Estudyante Blues Lyrics
Freddie Aguilar
Lyrics
Ako ang nakikita
Ako ang nasisisi
Ako ang laging may kasalanan
Paggising sa umaga
Sermon ang almusal
Bago pumasok sa eskwela
Kapag nangangatwiran
Ako'y pagagalitan
'Di ko alam ang gagawin
Ako'y sunud-sunuran
Ayaw man lang pakinggan
Nasasaktan ang damdamin
Ako'y walang kalayaan
Sunod sa utos lamang
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Paggaling sa eskwela
Diretso na ng bahay
Wala naman akong aabutan
Wala doon si Nanay
Wala doon si Tatay
Katulong ang naghihintay
Tatawag ang barkada
Sa kanila'y sasama
Lagot na naman paglarga
At 'pag nangangatwiran
Ako'y pagagalitan
'Di ko alam ang gagawin
Ako ang nakikita
Ako ang nasisisi
Ako ang laging may kasalanan
Song & Lyrics Facts
"Estudyante Blues" is a classic Filipino folk song written by Freddie Aguilar and released in 1976. It was included in his album, Anak (Child).
The genre of this song is folk-rock with elements of traditional Filipino music. The lyrics were written by Freddie Aguilar himself, who also performed the song with his band which consists of guitarist Nonoy Tanedo, bassist Boy Duran, and drummer Dodie Gonzales. The song tells the story of a student's struggles to pursue an education despite financial difficulties. It has become a popular anthem for students in the Philippines and continues to be covered by many artists today. Its message of hope and perseverance resonates with people around the world. Lyrics such as "Pagkat ang pag-aaral ay buhay ko/ Kahit na maghirap at kahirapan," ("Because my studies are my life/ Even if it means hardship") have made it one of the most iconic songs from the Philippines.