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Olivia Rodrigo‘s “the cure” enters the Billboard Philippines Hot 100 chart, dated June 6, 2026.
Taking the No. 11 spot, “the cure” is the second single of the Grammy-nominated artist’s forthcoming third studio album, you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love, ” set for release on June 12.
A coming-of-age track, “the cure” speaks heavily on how romance or falling in love isn’t the solution to one’s problems, insecurities, or mental health struggles.
“But my head is full of poison, and my heart is full of doubt / I got toxins in my bloodstream, you tried hard to suck ’em out / And it feels like medication, and it’s good for me, I’m sure / But it don’t matter how your love feels anymore / It’ll never be the cure / It’ll nеver be the curе,” Rodrigo sings in the chorus.
This is the second track from her much-awaited third record that has entered the chart, following the lead single “drop dead,” which debuted at No. 8 on the week of May 2 this year, and is currently at No. 13.
This week, the top 10 of the chart remains unchanged from the previous week, led by “Since Day One” by Skusta Clee and Flow G, followed by fitterkarma‘s “Kalapastangan” at No. 2, Ben&Ben‘s “Lifetime (Reimagined)” at No. 3, Cup of Joe‘s “Multo” at No. 4, and fitterkarma’s “Pag-Ibig ay Kanibalismo II” at No. 5.
IV OF SPADES‘ “Kabisado” takes the No. 6 spot, followed by Bruno Mars‘ “Risk It All” at No. 7, Kyle Raphael’s “Libu-Libong Buwan” at No. 8, Yuridope‘s “Rosas” at No. 9, and nicole‘s “Panaginip” rounding out the Top 10.
Billboard Philippines’ Hot 100 chart ranks the biggest songs in the country by both local and international artists every week, using audio and streaming data collected by data provider Luminate. The Hot 100 is one of Billboard Philippines’ official music charts, alongside the Top Philippine Songs chart, with both updated every Wednesday.
View this week’s Billboard Philippines‘ Hot 100 here.
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“The cure” explores how romantic love cannot resolve deep-seated personal struggles, insecurities, or mental health challenges. Rodrigo frames the song’s central argument in the chorus: no matter how love feels, it cannot serve as a substitute for genuine healing or self-work.
“The cure” entered the Billboard Philippines Hot 100 at No. 11 on the chart dated June 6, 2026. It is the second track from Rodrigo’s forthcoming third studio album to chart in the Philippines, following lead single “drop dead,” which debuted at No. 8 in May 2026.
Olivia Rodrigo’s third studio album, you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love, is set for release on June 12, 2026. “The cure” is the second single released ahead of the record, following “drop dead,” which was the lead single.
The Billboard Philippines Hot 100 ranks the most-streamed and most-played songs in the country weekly, using audio streaming data collected by Luminate. The chart covers both local OPM and international artists and is updated every Wednesday.
As of the June 6, 2026 chart, the Top 10 is led by Skusta Clee and Flow G’s “Since Day One,” followed by fitterkarma’s “Kalapastangan” at No. 2, Ben&Ben’s “Lifetime (Reimagined)” at No. 3, Cup of Joe’s “Multo” at No. 4, and fitterkarma’s “Pag-Ibig ay Kanibalismo II” at No. 5. IV of Spades, Bruno Mars, Kyle Raphael, Yuridope, and nicole round out positions 6 through 10.