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GMA, WHERE YOU BELONG (I'm home!) Lyrics | 1994

The GMA Rainbow Satellite: Where You Belong Station ID from May 1994 is a cherished piece of Philippine television history, evoking deep nostalgia for many Filipinos. Airing during what is often considered the "golden age" of TV, this Station ID symbolized a time when GMA Network was home to beloved variety shows, Disney cartoons, and NBA games. For many, watching this Station ID meant gathering around a neighbor’s color TV—a status symbol at the time. The jingle, with its warm and comforting melody, featured a heartfelt closing line, “I’m home!”, a line that actually originated from the popular 1990s ABC TV show Dinosaurs. This line became synonymous with the feeling of home and security, mirroring the connection many Filipinos felt with GMA as a trusted and welcoming presence in their lives.

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The jingle was written by Menardo Jimenez, Sr., with music by George Canseco, and was performed by the Men and Women of JAM Creative Productions. It was inspired by the American WJZ-TV 13 theme, "It’s a Good Feeling to Know". The Station ID featured GMA’s “Big 3” stars—Kuya Germs, Ate Vi, and Ate Luds—who helped define the network’s identity in the early '90s. The lyrics emphasized that GMA was more than just a TV station; it was a place of belonging, where moments of joy, laughter, and shared experiences could be treasured. The repeated line, “It’s where you belong, GMA’s where you belong,” underscored the idea that GMA wasn’t just a network—it was home. This Station ID remains a timeless piece of Filipino TV culture, reminding us of an era when television was a unifying force that brought families and communities together.

Lyrics: 

It's a place that you come home to 
It's where everything's just fine 
that we could share together
To pass away the time 
Moments that you treasure.
A smile that you can't hide
the brothers of tomorrow
just building up inside 
It's where you belong,
It's the place where you belong
It's where you belong, GMA's where you belong
Good friends, old and new 
Friends you know are always true
It's where you belong, GMA 
It's where you, you, you, it's where you belong. 

"I'm home!"

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