"Una" is a song performed by

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rock band

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. It is tenth track from their debut album, ''

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''. It became #1 in Philippines' popular music charts. The song begins with a dramatic

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intro

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ist Erwin Armovit, which is then layered by rhythm guitarist

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's chords. This section is carried on throughout all verses, except for the choruses, in which both guitars become heavily distorted. The song is written and composed by Gosh Dilay.

Music video

The music video was directed by Wincy Ong.{{cite news , title=Una by Sponge Cola , url =https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKtSzWhCKW4 It shows the band playing the song in an antique-styled, possibly haunted room. Butterflies can be seen on the band's instruments while they are playing. The room becomes darker on each chorus. On the bridge of the song, large amounts of

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are used all over the room. After a while, cut papers are seen flying in the room.

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then occurs on the last chorus.

References

2004 singles Sponge Cola songs 2004 songs Tagalog-language songs