"Dilaw" is a song by singer-songwriter Maki and a song by the Baguio-based band Dilaw. The songs explore themes of love, hope, and happiness. br Maki's "Dilaw": br An indie alternative song that compares hope and happiness to the color yellow br Inspired by a conversation with a former lover br Written as a love letter to himself br A therapeutic process that helped Maki process his emotions br A song that portrays how love can conquer past pain br **Dilaw band's "Uhaw": br A song about the feeling of longing for someone br A song that the band described as "thirst" br A song that the band said was inspired by rappers like MF Doom br A song that the band said was about the universal experience and struggles people face br A song that was performed by the band at the "We Play Here" concert in 2023 br A song that was performed by the band with Coldplay in 2024 .