MANILA — Maymay Entrata bares her soul in her latest single “Masunog Man”, a deeply personal ballad that marks a turning point in her journey as an artist. Released January 13, 2026, the song is her most vulnerable work to date, tackling themes of heartbreak, self-discovery, emotional guardedness, and finally learning to let people in.
In an exclusive interview with Inquirer Entertainment, Maymay shared that writing and recording “Masunog Man” felt like therapy. She admitted she used to keep her feelings locked away — even from herself — but the song forced her to confront and express pain she had long buried.
“Matagal ko nang gustong-gusto na maging open, pero natatakot ako. Natatakot akong masaktan ulit, natatakot akong magmukhang mahina. Pero nung sinulat ko ‘to, parang may bumukas sa loob ko. Parang sinabi ng kanta sa akin: okay lang masunog, basta matuto kang maging totoo.”
The track, composed by Maymay herself together with longtime collaborators, features stripped-down production with raw acoustic guitar, soft piano, and her signature emotive vocals that rise to a powerful, cathartic chorus.
Lyrics snippets that hit hard:
- “Masunog man ang puso ko / Babangon pa rin ako”
- “Hindi ko na gustong magtago / Kahit masakit, ipapakita ko”
The music video, directed by Topel Lee, visually mirrors the song’s emotional arc: Maymay starts in a dark, enclosed space symbolizing her guarded heart, then slowly breaks free into open fields and fire-lit scenes representing healing through vulnerability.
Fans have already flooded social media with praise, calling it her “most honest” and “most relatable” release yet. Many relate it to their own experiences of learning to trust and love again after pain.
“Masunog Man” is now streaming on all major platforms and is expected to dominate OPM playlists and radio in the coming weeks.
Here are some stills from the music video that perfectly capture the raw emotion:
A beautiful, brave step forward for Maymay — proof that sometimes the strongest songs come from the deepest scars. 💔➡️💪