When it feels like we’re constantly surrounded by the dark realities of life, how do we push ourselves to step forward in search of light? MEDS breaks this down through a raw and imaginative storytelling experience with his newest single, “Hakbang,” which follows the release of the lyric video for his previous track, “Wala Nang Saysay”.

Not everyone knows what it’s like to mentally pull oneself out of the darkness—that daunting, paralyzing feeling where everything seems like a blur. ‘‘Hakbang’ perfectly depicts this in an alluring beat that listeners can’t help but tap into. Brewing with a captivating synth, this song draws on the imagery of light and darkness. The striking back-and-forth contrast between pining verses and an empowering chorus mirrors the mental battle of taking reality as it is and pushing through to find the slightest glimmer of hope.

When asked about which particular lyrics in the song he strongly feels for, MEDS reveals a short line that says: “Nawa’y halikan na muli ang aking dilim ng liwanag.” (“I hope my darkness finally meets the kiss of light again.”) He shares how this line came to him during a train ride in the big apple and has stayed with him ever since. It accurately depicts where he’s currently at in life, finally open to letting the light in and slowly letting go of some of his inner darkness.

In an age of curated artist branding that targets relatability and media acceptance, MEDS treats this song as his way of simply speaking his truth. “It’s more of actually just preaching to myself,” he explains. By channeling his thoughts and experiences and expressing them through a creative catharsis, ‘Hakbang’ is a brave reflection of one’s inner vulnerability, which makes his story worth sharing and listening to.

So what are the next steps for MEDS?

The New York-based artist shares that he’d like to continue setting his own pace in the OPM scene. We can expect to enjoy and reflect on more of his music all while he takes his journey one step at a time.

Listen to ‘Hakbang’ by MEDS officially OUT NOW on orcd.co/meds_hakbang

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