Lagi (song)
| "Lagi" | ||||
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| Single by Bini | ||||
| from the album Feel Good | ||||
| Language | Filipino | |||
| English title | Always | |||
| Released | June 24, 2022 | |||
| Studio | AORG Studio | |||
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| Length | 4:16 | |||
| Label | Star Music | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Louie Canaria | |||
| Producer(s) | Jonathan Manalo | |||
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| "Lagi" on YouTube | ||||
"Lagi" (lit. 'Always') is a song recorded by the Filipino girl group Bini from their second album Feel Good (2022). Written and composed by Louie Canaria, "Lagi" is an upbeat bubblegum pop and electropop song about falling in love. It was released by Star Music on June 24, 2022.
"Lagi" achieved moderate commercial success and garnered praise from critics and fans alike. Rafael Bautista of Nylon Manila lauded the track for its seamless blend of meaningful lyrics, polished production, and compelling vocals. In a 2024 interview with the Philippine Daily Inquirer, Bini member Gwen highlighted "Lagi" as a pivotal moment for the group, explaining that after experimenting with various genres, the song marked their breakthrough success. Inquirer writer Mallorca also cited Filipino-American journalist Lai Frances, who described the song as an example of P-pop songs that convey genuine honesty, noting its refreshing tone and conversational style. The song entered Billboard Philippines' Philippines Hot 100 and Top Philippine Songs charts, peaking at number nine and five, respectively. Additionally, "Lagi" was featured as a soundtrack in the 2022 romantic comedy film An Inconvenient Love and the 2024 Philippine romantic comedy series What's Wrong with Secretary Kim.