Banal Na Aso, Santong Kabayo

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"Banal Na Aso, Santong Kabayo"
Song by Yano
from the album Yano
ReleasedJune 30, 1994
Recorded1994
Genre Pinoy rock, alternative rock, folk punk
Length4:28
Label Alpha Records
BMG Records (Pilipinas) Inc.
Songwriter(s) Westdon Abay
Producer(s) Rudy Y. Tee

"Banal Na Aso, Santong Kabayo" ("Holy Dog, Saintly Horse") is a song by the Filipino punk rock band Yano. It was released in June 30, 1994 as part of the band's self-titled debut album.

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Background

In an interview with guitarist Eric Gancio, he claimed that the song was based on a true story where frontman Dong Abay encountered an old woman praying the Rosary on board a jeepney. Gancio also explained that the second stanza was a fictional account but it stayed within the theme of religious hypocrisy. The song garnered controversy for its perceived criticism of religion especially in light of the country's predominantly Christian population, [1] and was also the subject of backwards masking claims by religious groups in an episode of the Noli de Castro news magazine programme Magandang Gabi, Bayan . [2]

The song was later parodied by Parokya ni Edgar as "Chikinini". Gancio recalled how he was flattered by Parokya's parody of the song, initially wishing that they produced original content instead of just parodies but later spoke positively about their original compositions in their own right. [3]

Composition

The Philippines is known throughout Asia as one of the few predominantly Christian countries in the region. The song generated controversy from religious groups for perceived blasphemy, though the band maintained that it was not intended to be an attack on anyone's faith. Allan Jay Quesada - Magellan's Cross DSC 0766.jpg
The Philippines is known throughout Asia as one of the few predominantly Christian countries in the region. The song generated controversy from religious groups for perceived blasphemy, though the band maintained that it was not intended to be an attack on anyone's faith.

The song is a blunt indictment of religious hypocrisy exhibited by supposedly devout Christians in the country. [6] [7] The first verse tells that of an old lady fervently praying the Rosary while on board a jeepney, only for her to launch a profane tirade when the driver refused to stop at a no-parking zone. The second and final verse recounts a preacher who meets a destitute child desperately begging for alms. The preacher refused to give the child money, reasoning that the proceeds are "for the temple", but as the child continued to plead for money to be spent on food, the preacher rudely dismissed them and left the place. The bridge before the final repetition of the chorus is a paraphrase of Matthew 25:40: "Whatever you do to your brethren, you do unto me." [8]

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References

  1. ↑ WATCH: The Story Behind Yano's ~Controversial~ Song 'Banal Na Aso, Santong Kabayo'
  2. ↑ de Castro, Noli (January 1996). Magandang Gabi, Bayan (episode "Nakatagong Maskara sa Baligtad na Musika") (Television episode) (in Filipino).
  3. ↑ "The Meaning of Banal Na Aso, Santong Kabayo by Yano | OG". YouTube. 2021-11-13. Retrieved 2024-11-07.
  4. ↑ "Philippines still top Christian country in Asia, 5th in world". Inquirer Global Nation. December 21, 2011. Retrieved April 2, 2013.
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  6. ↑ Robles, Renzneil (2022-02-18). "5 Filipino songs to awaken your political consciousness". Village Pipol. Retrieved 2024-11-07.
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