The March 31 release of Lifetime (Reimagined) triggers a resurgence in streams for the band’s 2020 hit
Multi-awarded Filipino folk-pop outfit Ben&Ben continues to break new ground, as their 2020 hit Lifetime surges to No. 1 on both the Official Philippines Chart of the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) and the Billboard Philippines Hot 100—less than a month after the release of its expanded rendition, Lifetime (Reimagined).
For the tracking period of April 10 to 16, Lifetime climbed a notch to claim the top spot on IFPI’s Official Philippines Chart. Launched in February 2025 under the broader Official Southeast Asia Charts initiative, the ranking system highlights top-performing tracks across six key markets, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam—marking a significant regional benchmark for the band’s growing influence.
The momentum carried over to the Billboard Philippines Hot 100, where Lifetime leaped from No. 5 to No. 1 in the April 25 chart week, powered by sustained streaming dominance across digital platforms. The milestone marks Ben&Ben’s first-ever chart-topping entry on Billboard Philippines, and their third appearance overall—following Sa Susunod na Habang Buhay in the 2025 Year-End Charts and Kathang Isip in the October 2025 Hot 100 list.
Reflecting on the song’s unexpected resurgence, the band shared their gratitude for the deep emotional connection it has sparked among listeners, especially within their “Liwanag” fan community.
“Hindi po namin inasahang magkakaroon ng ganitong impact ‘yung Lifetime sa mga makikinig… Nakakatulong ang kanta para balikan ng mga tao ang kanilang nakaraan—para harapin ang mga ‘what-ifs’ at tuluyang makapaghilom. Sobrang grateful kaming maging bahagi ng prosesong ito,” the band expressed.
They also noted how the song taps into a distinctly Filipino emotional depth—particularly the enduring feeling of longing.
“May kakaiba sa kakayahan ng mga Pilipino na damhin ang ‘longing’—‘yung pagmamahal sa isang tao o bagay na maaaring hindi maabot. Totoo itong nararanasan ng marami. At marahil, patunay ito ng kakayahan nating magmahal at magtiis. Siguro, to love is to endure,” they added.
Beyond its chart-topping success, Lifetime (Reimagined) continues to dominate across platforms—recently hitting No. 1 on YouTube’s Trending list, breaking into the Top 10 of Spotify’s Global Daily Viral Chart at No. 9, and securing the No. 1 spot on Spotify Philippines’ Daily Viral Chart. The track also climbed to No. 2 on both Spotify’s Weekly Top 200 and Daily Top 200 rankings, cementing its status as one of the most impactful OPM releases in recent memory.
