Japanese pop-rock trio Skygarden makes a comeback with a fresh single under Alt G Records. The new JaPinoy rock song, titled “Historia,” follows the trio’s debut single “Kokao” and is poised to once again captivate audiences with its themes of love, loss, and drawing strength from the past.
Composed of Ryoichi “Ryo” Rivera Nagatsuka, Hiro Ozaki, and Iwaki “Iwa” Maegawa, Skygarden explains that “Historia” holds a deep personal significance for the band, drawing inspiration from Iwa’s past relationship.
The song narrates the story of two college sweethearts who are forced to part ways due to the challenges posed by the pandemic.
Despite their deep affection for each other, Iwa chooses to let his girlfriend pursue her dream of working abroad, sacrificing his own happiness for her future.
“It took me two years to move on from that relationship, and I will always love her. In those two years, I moved here [to] the Philippines, and we started Skygarden. It was a really big decision, but I’m okay now. Sometimes, I think what would happen if I chose a different path,” said Iwa.
“Even though Iwa and his girlfriend love each other, there’s this situation that made them break up. Iwa lost his job during the pandemic, and he doesn’t want to hold her back. So, he makes the difficult decision to let her go, even though it hurts him deeply,” explained Ryo.
On the other hand, Hiro recounted the group’s experience recording the song for the first time in GMA Music’s studio.
“It was our first time, and GMA Music has really good equipment. It made us appreciate the song even more, especially with the guidance of Sir Kedy Sanchez (GMA Music’s Artist and Repertoire Manager and in-house producer),” Hiro shared.
The music video, directed by Njel de Mesa, was released on Jan. 26, and the song is now available on digital platforms.