Rivermaya is the debut album of the Filipino rock band, Rivermaya. Containing 11 tracks, it was released in 1994 on BMG Records (Pilipinas) Inc. (now Sony Music Philippines, Inc.).
All songs were written by Rico Blanco except where noted.
"Ulan" was the first single released off this album, during the last quarter of 1993.
"214" is a pop rock/ballad song, released as the second official single. It went to number one spot in various charts in the Philippines. It replaced Eraserheads hit song "With a Smile" in N.U. 107.5 on 1994.
"Awit ng Kabataan", a folk, pop rock anthem, was released as the third single.
"Bring Me Down", a duet with Rico Blanco and Bamboo Manalac both on vocals, was released as the final single.
This album was critically praised for its fresh, excitingly-new pop/rock sound. It become one of the best sellers in the 1990s and still to this day.
Has the world come to an end
When all you see is just a dream
I hear tomorrow's coming
Will I wait and smile again
[Refrain]
Will I ever know (How this life means so much to me)
Will I ever know (Am I awake to see it through the day)
Will I ever end (Is this confusion part of the game)
Will I ever see (My Sanctuary)
I hear my mother's scream again
Cut off these ears will someone please
Chase the shadows of the dark
To keep from falling on my knees
Is love an emotion of the past
A memory fading to prey
It doesn't seem tomorrow
Will I ever be the same again
(Repeat Refrain)
[Chorus]
I need to where I belong
To stop this emptiness
Is there a better world than this
Until the color fades
Run away and see
My sanctuary
Look around for a long forgotten dream
An enchanted fairytale
Wanting to play other games
But it's always been the same
Run away and see
My sanctuary
(Repeat Refrain)
(Repeat Chorus)
Look around for a long forgotten dream
An enchanted fairytale
Wanting to play other games
But it's always been the same
Run away and see