Musikang Bayan (People’s Music) is an acoustic band. It was formally formed… Read Full Bio ↴Musikang Bayan (People’s Music) is an acoustic band. It was formally formed in 2002, a year after its first music album was recorded and launched. It is composed of 4 members whose objective is to write and popularize the songs of ordinary people from different sectors of society. Its name was derived from those who toil, create and build our society and who makes history. Their lives, aspirations and heroism always inspire the group to compose and perform.

Musikang Bayan has already released 3 music albums entitled Rosas ng Digma (2001), Anak ng Bayan (2003) and The Peace We Want (2006). The band was also instrumental in the production of almost 9 music albums done collaboratively with several musicians, singers and songwriters in and outside the country. The group also conducts songwriting workshops for those who are willing to learn and experience how to write songs.

Since the formation of the group, numerous concert performances have been made. In different concert venues, Musikang Bayan were able to performed together with other mainstream/alternative groups and individuals like, The Jerks, The Wudz, Asin, Banyuhay ni Heber, Brownman Revival, Noel Cabangon, Paul Galang, Gary Granada, Joey Ayala, Jess Santiago, Bayang Barrios and many more.
In 2004, Musikang Bayan set into music the poems in the award-winning book of Prof. Jose Maria Sison"Prison and Beyond." The songs have been arranged by Professor Chino Toledo and Vienna-based pianist Aris Caces. The album was released in Europe and was interpreted by Italy-based mezzo-soprano artist Ms. Rica Nepomoceno.

Katotohanan
MusikangBayan Lyrics

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Katotohanan ay sisikat (katotohanan ay sisikat)
Walang sinumang makahahadlang (walang sinumang makahahadlang)
Parang araw na umaangat nagbibigay ng liwanag
Upang mga matang pikit at mga nakasarang isip mamulat mamulat mamulat

Katotohanan ay iihip (katotohanan ay iihip)
Walang sinumang makahahadlang (walang sinumang makahahadlang)
Parang hanging humahagod humahaplos umaandop sa mga tengang di makarinig

At mga pusong nagmamanhid ay lunas ay lunas ay lunas

Kung tayo'y maninindigan at magsasama-sama
Sa ngalan ng katotohanan tayo'y lalaya
Kung tayo'y maninindigan at magsasama-sama
Sa ngalan ng katotohanan tayo'y lalaya

Katotohanan ay dadaloy (katotohanan ay dadaloy)
Walang sinumang makahahadlang (walang sinumang makahahadlang)
Parang tubig na tuloy-tuloy naglilinis naglilinaw sa mga katuwirang malabo
Na nanlilinlang nanlilito sa bayan sa bayan sa bayan

Kung tayo'y maninindigan at magsasama-sama
Sa ngalan ng katotohanan tayo'y lalaya
Kung tayo'y maninindigan at magsasama-sama
Sa ngalan ng katotohanan tayo'y lalaya
Kung tayo'y maninindigan at magsasama-sama
Sa ngalan ng katotohanan tayo'y lalaya

Sa ngalan ng katotohanan tayo'y lalaya
Sa ngalan ng katotohanan tayo'y lalaya

Overall Meaning

The song "Katotohanan" by MusikangBayan sings about the power of truth in leading towards freedom and awakening. The lyrics emphasize how no one can block the truth from shining through, just like how the sun rises and gives light to open up the eyes and minds of those who were once blinded by darkness. The truth may also blow like the wind, whispering to those who refused to hear, and healing the numbness in their hearts.

The song calls for unity and strength in standing up for the truth, so that together, they can attain freedom. The truth will flow like water, continuously washing away the impurities of false ideals that deceive the nation. The song nicely ends with a repetition of the call for individuals to band together in the name of truth to gain freedom.

Overall, the song highlights the importance of truth in upholding a just society and the responsibility of individuals to unite in defending it.

Line by Line Meaning

Katotohanan ay sisikat
The truth will shine

Walang sinumang makahahadlang
No one can hinder it

Parang araw na umaangat nagbibigay ng liwanag
Like a rising sun giving light

Upang mga matang pikit at mga nakasarang isip mamulat mamulat mamulat
To open the eyes and minds that are closed and covered

Katotohanan ay iihip
The truth will blow

Parang hanging humahagod humahaplos umaandop sa mga tengang di makarinig
Like wind that caresses and whispers to deaf ears

At mga pusong nagmamanhid ay lunas ay lunas ay lunas
And heals the hardened hearts

Kung tayo'y maninindigan at magsasama-sama
If we stand firm and unite

Sa ngalan ng katotohanan tayo'y lalaya
In the name of truth, we will be free

Katotohanan ay dadaloy
The truth will flow