Bawal Lumabas (The Classroom Song)

"Bawal Lumabas (The Classroom Song)" or simply "Bawal Lumabas" (transl. Do not Exit) is a single by Filipino actor and recording artist Kim Chiu. The chorus of the song came from her statement during a live chat dubbed as "Laban Kapamilya" as she tried compare ABS-CBN's shutdown to classroom rules. Her comparison went confusing and incoherent instead.[1]

"Bawal Lumabas
(The Classroom Song)"
Single by Kim Chiu
ReleasedMay 25, 2020 (2020-05-25)
Recorded2020
GenrePop
Length2:58
LabelStarPop
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Squammy Beats (Beat and Track)
  • Jonathan Manalo (Overall Production)
Kim Chiu singles chronology
"Wag Kang Bumitaw"
(2020)		 "Bawal Lumabas
(The Classroom Song)"
(2020)

The song was released on May 25, 2020 under the StarPop label.

Background and release

Due to expiration of congressional franchise of ABS-CBN on May 4, 2020, the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) issued a cease-and-desist order on the next day demanding the network to immediately cease all of its broadcasting.[2] With that, several Kapamilya actors have expressed their dismay regarding the shutdown of the network through online live streaming. One of those live streams is the "Laban, Kapamilya!" in May 8 through Facebook Live Sessions where Kim Chiu made a confusing comparison of the law and the ABS-CBN shutdown to classroom dynamics.[3]

"Sa classroom may batas, bawal lumabas, oh 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 sinumbit mo ulit ay pwede na pala ikaw lumabas."

English translation[4]

"In a classroom, there are rules like... okay, you can't go out. So you comply because you can't go out but then do something you're not allowed to. You fix the classroom's laws and submit it again and...well, now you can go out."

The next day, Chiu posted in her Instagram account that even her did not understand her "classroom" statement nonetheless, her statement snowballed into a massive deal. Different kinds of internet memes were born including the one with beat created by Squammy Beats in which Chiu's statement have been auto-tuned.[5] The version made by Squammy have been used heavily in several TikTok videos.[6]

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 the song 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
Digital download[7]
No.TitleLength
1."Bawal Lumabas"2:58
Digital download – Brian Cua Summer Anthem Remix[8]
No.TitleLength
1."Bawal Lumabas - Classroom Song (Brian Cua Summer Anthem Remix)"3:32

Criticism

On May 26, the first hearing of its franchise renewal application, Sagip Partylist representative, Rodante Marcoleta attributed his objection to renew ABS-CBN's franchise for 25 years, stating the network committed their violations. Marcoleta has used the line to hit out the network.[9]

"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 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 irrevelant.[10]

gollark: Sorry for the inconvenience.
gollark: Yes, we *are* utilizing the efficient market hypothesis against you.
gollark: Oh right, you don't have access to our inference bees.
gollark: Wait, doesn't this make it incredibly obvious which one is kit's?
gollark: Cool, right?

References
  1. "'Love Thy Woman' cast defends Kim Chiu over viral 'classroom' quote". Rappler. Retrieved 2020-06-08.
  2. 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.
  3. "The Full Timeline of the Kim Chiu Bawal Lumabas Saga". Esquire. Retrieved 2020-06-08.
  4. "From bashing to blessing: Kim Chiu releases 'Bawal Lumabas' as a song". Rappler. Retrieved 2020-06-08.
  5. "#BawalLumabas: Kim Chiu follows letter sender's suggestion; collaborates with DJ Squammy". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2020-06-09.
  6. "Kim Chiu binalikan ang pinagdaanan dahil sa viral 'bawal lumabas' statement". ABS-CBN News. Retrieved 2020-06-09.
  7. "Bawal Lumabas - Single by Kim Chiu on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 2020-06-08.
  8. "Bawal Lumabas - Classroom Song (Brian Cua Summer Anthem Remix) - Single by Kim Chiu on Apple Music". Apple Music. Retrieved 2020-06-09.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
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