here’s a certain art to an IG Note “parinig.” You have something to say, but sending the message directly feels a little too brave. So you pick a song, post a lyric, and let whoever needs to get the hint figure it out.

Whether you’re crushing from afar, waiting for someone to make a move, or pretending your feelings are totally under control, these OPM tracks can do the talking for you.

For the crush you already know you can’t have: “tila tala” — syd hartha

This is for the hopeless romantics who already know they’re more on the hopeless side. “tila tala” is about falling for someone who feels out of reach, with syd hartha singing from the perspective of someone who can only admire their crush from afar.

Perfect for the IG Note that says, “I know you’re probably not mine, but let me be delusional for a minute.”

For the “I’ll fight for us” parinig: “Pangako (Sa Puso Mo)” — ALAMAT

“Pangako (Sa Puso Mo)” is about choosing a relationship despite the people who oppose it, with the narrator promising to take on whatever comes with loving that person.

Us against everybody? Say less.

For when you want them to know you’re taking a chance: “luck” — Maki & James Reid

“luck” is for the person who’s finally willing to gamble on a maybe. The Maki and James Reid collaboration compares falling in love to taking a bet, complete with the uncertainty of not knowing how things will turn out.

It works especially well when you’ve been circling around the same person and are finally ready to see if there’s something worth risking for.

For the person you wish was beside you: “Katabi” — BINI

The premise is much simpler: I yearn for your presence.  “Katabi” is built around longing and long-distance love, making it a natural pick for the person you miss when the day ends and you wish they were a little closer.

Post this one when “miss you” feels too obvious, but staying silent feels worse.

For the friend you’re starting to look at differently: “Na Para Bang” — Mariah Deborah

You told yourself it was nothing. Then suddenly you’re spending your Saturdays thinking about them.

“Na Para Bang” lives in that awkward space between friendship and wanting something more. Mariah Deborah sings about falling for a friend while wondering if admitting it could change what they already have.

It’s basically the soundtrack for the moment you realize your “wala lang ’to” excuse is no longer working.

For the crush who already knows: “halata” — dana paulene

Dana paulene’s “halata” is about secretly keeping your feelings under wraps when your admiration is already starting to show.