8 Great Socio-Political Songs from Recent, Post-Martial Law History
Feb 25, 2016 • Jaime Gonzalo
4. Baboy
by Radioactive Sago Project
The song subjects you to a jarring realization that around us is an undeniably established system of greed. It’s a wake up call, a plea to start the change from within oneself.
3. Kalamidad
by Jonan Aguilar Ft. Reg Rubio,
Ian Tayao and Mike Swift
Kalamidad speaks about the current state of our country—that is, in shambles because of greed. It speaks about how everyday Filipinos are suffering while the crooks rule—and how you, a speck of dust in the infinite universe of evil, can make a difference.
2. Poor Country
by LDP
In Poor Country, LDP speaks about how there is a price for everything in the Philippines, thus resulting in no real justice for its people. It emphasizes the cycle that begins with a fervent desire to protect and provide for our families, and ends in an obstinate indifference to make a move for the bigger picture, the long term actions that will benefit the rest of the people in this poor country.
1. Banal na Aso, Santong Kabayo
by YANO
This rock anthem by Yano speaks about how people act like they’re good—and saintly—while others are watching, but are actually terrible people in real life. It underlines our culture of hypocrisy, of bigotry. The same rule applies—do not do unto others what you do not want others to do unto you.
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