If you grew up watching ’90s Filipino movies, Boy! Gising! is probably one of those films that gave you a good laugh. Released in 1995, this comedy starred Babalu and Vandolph as an odd yet lovable duo—an uncle and his nephew—who get into all sorts of mischief and life lessons along the way. Directed by Tony Y. Reyes and produced by Regal Films, the movie had everything you’d expect from a classic Pinoy comedy: slapstick humor, heartfelt moments, and a strong sense of family. With supporting roles from Manilyn Reynes, Aljon Jimenez, and Rochelle Barrameda, the film wasn’t just about jokes—it had a lot of heart, showing how love and responsibility go hand in hand, especially in Filipino households.

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Adding to the movie’s charm was its theme song, "Awit ng Buhay." Written by Nonong Buencamino and performed by the cast—including Babalu, Vandolph, and Manilyn Reynes—the song carried an uplifting message about friendship, hope, and facing life’s struggles with a smile. It had that classic ’90s OPM feel, the kind that instantly brings back memories of old-school family movies. Whether you remember watching Boy! Gising! on VHS or catching reruns on TV, hearing "Awit ng Buhay" is like stepping back into a simpler time—when all you needed was a fun, feel-good movie and a catchy song to brighten your day.

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TITLE:  Awit ng Buhay 
TYPE: Movie Song/theme/ OST
YEAR RELEASED: 1995
COMPOSER: Nonong Buencamino
PERFORMER:  Babalu, Vandolph, Manilyn Reynes, 
Aljon Jimenez, Rochelle Barrameda and the kids

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LYRICS:
Ha-li-na!
Bangon at dungawin natin ang pagsikat ng araw,
at sa sinag maydalang pag-asa ay ating matatanaw.

Sa mundong makulay, kay tamis ng buhay
'pag may samahang tunay,
Ating ipagdiwang ang biyaya na taglay.

May binubulong na awit ang 'yong kapaligiran,
at hinihiling sa 'yo na 'wag ka na sanang magdaramdam;
Kapag may suliranin, 'wag nating isipin
at may kalutasan din,
Ngumiti na lamang ang sagot ay darating.

O sa pag-ibig at pagkakaibigan 
May pag-asa, may ligaya na makakamtan;
Kapit-kamay at sa isang awitin
Buong siglang magsalo tayo sa buhay!

(instrumental)

Sa mundong makulay, kay tamis ng buhay
'pag may samahang tunay,
Ating ipagdiwang ang biyaya na taglay.

O sa pag-ibig at pagkakaibigan, 
May pag-asa, may ligaya na makakamtan;
Kapit-kamay at sa isang awitin
Buong siglang magsalo tayo sa buhay!

O sa pag-ibig at pagkakaibigan, 
May pag-asa, may ligaya na makakamtan;
Kapit-kamay at sa isang awitin
Buong siglang magsalo tayo dito sa... 

buhay!

 

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