Parang Kailan Lang
2020 single by Maine Mendoza, Gracenote
"Parang Kailan Lang" (lit. transl. 'Seems Like Only Yesterday') is a song by Filipino actress and television personality Maine Mendoza and Filipino pop-rock band Gracenote. Released on March 20, 2020, under Universal Records Philippines, the track is widely recognized as Mendoza's official debut single as a recording artist. Although she previously released the movie theme "Imagine You and Me" in 2016, "Parang Kailan Lang" marked her first major collaborative effort and her first single to be accompanied by an official music video.
Background and composition
In June 2018, it was first announced that Maine Mendoza was working on her debut album after signing a contract with Universal Records. During the early stages of production, she collaborated with Ito Rapadas of the band Neocolours for an album. However, the project evolved into a collaborative effort with the pop-rock band Gracenote, led by Eunice Jorge.
"Parang Kailan Lang" is a four-minute and thirty-eight seconds song written, composed, and produced by Eunice Jorge, specifically tailored to fit Mendoza's vocal style. It is a mid-tempo track that blends synth-pop and 1980s-inspired alternative pop sounds. Lyrically, the song focuses on the themes of nostalgia, letting go, and moving on from a past relationship.
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