Philippines... A New Beginning (Bagong Simula)

Or am I dreaming?

In the midst of all the problems of my country, I can't help but sometimes think that the situation is hopeless. With further disappointments from politicians of our land who seem cannot pass laws and economic measures anymore. Most of them are busy attending to their personal need and greed.


But a song moved me. A song gave me hope. Provided me another shot to have a positive outlook for my country.

Todo na to!

Liparin ang langit na bughaw

Pagningningin mga tala at araw

Mamumulang muli ang silangan sa

Bagong simula ng ating bayan

Give everything we have

Fly high to the blue sky

Let our stars and sun shine bright

East will turn red again with

Our country's New Beginning

The New Beginning for the Philippines... "Bagong Simula" is from a song that gives me goosebumps whenever I hear it and watch the music video.

It is the official themesong for a foundation called BayaniJuan. It was launched by ABS CBN, alocal TV station, during the 108th Independence Day Celebration of the Philippines. If I am right, I think BayaniJuan is a combined word of Bayani which means hero and the name Juan which denotes the common Filipino. BayaniJuan sounds almost similar to Filipino term Bayanihan which refers to a person's or community's urge to serve others selflessly, the internal motive or united effort to assist others achieve their goal.


"Bagong Simula" is composed by Robert Labayen and music by Jonathan Manalo. Sand by various artisits including Yael Yuzon of Spongecola, Kevin Roy of RazorbackMarc Abaya of Kjwan, Kitchie Nadal, Yeng Constantino, together with the groups Placid and Tugma. The music video was directed by Robert Labayen and Peewee Azarcon-Gonzales.


I would like to share the song in the hope that it will move, awaken and strenghthen our hope in the Philippines.

And once again, BE PROUD TO BE FILIPINO.

And I hope our politicians will listen as well.

Or am I just dreaming?

Bagong Simula

Parang isang gabing walang katapusan
Sa bawat mesa, asin lagi ang ulam
Umaalog sa alkansya pisong pinagpawisan
Batang nakahubad kumot ang lansangan

Lupaing kinalbo minsa’y nadidilig
Ng dugo sa away ng kapatid sa kapatid
Sa kalagayang ito tayo ay nakagapos
Parang awa sana ay dito magtapos

(CHORUS)

Todo na to!Liparin ang langit na bughaw
Pagningningin mga tala at araw
Mamumulang muli ang silangan
Sa bagong simula ng ating bayan

'Wag lang maulit kapalarang kay pait
'Wag magpabaya wag kang manahimik
'Wag kang manlalamang, wag kang manggigipit
'Wag magkanya-kanya, magkaisang bisig

Pag malasakit ito’y kabayanihan
Gawin mo ano mang makayanan
Kalagayan ng baya’y sumasama lamang
Kung walang gagawin tayong mamamayan

(Chorus)

Todo na to!Liparin ang langit na bughaw
Pagningningin mga tala at araw
Mamumulang muli ang silangan
Sa bagong simula ng ating bayan

[Narration]
Ipakita natin sa ating mga magulang
Mga kapatid kaya natin to
Isang subok pa, sabay sabay na walang kokontra, todo na to

(Repeat Chorus)