Pa-Pa-Pa-Palaban
| "Pa-Pa-Pa-Palaban" | ||||
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| Single by G22 | ||||
| from the album The Dissection of Eve | ||||
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| English title | Fi-Fi-Fi-Fighting | |||
| Released | March 7, 2025 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 3:54 | |||
| Label | Cornerstone | |||
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| G22 singles chronology | ||||
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Pa-Pa-Pa-Palaban (transl. Fi-Fi-Fi-Fighting) is a song by the Filipino girl group G22. Cornerstone Entertainment released it on March 7, 2025, during the International Women's Month and as a track for the debut studio album The Dissection of Eve. It was written by Angel Jeremae Yape, Julius James De Belen, Mart Sam Emmanuel Olavides, and Pow Chavez. It features musical elements influenced by 2010s pop and brassy pop.
Background and release
Before the release of the song, G22 released a series of concept photographs. The first set featured a metallic-themed aesthetic with the members dressed in black outfits. A subsequent set presented the group in red attire described as a "femme fatale" look. Prior to these teasers, the group cleared their Instagram page, which drew attention among fans. On March 4, 2025, the girl group announced that their new single is set to release on March 7, 2025.[1] They released the song accompanied by music video on March 9, 2025.[2]
Composition
Pa-Pa-Pa-Palaban is three minutes and fifty-four seconds long. Written by Angel Jeremae Yape, Julius James De Belen, Mart Sam Emmanuel Olavides, and Pow Chavez.[3] It incorporates with 2010s pop and brassy pop styles while avoiding a dated sound.[4] The song was to coincide with International Women's Month. According to the group, the single conveys the message that women are "fighters in their own ways." Member AJ Yape stated that she was not comfortable with remarks that positioned G22's concept against more traditionally feminine approaches in the music scene, emphasizing instead that showing one's "softer side" can also be a form of strength. The group noted that the song had originally been planned for release the previous year, but its production required additional work to meet their standards.[5]
Credits
Credits are adapted by Tidal.[3]
- G22 – vocal
- Angel Jermae Yape – composer, lyricist
- Julius James De Belen – composer, lyricist
- Mart Sam Emmanuel Olavides – composer, lyricist
- Pow Chavez – composer, lyricist
Awards and nominations
| Organization | Year | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P-pop Music Awards | 2025 | Music Video of the Year | Nominated | [6] |
Listicles
| Publisher | Year | Listicle | Placement | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pulp | 2025 | Pulp Loves: Our Favorite P-pop Songs of 2025 | Placed | [7] |
References
- ^ Kang, Kristine (March 4, 2025). "G22 drops sizzling teaser photos for 'Pa-Pa-Pa-Palaban' comeback". GMA Entertainment. Archived from the original on December 7, 2025. Retrieved November 27, 2025.
- ^ Go, Mayks (February 25, 2025). "G22 Release New Single "Pa-Pa-Pa-Palaban" – Listen". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on December 7, 2025. Retrieved November 27, 2025.
- ^ a b "Pa-Pa-Pa-Palaban - Credits on Tidal". Tidal. Archived from the original on December 7, 2025. Retrieved November 27, 2025.
- ^ Loreto, Julienne (November 26, 2025). "G22 Come into their own with "The Dissection of Eve"". &Asian. Archived from the original on December 7, 2025. Retrieved November 27, 2025.
- ^ Mallorca, Hannah (March 21, 2025). "G22 Believes Women are Strong in Different Ways". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved November 27, 2025.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ Mallorca, Hannah (November 18, 2025). "P-pop Music Awards 2025: SB19, Bini Dominate Nominations in Major Categories". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved December 18, 2025.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ Pulp Magazine Staff (December 27, 2025). "Pulp Loves: Our Favorite P-pop Songs of 2025". Pulp. Retrieved January 12, 2026.
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