Music gives life to our concealed emotions in some ways. There
are thousands of songs about nationalism, every single one shows love of the
country and fellow men. Bayan Ko is one of hundreds of Filipino songs that
shows great love of Philippines.
Originally written in Spanish by Filipino General José Alejandrino, this kundiman is often considered the unofficial second national anthem, and sometimes by Overseas Filipino groups after the Lupang Hinirang or by itself. It sometimes assumed to be a folk song because of its popularity, and has been frequently adopted by various political groups as a protest song at demonstrations due to the nature of the lyrics.
Ang bayan kong Pilipinas,
Lupain ng ginto't bulaklák.
Pag-ibig ang sa kaniyang palad
Nag-alay ng ganda't dilág.
At sa kaniyang yumi at ganda,
Dayuhan ay nahalina.
Bayan ko, binihag ka,
Nasadlak sa dusa.
Ibon mang may layang lumipad,
Kulungin mo at umiiyak!
Bayan pa kayáng sakdál dilág,
Ang 'dì magnasang makaalpás?
Pilipinas kong minumutya
Pugad ng luhà ko't dalita
Aking adhika
Makita kang sakdál laya!
A quote from Dr. Jose Rizal novel Noli Me Tangere says: ''Even if my country does seem
to have forgotten me, I have always thought about it.''
Nationalistic songs can somehow draw out that 'makabayan' in each of us, but it is not just the songs that we need.
As one website defined: The true essence of nationalism -- the desire to build a
just, safe, and prosperous country that can earn the pride of its people and be
a productive member of an equally prosperous global community.
BUT HOW?
Put your right hand on the left side of your chest. Can you hear it beating? It is where nationalism starts.
CALAJATAN, ESSAN MARIE O.
BCR 3-1
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