Kapit Lang

**"Kapit Lang"** (Lit: 'Hold On') is the third official single of BINI. It was released on September 10, 2021 at 12:00 am PHT as a Digital Single by Star Music.

The lyrics were written by singer/composer *Lian Kyla*, with the rap lyrics written by BINI member Aiah Arceta. The recording of the song were done by *Jonathan Manalo* at The Purple Room while the mixing and mastering were done by *Theo Martel*. The vocal arrangement were done by Anna Achacoso-Graham & Jonathan Manalo.

## Background and Release

The song, written by *Lian Kyla* during the COVID-19 Pandemic speaks about encouragements of holding on and staying strong, no matter the circumstances. This was the first single of BINI written in Tagalog.

The first photo teaser for the third single was released on August 30, 2021 at 12:00nn with the caption *"Bringing a splash of color"*. Photo teasers for each member were released everyday along with audio teasers. The Music Video teaser was released the day before the official release.

The official track and Music Video was released simultaneously on September 10, 2021 at 12:00 midnight Philippine time. The release also commemorate *World Suicide Prevention Day* which is held every 10th of September every year.

The Music Video visuals gives a bright and poppy 2000s vibe that sets a perfect tone for lyrics behind the music.

## Lyrics

* TAG
* ENG

## Tagalog

Kapit Lang
Kapit Lang, kaibigan

Sa umaga ako'y tuliro
Di alam anong araw, anong buwan
Panaginip lang ba ito?
Di maka-takbo

Anong gagawin pag wala nang tama?
Anong gagawin pag wala nang pag-asa?

Kapit Lang
Kapit Lang, Kaibigan
Kapit Lang
Kapit Lang, Kaibigan

Minsan ayoko nang bumangon
Nalulunod sa lungkot at galit
Pero kahit mahirap
Gagawin ang kailangan (Gagawin ang kailangan)

Anong gagawin pag wala nang tama?
Anong gagawin pag wala nang pag-asa?

Kapit Lang
Kapit Lang, kaibigan
Kapit Lang
Kapit Lang, kaibigan

Life right now is very hard to deal with
Every single minute got ya worried and thinkin'
Don't know what to do, You ain't got a clue
Coz future's uncertain, you gotta get through

Days are tough but so are you
(Days are tough but so are you)
Whatever's gonna happen you can face with no problem
(Whatever's gonna happen you can face with no problem)
Believe in yourself hey you do you
(Believe in yourself hey you do you)
Everyday is a test remember you are blessed
(Everyday is a test remember you are blessed)

[Instrumental]

Ha-ahh
Ha-ahh
Ha-ahh
Lara-tara-tarara

Kapit Lang
Kapit Lang, kaibigan

Kapit Lang, kapit lang kaibigan (Kapit lang)
Kumapit Lang, kaibigan

Lumapit ika'y sasamahan (Kapit lang)
Kahit kailan saan (Kapit lang, kaibigan)

Wag mawawalan ng pag-asa (Kapit lang)
Bukas ay darating na

Kapit lang, kaibigan (Yeah)
Kapit lang

## English

Hold on
Hold on, friend

In the morning I'm bleary
Don't know what day or month
Is this just a dream?
I can't seem to run

What do we do when nothing is right?
What do we do when there's no more hope?

Hold on
Hold on, friend
Hold on
Hold on, friend

Sometimes I don't want to get up from bed
Drowning in sadness and anger
But even if it's hard
I'm going to do what needs to be done (I'm going to do what needs to be done)

What do we do when nothing is right?
What do we do when there's no more hope?

Hold on
Hold on, friend
Hold on
Hold on, friend

Life right now is very hard to deal with
Every single minute got ya worried and thinkin'
Don't know what to do, You ain't got a clue
Coz future's uncertain, you gotta get through

Days are tough but so are you
(Days are tough but so are you)
Whatever's gonna happen you can face with no problem
(Whatever's gonna happen you can face with no problem)
Believe in yourself hey you do you
(Believe in yourself hey you do you)
Everyday is a test remember you are blessed
(Everyday is a test remember you are blessed)

[Instrumental]

Ha-ahh
Ha-ahh
Ha-ahh
Lara-tara-tarara

Hold on
Hold on, friend

Hold on, Hold on friend (Hold on)
Hold on, friend

Hold on I'll be with you (Hold on)
Whenever Wherever (Kapit lang, kaibigan)

Don't lose hope (Hold on)
Tomorrow is coming

Hold on, friend (Yeah)
Hold on

## Videos

* Music Video
* Teaser
* Performance Videos
* Dance Practice Video
* Reaction Video
* Fancam

 "Kapit Lang" Music Video

 "Kapit Lang" MV Teaser

 "Kapit Lang" Performance on ASAP

 "Kapit Lang" Dance Rehearsal

 "Kapit Lang" MV BINI Reaction

 "Kapit Lang" ASAP Fancam

## Credits

MUSIC PRODUCTION & DANCE CHOREOGRAPHY

Kapit Lang

Performed by BINI

Words & Music by Lian Kyla

Additional Lyrics by Maraiah Queen Arceta

Arranged by Theo Martel

Recorded by Jonathan Manalo at The Purple Room

Mixed & Mastered by Theo Martel

Vocal Arrangement by Anna Achacoso-Graham & Jonathan Manalo

Produced by Jonathan Manalo

Choreography by Matthew Almodovar & Mickey Perz

MUSIC VIDEO PRODUCTION

Production and Concept: YouMeUs MNL

Director: Amiel Kirby Balagtas

Production Manager: Xavier Alfonso

Creative Director: Edgar Dale Reciña

Storyboard artist, Assistant Director: Donna Rey

1st camera (A), DOP (1), Offline and Online Editor, GFX artist: Jireh Bacasno

1st camera (B), DOP (2): Jonathan Penarejo

Second camera: Sadam Tejol

Lighting Directors: Amiel Kirby Balagtas, Sadam Tejol

Set Design: Alanis Manantan

BTS videographers: Troi Bautista and Alanis Manantan

TEAM BINI

Head, Entertainment Production & Star Magic: Laurenti M. Dyogi

Business Head: Raymund G. Dizon Head

Star Hunt Academy: MQ Mallari

Executive Producer: Jovy Aberion

Creative Head & Social Media Manager: Jean Chiu

Head Dance Coach: Mickey Perz

Dance Coach: Matthew Almodovar

Vocal Coach: Anna Graham

Multimedia Producer: Beneice Ventenilla

Road Managers: Jannis Juanico & Maan Manauis

Visual Director: Ica Villanueva

Makeup: Carell Garcia & Julius Cabanisas

Hair : Jan Edrosolan & Cristine Benoman

Styling Assistants - Carvey Samonte & Ariel Segismar

Marketing & Strategy: Brand Up (Abelle Lacuesta, Marty Go & Ram Viola)

ABS-CBN MUSIC

Executive Producer: Roxy Liquigan

Creative Director: Jonathan Manalo

Star Music Label Head: Mela Ballano

Music Marketing and Promotions Head, Music Marketing and Promotions: Jeff Victoria

Team Lead, Digital Marketing: Naomi Enriquez

Music Video Producer : London Angeles

Social Media Specialist: Gem Aquino

Star Music Digital Production Team Head, Digital Content Production: William Garcia

Digital Support Specialist: Ice Almazan

Digital Content Producer: Jaliza Baluyut

Cover Art : Christine Cheng

Published by Star Songs

Head, Star Songs and New Media: Atty Marivic Benedicto

Officer, Music Publishing: Beth Faustino

Specialist, Music Publishing: Ma. Luisa Ponceca

Digital Publisher: Jam Esquillo

## References

1. ↑ https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/music/bini-music-video-kapit-lang?utm\_medium=Social&utm\_source=Twitter#Echobox=1631265454-2 *Rappler* Retrieved September 11, 2021
2. ↑ https://myx.global/bini-kapitlang/ *Myx Global* Retrieved September 11, 2021