Bawal Lumabas (The Classroom Song)
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Length | 2:58 | |||
Label | StarPop | |||
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"Bawal Lumabas" on YouTube |
"Bawal Lumabas (The Classroom Song)" or simply "Bawal Lumabas" (transl. You can't go out) is a single by Filipina actress and recording artist
The song was released on May 25, 2020, under the StarPop label.
Background and release
Due to the expiration of
Sa classroom may batas, bawal lumabas, Pero ‘pag sinabi, ‘pag nag-comply ka na bawal na lumabas pero may ginawa ka sa pinagbabawal nila, inayos mo ‘yong law ng classroom niyo at sinubmit mo ulit ay pwede na pala ikaw lumabas.
English translation[4]
"In a classroom, there are rules, like you cannot go out. But when it's said, when you complied that you cannot go out, but you did something they forbid, you fixed your classroom's rules and re-submitted them, then you can finally go out '"
The next day, Chiu posted in her Instagram account that even herself did not understand her "classroom" statement nonetheless, her statement snowballed into a massive deal. Different kinds of
For several days, Chiu stayed away from social media as she became a laughing stock online. While friends checked up on Chiu at the height of the meme's spread, it was one stranger's open letter on Facebook that made a mark on the actress. The open letter came from Adrian Crisanto, a marketing professional. Crisanto suggested Chiu to record the "remix" of her video statement that had gone viral, spawning its own classical and rock covers, as well as a TikTok dance challenge.[5] Eventually, Chiu, Crisanto, and original beat creator Squammy Beats collaborated for the "remix" became a full track.
The full version of "Bawal Lumabas" premiered in Chiu's YouTube account on May 18, 2020. After a week, the song was released to Apple Music and Spotify for digital download and online streaming.
Track listing
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Bawal Lumabas" | 2:58 |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Bawal Lumabas - Classroom Song (Brian Cua Summer Anthem Remix)" | 3:32 |
Criticism by Rodante Marcoleta
On May 26, 2020, during the
"Mr. Speaker, my distinguished colleagues, hindi po nagcomply sa batas ang ABS-CBN, kaya hindi po pwede sila lumabas at magpalabas." (English translation: "Mr. Speaker, my distinguished colleagues, ABS-CBN did not comply with the laws and standards, so they can't go out and cannot go out.")
The netizens expressed dismay on Marcoleta, pointing out the move was completely irrelevant.
Miniseries
A television miniseries, Bawal Lumabas: The Series (International title: Her Rules, Her No’s), was released online via iWantTFC from December 14–19, 2020, with television broadcast on Kapamilya Channel and A2Z from June 19 to July 24, 2021 as part of the former's first anniversary, replacing Aja! Aja! Tayo sa Jeju and was replaced by Hoy, Love You!.[11]
Cast and characters
- Kim Chiu as Emerald Tesoro
- Francine Diaz as Jade Tesoro
- Kyle Echarri as Kevin Ramos
- Rafael Rosell as Jonathan "Jonjon" Palma
- Paulo Angeles as Onyx Tesoro
- Trina Legaspi as Ruby Tesoro
- Paeng Sudayan as Papa Pol
- Giselle Sanchez as Kap Cheska
References
- ^ "'Love Thy Woman' cast defends Kim Chiu over viral 'classroom' quote". Rappler. May 13, 2020. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
- ^ Cabato, Regine (May 5, 2020). "Philippines orders its largest broadcaster off the air as nation fights virus". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on May 5, 2020. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
- ^ "The Full Timeline of the Kim Chiu Bawal Lumabas Saga". Esquiremag.ph. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
- ^ "From bashing to blessing: Kim Chiu releases 'Bawal Lumabas' as a song". Rappler. May 26, 2020. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
- ^ a b "#BawalLumabas: Kim Chiu follows letter sender's suggestion; collaborates with DJ Squammy". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
- ^ "Kim Chiu binalikan ang pinagdaanan dahil sa viral 'bawal lumabas' statement". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
- ^ "Bawal Lumabas - Single by Kim Chiu on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved June 8, 2020.
- ^ "Bawal Lumabas - Classroom Song (Brian Cua Summer Anthem Remix) - Single by Kim Chiu on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved June 9, 2020.
- ^ Stacy dela Fuente (May 26, 2020). "Congressman uses Kim Chiu's 'Bawal Lumabas' video to hit ABS-CBN during hearing". KAMI.com.ph. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
- ^ Ratziel San Juan (May 26, 2020). "'Pwede na pala ikaw lumabas': Solon roasted after playing Kim Chiu video at ABS-CBN session". The Philippine Star. Retrieved July 9, 2020.
- ^ "Kim spreads joy and warmth with "Bawal Lumabas" series this holiday season". ABS-CBN.