“Do it scared.”
These are the words singer-songwriter Loenna exclaims as she explores the push and pull of the act of confessing your true feelings for someone, which is a sentiment that lies at the heart of her newly released single, “Kabado.”
Rooted in emotional honesty, the track captures the quiet chaos of loving someone in secret and the nerve-wracking decision of whether or not to finally say what your heart has been holding onto.
Inspired by the familiar jitters that come with vulnerability, “Kabado” narrates the gradual journey of recognizing one’s feelings, learning to sit with them, and eventually mustering the courage to act. Rather than portraying confession as a single, dramatic moment, Loenna focuses on the emotional buildup—the sleepless thoughts, the racing heart, and the internal back-and-forth.
“May mga time kasi na super big na ng feeling mo, halos nag-uumapaw na so para ‘di ka sumabog, aamin ka! Pero kalaban mo nu’n is kaba,” Loenna explains. It’s that exact conflict, wanting relief through honesty while battling fear, that fuels the core of “Kabado.”
Beyond the urge to confess, the song also gives space to hesitation. Loenna notes that she wanted to highlight another side of the experience that many people quietly relate to.
“I want to write din yung isa pang side ng pagko-confess is yung pagiging urong-sulong if magko-confess na ba ngayon or bukas na,” she adds, pointing to the constant delays and second-guessing that often come with vulnerability.
Sonically, “Kabado” paints a vivid emotional landscape. Loenna’s descriptive lyricism gently unravels the highs and lows of being consumed by unspoken feelings, while the melody mirrors the tension of that frustration. Calm, tender moments reflect the comfort of being in love, contrasted by restless undertones that echo the anxiety of finally wanting to speak up.
With “Kabado,” Loenna sends a message that fear doesn’t always mean stop. Sometimes, it simply means you care, and loving bravely, even with a pounding heart, can be a powerful act of its own.
