Plume song ‘Panggap’ urges people to be true to themselves

AltG Records’ Baguio-based singer-songwriter Plume bares his soul in his second single “Panggap,” launched on digital platforms last Aug. 30. The track explores masked emotions and the quest for genuine happiness.

The inspiration behind “Panggap” stems from the story of an individual struggling and pretending to be happy. Plume explains, “The song is about someone who’s trying to pretend to be happy. But he tries to find someone to pretend with, and as they go on with their lives, they eventually learn to be happy together without any pretension.”

A personal experience also influenced the track. He recalls, “One time, when I was having a bad day, I talked to someone who was also feeling down. Instead of telling her I was in a bad mood, I pretended I was fine and tried to cheer her up so that at least one of us would feel better.”

One of the most striking lines from “Panggap” is “Tumawa ka lang, ngumiti ka lang na tila wala nang bukas pa.”

“I want the listener, or in this case, the person in the story, to just be happy. You don’t have to pretend. Just be happy. If you can smile, just smile. Live your life to the fullest, as if it’s your last day to be happy. So why not do it right now?” says Plume.

Through the song, he hopes to inspire listeners to embrace their true emotions. “I hope that when people who are going through this listen to this song, they will be inspired to be true to themselves. If you’re sad, cry. If you’re happy, laugh. I hope this song encourages them to be honest with their emotions,” he says.