Title: Paano (How) Artist: Toni Gonzaga Genre: Pop "Paano" is a heartfelt Filipino song performed by Toni Gonzaga. The lyrics depict the emotional struggle of someone who is deeply in love with someone, facing the difficult task of confessing their feelings even though they know it might lead to heartbreak. The song begins with the narrator yearning for an embrace, as tears flow easily. They know that expressing their true feelings will most likely result in getting hurt, fearing that the other person may not understand their emotions. Despite not wanting to cause any pain or hurt the other person's sentiments, the narrator believes that it is necessary for the truth to be known. Their heart beats with anticipation, hoping that the situation will finally come to an end and not remain in a state of uncertainty. However, no matter how much they desire to force themselves to no longer love the person, they find it impossible. It becomes difficult to convey to the person they love that their heart belongs to someone else. The repetitive "wohh-wohh-wohh" in the lyrics represents the unspeakable pain and agony they feel. The narrator also mentions the constant agony they experience, wondering why their emotions have to come from within. They question how they will be able to express their feelings, knowing that it will most likely come from them and not reciprocated. In the refrain, the difficulty of conveying these emotions is emphasized, with the repetition of "pa'no" (how) symbolizing the uncertainty and struggle. Overall, "Paano" portrays the emotional dilemmas faced when confessing love, particularly when the heart already belongs to someone else. The song beautifully captures the vulnerability and pain experienced in such a predicament.
