EXCLUSIVE: JBK explains new, controversial single 'Anestisya'

Following the release of their new and controversial single, members of JBK explain why “Anestisya” is gaining more traction among listeners.

JBK, composed of Joshua Bulot, Bryan del Rosario and Kim Ordonio, explained in an exclusive interview with GMANetwork.com that while others find intrigue in their latest single, more people are actually able to relate.

Kim said, “Pag may mga nag-iinterview sa amin, '“Anestisya?” Uy, bakit “Anestisya?”' Parang may something na agad, nagagandahan sila sa title.”

Bryan also added, “Almost all radio stations, approved siya agad including Barangay LS. Malakas siya sa LS. As in the first week that we released it, Most Wanted na siya agad. Intriguing kasi 'yung lyrics ng kanta.”

According to the Kapuso millennial trio, listeners shouldn't take the lyrics of “Anestisya” literally.

WATCH: JBK releases newest single “Anestisya”

Bryan shared, “Akala nila about alak or inuman, but it's a metaphorical phrase of someone's coping mechanism during heartbreak. Kapag may problema ka, you identify kung ano anestisya mo.”

Joshua echoed his bandmate's message, saying, “Malalim 'tong kantang 'to kasi akala mo about sa alak pero ang totoo it symbolizes yung pag tapal mo sa isang bagay na ayaw mong maramdaman. Like pag broken-hearted ka, if ayaw mo ma-feel yung pain gagawin mo lahat para makalimutan yung tao like sports, pag inom, travel. 'Yun yung anestisya mo, but at the end of the day you have to face it to become strong.”

“Anestisya” is now available for download and streaming via Spotify, iTunes, and Apple Music.