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"Huwag Muna Tayong Umuwi"
Song by Bini
from the album Feel Good
LanguageTagalog
English titleLet's Not Go Home Yet
ReleasedSeptember 29, 2022
Genre
Length4:57
LabelStar Music
Composer(s)Nica del Rosario
Producer(s)
Lyric video
"Huwag Muna Tayong Umuwi" on YouTube

"Huwag Muna Tayong Umuwi" (lit. 'Let's Not Go Home Yet') is a song recorded by the Filipino girl group Bini. It is a track from their second album, Feel Good, released on September 29, 2022. "Umuwi" is a mid-tempo pop ballad, in which the narrator hopes to spend more time with their love interest. Its lyrics were written by Gianina Camille "Nica" del Rosario and Julius James "Jumbo" de Belen, with both also providing vocal arrangement for the song. Jonathan Manalo was the song's executive producer, with de Belen also being credited for production. De Belen and Ryan Bautista are credited for providing the song's guitar riffs. "Umuwi" was recorded by Tim Recla.

"Umuwi" was one of the official theme songs for the 2022 romantic comedy film An Inconvenient Love. In 2024, the track peaked at number 16 on Billboard Philippines's Hot 100 chart. "Umuwi" received favorable reviews from critics, who praised the song's focus on the Bini members' vocals and romantic lyrical content.

Background and release

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The Philippine pop girl group Bini trained for three years under Star Hunt Academy.[1] In 2020, Bini released a pre-release single, "Da Coconut Nut", a cover of a 1990s Ryan Cayabyab song that added a hint of bubblegum pop to the reggae-influenced original. On June 11, 2021, Bini officially debuted, consisting of eight members: Aiah, Colet, Maloi, Gwen, Stacey, Mikha, Jhoanna, and Sheena. Their debut single "Born to Win" was an inspirational song with a sci-fi and fantasy-themed music video.[2]

On October 14, Bini released their first album, also titled Born to Win.[3] Following the release of several non-album singles,[4][5] Bini released "Lagi" (transl. Always), the first pre-release single from their second album, Feel Good. On September 29, Star Music released Feel Good, which included the track "Huwag Muna Tayong Umuwi" (transl. Let's Not Go Home Yet).[6]

Composition and lyrics

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A film starring KathNiel (pictured), a former love team, was an inspiration for the song.

"Huwag Muna Tayong Umuwi" is four minutes and fifty-seven seconds long.[7] The song is a mid-tempo pop ballad;[a] Rafael Bautista of Nylon Manila specifically described it as a power ballad.[11] Its lyrics were written by Gianina Camille "Nica" del Rosario and Julius James "Jumbo" de Belen[b] of FlipMusic.[c][7][10] Both are also credited for vocal arrangement and de Belen is credited for production, mixing, and mastering. Jonathan Manalo was the song's executive producer and Tim Recla was the recording engineer. Ryan Bautista, along with de Belen, provided guitar work for the song.[7]

The lyrics use vivid imagery to convey the narrator's desire to spend more time with their love interest, hoping that they will not go home yet.[10][16] De Belen drew inspiration from the 2018 romantic drama film The Hows of Us for the song, particularly the scene in which Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla argued in the rain. The members of Bini memorized the dialogue so they could feel the right emotions when they recorded the song.[17] Del Rosario, who is a lesbian, said that the sapphic undertones of the song were unintentional in an interview. She added, "The fact that other people see it as a queer love song just furthers the point that queer love and straight love aren't that different from each other." However, on X, del Rosario supported a fan who referred to it as a "sapphic anthem".[8]

Reception

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The song garnered favorable reviews from music critics. Nylon Manila's Rafael Bautista wrote, "['Umuwi'] is the kind of song we were waiting for Bini to drop, one that dials back a bit on the beats and gives the girls more space to show off their vocals. It takes full advantage of their singing prowess, and that's for the better." He also praised Bautista and de Belen's guitar riffs.[9] Ann Jenireene Gomez of Daily Tribune commended "Umuwi", along with "Karera", for showcasing the group's harmonies and "powerful" vocals.[18] Billboard Philippines included the track in a list featuring twenty of the staff's top love songs of all time; writer Gabriel Saulog hailed the track as "vibrant" and "sincere". He praised it for effectively conveying the excitement of youthful romance, particularly the thrill of forming a spontaneous connection with another person.[19]

In the week of July 6, 2024, "Umuwi" peaked at number 16 on Billboard Philippines's Hot 100 chart.[20] Gianna Sibal of Mega noted that the song heavily resonates with the LGBTQIA+ community, due to the "genderless" nature of the love song, as well as the fact that it was co-written by the openly queer Nica del Rosario.[8] Kate Sudiacal of The Filipino Times observed that "Umuwi" was also gaining popularity among Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), even though the song was not written with them in mind. She remarked, "The line 'huwag muna tayong umuwi' holds different meanings for different people—it can signify pushing forward despite challenges faced, or it can express a desire to continue exploring a beautiful place before deciding to return home. It's fascinating how the song has deeply connected with OFWs and captures a universal sentiment of perseverance and a deep appreciation for the experiences and challenges of living abroad."[21]

Other media

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"Umuwi" is a part of the soundtrack for An Inconvenient Love, a 2022 Philippine romantic comedy film starring Belle Mariano and Donny Pangilinan, as one of its official theme songs. Trailers for the film prominently featured the song.[12][13] According to Acer Batislaong of Nylon Manila, "Umuwi" was a "perfect fit" for An Inconvenient Love, writing that the song heightened the film's emotions during crucial scenes.[13] Mariano and Pangilinan have performed covers of "Umuwi" multiple times, including a piano-driven rendition at Mariano's July 2024 birthday concert, Believe.[22] On October 24, Bini performed "Huwag Muna Tayong Umuwi", along with "I Feel Good", on It's Showtime's 15th anniversary special.[23]

Personnel

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Credits are adapted from Apple Music.[7]

Jonathan Manalo, the song's executive producer
Musicians
  • Bini – vocals
  • Jumbo de Belen – guitar
  • Ryan Bautista – guitar
Technical
  • Nica del Rosario – vocal arrangement
  • Jonathan Manalo – executive producer
  • Jumbo de Belen – mixing, mastering, vocal arrangement
  • Tim Recla – recording

Charts

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Weekly charts

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Chart (2024) Peak
position
Philippines (Philippines Hot 100)[20] 16

Notes

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  1. ^ Attributed to multiple sources: [8][9][10][11][12][13]
  2. ^ also professionally credited as "Bojam"[14]
  3. ^ FlipMusic is a Philippine production house.[15]

References

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  1. ^ Marinel, Marinel (June 21, 2021). "All-girl group Bini formally launched after 3-year training". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on 2024-07-20. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  2. ^ Singh, Surej (2021-06-08). "BINI share CGI-heavy teaser clips for debut music video "Born to Win"". NME. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  3. ^ Peters, Daniel (September 30, 2021). "P-pop groups BINI and BGYO announce upcoming debut albums". NME. Archived from the original on October 12, 2021.
  4. ^ "BINI Albums, Songs - Discography". Album of the Year. Archived from the original on December 12, 2024. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
  5. ^ "Watch BINI's colourful music video for new single 'Lagi'". NME. June 27, 2022. Archived from the original on December 10, 2024. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
  6. ^ "BINI drops second studio album 'Feel Good'". Manila Bulletin. October 1, 2022. Archived from the original on April 8, 2025.
  7. ^ a b c d "Huwag Muna Tayong Umuwi". Apple Music. September 29, 2022. Archived from the original on December 9, 2024. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
  8. ^ a b c Sibal, Gianna (June 15, 2024). "The Times that BINI Proved They're a Gen Z Queer Ally Icon". Mega. Archived from the original on July 12, 2024. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
  9. ^ a b Bautista, Rafael (September 30, 2022). "BINI Said "Versatility" With Their New Album, 'Feel Good'". Nylon Manila. Archived from the original on February 15, 2025.
  10. ^ a b c Maquiling, Jacob (June 25, 2023). "Beyond 'Rosas': 6 songs you didn't know were written by Nica del Rosario". Rappler. Archived from the original on April 3, 2025. Retrieved April 3, 2025.
  11. ^ a b Bautista, Rafael (May 4, 2024). "Oh, So You Want To Stan BINI? Here Are 8 Songs You Can Listen To First". Nylon Manila. Archived from the original on December 9, 2024. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
  12. ^ a b "LSS commence: What song is that in DonBelle film's trailer?". ABS-CBN News. October 28, 2022. Archived from the original on April 8, 2025. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
  13. ^ a b c Batislaong, Acer (November 15, 2022). "'An Inconvenient Love' Has A Soundtrack That Will Give You All The Feels". Nylon Manila. Archived from the original on December 10, 2024. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
  14. ^ "Bojam - IMDb". IMDb.
  15. ^ Agustin, Carl Martin (July 31, 2024). "The making of Bini's 'Pantropiko'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on August 18, 2024. Retrieved September 8, 2024.
  16. ^ "Blooming Season: All Of BINI's Songs On The Billboard Philippines Hot 100 This Week". Billboard Philippines. August 7, 2024. Archived from the original on December 11, 2024. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
  17. ^ Gonzales, Gelo (June 15, 2024). "From Leni to BINI, Nica del Rosario gets her groove back". Rappler. Archived from the original on December 9, 2024. Retrieved December 9, 2024.
  18. ^ "BINI conquers: Six reasons why 2024 was their year". Daily Tribune. August 7, 2024. Archived from the original on April 7, 2025. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
  19. ^ Saulog, Gabriel (February 13, 2025). "20 Love Songs That Never Fail To Make Us Swoon – Staff Picks". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on April 7, 2025. Retrieved April 7, 2025.
  20. ^ a b "Philippines Hot 100 (Week of July 6, 2024)". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on July 3, 2024. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
  21. ^ Sudiacal, Kate (June 30, 2024). "The OFW Playlist: OPM songs that OFWs can listen to". The Filipino Times. Archived from the original on April 8, 2025. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
  22. ^ Bautista, Rafael (October 18, 2024). "5 Times Belle Mariano Was The Unofficial 9th Member Of BINI". Nylon Manila. Archived from the original on April 8, 2025.
  23. ^ Sabio, Nikka (October 24, 2024). "Anne Curtis, Jugs, Teddy look back on 'core memories' for Magpasikat production". ABS-CBN News. Archived from the original on April 7, 2025.
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