WHAT DOES 214 MEAN?

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    BEHIND THE SONG (BTS): 214.
    Take a trip down memory lane with me as I answer one of the most frequently asked questions I get all these years.
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  • @RicoBlancoTV
    @RicoBlancoTV  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1628

    Thank you for your likes, views and comments. Im thoroughly enjoying reading them 🙏 If you havent done it yet, please subscribe to my channel and be part of this wonderful community: ❤️ bit.ly/SubRicoBlancoTV

    • @gwennethalonzo3863
      @gwennethalonzo3863 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Sir, i-pin mo po eto para makita nila baka yung iba di pa eto nabasa. Ako din hirap kong hanapin tong message kasi natabunan na.

    • @anjoseph13
      @anjoseph13 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Rico is so cute the way he speak and act hihi ☺️

    • @jakegabriel9614
      @jakegabriel9614 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      done idol

    • @SakrayKho
      @SakrayKho 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      214
      2- 2nd month of the year (February)
      1 and 4- 14
      February 14
      :)

    • @achillesaceret444
      @achillesaceret444 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      214 was the origin song sequel to ‘my favorite song’. Presumably. 🙏

  • @DarkstarPerez
    @DarkstarPerez 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7541

    Nothing better than an artist talking about his piece.

    • @ShutDFckOff
      @ShutDFckOff 4 ปีที่แล้ว +58

      Corics thanks for sharing the ultimate truth bout 214. But can u also share the ultimate truth why Bamboo left the group?

    • @natkun1479
      @natkun1479 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Tama Yeah Whot Whot

    • @anyewinning773
      @anyewinning773 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Still waiting for full version of "Predictably Sinungaling". 🙋‍♂

    • @johnnytolentino4909
      @johnnytolentino4909 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Really his piece?...wow poor bamboo

    • @DarkstarPerez
      @DarkstarPerez 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@johnnytolentino4909 Why?

  • @teejaysprite6806
    @teejaysprite6806 4 ปีที่แล้ว +546

    Na miss ko yung nanay ko dun sa part nung "ma, san ka?" Nanay talaga unang hinahanap pag dating sa bahay. Feeeels

    • @aamaderock506
      @aamaderock506 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Teejay Sprite ahahaha ako rin. Kahit anong bagay, nanay talaga unang hahanapin

    • @AaronJayUDulu
      @AaronJayUDulu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Tapos pag tinanong....Oh ano anak..tapos wala lang basta marinig lang bosis ni ermat ok na

    • @winstoncorpuz6324
      @winstoncorpuz6324 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ❤️

    • @fourtwenty2966
      @fourtwenty2966 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    • @rosaliecenteno4043
      @rosaliecenteno4043 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ooowww sana LAHat lumaki kpiling nanay,,

  • @RivenB.
    @RivenB. ปีที่แล้ว +224

    my VERY OWN meaning of "214" ay nanggaling mismo sa experience ko. February 14, 2014 sinagot ako ng girlfriend ko at exactly 2:14 nang madaling araw. Sobrang gandang timing. Kaya by the time na ikinisal kami February 4, 2021 (21-4-2) this song was our wedding song. Greatest day of my life.

    • @chillax861
      @chillax861 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ulul eksaktong 2:14am pa-special ka ulul! sige paniwalaan mo ang ilusyon mo!

    • @kingcobra3361
      @kingcobra3361 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Maniniwala na ba kmi?

    • @traexielicious
      @traexielicious 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wow that’s a nice story hope it is true!

    • @richardbuan5519
      @richardbuan5519 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      that was Rico Blanco Sr.😅😊

  • @itsmejhosee
    @itsmejhosee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    Smart guy like Mr. Rico should be included as one of judges in any song competition. Ngayon lang ako nag ka interest malaman ang story ni Mr. Rico 😁 such a humble guy dati kala ko suplado hindi pala ✌️

    • @mariaisabelmactal1334
      @mariaisabelmactal1334 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      agree!

    • @logik8138
      @logik8138 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Nagkaroon ng music master class dati for song writing ang speaker si kasama si Ryan Cayabyab at Rico Blanco

    • @christopherlenon9571
      @christopherlenon9571 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Akala ko Feb 14 haha 😂Yung 2/14

  • @paolomacatbag8607
    @paolomacatbag8607 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5969

    I thought it was derived from a bible verse, which seemed to make sense:
    Revelation 21:4 NIV
    [4] 'He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death' or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.”
    The world would die and everything may lie
    Still you shouldn't cry
    'Cause time may pass
    But longer than it'll last
    I'll be by your side
    PS.
    What’s even astounding is when you listen to the intro, it sounds like it’s God who’s speaking to you. See below:
    Am I real? (Is God real?)
    Do the words I speak before you make you feel (Are His words, written in the Holy Bible, felt?)
    That the love I lay for you will see no ending? (That His love is unlimited?)
    Well, if you look into my eyes, then you should know (If we look up to Him we find wisdom)
    That there is nothing here to doubt, nothing to fear (That if we are within His presence, we neither doubt nor fear)
    But of course, this is just an interpretation and my personal perspective. Love is a universal language and therefore it transcends all types of relationships (including our relationship with God). Hence, probably the coincidence. Or so I thought.

  • @jmalegromusic
    @jmalegromusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1417

    Nakakatuwa isipin na instead of just telling us the story behind the meaning of 214 is dinala mo talaga kami sa perspective mo at sa mga places kung saan at papano nabuo yung kanta. Sa loob ng 21 minutes at 23 seconds na yun, for a moment, I felt like I was in your world. (baduy ba? haha) You took me to another dimension Rico. Napaka detailed mo mag kwento at smooth yung transition ng scenes with the story you are telling. Another thing na napansin ko is hindi nyo po nakakalimutan yung mga taong nakatrabaho nyo noon, which is humbling. Hindi ka lang po magaling na musician, you are also a good story teller. Thank you 😁♥️

    • @RumerJose
      @RumerJose 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Could've been "I felt like I was in your universe". 😁😁

    • @benitopantaleon8410
      @benitopantaleon8410 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      214 like ^_^

    • @jmalegromusic
      @jmalegromusic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@RumerJose I was caught up with emotions while writing... Hindi ko na naisip magpaka "Witty"

    • @RumerJose
      @RumerJose 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@jmalegromusic pansin ko nga. Cool kasi nang pagkaka-story telling naman talaga. Parang tropa lang at nakwento ang journey ng creation nung kanta at title.

    • @rakistangpinoy4745
      @rakistangpinoy4745 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      totally agree, this is my 2nd video of Rico's after the story of Laklak and I enjoy watching this.. i'm subscribed and I will be watching more videos of Rico... magaganda storya ng mga videos nya

  • @Milynification
    @Milynification 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    OMG! Rico nong nagbuhos si Lord ng calmness sinalo mo lahat di mo ako tinirahan 😍😍 sobrang idol kita as in! Hibang na hibang ako sa 214 na yan now I know the story ❤️ God Bless you!

  • @angelamendoza6457
    @angelamendoza6457 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    This was my husband's song for me. When he passed away, I felt like he already know that he was leaving me that's why he sang this to me.
    Parang song of goodbye but with affirmation na he will always be with me. I felt every word of this song when he passed and it was sad and happy at the same time.
    The line, "we can journey to a garden no one knows." is like a journey with him in my dream, in heaven, and in reality.
    This song helped me grieve and move on. Thank you so much for writing it.

  • @nbacct22
    @nbacct22 4 ปีที่แล้ว +165

    Rico is a pinoy rock legend, I hope he gets the recognition because he deserves it. This guy oozing with so much talent. The young generation should hear him and his music.

  • @hannijobs
    @hannijobs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1717

    all we need is an explanation of 214 but you gave us the whole journey kung paano ito nabuo. i'm so grateful for that!

    • @Imnotgabby
      @Imnotgabby 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Views=moneey

    • @syraznemi9480
      @syraznemi9480 4 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      @@Imnotgabby di kami bobo, alam namin yan. Pero okay lang

    • @urbanmetal7802
      @urbanmetal7802 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Onti nalang 214 likes na 😅

    • @hannijobs
      @hannijobs 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@urbanmetal7802 lampas na 😑

    • @briante08
      @briante08 4 ปีที่แล้ว +68

      Well if that's your point. You are right and I think he deserves more than money and maybe he doesn't need that. Hater amputa palibhasa wala ka maiambag sa lipunan. Rico Blanco yan tol. Napaka laki naiambag sa lipunan.

  • @fictionveluz
    @fictionveluz ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Imagine being 18 and you've already written a classic. 🤯

  • @markjaysonortega1993
    @markjaysonortega1993 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    for me. u are still a genius when it comes to song writing.. you are ahead of ur time. every song, every lyrics. maybe for some you are just a musician, but for me you are an inspiration, and will always be :)

  • @junstevenangeles5764
    @junstevenangeles5764 4 ปีที่แล้ว +394

    your songs saved my life noong teenager pa ako. I was hanging out with bad people noon sa pasay pero listening to them pushed me to learn how to play them on the guitar at naiwas ako sa kanila. thanks Rico.

    • @czarpabulayan2170
      @czarpabulayan2170 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That was nice

    • @leeevereth5224
      @leeevereth5224 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You are epic my man. 👌👌

    • @panteraforever9411
      @panteraforever9411 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      WAWZERS !KUDOS TO U!

    • @raymondcunanan5016
      @raymondcunanan5016 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Wow. This is is the best comment a musician can get ,to touch people through their songs. Nice story sir. Nagaaral ako magpiano, nainspire din ako sa mga kanta ni sir rico

  • @salingkatkat
    @salingkatkat 4 ปีที่แล้ว +447

    Thank you for not just explaining the title "214" but you walked us through the journey of the song. You even showed us a very personal side of you (family) which I appreciate. Thank you, Corics!❤

    • @primemate5547
      @primemate5547 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Very special for us (as a Fan)... A great gift this Christmas.

    • @pjbongares
      @pjbongares 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I second this!!!

    • @jailbbzmarg3313
      @jailbbzmarg3313 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed ♥️♥️

  • @danie.lin_8622
    @danie.lin_8622 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just bumped into this haha. Thank you for walking us through this song 214❤️ Appreciate the song more 💕

  • @OneIzza20
    @OneIzza20 ปีที่แล้ว

    Brief explanation and yet you brought us back to your days incredibly. You born for this idol Rico.

  • @gemellaba1952
    @gemellaba1952 4 ปีที่แล้ว +175

    This is what the 90's kids watching now.. the 90's legends telling stories about the legendary songs.. we love you rico! Hope to meet you in person! :)

  • @sharmainevaldez4298
    @sharmainevaldez4298 4 ปีที่แล้ว +98

    The way Rico speaks the story of his song creation "214" shows a good adventure of music.

  • @yeojixiv2913
    @yeojixiv2913 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hats off to you Sir Rico for bringing such a wonderful masterpiece. That is so nostalgic, just pulls back 90's in the very moment. Songs on that era reveberates till present time as they were characterized by sincerity and simplicity. Just none compares. We live still on 214 iconic melody, youthfulness and vibe!

  • @MathGaling
    @MathGaling ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thank you Rico for writing this masterpiece. One of my favorite songs ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @lckennel3995
    @lckennel3995 4 ปีที่แล้ว +188

    Tuwing nagrereunion ang HS batch namin dpwedeng di mamemention ang 214. Ung song na kinakanta nyo habang naglalakad pauwi. Sir thank you for this song that reminds us how great highschool life is. Pra ksi syang naging symbol ng teenage life sa amin.

    • @hakunamatata9743
      @hakunamatata9743 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      90s kids

    • @mmlflores8107
      @mmlflores8107 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      At eto madalas kinakanta sa videoke that time
      Araullo highschool

  • @tasuketea
    @tasuketea 4 ปีที่แล้ว +113

    I love how Kuya Rico's old house has the vibe of a thousand filipino homes too. Simple, dirty, "homey".

    • @jaypardy9234
      @jaypardy9234 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      They have the resources naman to rebuild or renovate eh. It's like they are preserving the house for the memories. IMO. Tama ba idol rico?

  • @subliminullzero583
    @subliminullzero583 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    New subscriber here, I felt the sincerity. Not to mention that he really loves/respect his family. More power Sir Rico!

  • @ajmasagca
    @ajmasagca 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I would love to see a new album from you, a theme/movie like this where you tell stories of your life incorporated with new compositions plus old compositions (the ones got famous and ones that never been released, I’m sure you had a few). This video gives me goosebumps; from the family side, experiences, going to the bus, describing the life of a Laguna boi (hello from Sta Rosa). Most importantly, I’m so happy where you are now sir. 214 was my sanctuary when I was a kid and I just want to say you’re my hero. Looking forward for the next big hit from you sir! God bless!

  • @alvinabrenica5911
    @alvinabrenica5911 4 ปีที่แล้ว +452

    It’s like rico is tryin to bring us back in our childhood days

  • @enricorojas9955
    @enricorojas9955 4 ปีที่แล้ว +158

    This vlog is a different one, it’s like an interview but an old fashioned way? Can’t really pinpoint but it’s very nostalgic.

    • @adrianguinto8519
      @adrianguinto8519 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Parang biography/documentary style

    • @loy5188
      @loy5188 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      yah bro ify❣

    • @keiswift7637
      @keiswift7637 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      YES SAME FEELINGS HERE 💖 this is Gold

    • @perkinsblythe294
      @perkinsblythe294 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Exactly! 😩💖

  • @hapinkatrinad.8399
    @hapinkatrinad.8399 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I'm in awe watching this, thanks for bringing us this masterpiece song Mr. Rico ❤

  • @exsethllent
    @exsethllent 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    What I loved about this video is that rico actually toured us to the making of 214. Where, when, "How" and what. Its a previleged to see a part of your childhood and experiences in life. One of my best idol in music industry! More power sir rico

  • @paullights2154
    @paullights2154 4 ปีที่แล้ว +353

    "you'll be safe here" was my wedding song, I decided for it when I was about 18 and I married at 35, april 2019

    • @paullights2154
      @paullights2154 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow! Hello rico!!!!

    • @raymondcunanan5016
      @raymondcunanan5016 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow napansin kayo ni idol. Sana ako din. Congrats po sa wedding nyo.

  • @Threezero_jcp
    @Threezero_jcp 4 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    Sa mga nag dislike di nyo alam Ang Totoong OPM Rivermaya isa sa pinaka legendary na banda sa bansa Salute Rico Blanco

  • @mykindamusic
    @mykindamusic ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Nakakatuwa naman malaman yung story behind "214" and straight from the songwriter pa. Marami na rin ako narinig na theories before, and I guess I kinda get why Nathan thought of 2/14 like Valentine's; haha, it's also 'coz of the first working title, "The Proposal." If you recheck the lyrics, it's about a person professing love to another, saying they'll be there 'til forever. And cool enough, when the camera zoomed in on the paper showing the first line, "Am I real?" I thought, too, that that was the number of letters per syllable. I love the song, and many people I know also love it. Rico Blanco, ever since I learned that you wrote the songs for Rivermaya, I've been amazed and thought that you are a gifted songwriter. Glad I grew up listening to OPM bands, lots of beautiful memories.

  • @innoc3ntbystndr
    @innoc3ntbystndr 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Humble beginnings, thanks for letting us peek into your personal life. Not a big fan of you before but respect to you!

  • @ghastlyshimmer
    @ghastlyshimmer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +228

    Hearing the behind the scenes of how this legendary OPM songs made is such a surreal feeling; especially how this teenagers can write songs in this caliber.

  • @bulbbikersclub2834
    @bulbbikersclub2834 4 ปีที่แล้ว +113

    The highlight of this vid for me is when you visited your cool parents and the way you treat them.. bihira na kasi ngayon yung mga nag kikiss sa dad always mom.. snappy salute sir para other kids will follow.. 😎🍻

    • @gracepark9085
      @gracepark9085 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Amazed ako how he is very family oriented person

    • @moonbruhhh1234
      @moonbruhhh1234 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Na amaze akong sa BulBol Stalkers mo na pangalan hahahaha

  • @jrkns1981
    @jrkns1981 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    17:00, Those papers are treasures. Please keep it sir. I love the throwback you've done.🥰😍🤩

  • @reginstravels
    @reginstravels 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is so awesome, Rico. Very consistent to the story of Kenneth Ilagan on Paco's podcast.

  • @SpicyGaming101
    @SpicyGaming101 4 ปีที่แล้ว +345

    This is the kind of quality content I subscribed for

    • @MissChocoMonster27
      @MissChocoMonster27 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      👀

    • @calagosronpaul3764
      @calagosronpaul3764 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same

    • @damnation1928
      @damnation1928 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      More of this sir. And maybe your experiences(recording, transition to guitar) during the Trip era. Fan from Bacolod City.

    • @SpicyGaming101
      @SpicyGaming101 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@damnation1928 sana nga may feature videos like this one pa in the future, yung tipong parang time capsule lang for the fans sa origin ni Sir Rico as a musician.

    • @alfredobaulajr.6132
      @alfredobaulajr.6132 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Truueeee 🥰

  • @kriznacortez2488
    @kriznacortez2488 4 ปีที่แล้ว +344

    “pinahiram ko sa kaibigan ko tapos hindi na binalik”
    HAHAHAHAHA WE ALL HAVE THAT ONE FRIEND

    • @jess.3493
      @jess.3493 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dude, am I the only one here knows what you mean? 😂

    • @torrejalyzel_05
      @torrejalyzel_05 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      HAHAHAHAHA

    • @vernonloop0218
      @vernonloop0218 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      this is the most relatable comment ever.

    • @nipulkradmsinatagras8293
      @nipulkradmsinatagras8293 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      This is why I have trust issues with friends in the first place.

  • @imbestigador987
    @imbestigador987 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im not a fan of Rico tbh, but showing his roots makes me admire him. So family related. Keep up bro. Im a follower now.

  • @jourielsuicontolosa1444
    @jourielsuicontolosa1444 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ang sarap magbasa ng mga comments.. Naisip ko lang, nakakamiss balikan yung mga panahon na marinig mo lang sa radio ang mga ganitong kanta ay talagang titigil ka muna sa mga ginagawa, mapakinggan mo lang. Kaya thankful talaga ako na nabuhay ako sa era na may mga ganitong banda.. Mabuhay po kayo idol Rico Blanco.

  • @reymartcanuel7151
    @reymartcanuel7151 4 ปีที่แล้ว +318

    I like the part where Rico shows where his parents live. They're living a normal life! It's very humbling to see that!

    • @alchemist148
      @alchemist148 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Glad to know that your parents are living at Pacita Complex.. ako pala ay Pulis San Pedro and Area ko ang PACITA Subdivisions... nice one Rico..

  • @ReeyaNicoloNiana
    @ReeyaNicoloNiana 4 ปีที่แล้ว +178

    I really admire when someone like a living music legend is such a family person and such a very loving son. hands down! very grounded! salute!

    • @moackerman
      @moackerman 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Rea Marphine T. Caballes-Murod ano kaya feel kasama sya..
      Ang chill eh hahaha

    • @marckenethrobles71
      @marckenethrobles71 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Pd siguro am i real

  • @brestineogniro5413
    @brestineogniro5413 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Watching as of now Feb. 21, 2022..
    214 di ko makakalimutan ang kantang to, isa ito sa mga song namin nung JS Prom namin nung high school ako year 2005 ..ito yung song nung nglalakad na kme isa.isa para magpalitan ng candles and flowers.. ang candles hawak ng mga girls and yung flowers hawak ng mga boys.. magpapalitan kame isa.isa.. yieehhh bigla tuloy ngflashback sakin yung araw na yun..🥺😍😍

  • @roufaass3089
    @roufaass3089 ปีที่แล้ว

    the Legend, the icon and the legendary song. More songs please Sir Rico,
    -much love from Olongapo City

  • @kaylemelynvillegas8374
    @kaylemelynvillegas8374 3 ปีที่แล้ว +247

    Si Rico parang College Prof.. yung kapag nag kwento na sa klase lahat makikinig at dadalhin ka mismo sa scenes nung kinukwento nya♥️♥️

  • @vyz.9353
    @vyz.9353 4 ปีที่แล้ว +315

    Rico is a famous person yet so humble and simple... One of my favourites

    • @Ripeshown
      @Ripeshown 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      di sya pabebe.simply him.

    • @aldogabriel6850
      @aldogabriel6850 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      tea

    • @Ariztotel
      @Ariztotel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Si Manny Pacquaio din grabi kayaman pero hindi padin nakakalimutan kung san siya nangaling

    • @raymondcunanan5016
      @raymondcunanan5016 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Tama po. Hindi pa cute/pabebe sa cam di tulad ng karamihan sa youtubers 😅

    • @albertpagaoa2772
      @albertpagaoa2772 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      214 = to won for

  • @jahanzeilabregana7792
    @jahanzeilabregana7792 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I just want to share this ☺️ "214" Song was so famous when I was in my highschool days untill now memorize pa din not only 214 isama mo na "kisapmata" "himala" "awit ng kabataan" "You'll be safe here" 🥰🥰 pag wala yung teacher namin diretso sa may kubo bandang canteen namin kasi may classmate kaming may gitara grabe ang sarap balikan , naging bahagi po kayo ng highschool life ko sir Rico dahil sa mga songs ng Rivermaya ☺️ Godbless po 😇

  • @BuddyMarge
    @BuddyMarge ปีที่แล้ว

    I like how you explained it Rico. I forever love this song and your a genius:)

  • @anikazimrahballesteros4778
    @anikazimrahballesteros4778 4 ปีที่แล้ว +213

    I live 2 blocks away from his home. I always see him walking there, he is very down to earth and silent. His family, especially his Dad is always at the church and serves there 🥰

    • @mannyrivera1516
      @mannyrivera1516 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Who?

    • @jas8706
      @jas8706 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mannyrivera1516 joe

    • @magnificenttwo246
      @magnificenttwo246 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Nakita ko rin yan si rico nakatapak ng tae ng aso lumingon pa sya akala nya wala na nakakita sa kanya e nasa car ako nun haha

  • @jayrevelo4160
    @jayrevelo4160 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1745

    Rico can be a judge on "the voice" or "Idol Philippines"

  • @e_6429
    @e_6429 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Grabe Korics! One man documentary ng sarili mong musika! Since high school ako, i am a fan! Love your songs! ❤️

  • @kirkandrewabellanosa1982
    @kirkandrewabellanosa1982 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just don't know why I keep on viewing this craft. Maybe this has something to do during my teenage years or high school life way back in the '90s. Indeed, memories bring back memories. So nostalgic. Thank you sir Rico and Rivermaya for this masterpiece and for being part in some chapters of my life. Keep it up, keep on inspiring. God bless 🙏
    Ps. When I heard that you will be performing at Surigao del Sur , I really wanted to go unfortunately, too much work in my station.Huhu Well, hope and pray to see you some other time. God-willing.

  • @lucci17
    @lucci17 3 ปีที่แล้ว +171

    A born storyteller - voice, enunciation, cadence, modulation. Great for voiceovers, narration, documentaries.

  • @danrefuncion274
    @danrefuncion274 4 ปีที่แล้ว +135

    This guy's voice was really calming ...
    His artistic side is innate, you can see his love for music since his early days respect for this opm legend
    Aylabet papi.

  • @zyrillezafra3571
    @zyrillezafra3571 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love 214,but hearing the stories behind it and seeing the places where it all starts made me love ot more.by seeing this video,we also had the chanceto know how gentle and loving person Rico Blanco is🤗😍

  • @regionxiharoldlebria6805
    @regionxiharoldlebria6805 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I really enjoyed this epirode Sir Rico. Thank you.

  • @genocidebaby8455
    @genocidebaby8455 4 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    For me, this is your most personal vlog so far. Ramdam na ramdam kita nung balik tanaw lalo na nung tinuro mo yung room mo and those moments at the Atrium. Mejo na teary-eyed ako, maalikabok ata dito sa bahay. Also made me think back the first time I saw you perform live, Chatterbox October 8, 1995.

  • @aris.turtle3067
    @aris.turtle3067 4 ปีที่แล้ว +220

    How i wish i was born in the 90's so i could experience a simple and fun life which is less high tech, and so i could listen to the radio with awesome old musics and bands

    • @EXtraTerrestrial28
      @EXtraTerrestrial28 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Jaiwaaah Miaaa its not too late to listen to those songs :☺️
      And I agree that 90’s life was simple but fun ...

    • @lesipapo7876
      @lesipapo7876 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      pwede kang gumamit ng nokia 3310 kesa sa smartphone or laptop na ginagamit mo ngayon, may choice ka fren

    • @ekkuls4720
      @ekkuls4720 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      If your living in 90's the music is not old but new 😂

    • @aris.turtle3067
      @aris.turtle3067 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @I'm Useless yea, I'm indeed lucky. And I'm grateful naman po for living in this digital age. But my point po here is that, *I wish* I was born in the 90's because I *prefer* the life my grandparents grew up into :)

  • @softbytesunlimited
    @softbytesunlimited 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It's been 2 years since I watch this vlog, ang sarap pa rin balikan ung story about 214 at kung pano to nabuo ni Sir Rico and the rest of Rivermaya band. ❤❤❤

  • @simplylifebygrace5963
    @simplylifebygrace5963 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Love you, Sir Rico napaka geniune mo po and pure, your music always saved me from anxiety and sadness, it always gives me hope po. God bless po ❤️

  • @markm7d2
    @markm7d2 4 ปีที่แล้ว +679

    Rico, you said during a radio station interview 20 years ago that you will reveal the meaning of this after 20 yrs so on point ka dito 😆

  • @CVT562
    @CVT562 3 ปีที่แล้ว +541

    "Ma , nasan kah?" The very first thing we do when we go home to our parents house.

  • @macmanalo3435
    @macmanalo3435 ปีที่แล้ว

    This story brings back memories of my childhood. Especially about your music influences and how u started as a band. The songs of the 90's are the best. Whether it's local or foreign. Lyrics are poetic...it's deep & artful unlike the songs nowadays

  • @johnybrokeit
    @johnybrokeit 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My goodness, what a treat this video is. And so beautifully done! Cool camera work and editing, thank you :)
    This is such a huge treat for us fans :)
    I loved listening to your niece asking u if u have a mom 😂
    Im sorry im not perfect in understanding tagalog so i might have messed up some of the words.
    Im indian but i spent my college days in the philippines. Cuz my parents had to move there.
    What a beautiful treat this is, thank you for this history lesson behind 214, Sir Jee :)

  • @primstv3757
    @primstv3757 3 ปีที่แล้ว +322

    Kaya sobrang happy ako na naging Batang 90's ako. The band era. ❤️♥️ Nostalgic maxado sa feeling na nabuhay kami sa era na walang mobile phones. Na we always treasure every song na naririnig namin kasi pahirapan talaga before makabili ng albums. As in lunod na lunod kami, pure talent, music. Hay, sarap balikan. Cassette tapes pa yon, gumagamit pa kami nga ballpen rewind/forward. 😂 Tz excited kami bumili ng songhits. 😂🤣 Nakakamiss maxado.

    • @RaleighASMR
      @RaleighASMR 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Tsaka panay nood sa MYX at MTV after school. Dun lang ako nakaka panood noon. Sa radyo naman inaabangan yung Top 10 at Top 20. Pinangarap ko pa maging VJ or DJ noon like nung VJ pa si Heart Evangelista. LOL

    • @anja1627
      @anja1627 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Hahahaha true! 🤣 Addict na addict ako sa Radiohead noon. Laging nakaabang sa MTV. 😁

    • @christiannalugon8343
      @christiannalugon8343 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I play guitar, college years ko ang sikat ng mga banda, kaya busy din ako pag may inuman, 😅😂😎

    • @Cheyahvaleroso
      @Cheyahvaleroso ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same here

  • @seokjin6babies358
    @seokjin6babies358 4 ปีที่แล้ว +163

    I love how he didn’t just told the story, he actually took us back to places while telling us the detailed story of it. Brings back memories. 💗

  • @ImALefty08
    @ImALefty08 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    If I am to think of my 3 favorite Pinoy musicians, I would say (in no particular order) - Rico Blanco, Noel Cabangon and Gary V.
    Thanks, Corics, for giving us a peek of your humble beginnings. This is an awesome vid.
    God bless you!

  • @wfh1908
    @wfh1908 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm a senior and not into your generation's kind of music. But since I'm mostly house-bound I find myself visiting u tube and I chanced on your vlog. I like how you narrate things in your life, your songs and this 214 title. I like how you invite/ encourage viewers to give their own idea to the 3 numbers. 👏👌🙂

  • @bigsmoke6872
    @bigsmoke6872 4 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Based sa mga sinabi niya, heto ang nadecipher ko:
    18:02 - "Am I Real was the best bet pero I wasn't so sold"
    18:04 - "Si Nathan pumasok.. Akin na nga. Patingin nga ng lyrics, nakasulat siya sa isang pad. Tapos lumabas siya ng studio, sa amin then he was giggling. Sabi niya, tumatawa siya, sabi niya nandoon na may title na. Sabi ko ano yun? Tinignan ko, anu to? Two (2) version 2 tapos slash 14. Tapos tumatawa siya, sabi niya Valentines hahaha. Tapos tumawa lang yung bandmates, parang Tangina ang baduy mo. E hindi rin siya seryoso."
    18:32 - "Tinitignan ko, 2/14 sa title tapos yung first line Am I Real. Na notice ko na 2 letters yung Am, 1 letter yung I, 4 letters yung Real. So baka pwede. So yun na muna yung working title niya, 214 - Am I Real"
    Maybe, Yung Valentines/February 14 talaga ang meaning nung 214 noong lumabas si Nathan sa kwento ni Rico pero it's only a joke. Yung Am I Real siguro ay yung "best bet" ng banda and is a coincident na napansin ni Rico kasi sinabi rin niya na hindi bumenta sa kanya. Pero sinabi niya na pwede. 214 - Am I Real. So baka nga talaga Am I Real yung totoong meaning
    Para naman sa akin February 14 yung nakalakihan ko na meaning niyan since pati yung lyrics ng kanta, mas umakma sa Valentines day. Para sa akin ha.
    Opinion ko lang naman ito. Salamat pala sa Video mo Boss Rico. Saludo ang batang 90's sayo!

    • @babyngaming7087
      @babyngaming7087 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I get it before, it's Am I real. I told my friends. But sad thing, I didn't think it's about Vday.

  • @miimonster3
    @miimonster3 4 ปีที่แล้ว +112

    *When an Artist Vlog, Vlogging becomes an Art form*
    I hope you can produce new generation of bands

  • @maryjoycaylan8150
    @maryjoycaylan8150 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love your style Rico!❤

  • @bellastvpinaygardenerincal4418
    @bellastvpinaygardenerincal4418 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you Rico for sharing this. 214 is been my all time favorite Filipino song because the title itself was full of mystery to me. Not anymore after watching your video;). Believe it or not, I've been searching for the true meaning of the song for ages. The first few minutes I watched your video, I felt bored. I'm kinda direct the point person and don't like "Detours," but then something telling me to wait for a minute and then what got me is how you treat your parents and from there I was sold. I'm glad I did, because the next stop was, you brought me back to places where once I belonged to. Since the Pandemic, I haven't been back home to see my family. They live in Paranaque. And your video not just brought so much emotions to my heart and soul, but you gave me a free tour of those special places, my old routes when I I used to work. So much have changed back home and I want to thank you for sharing this video. Not only that you brought me back/transported me to our motherland briefly, but I've learned so much from this video about love, patience and respect. Take care and God bless!

  • @acethatyou
    @acethatyou 4 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    It’s a great trip down memory lane hearing about the origins of Rivermaya, the place where he grew up in, and the band scene in the early 90s but if you want the direct answer, Rico explains it at around 17:40 😀
    Cheers idol!

  • @boycomment4324
    @boycomment4324 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I love 214 and 20 million. I just learned that he wrote it ahead of the band's existence. Rico is truly one of the best talented OPM artists. His songs are sort of masterpiece and immortal.

  • @TitoPektus
    @TitoPektus ปีที่แล้ว

    Sir Koriks! You're natural born story teller! Superb Vlog! I hope you'll upload more contents about your early years as a Maya and what is your song writing mantra. You're story inspires me!

  • @simplyme3123
    @simplyme3123 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Rico! Im a huge fan of Rivemaya and you of course and my favorite song is the 214 .For me it’s stands for AM I REAL! I remember using the AM I REAL as the tittle of my first book. That song gives me the inspiration to finished my book. Thank you for sharing your blessings to us by creating your songs. Gpd bless you more and stay humble as you are now. By the way Im From Cabuyao, Laguna!

  • @kiradeli1578
    @kiradeli1578 3 ปีที่แล้ว +100

    I feel like Rico Blanco is such a kind and genuine person.

  • @icegasco
    @icegasco 4 ปีที่แล้ว +239

    Im not a fan of celebrities turning into vloggers but I have to admit.. Your vlog Rico has a great quality and now Im a fan ypurs aa a vlogger not just as a musician

    • @freshlumpia8202
      @freshlumpia8202 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      ice gasco we dont care what you are or you’re not a fan of you little fuck..

    • @JamesReubenGruta
      @JamesReubenGruta 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Other celebrity vloggers are shitty

  • @fran-rb6kj
    @fran-rb6kj 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    nice to hear that you greeted peeps from Pacita😍 I never fail to mention to anyone with me that you are from Pacita if ever we pass by your house, how I always wish to see you coming out from it hahaha...thank you for the nice music..214 is my favorite 🥰

  • @26danielpatrick
    @26danielpatrick 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Going back here after the concert. This is completely immortalized in my heart

  • @alicastro6262
    @alicastro6262 4 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Yung 241 naman sa pagkakaintindi ko ng lyrics ng kanta is all about 2 guys being inlove to 1 woman, two for one. As the song goes like. “I wanted to turn you on
    My favorite song.
    Wanted to be near you
    But somebody owns you now.
    I love you with a fire,
    Ablazing till times end
    But what good is a heart
    When it shudders to speak.
    I guess it's too late now.” This guy is inlove with a girl that has already found her love. It’s like a love triangle kung baga.

    • @flipit27
      @flipit27 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      241 I think is about the song 214(rico's favourite song)

    • @elyyydaqyyy5354
      @elyyydaqyyy5354 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tang ina nyo tara mag damo nalang

    • @alicastro6262
      @alicastro6262 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Elyyy Daqyyy hahahahaha gago!

    • @elyyydaqyyy5354
      @elyyydaqyyy5354 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      240 nalang pre mas madali pang intindihin kesa sa fookin 214 na yan haysss vagina floss

  • @NoelAntonioAvisadoIII
    @NoelAntonioAvisadoIII 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    My god we dont deserve this level of storytelling from a legendary artist. I was a friend of his brother in college and his parent’s house still looks like how i remember it the last time i was there when I visited during a fiesta

  • @vannordonia885
    @vannordonia885 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi Rico, di ako nag skip ng adds for you haha. I always knew that 214 means "Am I Real"😊 enjoyed watching your vlog❤

  • @markanthonygravador2723
    @markanthonygravador2723 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Grabe po sir Rico bukod sa magaling kayong composer at singer. Isang mabuting anak po kayo. Godbless po sir Rico! ❤️

  • @my_ukiyo
    @my_ukiyo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    This is so heartwarming. More than the meaning itself , the story behind how it was made was purely nostalgic. Of the past. Of how simple yet meaningful life is. You are a singer, lyricist, artist and an inspiration. Keep going and may god bless you more music life years!

  • @joyceannrodriguez1354
    @joyceannrodriguez1354 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Imagine having a family with Rico. Grabe sobrang bait niya siguro sa mga bata. Sobrang soft niya magsalita, hindi ko alam kung pamangkin niya yung mga bata sa bahay ng parents niya. But, yeah yun lang napansin ko sa buong video, na sobrang kalma niya magsalita hanggang dulo. 💗

  • @balikbalikjayson3658
    @balikbalikjayson3658 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The living legend of pinoy rock music! One of the most creative music artist we have.. Sir rico blanco! Salute!💪

  • @jaymagic5957
    @jaymagic5957 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i will always love that mystery of that song. o enjoyed all the trips sir.

  • @jar6037
    @jar6037 4 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    Ang kalmado ng vid na ‘to. Ung dinala ka lang sa nakaraan. 💕 Salamat sa 214, Sir! Nung bata ako, wala akong paki sa meaning ng kanta, basta paborito ko sya kasi nasasabayan ko. Haha. Salamat for not just explaining it but you brought us to different world in 20++mins. Para kong bumalik sa 90s.
    PS. Ang lovely and humble ng pamilya nyo. God bless to the whole fam! 💕

  • @angeligwenn8969
    @angeligwenn8969 4 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Bentang benta sakin yung "aray nabatukan pa ako" at "after Miami, Pacita?" hahaha! Typical convo ng mother and son. Dito mo makikita ganu sila ka-close ng mom niya. Family oriented man. Given na kasi yung legend siya. Dito, nakita ko ang the other side of Rico Blanco.

  • @zhai7089
    @zhai7089 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just randomly trying to find a vlog which is worth watching and I found this. I remember we always sing your song using song book in school pag vacant even sa house wala kasing kuryente and tv and yan yung uso dati. Napaka nostalgic lang and nakaka senti yung vlog na to for me. Thank you for all your legendary songs Legend RB! More vlogs and God bless

  • @santavilaproperties8176
    @santavilaproperties8176 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rico is so grounded, calm, genuine, genius yet simple.... one of a kind. Driving sesh with Maris brought me here. I just realized how beautiful and simple life was during the 90s. Grabe, yung musika dumadaloy sa ugat ng bawat isa. Walang teknolohiya na magnanakaw ng oras sa atin, basta full of actual memories of life lang. Thank you for your music and this video.. for takkng tike to bring us back to how it all began. Pinakita mo pa samin family mo, etc.. Maris, nako!!! Eto na yun. Sana next boyfriend ko sing kalmado mo bahahaha. Maris.... nako mapapasanaol na lang kame. Godbless. Dapat Judge ka na ng the voice and other contests. You deserve it... beyond pa.. more power, RB.

  • @raizacontawiofficial
    @raizacontawiofficial 4 ปีที่แล้ว +588

    I can watch this all dayyyyy. What a legend 😭❤️

  • @gen4civic
    @gen4civic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    i always thought 214 was taken from the first line "am i real"..but you've open up more colors behind a legend song with this ep,stay grounded kurics!

    • @davebenedict100
      @davebenedict100 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeeeess!! I was also thinking the same thing, then I also realized while watching the vlog na it is also a date.

  • @gazynx6312
    @gazynx6312 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice story and the way you narrate you project a personality that is so simple (i wish my instinct tells me right) contrary to my previous impression about you.

  • @samanthastephens2697
    @samanthastephens2697 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Payat na maraming taghiyawat. 100% true. I remember you were running for SK Chairman (Brgy San Vicente pa noon, Pacita is a part of it) that time and you went to our school to campaign. And true enough, ang pimples mo ang natandaan ko pagtapos ng name mo. But I voted for you ha! 💞💞 Proud ako na taga dito ka sa Pacita.
    With regards to 214, I was really choosing between AM I REAL or Valentines (2-14) as the meaning of it. Pero mas matimbang ung first. I was right after all.
    Thank you for your music. You're my favorite, next to Eraserheards. 🥰 Kayo ang musika ng kabataan ko.

  • @christinejoyrodriguez9618
    @christinejoyrodriguez9618 4 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    To officially discuss the mysterious meaning of the title of a phenomenal song like 214 requires a sophisticated but interesting narration like this one. Genius.

  • @jooku
    @jooku 4 ปีที่แล้ว +132

    the way he tells stories is like ur dad telling u his old experiences back in the day. ang comforting lang for some reason haha

    • @ablegadospaule.3067
      @ablegadospaule.3067 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      DO I LOVE

    • @raymondcunanan5016
      @raymondcunanan5016 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Napa calming . Kitang kita yung passion nya for music sa peace of mind nya and simplicity ng buhay nya.

    • @ainslyt.1748
      @ainslyt.1748 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      AAAAA SAME FEELS!! 😭

    • @chesterjohnporras7150
      @chesterjohnporras7150 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Naalala ko tuloy ang mga araw nung kabataan ko, hay sarap ng kahapon, kung pwde lng ibalik ang kahapon

  • @janinaraisa
    @janinaraisa 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So many synchronicities. Amazing!