TORRES, TRIXIE M.

GEC 9 FS 1:00-2:30pm
2nd Year Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship Block A
Prof: Charie SanAgustin

Activity 2.
Find a popular song [either in English or Filipino] with lines or stanzas that illustrates
nationalism. Research on the history of the song [songwriter] and relate the theme [of
nationalism] to the songwriter based on his or her background.

NOYPI
By: Bamboo Manalac
Bamboo Manalac sang the Noypi and composed the music. He is a singer and
composer from the Philippines. When he joined the band Rivermaya as the lead singer,
his career started the fire. The theme of this song shows how motivated our
fellow Filipino is to overcome challenges in their lives. As the song progresses, it
becomes clear that the problems we encounter in life are both complicated and difficult.
Filipinos, on the other hand, keep working hard to overcome life's challenges with the
support of our Holy Father.

Noypi is a song that shows the Filipinos' determination to overcome their

challenges. You may have varied perspectives on this depending on the type of person
you are. Because some of the thoughts are not on the lyrics themselves, but on what it
indicates, the writer used various symbolisms in the constructing of this song, which
may lead others to believe that the message has no value. One interpretation is that
other Filipinos may think they're special to other countries, which may lead to arrogance
because the song promotes Filipino pride.

This song promotes the importance of patriotism. “Hoy pinoy ako!” says one line
in the song. “Buo aking loob, may agimat ang dugo ko,” which shows Filipino pride. It
states that Filipinos should be proud of their nationality rather than embarrassed of it
because they are special. The value of resiliency can also be seen in the song, as
Filipinos tackle their challenges with a smile on their faces, no matter how many or how
difficult they are. They accept the challenge and, when they fall, they stand up.

The message is being delivered to people who have a colonial mindset as a

guide. This song changes other people's negative perceptions of Filipinos. It also
encourages people to be positive when it comes to overcoming life's challenges. Finally,
the song is for those who have doubts about God. It wishes for people to understand
that God will always bear their burdens with them through his blessings and that he will
never abandon them. After hearing the Noypi song, I was proud of my nationality
because they do not allow their issues stand in the way of their dreams.