Paruparo (song)
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| Single by Bini | ||||
| from the album Flames | ||||
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| English title | Butterfly | |||
| Released | November 6, 2025 | |||
| Genre | bubblegum pop | |||
| Length | 3:32 | |||
| Label | Star | |||
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| Producer | Jonathan Manalo | |||
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"Paruparo" (lit. 'Butterfly') is a song by the Filipino girl group Bini. It was released as a digital pre-single for their third album Flames on November 6, 2025, through Star Music. Written by Danna Balagtas, Jhoanna Robles, Jonathan Manalo, Mikha Lim, Stacey Sevilleja and produced by Manalo.
Background and release
[edit]After the release of "Shagidi", Bini announced that their next single, "First Luv", would arrive in October 2025.[1] The group previewed the song through concept photos showing the members in coordinated pink, ruffled, and corseted outfits.[2] On September 16, Coachella announced that Bini will be included in the line up in Coachella 2026, making them the first Filipino act scheduled to perform at the festival, set for April 10 and 17, 2026.[3] First Luv was officially released on October 2, 2025. making the group's return to Tagalog lyrics after several English-language releases, including "Blink Twice" and "Cherry on Top". By the week of October 18, 2025, the song debuted at number 73 on Billboard Philippines Hot 100 chart, noted as the only P-pop entry on the that that week.[4]
Following the release of "First Luv", Bini announced the release of their pre-release single, "Paruparo". It was released on November 6, 2025, as part of their upcoming album Flames.[5]
Composition and lyrics
[edit]"Paruparo" is three minutes and thirty-one seconds and was written by Dana Balagtas, Jonathan Manalo, and co-members Jhoanna Robles, Mikha Lim, and Stacey Sevilleja. Produced by Manalo, the song features a bubblegum pop sound and explores of growth, transformation, and self-empowerment. Through its lyrics, the song uses the metaphor of a butterfly learning to fly to represent life's journey, encouraging listeners to face their fears, pursue their dreams, and trust in their own process.[6]
Credits and personnel
[edit]Credits are adapted by Apple Music.[7]
- Bini — vocal
- Anna Achoso–Graham — vocal arranger
- Dana Balagtas — songwriter
- Jhoanna Robles — songwriter
- Jonathan Manalo — songwriter, producer, recording engineer
- Leon Zervos — mastering engineer
- Mikha Lim — songwriter
- Rich Travali — immersive mixing engineer
- Stacey Sevilleja — songwriter
References
[edit]- ^ Almazan, Faye (September 18, 2025). "Bini Teases New Single 'First Luv'". GMA Lifestyle. Archived from the original on September 24, 2025. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
- ^ Evangelista, Jessica Ann (October 1, 2025). "Bini Drops Dreamy Concept Photos for Upcoming Single 'First Luv'". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Archived from the original on October 3, 2025. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
- ^ Iglesias, Iza (September 16, 2025). "Bini Makes History with Coachella 2026 debut". The Manila Times. Archived from the original on September 16, 2025. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
- ^ Saenz, Rome (October 15, 2025). "Bini Break into the Philippines Hot 100 With "First Luv"". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on October 15, 2025. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
- ^ Valdez, Jasper (October 31, 2025). "Bini to Release New Single 'Paru-Paro' Ahead of Album Drop". Manila Standard. Archived from the original on November 6, 2025. Retrieved November 6, 2025.
- ^ Saulog, Gabriel (November 7, 2025). "Bini Take Flight on their New Single "Parupuro" – Listen". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on November 7, 2025. Retrieved November 7, 2025.
- ^ "Paruparo by Bini — Apple Music". Apple Music (PH). Retrieved November 6, 2025.
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