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 speaks profoundly about love in its best forms.[1]
The song resurged on the internet nearly three years later due to the viral wedding of Zeinab Harake and Bobby Ray Parks Jr. and later on to become a sleeper hit. It made a strong debut at number six on Billboard Philippines Hot 100 and number 3 on Top Philippine Songs on June 28, 2025, marking the band's highest debut for a song in the Billboard Philippines charts.
Background and release
Following their successful tour in Canada and the United States, the band released their single, "Saksi Ang Langit" on November 25, 2022.[1][2]
Composition and lyrics
The song was composed by Ronzel Bautista and Muriel Danao, and produced by December Avenue and Tower of Doom.[3] Different from the bands' regular previous songs about difficult experiences, "Saksi Ang Langit" is an indie pop alternative rock track that speaks profoundly about love in its best forms.[1][2]
According to the band's keyboardist Gelo Cruz, said that the melody is light, slow, and feel-good, making listeners feel warm like a warm sunrise after a cold night. The keyboard tunes complement Jem Manuel's upbeat guitar riffs, creating a rush that gets your blood pumping. Don Gregorio's bass lines perfectly glue the rhythm and melody together, completing the song.[2]
Jet wrote a song reflecting his love for his daughter and dreams, expressing his unconditional love for her, stating that, "parang kanta sa magiging kasal niya paglaki. Saksi ang langit sa unconditional love na iyon." December Avenue reiterates that the song can serve as a poignant ode to parent-child love, a romantic serenade for soulmates, or an expression of self-love.[2][1]
Reception
Commercial performance
Originally released in November 2022, the song gained popularity again in June 2025, reaching number three on the Billboard Top Philippine Songs and number six on the Philippines Hot 100. On July 3, the song rose to number two on the Top Philippine Songs chart and number three on the Philippines Hot 100.[4] On July 16, the song peaked at number two on the Philippines Hot 100.[5]
The band achieved significant success on two Spotify charts, reaching 2 on Viral 50 Philippines and Top 50 Philippines, 3 on Spotify Top Artists Philippines, and 31 on the Viral Top 50 Global chart.[6]
Accolades
| Award | Year | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| Wish Music Awards | 2024 | "Wish Rock/Alternative Song of the Year" | Nominated | [7] |
| Awit Awards | 2023 | "Music Video of the Year" | Nominated | [8] |
| "People's Voice Favorite Song" | Nominated |
Charts
| Chart (2025) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Philippines (IFPI)[9] | 2 |
| Philippines (Philippines Hot 100)[10] | 2 |
| Philippines (Top Philippine Songs)[11] | 2 |
Credits and personnel
Credits are adapted from Apple Music.[3]
- December Avenue — performer, producer
- Zel Bautista — vocals, songwriter[a]
- Don Gregorio — bass
- Gelo Cruz — keyboards
- Jem Manuel — lead guitar
- Muriel Danao — drums, songwriter[b]
- Tower of Doom — producer
Notes
References
- ^ a b c d "December Avenue's new song 'Saksi Ang Langit' is an ode to love in its best forms". Adobo Magazine. Archived from the original on November 28, 2022. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
- ^ a b c d "December Avenue drops 'Saksi Ang Langit'". Manila Bulletin. November 27, 2022. Archived from the original on 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.
- ^ Saenz, Rome (July 2, 2025). "December Avenue Climbs To No. 3 On The Philippines Hot 100". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on July 3, 2025. Retrieved July 3, 2025.
- ^ Go, Mayks (July 16, 2025). "December Avenue Reach No. 2 On The Philippines Hot 100". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on July 18, 2025. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
- ^ "December Avenue's 'Saksi Ang Langit' Charts After Zeinab Harake and Ray Parks' Wedding". ABS-CBN. June 23, 2025. Archived from the original on July 18, 2025. Retrieved July 4, 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 19, 2025". Billboard Philippines. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
- ^ "Top Philippine Songs – Week of July 5, 2025". Billboard Philippines. Archived from the original on July 2, 2025. Retrieved July 2, 2025.