Patriotism... A different vantage point...

    It was I guess circa 93-94 when I first heard this song. I thought it was a love song for another person. Little did I know that it was something more. Since, I am planning on educating our young Filipinoes here in Vancouver, BC about Philippine History by posting an article or articles about our Philippine National Heroes: Heroes who laid down their lives so that the generation after may enjoy the peace and democracy that they are experiencing now, I searched the web and stumbled upon this song. Flashbacks and memories came rushing in. I googled the lyrics and I was shocked to realized that this song is not about a puppy love for someone but it's a about a young person's patriotic love for her country, The glorious Philippines. Two things. 1. I wish I paid more attention back then as I did now. I could have done something more for my country 2. Well, it's better late that never. So, in my excitement, I decided that I will start with this.

Sabi Nila
by Agaw Agimat


Sabihin man nilang ako ay bata pa
'Di ko pa raw alam kung paanong umibig sa kanya
Sa karanasan daw ako ay hilaw pa
"Mag-aral ka pa," iyan ang sabi nila


Maaring sa isang punto, sila ay tama
Maaring sa karanasan, ako ay hilaw pa nga
Dahil 'di ko pa naranasan buhay ko'y itaya
'Di ko pa naranasang sumagupa sa tingga

Maaring kulang din ang aking pagkaunawa
Sa mga suliranin ng ating bansa
Maaring kulang din ang aking kaalaman
Sa iba't ibang daing ng ating sambayanan

Ngunit dahil ba kulang pa'ng aking karanasan
At marami pa 'kong dapat pag-aralan
Ang pag-ibig ba nila'y 'di ko kayang pantayan
Para sa 'kin ito'y isang maling kaisipan

Ang pag-ibig sa bayang kinagisnan
Ay sa puso at hindi sa isip lang
Ito'y nararamdaman at hindi napag-aaralan
Ito'y walang kinikilalang edad kailanman

I Remember!

I Remember
Music and Lyrics by: Jhimboe Suson

I looked up at the sky today
And all the clouds they formed your face
As if they were trying to tell me that you are watching over me
The wind blew gently on my face
It whispered to me "He can't be replaced"
As if I'll ever forget that you are watching over me

And I remember everything so clearly
Those words of wisdom you've shared with me
When I was down, you took my hand
Pulled me back on my feet
Gave me encouragements

And I will never forget that faithful day
When the world was against me
They booed me away
Through thick and thin I survived 'cause you were there by my side
You looked at me and said "Everything's gonna be alright"

You were taken from me abrubtly but I will be alright
Our ties will never be severed completely and that would be alright
Only time will tell when I'll see you (again) and should be alright

Now that you're gone and I look back
You've been a blessing to those who lacked
I'm sure they'll never forget the goodness of your heart!


I wrote this song in loving memory of my brother...
Rest In Peace Kuya Bong Suson: Brother, Cousin and Manager of Penzil Puzhers!