The Resiliency of a Filipino

by William G. Bacani
B : Filipino is resilient
G : Since time immemorial, we are tested by
countless calamities; volcanic eruptions,
devastating earthquakes and lahar flows, super
typhoons, flash floods and landslides.
B : Victoriously, we surmounted these ordeals
and pains, beyond imagination of the human
race
G : Instant death of our loved ones, claimed by
transportation mishaps and natural disasters.
Thousands also die in hunger and malnutrition.
All : Including ambushes and endless wars in
Mindanao. They trampled our basic human
rights, such as the right to live
G (solo) : I lost my loving husband, who didn't
want to join Abu Sayyaf.
G (solo) : I lost my only son, who opted to
become a military man.
G : We lost our innocent children and women,
we lost our homes and properties.
B : Survivors are Filipinos. The wrath of nature
and cruel destiny may steal everything from us.
B (solo) : Wealth, properties, and family
All : But the Filipinos never give up
B : For us we are continuously scourged by the
test of time. The spirit to survive and to
bounce back remains undefeated
All : I'm as pliant as a bamboo for I'm a man of
Earth
G : My hair may all be blown away by the winds
B : And my legs may be crippled by the smash
of waves
All : But I will stand and pick up the shattered
pieces of myself and continue to live
B : Resolute to survive, clothed with an
inspiration to live, not only for my family but
also for my beloved country
All : Filipinos unite in the midst of crisis,
regardless of socio-economic status, tradition
and creed
G : The world has seen the magnanimous spirit
of the Filipinos in crucial times.
All : The gap between the rich and the poor
was narrowed
G (solo) : Envy was replaced by sympathy
G (solo) : Hatred was conquered by love
B (solo) : Selfishness was set aside
B : And saving one's live is the ultimate desire
All : History tells us that the Filipinos have
captured innumerable foes, natural and not.
And shall always strive to champion in all odds.

Because innate in the Filipino is the will to

survive
B : We may be daunted by the horrible scenes
around us. But certainly, we will be
strengthened by our unwavering faith in God.
G : We have been lotted by many nations in the
world, for our resiliency during disasters,
others die in saving lives.
All : But only few realize, that we are able to
survive, because our spirit to fight is deeply
anchored from faith, that God Almighty will
never forsake us.
B (solo) : I believe that Filipinos, divided by
varied doctrines and cultures, are capable to
be on top of any situation, if united
All : Together, we can face any challenge ahead
of us.
B : We may stumble and fall
All : But we will bounce back, arms stronger
with vision and faith, that after darkness, after
pains and sufferings, the Filipino survives, the
Filipino is resilient.

I Will Be Here Gary V

Tomorrow morning when you wake up
And the sun does not appear
Ah ha-a-ah I, I will be here
If in the dark we lose sight of love
Hold my hand and have no fear
'Cause ah ha-a-ah I, I will be here
Chorus 1:
I will be here
When you feel like being quiet
When you need to speak your mind
I will listen
And I will be here
When the laughter turns to crying
Through the winning, losing and trying
We'll be together
'Cause I will be here
Tomorrow morning if you wake up
And the future is unclear
Ah ha-a-ah I, I'll be here
As sure as seasons are made for change
Our lifetimes are made for years
So ah ha-a-ah I, I will be here
Chorus 2:
I will be here
You can cry on my shoulder
When the mirror tells us we're older
I will hold you
And I will be here
To watch you grow in beauty
And tell you all the things you are to me
I will be here
Bridge:
I will be true to the promise I have made
To you and to the one who gave you to me
Ooh ooh ooh
Ah ha-a-ah I, I will be here
Coda:
And just as sure as seasons are made for
change
Our lifetimes are made for years
'Coz ah ha-a-ah I,

Lead Me Lord Gary V

Lead me Lord, lead me by the hand
And help me face the rising sun
Comfort me through all the pain
That life may bring
There's no other hope
That I can lean upon
VERSE 2:

Lead me Lord
Lead me all my life
Walk by me, walk by me across
The lonely road that I may face
Take my arms and let your hand
Show me the way
Show the way to live inside your heart
All my days, all my life
CHORUS:
You are my light
You're the lamp upon my feet
All the time my Lord
I need You there
You are my life
I cannot live alone
Let me stay
By Your guiding love
All through my life
Lead me Lord
VERSE 3:
Lead me Lord
Even though at times
I'd rather go alone my way
Help me take the right direction
Take Your road
Lead me Lord
And never leave my side
All my days
All my life
You are my light
You're the lamp upon my feet
All the time my Lord
I need You there
You are my life
I cannot live alone
Let me stay
By Your guiding love
All through my life
You are my light
You're the lamp upon my feet
All the time my Lord
I need You there
You are my life
I just cannot live alone
Let me stay
By Your guiding love
All through my life
All through my days
Oh lead me, Oh Lord
Lead me Lord