Rob Deniel brings warmth to ‘Ikaw Sana,’ a heartfelt track from his album RD Covers (Live). Ogie Alcasid writes the lyrics, while he and Jean-Paul Verona compose the melody. The song tells a story of love and timing, wrapped in a gentle yet poignant tune.
Released: September 17, 2025
Ikaw Sana
Rob Deniel • From “RD Covers (Live)”
Ikaw Sana Lyrics Translation Rob Deniel | RD Covers (Live)
Ogie Alcasid pens a tale of missed connections, asking, ‘Why didn’t I meet you when I was still free to love?’ The poet uses simple yet striking words to describe the ache of finding love at the wrong time, making every line resonate deeply.
Sa buhay natinIn this life of ours,
Mayro’ng isangThere’s that one person
Mamahalin sasambahinWhom we’ll love and adore
Sa buhay natinIn our journey through life,
Mayro’ng isangThere’s someone truly
Bukod tangi sa lahatUnique among everyone else,
At iibigin nang tapatAnd will be loved faithfully
Ngunit sa ‘di inaasahang pagkakataonBut in an unforeseen twist of fate,
Na para bang ika’y nilalaro ng panahonAs if time’s just playing games with you,
May ibang makikilala at sa unang pagkikitaYou meet someone else, and from that first look,
May tunay na pag-ibig na madaramaA true kind of love is felt
Bakit ba hindi ka na kilala nangWhy didn’t I get to know you when
Ako’y malaya paI was still unattached,
At hindi ngayon ang puso koAnd not now when my heart
May kapiling naIs already with someone else?
Bakit ba hindi ka na kilala nangWhy wasn’t I introduced to you while
Ako’y nag-iisaI was still all alone?
Sino ang iibiginWho’s the one I’d love?
Ikaw sanaIt should’ve been you
‘Di mo napapansinYou don’t even notice,
Sa bawat orasIn every single hour
Na kasama mo siyaThat you’re spending with them,
Kapiling ka niyaThey’re right there by your side,
Bawat sandaliAnd every moment’s
Punong-puno ng ligaya’t sayaOverwhelmingly full of joy and happiness,
Damdamin ay ibaBut the feeling is just different
At sa ‘di inaasahang pagkakataonThen in a moment you never expected,
Na para bang ika’y nilalaro ng panahonAs if you’re being toyed with by time,
Bigla kayong nagyakapSuddenly you found yourselves in an embrace,
Mga labi niyo’y naglapatYour lips finally met,
Ang inyong mga mata’yAnd both your eyes were
Nagtatanong at nangangarapFull of questions and longing dreams
Bakit ba hindi ka na kilala nangWhy didn’t I cross paths with you when
Ako’y malaya paI was still free to love,
At hindi ngayon ang puso koAnd not now that my heart
May kapiling naIs already bound to another?
Bakit ba hindi ka na kilala nangWhy didn’t I meet you back when
Ako’y nag-iisaI was still searching on my own?
Sino ang iibiginWho would’ve been the one?
Ikaw sanaIt truly should’ve been you
Ooh bakit ba hindi ka na kilala nangOh, why didn’t I get to know you while
Ako’y malaya paI was still my own person,
At hindi ngayon ang puso koAnd not now when my heart
May kapiling naBelongs to someone else?
Bakit ‘di ka na kilala nangWhy didn’t our worlds collide when
Ako’y nag-iisaI was still available?
Sino ang iibiginWho was I meant to love?
Ooh oohOoh ooh,
OohOoh
Sino ang iibiginWho would’ve been my love?
Sino ang iibiginThe one I was supposed to love?
OohOoh
Ikaw Sana Music Video
If you want to understand ‘Ikaw Sana,’ the lyrics explore the bittersweet theme of love lost to timing. Rob Deniel stars in this emotional piece from RD Covers (Live).