Slico has arrived — and he’s bringing all the feels with him. The viral TikTok sensation, known for swoon-worthy covers and heartfelt vocals, has just dropped his long-awaited debut single ‘Bagkos’, out now on all streaming platforms.
The track is a warm and wistful ode to unspoken love — that all-too-familiar ache of wanting someone so deeply, yet knowing the timing just isn’t right. Sung in Filipino, ‘Bagkos’ pairs gentle melodies with poetic lyrics that speak to longing and emotional intimacy.
It’s Slico’s light, soulful voice that carries it home, especially in lines like “Init ng mga haplos mo'y nagpahiwatig na tayong dalawa ay nakabagkos, tayo’y nagkabagkos” — tender proof of his ability to stir up big feelings with quiet strength.
While “bagkos” might not be a standard Filipino word, its clever blend of “bigkis” (bound) and “bagkus” (rather) adds new weight to the song’s central message — love that binds, even when it’s never fully realized.
In Slico’s own words: “It’s about wanting someone you truly admire but realizing things didn’t turn out as hoped. You’re left admiring them from afar, holding on to the thought of what it would feel like to be close, to hold them, and to call them yours.”
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