Aniceto Jessamae

Unleashing the Wonder of the song “Saludsod ni Ading”:
A Content Analysis Through Formal

and Structuralism Approaches1
Jessa May A. Aniceto2
Saludsod ni Ading
Salidummay
Eng. Trans. By Efren Limas
Verse 1
Manong inta kita-en man
Kinapintas ti kabakiran
Nga isistorya-en ti ka-aduan
Ay ading ibagak kengka
Nag adu't nagbaliwan na
Ti ag law-law idi ken itadta
Ayan dagiti tuatu
Aglagtu-lagtu idjay ngatu
A-mangan lamok ken daduma nga insekto
Awan dagiti tuatu,
Kagurgura da ti law-an tayu
Naur-nong ti rugit idjay ngato
Older brother come let us see

The beauty of the forest
As spoken about the multitude
Yes, my sister, this I’ll tell you
There have been many changes
In our surrounding then and now
Where are the dragonflies?
That keeps jumping up above
That feed on mosquitoes and other insects
There’re no more dragonflies,
They hate the things we do
Dirt has piled up above
Chorus
Dung dung ay si dong ilay
Insinaliduma-ay
Dung dung ay si dong ilay
All mimsy were the borogoves

Iggy bigly
All mimsy were the borogoves
Verse 2
Manung inta agdgos karayan nga agay-ayus
Kayat ko nga agtiliw iti bayek
Karayan maawawan makagaddil a pagdigusan
Natay payen dagiti ikan
1
A content analysis submitted to Dr. Jonnelle D. Fagsao, E81, EL 117, 10:00-11:00 AM-MWF, Room 407.
2
Student-Critic
Kayat ko nga uminom, ubog jay puon ti kaykayu
Nalamin naimas ken maka-ay-ayo
Awanen ti ubog tayu
Ti bantay ket makalkalbo
Gapu ti agum nga agtrostroso
Older brother, Let’s go to the river and bathe

I want to catch some tadpoles
The River is vanishing you’ll get disease if you bathe
Fishes have even died
I want to drink from the spring by the trees
It is cool, taste good and pleasant to drink
We no longer have the spring
The mountains are getting bald
Because of the greed of the lumber jacks
Verse 3
Kayat ko a masirip agtaytayab a bilbilit
Agkankanta da iti twit twit twit
Awanen dagiti bilit,
Tinmayab da nga agsangsangit
Balay da pinukan dagiti pangit
Kayat ko nga kumalay-at sang-sanga ti kay-kayu
Tapno matan-awak ti alingu
Pinukan da ti kay-kayu, ingpan da idjay adayu
Para iti dadakel a negosyo
I want to see and watch the birds flying

They are singing twit twit twit
There are no more birds
They were crying as they flew away
Their home was cut by those ugly folks
I want to climb the branches of the trees
So, I can see what lies beyond
They cut the trees and took it far away
For the rich businessmen
Bridge
Ladingit ket ading ko
Saan a matumpal ti kayat mo
Nadadaelen ti aglawlaw tayu
Saludsod mi ket sungbatam
Anya ngata't masakbayan
Ti sumarsaruno a kapututan
It is sad my young sister

Your wish cannot happen
Our surrounding is really destroyed
Can you answer our question?
What then can we expect
For the next generation
The song “Saludsod ni Ading” is written and performed by Salidummay. It
highlights the beauty of nature and the simple joys it brings to life. The song starts by
describing the beauty of the forest and how it tells stories of the past. The use of
“Ilocano”3 language in the lyrics reinforces the importance of cultural roots and heritage.
The song then moves on to depict the various creatures in the forest, such as mosquitoes
and other insects, as well as their absence due to human impact on the environment. This
emphasizes the importance of preserving nature and its inhabitants.
The chorus of the song, “Dung dung ay si dong ilay,” is a playful expression of
joy and excitement. It depicts a child hopping and jumping around, carefree and full of
energy. This reinforces the theme of finding joy and happiness in the simple things in life.
The second verse of the song shifts the focus to the river and the fish that inhabit
it. The use of Ilocano language in the lyrics is once again prominent, emphasizing the
importance of cultural roots. The verse also highlights the importance of hard work and
the abundance that nature provides.
The use of figures of speech such as hyperbole, metaphor, and personification

reinforce the meaning of the song. The hyperbole of the child’s energy emphasizes the
theme of finding joy in the simple things in life. The metaphor of the forest telling stories
of the past reinforces the importance of cultural heritage. Personification is used to depict
nature as a witness to human impact, emphasizing the importance of preserving the
environment.
The song also uses symbols such as the forest, river, and fish to reinforce its
themes. The forest symbolizes the beauty and importance of nature, while the river and
fish symbolize the abundance and importance of hard work. These symbols reinforce the
importance of preserving nature and staying connected to one’s cultural roots.
Overall, “Manong inta kita-en man” is a celebration of nature and the simple joys
it brings to life. It emphasizes the importance of preserving the environment and staying
3
An Austronesian Language spoken in the Philippines.
connected to one’s cultural roots. The use of Ilocano language and figures of speech
reinforces the meaning of the song, while symbols such as the forest, river, and fish
further reinforce its themes.
Reference:
Limas, E. (2018). Saludsod ni Ading [Young Sister Asked Me] – Original & English
Lyrics. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OT88oHCyGmA

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Unleashing the Wonder of the song “Saludsod ni Ading”:

A Content Analysis Through Formal

Older brother come let us see

All mimsy were the borogoves

Older brother, Let’s go to the river and bathe

I want to see and watch the birds flying

It is sad my young sister

The use of figures of speech such as hyperbole, metaphor, and personification

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