Just when we thought Ben&Ben couldn’t tug at our hearts any harder, they gift us with “Saranggola” — a new single that feels like a warm hug from an old friend. Fresh off the emotional pull of Tomorrow With You, the band returns with a soulful ode to friendships that evolve, drift, and somehow still stay with us.
At its core, Saranggola is about the beauty and heartbreak of change. It’s the soundtrack to those late-night convos, barkada road trips, and quiet moments when you realize life’s moving on — but love, respect, and connection don’t have to disappear with it.
“It’s about the fleeting nature of youth,” the band shares. “While we may not always be ready for change, we eventually learn to embrace it.”
The track made its debut on Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition, and it’s also part of the upcoming deluxe edition of their album The Traveller Across Dimensions, dropping in 2025. Consider this your early listen to the emotional high note.
Co-written by Paolo Benjamin and Miguel Benjamin, and brought to life by the whole band alongside longtime collaborator Ziv, Saranggola starts simple — acoustic guitar, cajon, and nine voices blending in harmony. Then it swells into something big, bold, and beautiful — classic Ben&Ben style. The kind of track that makes you want to sing with your friends at the top of your lungs, even if it makes your heart ache a little.
“Everyone focused on their own experience of what this song means to them,” the band shares. “It’s a balance between melancholy, nostalgia, energy, and grit.”
But it’s not just a song — it’s a snapshot of a journey. For Ben&Ben, it reflects the years they’ve spent growing together, learning to ride the winds of change, and holding onto what matters most.
“Saranggola is a reminder to go back to your roots,” they add. “To rediscover the moments that made you who you are.”
