Being the third wheel has never sounded quite this fun. Rising P-pop girl group VVINK joins forces with award-winning producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Ziv for “Trisikulo,” a new collaboration that turns an all-too-familiar relationship predicament into an upbeat celebration of friendship, longing, and young romance.
Released under Sony Music Entertainment, the track takes its inspiration from the experience of tagging along with couples and wondering when it’s finally your turn to find love. Its title plays on the Filipino word for a tricycle, using the vehicle’s three wheels as a clever metaphor for being the extra person in someone else’s love story.
At the heart of the song is a relatable question: “Kailan naman ako?” Rather than treating the third-wheel experience as something purely frustrating or heartbreaking, “Trisikulo” approaches it with humor and infectious pop energy, making an awkward social situation feel like something listeners can laugh and sing about together.
For Ziv, the concept came from personal experience. What began as a running joke about being the third wheel among friends and family eventually became the foundation for a song exploring a situation that doesn’t always get its own spotlight in pop music.
The collaboration also gives VVINK another opportunity to demonstrate their versatility as the group continues carving out a place in the P-pop scene. They’ve been building momentum with their playful musical identity and willingness to explore different concepts. The group previously scored recognition for “Baduy,” its collaboration with DJ Love and Pio Balbuena, winning Best Novelty Recording at the 39th Awit Awards and Pop Song of the Year at the 2026 Filipino Music Awards. VVINK was also selected for Spotify RADAR 2026, further highlighting its growing presence in the Filipino music landscape.
With “Trisikulo,” VVINK and Ziv bring together humor, relatable storytelling, and vibrant production to create a track that speaks to anyone who has ever watched their friends fall in love while waiting for their own romantic moment.
Whether listeners are happily single, secretly crushing on someone, or perpetually accompanying couples on their dates, “Trisikulo” offers a playful reminder that sometimes the best way to deal with being the third wheel is to turn the experience into a song.
“Trisikulo” is now available on digital music platforms worldwide!
