{{Use Philippine English|date=February 2025}} {{Use mdy dates|date=February 2025}} {{Infobox song | name = Saan? | cover = Saan? (2023) by Maki cover art.webp | type = single | artist = Maki | alt = | caption = | EP = Tanong | language = Filipino | English_title = Where? | released = {{Start date|2023|03|31}} | genre = Pop | length = {{Duration|m=3|s=26}} | label = Tarsier Records | writer = Ralph William Datoon | producer = *Moophs *Nhiko Sabiniano | prev_title = Gusto Ko Nang Bumitaw (R&B Version) | prev_year = 2022 | title = Saan? | year = 2023 | next_title = Bakit? | next_year = 2023 }}
'''Saan?''' ({{literal translation|Where?}}) is a single by Filipino singer Maki. It was released as a digital pre-single for Maki's first extended play "Tanong" on March 31, 2023, through Tarsier Records, and was produced by Nhiko Sabiniano. "Saan?" is a pop alternative song that combines mellow and modern elements, expressing feelings of longing and distance. Its lyrics draw on themes of memory and separation. He wrote the song during a visit to the University of the Philippines.
== Background and release == After the successful single of "Gusto Ko Nang Bumitaw (R&B Version)" ({{literal translation|I Want To Let Go}}), Maki released a song on March 31, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bonoan |first=Christian |date=July 31, 2023 |title=Maki Goes Viral with Songs "Saan?" and "Bakit?" |url=https://myx.global/maki-viralspotifycharts/ |access-date=February 8, 2025 |website=Myx Global |archive-date=May 26, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240526171059/https://myx.global/maki-viralspotifycharts/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The song was later revealed to be part of Maki's extended play, ''Tanong'' ({{literal translation|Question}}), which was released on October 6, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=October 6, 2023 |title='Saan?' singer Maki releases debut EP 'Tanong' |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/10/06/23/saan-singer-maki-releases-debut-ep-tanong |access-date=February 19, 2025 |website=ABS-CBN }}</ref> In a 2025 in interview, Maki said that "Saan?" and other component songs in ''Tanong'' were based on his personal experience of being abandoned by a former girlfriend.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 9, 2023 |title=Hit song na 'Dilaw,' isinulat ni Maki para sa sarili; nasaktan sa unang pag-ibig |trans-title=Maki wrote hit song "Dilaw" for himself, hurt by first love |url=https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/balitambayan/chikamuna/955313/hit-song-na-dilaw-isinulat-ni-maki-para-sa-sarili-nasaktan-sa-unang-pag-ibig/story/ |access-date=August 9, 2025 |website=GMA News |language=fil}}</ref>
== Composition == "Saan?" is three minutes and twenty-six seconds long, the song was produced by Moophs and Nhiko Sabiniano and composed by Maki himself, under his real name Ralph William Datoon.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 31, 2023 |title=Saan? by Maki on Apple Music |url=https://music.apple.com/ph/album/saan/1676682197?i=1676682220 |access-date=February 8, 2025 |publisher=Apple Music (PH) |language=en-GB |archive-date=March 30, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230330175431/https://music.apple.com/ph/album/saan/1676682197?i=1676682220 |url-status=live }}</ref> It has been described to be an pop alternative track that features a melancholic and fresh sounds, conveying themes of longing and separation.<ref>{{Cite news |date=March 31, 2023 |title=Maki delivers nostalgic vibes with new single "Saan?" |url=https://corporate.abs-cbn.com/newsroom/news-releases/2023/3/31/maki-saan?lang=en |access-date=February 8, 2025 |work=ABS-CBN CORPORATE |publisher=ABS-CBN News |language=en}}</ref> The lyrics explore the experience of revisiting familiar places in hopes of encountering someone from the past, reflecting on memories and contemplating the reasons behind the separation. Maki aims to comfort to listeners experiencing heartbreak, encouraging them to grieve, reflect and eventually move forward.<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=March 30, 2023 |title=Maki Delivers Nostalgic Vibes with New Single "Saan?" |url=https://orangemagazine.ph/2023/maki-delivers-nostalgic-vibes-with-new-single-saan/ |access-date=February 8, 2025 |magazine=Orange Magazine |language=en-US |archive-date=February 8, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250208100159/https://orangemagazine.ph/2023/maki-delivers-nostalgic-vibes-with-new-single-saan/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Maki wrote the track during a visit to the University of the Philippines.<ref>{{Cite news |date=September 28, 2023 |title=Star Music artist Maki's Saan spawns countless TikTok videos |url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2023/09/28/2299438/star-music-artist-makis-saan-spawns-countless-tiktok-videos |access-date=February 9, 2025 |work=The Philippine Star |language=en |archive-date=October 7, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241007075855/https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2023/09/28/2299438/star-music-artist-makis-saan-spawns-countless-tiktok-videos |url-status=live }}</ref>
The song's official music video was released on April 19, 2023 and features Maki and actress Karina Bautista.<ref>{{Cite news |date=April 20, 2023 |title=Karina Bautista stars in Maki's music video for 'Saan?' |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/04/20/23/karina-bautista-stars-in-makis-music-video-for-saan |access-date=February 9, 2025 |work=ABS-CBN |language=en}}</ref> Parts of the video were shot in Baguio.<ref>{{Cite news |date=April 26, 2023 |title=Maki takes a scenic trip down memory lane in "Saan?" music video |url=https://corporate.abs-cbn.com/newsroom/news-releases/2023/4/26/maki-saan-music-video?lang=en |access-date=February 9, 2025 |work=ABS-CBN CORPORATE |publisher=ABS-CBN News |language=en}}</ref> The video was also included in a short film trilogy titled ''Tanong'' ({{literal translation|Question}}) after its EP, and includes the music videos for the EP's other component tracks "Kailan?" ({{literal translation|When?}}) and "Bakit?" ({{literal translation|Why?}}).<ref>{{Cite news |date=October 12, 2023 |title=MAKI Chronicles Heartbreaking Journey in Debut EP 'Tanong' |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/onemusic/articles-news/maki-debutep-tanong-20802 |access-date=February 10, 2025 |work=ABS-CBN |language=en}}</ref>
== Promotion == Maki teased his song on TikTok a series of snippets and that went viral, garnering over 500,000 views. The teaser gained attention for their sentimental sound and lyrics.<ref name="parincq">{{Cite magazine |date=April 17, 2024 |title='Saan' Hitmaker Maki Hits 100 Million Streams on Spotify |url=https://www.parcinq.com/post/saan-hitmaker-maki-hits-100-million-streams-on-spotify |magazine=Parincq Magazine |language=en |access-date=February 8, 2025 |archive-date=February 8, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250208101701/https://www.parcinq.com/post/saan-hitmaker-maki-hits-100-million-streams-on-spotify |url-status=live }}</ref>
On October 5, he performed "Saan" in a Live Jam on Rappler.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Arnaldo |first=Steph |date=October 5, 2023 |title=[WATCH] Rappler Live Jam: Maki |url=https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/live-jam/music-sessions-maki-october-2023/ |access-date=February 8, 2025 |work=Rappler |language=en-US |archive-date=February 8, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250208100158/https://www.rappler.com/entertainment/live-jam/music-sessions-maki-october-2023/ |url-status=live }}</ref> He also performed the single on Wish 107.5 and ''Billboard Philippines'' Soundwave.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Angan |first=Kara |date=March 5, 2024 |title=Maki Performs 'Saan?' on Billboard Philippines Soundwave |url=https://billboardphilippines.com/media-channels/soundwave/maki-performs-his-hit-song-saan-on-billboard-philippines-soundwave-watch-tiktok-2024/ |access-date=February 8, 2025 |magazine=Billboard Philippines |language=en-US |archive-date=February 8, 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250208100158/https://billboardphilippines.com/media-channels/soundwave/maki-performs-his-hit-song-saan-on-billboard-philippines-soundwave-watch-tiktok-2024/ |url-status=live }}</ref>
At his concert titled ''Kolorcoaster'' at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City, Maki performed a rendition of "Saan?" with altered lyrics.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 8, 2025 |title='KOLORCOASTER' turns Araneta into Maki's canvas of painted dreams |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/events/2025/11/8/-kolorcoaster-turns-araneta-into-maki-s-canvas-of-painted-dreams-1628 |access-date=November 9, 2025 |website=ABS-CBN}}</ref>
== Commercial performance == Following its release on March 31, 2023, "Saan?" debuted at number fourteen on ''Billboard'''s Philippines Hot 100 chart. The song reached 100 million streams on Spotify.<ref name="parincq" />
== Charts == === Weekly charts === {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center" |+ Weekly chart performance for "Saan?" ! scope="col" | Chart (2024) ! scope="col" | Peak<br />position |- {{single chart|Philippines|16|date=08-31-2024|access-date=December 19, 2025|rowheader=true}} |- ! scope="row" | Philippines (Top Philippine Songs)<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Top Philippine Songs – Week of August 24, 2024|url=https://billboardphilippines.com/chart/top-philippine-songs/08-24-2024//|access-date=December 27, 2024|magazine=Billboard Philippines}}</ref> | 11 |}
=== Year-end charts === {| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center" |+ Year-end chart performance for "Dilaw" ! scope="col" |Chart (2024) ! scope="col" |Position |- ! scope="row"|Philippines (Philippines Hot 100)<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Philippines Hot 100 – Year of 2024|url=https://billboardphilippines.com/chart/year-end/philippines-hot-100/year-2024/|access-date=December 19, 2025|magazine=Billboard Philippines|archive-date=December 20, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241220061818/https://billboardphilippines.com/chart/year-end/philippines-hot-100/|url-status=live}}</ref> | 23 |- ! scope="row" |Philippines (Top Philippine Songs)<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Top Philippine Songs – Year of 2024|url=https://billboardphilippines.com/chart/year-end/top-philippine-songs/year-2024/|access-date=December 19, 2025|magazine=Billboard Philippines|archive-date=December 20, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241220061526/https://billboardphilippines.com/chart/year-end/top-philippine-songs/|url-status=live}}</ref> | 14 |} {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center" ! scope="col" |Chart (2025) ! scope="col" |Position |- ! scope="row"|Philippines (Philippines Hot 100)<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Philippines Hot 100 – Year of 2025|url=https://billboardphilippines.com/chart/year-end/philippines-hot-100/|access-date=December 19, 2025|magazine=Billboard Philippines}}</ref> | 80 |}
==Accolades== {|class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" |- ! scope="col" | Award ! scope="col" | Year ! scope="col"| Category ! scope="col"| Result ! scope="col" class="unsortable"| {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference(s)}} |- ! scope="row" rowspan="2" | Awit Awards | rowspan="2" | 2024 | Song of the Year | {{nom}} | rowspan="2" |<ref>{{cite web |last=Go |first=Mayks |date=August 19, 2024 |title=SB19, BINI, Lola Amour, And More Lead Awit Awards 2024 Nominations |url=https://billboardphilippines.com/music/news/sb19-bini-lola-amour-and-more-lead-awit-awards-2024-nominations-full-list/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240819182052/https://billboardphilippines.com/music/news/sb19-bini-lola-amour-and-more-lead-awit-awards-2024-nominations-full-list/ |archive-date=August 19, 2024 |access-date=August 23, 2024 |website=Billboard Philippines}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=December 5, 2024 |title=Here Are The Winners For The 37th Awit Awards: BINI, Lola Amour, SB19, And More |url=https://billboardphilippines.com/music/news/here-are-the-winners-for-the-37th-awit-awards-lola-amour-sb19-bini-2024/ |access-date=December 5, 2024 |website=Billboard Philippines |language=en |archive-date=December 6, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241206165444/https://billboardphilippines.com/music/news/here-are-the-winners-for-the-37th-awit-awards-lola-amour-sb19-bini-2024/ |url-status=live }}</ref> |- | Best Pop Recording | {{nom}} |- ! scope="row" rowspan="2" | PMPC Star Awards for Music | rowspan="2" | 2024 | Song of the Year | {{nom}} | rowspan="2" |<ref>{{Cite web |author=Josh Mercado |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/10/2/bini-sb19-juan-karlos-among-nominees-at-16th-star-awards-for-music-1745 |title=BINI, SB19, Juan Karlos among nominees at 16th Star Awards for Music |date=October 2, 2024 |publisher=ABS-CBN |access-date=October 2, 2024 |archive-date=October 2, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241002112006/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/10/2/bini-sb19-juan-karlos-among-nominees-at-16th-star-awards-for-music-1745 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |author=Addie Cuadra |url=https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/10/27/opm-celebrated-in-16th-pmpc-star-awards-for-music-141 |title=OPM celebrated in 16th PMPC Star Awards for Music |date=October 28, 2024 |publisher=ABS-CBN |access-date=October 28, 2024 |archive-date=November 8, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241108235759/https://news.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/2024/10/27/opm-celebrated-in-16th-pmpc-star-awards-for-music-141 |url-status=live }}</ref> |- | Male Pop Artist of the Year | {{won}} |- |}
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