RARITY: Eyeliner/Pipikit Ako by Armi Millare

I saw this short film in UP way back in college called Pirouette directed by Alina Co and Malyn Punay. I forgot what the story was all about but what I clearly remember was the song in the end credits. I've searched for it on the net and asked Armi Millare herself if she had a copy but I got none. After 5 years of searching, I finally got in touch with the director and the writer of the song Alina Co through Facebook and asked for the copy. She didnt hesitate and sent me the file so we can enjoy this poignant and emotionally driven song called Eyeliner/Pipikit Ako.


Here's the lyrics of the song

"Pipikit ako, pipikit at magpapatihulog. 
Tutuksuhin ng hangin ang tastas ng aking 
paldang lumalagpas sa gilid ng bato. 
Nais kong lumangoy sa kawalan, 
lumangoy sa kawalan. 
Pipikit ako't sisisid sa karagatan ng mga bisig mo. 
Pipikit ako't sisisid sa karagatan, sa nalalabing karapatan ko. 
Nakabukas man o sarado ... 
Pagkatapos, sasabak ang aking katawan sa kawalan. 
Bahala na kung ano ang makita pagbukas ng aking mga mata. 
Mga matang nakapikit, nagpupumilit sumilip. 
Ooooh pipikit ako't sisisid ... pipikit, sisisid ooooh."

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RARITY: Sugar Hiccup(Cocteau Twins cover) by Sugar Hiccup

Today's a good day for music hunting for me. I found lot's of new stuff as well as old ones. Just like this rarity by one of my favorite local bands from the 90's Sugar Hiccup. I have been searching for this song for ages and I finally got a copy.

Ever wonder where did they get their name? It's a song by the band who most influenced their music and sound- Cocteau Twins. Sugar Hiccup(song) was part of Cocteau Twin's EP Sunburst and Snowblind. Sugar Hiccup(band) then cover it for a tribute album for Cocteau Twins called Half-Gifts.

But what does Sugar Hiccup mean? Thoughts?

Here's the original version from Cocteau Twins:


And here's Sugar Hiccup's version:

Which version is better?