Jimmy Bondoc sings from the heart

Nothing can stop Jimmy-not even a loveless life-from venturing farther to the music mainstream, and capturing more hearts through his songs in the process.

The cliché-time heals all wounds-might hold true for most, but definitely not for famous musician Jimmy Bondoc.

Or that was what could be gleaned from his expressions when asked about how he was feeling now years after breaking up with singer Nina.

"We've broken up. We've moved on. A big part of love is letting go," Jimmy said, while apparently showing a half-smile and a half-regret expression over that aborted love affair he had with the soul siren.

And even years later, it seemed that this singer/composer is not over yet with that relationship. But life has to go on. Nothing can stop Jimmy-not even a loveless life-from venturing farther to the music mainstream, and capturing more hearts through his songs in the process.

His life, as of the meantime, is devoted to his music that when one listens to his compositions one hears what's in Jimmy's heart.

"Kahit broken-hearted ako I always inject some hope to my music," Jimmy explained.

Speaking of hope, this singer is hopeful that he finds his new love in his efforts to overcome the sad past. As of now he is seeing a "pretty lady," a theater artist, whose name he's not ready to divulge yet.

"I'm very romantic, very hopeful," he said of this newfound hope of love, although he admitted nothing is concrete yet as this time he wants to be more careful.

"Love is patient. Love is kind," he added, suddenly grinning, while adding that the "good woman" who is truly for him "may be out there."

Jimmy was last here in Cebu last month for the Lovapalooza Cebu 2006, wherein he was one of the performers.

One of the songs he played for the audience was his latest hit, I believe, a song, of which copyright was questioned by a freelance songwriter, who allegedly claimed he owned the song.

To this he explained that the song is not an original one. It was a Korean song translated into Tag-lish by his record label, Sony BMG.

"Nobody owns that song," he said, while adding that he only wants to give people inspiration.

"It's just unfortunate that some guy would lay claim on a song, which is not actually his," he continued.

But despite the song's disputable origin, it still continues to be played all over the radio.

However, Jimmy denied the song's popularity was solely attributed to the controversy, as he believed his music was different from the rest.