Holy Angel University

School of Business and Accountancy

First Semester
A.Y. 2022-2023

Group Song and Poem

Analysis

Members

Andres, Kristine Mae G.

Gopez, Ma. Christine Angelica D.

Pineda, Adrelyn Kate M.

Section

A-224

Date

August 15, 2022

 "Gising Na Kaibigan" by Asin

Nakita mo na ba ang mga bagay na dapat mong makita

Nagawa mo na ba ang mga bagay na dapat mong ginawa
Kalagan na ang tali sa paa
Imulat na ang 'yong mga mata
Kay sarap ng buhay lalo na't alam mo kung saan papunta

May mga taong bulag kahit dilat ang mata

May mga taong tinatalian sariling kamay at paa
Problema'y tinatalikdan
Salamin sa mata'y hindi makita

Kay sarap ng umaga lalo na't kung ika'y gising

Tanghali'y maligaya kung ika'y may makakain
Ang gabi ay mapayapa
Kung mahal sa buhay ay kapiling
Kay sarap ng buhay lalo na't alam mo kung saan papunta

Gising na kaibigan ko
Ganda ng buhay ay nasa sa 'yo
Ang oras daw ay ginto
Kinakalawang lang 'pag ginamit mo

Kailan ka pa magbabago
Kailan ka pa matututo
Ang lahat ng ilog sa dagat patungo
Buksan ang isipan at mararating mo
Kay ganda ng buhay sa mundo

Nakita mo na ba ang mga bagay na dapat mong makita

Nagawa mo na ba ang mga bagay na dapat mong ginawa
Kalagan na ang tali sa paa
Imulat na ang 'yong mga mata
Kay sarap ng buhay lalo na't alam mo kung saan papunta
Kay sarap ng buhay lalo na't alam mo kung saan papunta

Poem 1

“To put the world in order,

we must first put the nation in order;
to put the nation in order,
we must first put the family in order;
to put the family in order;
we must first cultivate our personal life;
we must first set our hearts right.”
 Group Analysis
1. If you will be asked, what is the song/poem about in general based on your
own understanding of it?

The song entitled “Gising Na Kaibigan” and the poem written by Confucius
challenge us to find and reflect on the true meaning of life. It gives us an idea of how
to see the true beauty of life by seeking the truth, exercising the good, and improving
for the betterment of the nation. Overall, these pieces mostly revolve around the self
but have a vital impact on society, as a whole. It emphasizes that in order to achieve
the betterment of the world, people should start to change and improve individually,
then all shall follow. Moreover, it also enlightens people to embrace changes and
advancements in life and not be blinded by the immaterial. It opts for people to live
life to the fullest by accepting conditions and confronting challenges by overcoming
difficulties. These challenges and circumstances may be broken down into little steps
and individual acts. Thus, it highlights the essence and responsibility of every
individual that can be a great help in improving society.

2. What does the song/poem say or try to say about the following list below?
What meaning can it hold in relation to the list particularly in our experience of them
today?

The message of the group’s chosen song and the poem can be applied in
different aspects. It holds a powerful lesson that can be related to certain
circumstances encountered in individuals’ everyday lives.
Concerning God and Filipino spirituality, it conveys a perception that even
though God is there to guide us and give us the motivation to reach our objectives,
we must also do our part to achieve our goals. To elaborate, there are times that our
faith in God is tested. As certain circumstances and shortcomings led us to question
God, we often ask the questions of why’s and what ifs. However, sometimes, people
tend to disregard that our actions affect our destiny. In the Philippines, we often hear
elders say, “Nasa Diyos ang awa, nasa tao ang gawa”. This phrase reflects the song
as it emphasizes that we are the drivers of our future. God is only there to guide and
support us.
 Moreover, there is a point in life when we are lost and desperately finding our
purpose and passion. Yet, some take forever to find their purpose in life. With this,
the group believes that self-improvement equates to self-reflection. Perhaps, we
should reflect on the things that need improvement, have a concrete path, and stop
holding ourselves back. In addition, to improve, we must reflect on our lives and
make them meaningful through our efforts. We should strive to improve ourselves
despite setbacks because it has also been a part of our journey throughout our
existence. Setting goals is essential in pushing ourselves for our overall well-being
throughout life. Each of us has different means at our disposal that motivate us
toward our ultimate goals. And we need to have a realistic plan and stay determined
to accomplish our higher purpose. To sum up, there may be a probability that having
a concrete path and solid goal may help to find one’s greater purpose in life.

In regards to other people, it is somehow related to the self. In life, we can not
ignore the fact that we sometimes have misunderstandings with others. However, we
must always know how to accept our mistakes and be accountable for our actions.
Also, speaking up and giving voice to different socio-economic issues as well as
being sensitive to the feelings, beliefs, and culture of others can improve and help for
the betterment of all where we could’ve lived in a peaceful and self-aware world.

Furthermore, as we observe our country today, the poem and song should be
in their hearts and minds. It can be observed that many of our fellow Filipinos are still
blinded and chose not to see what has been going on in our environment. They are
still tied by the system that worsens the condition of our country. For example, some
Filipinos still voted for a family of a political dynasty, incompetent leaders, and
corrupt politicians. They prefer to be disinformed and blinded by the promises and
wealth of those in power. Ironically, they voted for an inept leader while demanding
that the country improve. Thus, for the betterment of our country, we must start to
seek the truth and not be blinded by fake news. It begins with us, voting for
competent and righteous leaders who do not have a history of corruption— choose
the leader who will help and passionately serve the country and its citizens.

As human beings, we play a significant role and have a great responsibility to

the environment. According to the song and poem, we must pay attention to the
current happenings in our world. With this, we are also accountable for our natural
environment. In today’s world, environmental degradation is a prominent issue. As a
result, numerous environmental awareness campaigns are circulating online.
However, those campaigns, infographics and information people post and share on
social media will never act on their own. Thus, to solve this, we should be
responsible human beings and practice a sustainable lifestyle. We have the
obligation, as citizens of our country, to always be united since our goal is to serve
our country and cultivate the environment. Imagine if all people started to protect and
nurture the environment, it would have a huge impact on our mother nature. As
change starts within us, we must incite and act in a way that will inspire others to do
the same because, without action and solidarity, we cannot achieve our common
goals
Meeting Documentation

Click for the Video Recording for Song

and Poem Analysis Sharing

Note: The group cannot conduct the

meeting on the channel of Triad 15 under
Theology 103 since Gopez and Pineda
were not added to the teams. Therefore,
we ask for your kind consideration to
count the recorded discussion given
above. Thank you, Sir! God bless us all.