‘Hanggang Kailan’ is a song composed by the band called Orange and Lemons. The meaning of this song is a man, who is longingly waiting for someone, who doesn’t have the assurance of getting back their relationship.
This song- not only because it’s the only OPM song I’ve been playing on my phone- has touched my heart in some ways. It reminds me of my father whose working abroad. He comes home once a year, and stays for only a month. And after a 30-day of stay in our roof, he packed things up and leaves the country.
I’ve been missing my dad very often.
I remember when I was in Grade 7, first year of being a High School student, I motivate myself and aim for a higher honor in our class. I joined extracurricular activities, worked full time on my projects and assignments, and participated often in class. I ranked 2nd in our class. I just thought that it might make my dad be proud of me, and it did, but that doesn’t make him agree to attend the day of the recognition or awarding.
I got mad and forlorn at the same time, thinking of whys and hows. Then, I just gave up and just try to understand the situation. At least, at some point, I’ve given my dad something- happiness.
I know he won’t leave me, and that’s for sure. He might not be around when I wanted him to but I have the assurance that I’ll always be part of his heart even if he has gone and look for a woman to love. I just know that he will always be there, ready to reach out when I needed a word from him. I missed him a lot but I know that he’s near enough for to get frustrated and anxious.
I just know that he’ll always be there for me.
Even if I missed him.
Song by,
Orange and Lemons
Song Covered and Story Written by,
Mark Ryan Sumampong
Humanist Talk 