Sa Susunod na Habang Buhay

The song was first performed at Bonifacio High Street Amphitheater on February 5, 2020.^[2] It was later released on February 28 as a standalone single on music streaming services.^[3][4] A few minutes after its release, Miguel shared on Twitter that he wept after writing the song, realizing it had healed a wound he had not known he carried, and he hoped others would experience the same healing.^[2]

"Sa Susunod na Habang Buhay"

A sample of the song's chorus

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The song was written by lead vocalists Paolo Benjamin Guico and Miguel Benjamin Guico and produced by Jean-Paul Verona and Ben&Ben.^[5] The mellow track explores a faded romance and the promise of eternal love that transcends lifetimes. It addresses common questions people often ask their partners, as it conveys the intricacies of navigating a complex relationship while maintaining an optimistic outlook.^[3]

Released on December 14, 2020, the music video was directed by Jorel Lising and written by Juan Miguel Severo.^[6] Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla of the KathNiel love team played a couple trapped in a time loop that resets after one dies, with one retaining memories from their past relationship.^[7] The music video opens in a scene interrupted by the rumbling sea and the crashing waves on the shore. While the forces of nature work to retract the water that clings to the sandbar, Bernardo and Padilla walk together against a vibrant pink and orange backdrop. Despite their backs turned, they appear calm and content, a visual that aligns with the song's opening narration. The story ends without a clear resolution, as Bernardo and Padilla face an unresolved emotional situation within the narrative.^[8]

Lead vocalist Miguel described the music video as "a dream and a serendipitous sequence of events" that began when the band freely allowed Severo to use their song "Ride Home" for his Gaya Sa Pelikula series. Severo returned the favor by offering to write the script and pitching it to Bernardo and Padilla, who agreed to take part in the music video despite their busy schedules.^[9]

Upon its release, "Sa Susunod na Habang-Buhay" drew notable responses from listeners, with Rappler describing the release as generating significant "feels".^[10] Angelo De Cartagena of Nylon Manila praised the song and described Kathryn Bernardo and Daniel Padilla's performance in the music video as "their most grown up yet".^[8] The music video gained over 2 million views in its first two days of release.^[11]

According to Apple Music^[5]

• Ben&Ben – vocals, producer
• Miguel Benjamin Guico – songwriter
• Paolo Benjamin Guico – songwriter
• Jean-Paul Verona – producer

"Sa Susunod na Habang Buhay" was the official theme song of the 2023 Filipino film Rewind.^[24]