Layout by: John Maclen Dolor
Published by: Kyla Shane Recullo
Date Published: January 23, 2025
Time Published: 10:32 AM
"๐๐ต'๐ด ๐ซ๐ถ๐ด๐ต ๐ข ๐ต๐ณ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ฅ, ๐ธ๐ฉ๐บ ๐ข๐ณ๐ฆ ๐บ๐ฐ๐ถ ๐ค๐ณ๐บ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ?" Many people might see this as just another viral moment, but for others, it’s a song that has returned not only to get people moving, but also to stir feelings that last far beyond the dance craze.
Tala has long carried a sense of anticipation, ever since before it became widely noticed. From its controlled build-up to its familiar refrain, the song leaves an impression that lingers beyond first listen.
It is one of those tracks that did not rely on constant attention to remain alive. Even when it was no longer at the center of conversation, Tala continued to exist in performances and playlists. Sarah Geronimo’s delivery gave it a distinct character—emotionally charged in a way that allowed listeners to return to it without effort.
Moreover, Tala’s continued return reflects how music can age alongside its audience. Without changing its sound, it began to carry new weight as allowing the listener to find their own meaning, long after the spotlight has shifted.
๐ ๐ง๐ฅ๐๐๐ ๐๐ก ๐ง๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ ๐ ๐จ๐ฆ๐๐
"Tala" by Sarah Geronimo was first released on December 4, 2015 as part of her album "The Great Unknown.” However, when its official music video premiered in June 2016, it gradually gained attention and had reached 200 million views on YouTube, marking its place as one of the most iconic OPM songs of its era.
Beyond numbers, its achievements show how it resonated across generations. It was recognized not just for its catchy beat, but for its energy, Sarah’s powerful vocals and the sense of pride it gave to Filipino music lovers worldwide.
The awards, recognitions or countless covers all highlighted its influence in the OPM scene. But more than all of this, the song already carried a glow of its own, quietly lighting up playlists and performances—long before it became a full-blown dance craze.
And as time went on, that glow only grew stronger, ready to shine even brighter once it found its moment to truly sparkle.
๐ง๐ช๐๐ก๐๐๐ ๐ง๐ช๐๐ก๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ง๐ง๐๐ ๐ฆ๐ง๐๐ฅ
The “Tala” dance challenge began to shine brightly in 2019, spreading like a spark that soon lit up screens across the country. Its glow came from how easily it drew people in, as it became hard to miss.
It was the nationwide sensation and when it first became popular, it was all about movement. The song filled streets, stages, and social media feeds with countless viral dance covers and Facebook clips. It's getting the whole country dancing and just shining brightly more than it ever did four years ago after it was released.
People were drawn to “Tala” not just because it sounded good, but because it felt freeing. From the big stages to small screens, each video carried the same energy—confident and joyful—fueling a craze that spread faster with every uploads.
“Tala” became a moment people could share. It crossed ages and communities, turning simple dance clips into ways of connecting. Its power wasn’t just in the music, but in how it brought people together—showing that sometimes, a song is remembered not for how it sounds, but for how many lives it touches.
๐๐๐ฃ๐ฃ๐ฌ ๐ก๐๐ช ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฅ๐ก
As time passed, listeners began to hear the song differently. From a song that once felt playful slowly turned emotional as a certain line in the lyrics started to hit deeper.
A trending line has been circulating on TikTok: "๐๐ช๐ฏ๐ข๐ด๐ข๐บ๐ข๐ธ ๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐จ ๐ฏ๐ข๐ฎ๐ช๐ฏ ๐ฏ๐ฐ๐ฐ๐ฏ, ๐ต๐ถ๐ฏ๐ฐ๐จ ๐บ๐ฆ๐ข๐ณ๐ฏ๐ฆ๐ณ ๐ฏ๐ข ๐ฏ๐จ๐ข๐บ๐ฐ๐ฏ?" Shared widely by netizens as the year opened, the quote captures a shift in feeling—what was once just a song people danced to now sounds deeply to those who hear it again.
The same song remains, but the emotion has changed. “Tala” is now used as background music for stories or yearning videos of heartbreak about lost love, missed chances and even their unspoken feelings.
Moreover, hype around “Tala” has returned, yet in a different form. The same song still lives on, but its meaning has shifted—it is no longer just about dancing, but about connecting to feelings we often keep hidden.
This trend shows that its relevance did not end with just a viral challenge. It was once danced to with smiles and confidence. Now, many listen to it in silence, often with a heavy heart. Both versions exist, and each shows a different side of the song that reminds us how a single song can touch people in more ways than one.
Ultimately, the song reminds us that music is never fixed. It moves with time, emotions and experiences—shaping itself to the moments and memories of those who listen. A tune that once brought joy through dancing can later become a space for letting go, heartbreak or longing.
It's like life, it can change meaning as we grow and that each listener brings their own story to the music. Before, it was danced to with smiles and confidence. Now, it is listened to in silence, often with a heavy heart. Both versions exist and each shows a different side of the song, reminding us on how a single song can touch people in more ways than one.
The return of “Tala” reminds us that music is not fixed. It moves with time, emotions and experiences. Even as its meaning changes, it still holds the power to move us—to make us reflect and feel. It invites us to embrace every emotion it brings, and to carry its message into our own lives.
REFERENCES:
[1] Nitura, J. (2020, January 14) The Resurgence of Tala: How Sarah Geronimo's 2016 Song Became a Viral Sensation. Preview.
https://www.preview.ph/culture/explaining-tala-resurgence-sarah-geronimo-viral-sensation-a00268-20200114
[2] Lago, A. (2020, January 12) PLAYLIST: A celebration of dance pop and the immortality of ‘Tala’. Rappler.
https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/249065-novelty-dance-pop-sarah-geronimo-tala-playlist/
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