Saksi Ang Langit
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| Single by December Avenue | ||||
| Language | Filipino | |||
| English title | Heaven's a Witness | |||
| Released | November 25, 2022 | |||
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| Length | 4:19 | |||
| Label | Tower of Doom | |||
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| "Saksi Ang Langit" on YouTube | ||||
"Saksi Ang Langit" (lit. 'Heaven's a Witness') is a song by Filipino band December Avenue. It was released as a digital single on November 25, 2022, through Tower of Doom, and was written by Ronzel Bautista and Muriel Danao. Different from the bands' regular previous songs about difficult experiences, "Saksi Ang Langit" is an indie pop alternative rock track that eloquently discusses love in its finest manifestations.[1]
The song went viral on social media nearly three years later due to Zeinab Harake and Bobby Ray Parks Jr. wedding and later on to become a sleeper hit.[2] It debuted at number six on Philippines Hot 100 and number 3 on Top Philippine Songs.
Background and release
[edit]Following their successful tour in Canada and the U.S., Filipino band December Avenue releases their single, “Saksi Ang Langit” on November 25, 2022.[3]
Composition and lyrics
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The song was composed by Ronzel Bautista and Muriel Danao, and produced by December Avenue and Tower of Doom.[4]
Different from the bands' regular previous songs about difficult experiences, "Saksi Ang Langit" eloquently discusses love in its finest manifestations.[1][3] Jet wrote lines with his kids in mind and views the song as a mirror of his affection for his daughter and aspirations for her “parang kanta sa magiging kasal niya paglaki. Saksi ang langit sa unconditional love na iyon.”[3]
December Avenue affirms that the music can be a song to self-love, a serenade to romantic love between two soul mates, or even an ode to the love between a parent and child. “Kung nasa happy relationship ka, you’ll fall even more in love. Kung single ka, mas maiinlove ka sa non-existent or future partner mo. And kung wala kang balak [ma-in love], it boosts self-love!” They said.[3]
Reception
[edit]Commercial performance
[edit]Originally released in November 2022, December Avenue’s “Saksi Ang Langit” saw an unexpected resurgence in 2025, nearly three years after its debut. The track re-entered the spotlight by debuting at No. 3 on the Billboard Philippines Top Philippine Songs chart and No. 6 on the Philippine Hot 100 for the tracking week of June 28, 2025. Recently, the song has received significant attention online following the band performing it at the wedding of popular Youtuber Zeinab Harake and professional basketball player Bobby Ray Parks Jr. earlier this month.[5]
By the following week, the song continued to climb—rising to No. 2 on the Top Philippine Songs chart and No. 3 on the Hot 100 for the chart dated July 5, 2025.[6]
Following its resurgence, it earned a spot on two Spotify charts—peaking at #2 on Viral 50 Philippines and #2 on Top 50 Philippines. The band also placed #3 on Spotify Top Artists Philippines and peaked at #31 on the Viral Top 50 Global chart.[7]
Accolades
[edit]| Award | Year | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| Wish Music Awards | 2024 | "Wish Rock/Alternative Song of the Year" | Nominated | [8] |
| Awit Awards | 2023 | "Music Video of the Year" | Nominated | [9] |
| "People's Voice Favorite Song" | Nominated |
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2025) | Peak position |
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| Philippines (IFPI)[10] | 2 |
| Philippines (Philippines Hot 100)[11] | 2 |
| Philippines (Top Philippine Songs)[12] | 3 |
Credits and personnel
[edit]Credits are adapted from Apple Music.[4]
- December Avenue — performer, producer
- Zel Bautista — vocals, songwriter
- Don Gregorio — bass
- Gelo Cruz — keyboards
- Jem Manuel — lead guitar
- Muriel Danao — drums, songwriter [a]
- Tower of Doom — producer
Notes
[edit]- ^ Also known as Jet Danao
References
[edit]- ^ a b "December Avenue's new song 'Saksi Ang Langit' is an ode to love in its best forms". adobo Magazine. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
- ^ "December Avenue's 'Saksi Ang Langit' Charts After Zeinab Harake and Ray Parks' Wedding". ABS-CBN. June 23, 2025. Retrieved July 4, 2025.
- ^ a b c d "December Avenue drops 'Saksi Ang Langit'". Manila Bulletin. November 27, 2022. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
- ^ a b "Saksi Ang Langit — Song by December Avenue — Apple Music". Apple Music (PH). Retrieved July 2, 2025.
- ^ Go, Mayks (June 25, 2025). "December Avenue's "Saksi Ang Langit" Makes Big Debut On The Top Philippine Songs Chart". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
- ^ Saenz, Rome (July 2, 2025). "December Avenue Climbs To No. 3 On The Philippines Hot 100". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
- ^ "December Avenue's 'Saksi Ang Langit' Charts After Zeinab Harake and Ray Parks' Wedding". MSN. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
- ^ Angan, Kara (January 14, 2024). "Here Are The Winners Of The 9th Wish Music Awards". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
- ^ Liwanag, Punch (August 22, 2023). "First batch of Awit Awards 2023 nominees revealed". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
- ^ "The Official Southeast Asia Charts – This Week's Official Philippines Chart Top 20 from 06/20/2025 to 06/26/2025". International Federation of the Phonographic Industry. Retrieved July 2, 2025. [Select 2025 Week 26]
- ^ "Philippines Hot 100 for the week of July 5, 2025". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved July 5, 2025.
- ^ "Top Philippine Songs – Week of July 5, 2025". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved July 2, 2025.