The song carries special meaning for the band and its millions of followers, with its message of healing, forgiveness, and second chances
Multi-awarded folk-pop band Ben&Ben has submitted Leaves (Reimagined) for consideration at the 2027 Grammy Awards under the Best Pop Duo/Group Performance category.
The band shared that winning a Grammy Award has always been one of their dreams. They expressed gratitude for the opportunity to take the first step toward achieving this goal by submitting Leaves (Reimagined) for consideration by the Grammy organization’s voting members.
Leaves (Reimagined) carries a deeply personal meaning for Ben&Ben frontman Paolo Benjamin, who wrote the song as a way to process and overcome past emotional wounds.
“Someone very close to me in the past hurt me in a very unexpected way, and I was faced with the choice to forgive or part ways. I chose to forgive,” he reveals. “This song will always hold deep meaning for me. It has been God’s way of saving me from my darkest thoughts countless times in the past, until now.”
“I hope that this grown-up version of the song will make people realize that forgiveness is an act that sets ourselves free, even if it’s extremely hard to do sometimes. Because as the new version says, it’s those closest to us that can hurt us the most. I hope that it encourages people to never give up on selflessly loving, even if it can get painful,” he adds.
The submission was made through the band’s label, Sony Music Entertainment Philippines. The First Round Voting period runs from October 12 to 22 and will determine the nominees across 100 categories. The official nominees are scheduled to be announced on November 16, while the 2027 Grammy Awards will take place on February 7, 2027.
Ben&Ben recently released Nine, an album they describe as a love letter to their listeners and a celebration of their friendship. The nine-track collection features reimagined versions of songs from different stages of the band’s journey, including Leaves (Reimagined), alongside their 2026 hit Saranggola and the new track Harinawa.
Earlier this month, the band performed all the tracks from Nine during their sold-out Saranggola: The Concert at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.
