Sunkissed Lola Returns with Honest New Single “Edi Magalit Ka”

The Filipino band transforms a familiar phrase into a warm song about patience, vulnerability and choosing love over ego.

More than a year after its latest EP release, SunKissed Lola returns with “Edi Magalit Ka,” a warm, playful and honest new single about navigating conflict without losing sight of love.

Known for heartfelt songs such as “Pasilyo,” “Paki Sabi” and “Makalimutan Ka,” the Filipino band enters a new chapter with a track that feels familiar yet refreshing.

“Edi Magalit Ka” takes its title from a phrase commonly heard in everyday conversations, particularly between couples and friends. Instead of using it as a dismissive or prideful response, the band gives the expression a gentler meaning.

“It’s a song about relationships,” vocalist Laura Lacbain shares. “Hindi maiiwasan ang away sa relationship, pero hindi pa rin mawawala ang love. Susuyuin pa rin sa huli.”

Vocalist and guitarist Alvin “Bino” Serito describes the track as a “loving anthem.” Even when someone is upset, he explains, the affection behind the relationship remains.

“Even if you’re mad with your special someone, at the end of the day, they’re still your favorite person to come home to,” he says.

Choosing love over ego

The song’s story began in 2021, although its earliest version carried a more prideful tone. As the track developed, the band softened its lyrics and allowed the message to become more emotionally open.

According to vocalist and guitarist Dan Ombao, Bino helped shape the song’s confession-like sections and added the line “‘Di ba?” to give the message a gentler delivery.

For Bino, the heart of the song lies in choosing love instead of trying to win an argument.

“No one has to win,” he says. “I will always choose the relationship over the argument.”

That emotional shift became central to the final version of “Edi Magalit Ka.” What could initially sound stubborn or sarcastic becomes more sincere once listeners understand the song’s full context.

“The title was intriguing in itself,” Laura says. “You will be curious. Pwedeng i-send sa jowa. You really need to listen to the song to understand the context.”

A simple and refreshing sound

Musically, “Edi Magalit Ka” reflects a more relaxed and intentional side of SunKissed Lola.

Dan shares that the track began as an acoustic piece before he brought it to the rest of the band. Its arrangement then developed naturally, with every member contributing a part while keeping the overall sound focused.

For bassist Danj Quimson, simplicity was important because it allowed the lyrics to remain at the center of the listening experience.

“We all united to make it sound laid-back, simple, and we wanted to highlight the lyrics of the song,” he shares.

Compared with some of the band’s earlier releases, which featured more unpredictable arrangements, “Edi Magalit Ka” was designed to feel lighter, warmer and easier to listen to.

“For this one, we made it simple for the audience,” Bino says. “We made it magaan sa tainga.”

Dan adds, “That’s also what the song asks for. A very simple, refreshing, and warm song.”

Drummer Genson Viloria says the track’s charm comes from how naturally familiar and catchy it feels. When he first heard it, he even thought it sounded like a cover of a song he had heard before.

While the single carries the easy-listening quality associated with SunKissed Lola, the band considers it one of its more vulnerable and straightforward releases.

For Dan, the song stands out because of its honesty. Laura also sees it as a fresh direction for the group because it focuses on being in a relationship and learning how to work through its struggles.

“It’s the comeback of SunKissed Lola,” Laura says.

A more intentional chapter

As SunKissed Lola approaches its fifth year, “Edi Magalit Ka” also signals a more mature and intentional era for the band.

Danj says he felt a change during the recording process, with each member becoming more focused on serving the song in the best way possible.

Bino believes the group has returned to its roots with greater conviction.

“We know our strengths and now we are able to maximize it,” he shares. “We are more intentional in releasing this song.”

Ultimately, the band hopes “Edi Magalit Ka” makes listeners smile, feel kilig and reconsider how they handle small conflicts with the people they love.

“We want them to feel what we felt the first time we played the song,” Bino says. “We hope it makes them smile, the way kung paano namin siya niyakap sa umpisa.”

Laura hopes younger listeners, especially those experiencing their first relationships, understand that love also requires patience and a willingness to work things out.

“Sana kiligin din sila,” she says. “Sana our young listeners na bago pa lang sa relationship, ma-realize nila na they need to work it out.”

With “Edi Magalit Ka,” SunKissed Lola opens the door to more music, stories and meaningful connections with its audience. Fans can look forward to more songs, content, live performances, tours and opportunities to get to know the members beyond their roles in the band.

“We want to be part of more people’s stories,” Bino says.

“Edi Magalit Ka” is now available on all major streaming platforms.