Discover the story of the song > Balikbayan Box – Eraserheads

The protagonist is happy and excited because he received a balikbayan box filled with glue, clothes, and toys. He realizes that he has spent all his money in just one week because he bought a very sweet product called "Asukal ni Cesar" and his bimpo (a small towel) was taken by someone who teased him. He wants to go home because the world doesn't make sense anymore and everything in his life has lost its meaning. He wonders where his gift has been pawned and who will bring it home.