Araw-Araw

"Araw-Araw"
Single by Ben&Ben
from the album Limasawa Street
ReleasedMay 2, 2019 (2019-05-02)
Recorded2019
StudioSpryta Productions Inc.
(Mandaluyong, Metro Manila)
GenrePop ballad
Length5:14
Label
Songwriters
  • Miguel Benjamin Guico
  • Paolo Benjamin Guico
Producers
  • Ben&Ben
  • Jean Paul Verona
Ben&Ben singles chronology
"Pagtingin"
(2019)
"Araw-Araw"
(2019)
"Masyado Pang Maaga"
(2019)
Music video
"Araw-Araw" on YouTube

"Araw-Araw" (lit.'Everyday') is a song by Filipino folk-pop band Ben&Ben,It was released alongside "Pagtingin" on May 2, 2019, under Sindikato and Sony Music Philippines. Written by lead vocalists and twins Paolo and Miguel Benjamin Guico, the modern-day ballad track describes a journey from a chance encounter to loving commitment. The track was featured as the theme song for the film LSS (Last Song Syndrome) released in 2019 under Globe Studios.

The song won the 2019 Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino Award for Best Original Song.[1][2] It also won the Wishclusive Contemporary Folk Performance of the Year at the 6th Wish 107.5 Music Awards and Movie Theme Song of the Year at the PMPC Star Awards for Movies.

Background and release

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The song was released on May 2, 2019, alongside "Pagtingin", under Sindikato and Sony Music Philippines. The two singles were a part of the band's debut album, titled Limasawa Street.[3]

Composition

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The track is five minutes and fourteen seconds long, and was produced by Ben&Ben and Jean-Paul Verona.[4] Written by lead vocalists and twins Paolo and Miguel Benjamin Guico, the modern-day ballad track describes a journey from a chance encounter to loving commitment.[5]

Music video

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The music video of the song was directed by Quark Henares and produced by Globe Studios as a sequel to the music video of "Pagtingin", with appearances from Gabbi Garcia and Khalil Ramos and was released on September 28, 2019. The music video continues the narrative from "Pagtingin", which concluded with a theme of heartbreak.[6]

Credits and personnel

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Credits are adapted from Apple Music.[4]

  • Ben&Ben – vocals, producer
  • Miguel Benjamin Guico – songwriter
  • Paolo Benjamin Guico – songwriter
  • Jean-Paul Verona – producer
  • Waxiefied Sound Production – mastering engineer, mixing engineer for Dolby Atmos
  • Waxie Joaquin – mastering engineer, mixing engineer for Dolby Atmos

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Result Ref.
2019 3rd Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino Awards Best Original Song Won [1][2]
2021 6th Wish Music Awards Wishclusive Contemporary Folk Performance of the Year Won [7]
PMPC Star Awards for Movies Movie Theme Song of the Year Won [8][9]

References

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  1. ^ a b "'Lola Igna' tops Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino 2019 awards". ABS-CBN News. September 15, 2019. Retrieved September 17, 2019.
  2. ^ a b "'LSS' bagged the most awards during the Pista ng Pelikulang Pilipino 2019 ceremony". InqPOP!. Philippine Daily Inquirer. September 16, 2019. Retrieved September 18, 2019.
  3. ^ "2 Brand New Singles from Ben & Ben's Debut Album". InqPOP!. Philippine Daily Inquirer. May 22, 2019. Retrieved November 7, 2020.
  4. ^ a b "Araw-Araw - Song by Ben&Ben". Retrieved September 13, 2025.
  5. ^ Madarang, Catalina Ricci S. (May 3, 2019). "Filipino band Ben&Ben viral on Twitter after release of two new songs". Interaksyon. The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 16, 2019.
  6. ^ "Gabbi and Khalil break hearts in music video of Ben&Ben's single 'Araw-Araw'". GMA News Online. September 28, 2019. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
  7. ^ "The 2021 Wish 107.5 Music Awards: Official List of Nominees". Wish 107.5. October 23, 2020. Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  8. ^ "36th Star Awards for Movies Official Nominees". Pinoyparazzi. March 16, 2021. Retrieved March 16, 2021.
  9. ^ "Alden Richards, Sylvia Sanchez win top acting honors at 36th Star Awards for Movies". Philippine Entertainment Portal. September 27, 2021. Retrieved September 29, 2021.