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is a quintessential 1990s alternative rock anthem by the Filipino band Rivermaya , first released in January 1997 as part of their third studio album, Atomic Bomb . Written by former vocalist and keyboardist Rico Blanco , the song remains one of the most beloved tracks in the Original Pilipino Music (OPM) landscape. Song Meaning and Origins
: The lyrics describe a person reaching out to someone in pain or experiencing a "midnight" of the soul, offering to be their "mahiwagang elesi" (magical propeller) to carry them toward happiness and freedom.
: There has long been an urban legend that "Elesi" is a coded reference to the drug LSD, though the band members have generally maintained it is about being a source of light and support for a friend. How to Listen and Download Legally
The title "Elesi" is a Tagalog word for (such as those on an airplane or electric fan).