habang ika’y nasa iba, ako’y nasa’ting umpisa,” as she narrates the unraveling of a four-month romance, once filled with warmth and comfort, but now marked by distance and coldness.
On a lighter note in the concept of love, Janine shares another pre-released track with “Sandig.” The song will definitely feel like a warm embrace as we look forward to a romance we genuinely and truly deserve.
Take her track “23” for instance — this one’s a love letter to Janine’s younger self as she talks about the rollercoaster ride of growing up. With lyrics that perfectly capture the struggle of leaving home and trying to figure out who you are, it’s a heart-on-sleeve anthem for anyone who’s ever felt overwhelmed by adulthood. Lines like “I’m scared to grow up, hoping I’ll own up to what I thought I’m supposed to be” hit deep, especially if you’re still trying to live up to your younger self’s expectations. The vulnerability in “I’m only twenty-three” is both relatable and haunting, making it clear that figuring life out is no easy task.
In summary, Janine’s Apat Na Buwan isn’t just an EP — it’s a soundtrack that depicts girlhood in portraying the ups and downs of life, all wrapped up in raw emotions, heartfelt lyrics, and a little bit of that diary-like charm.
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