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    February 17

    Lyrical High

    When u experience an exciting gig and stage a 5 hr ktv concert wif just 1 other, the day after - your head's just flooded with lyrics. Singing rock songs are really high and AT17's superb - anticipating their full fledged concert! Meanwhile counting down to Mayday on 26 Apr
     
    Here are some lyrics to share, join me by telling me your guesses of the song titles these came from eh?
     
    Thanks for your support, pal!
     
    1. Canto - 如果可以恨你 全力痛恨你 连遇上亦要躲避
      无非想(要)放下你 还是挂念你 谁又会及我伤悲
    2. Mand - 是谁的心啊 孤单地留下
      他还好吗 我多想爱他
      那永恒的泪 凝固的一句话 也许可能蒸发
    3. Mand - 当你说太聪明往往还是会寂寞
      我笑着倾听孤单终结后的静寞
    4. Mand - 那温热的牛奶瓶 在我手中握紧
      有你在的地方 我总感觉很窝心
      日子像旋转木马 在脑海里转不停
      出现那些你对我好的场景
    5. Mand - 有个男子搭上一个女子 反正失恋 他当然不介意有段艳遇
      只是回到他的家里 十几坪家徒四壁
      一声不响那女的掉头离去 就像未婚妻初次到来 嫌弃的样子
    6. Canto - 真的好假的好不懂得怎去爱人更好
      谁能尝透爱与被爱味道
      今天起这张嘴不懂我讲半句话更好
      永远也不必将内心倾诉
    7. Mand - 没名字却停不下来 在忐忑里期待
      雀跃中想到未来是你我才明白 这就是爱
    8. Canto - 若停下来在你手中取一个苹果 他的心也不许可
      虽然虽然无限风光不想错过 然后想清楚和他原本不错
    9. Mand - 我要飞走 我要自由 我要用最温柔的复仇
      让你一无所有 让你在说我的时候 
      很有理 却会心痛
    10. Mand - 我说服我自己 没有我你会更顺心
      可能你已经 云淡风轻 当我是个曾经
      是不甘心 还是依然爱着你
      在告别之後让它随风去




    November 15

    爱在记忆中找你

    Lyrics to the current song u hear on tis space, known to TVB Drive Of Life fans as the subtheme, specifically for Lin Feng and Ah Sheh

    Quite an addictive series, no boring draggy parts as yet, am just slightly over the halfway mark for this 60-parter!

    Saw folks comparing between Lin Feng's Chun Pong and his role as Alfred in Heart of Greed, so which u prefer?

    Haha guess I'm just talking Greek to most of you so let's move on, whil Ah Jer thanks u oredi answered me Wink

    Like the lyrics - sums their relationship well and Lin Feng is easily the best singer in his batch, emotes well and for a guy, he can cry well keke

    Speaking of which his English love theme with Linda Chung was touching too, might use that as my next blog song!

    K signing off now...n finally leaving u to the lyrics haha

     

              我对你 这一生  哪个可比 
                          
    我与你   差一些  远一起 
                          
    邂逅时间场地  连场好戏 
                          
    要自何页会说起 
                          
    爱太重   深呼吸  欠缺空气 
                          
    爱太美   轻轻的  载不起 
                          
    爱情来到时候  似明媚天气 
                          
    它走了  突然骤变雪落雨飞
                          
    如果可以恨你    全力痛恨你 
                          
    连遇上亦要躲避 
                          
    无非想放下你  还是挂念你 
                          
    谁又会及我伤悲 
                          
    前事最怕有人提起 
                          
    就算怎么伸尽手臂 
                          
    们亦有一些距离
                          
    你太远 该怎么  说对不起 
                          
    你太近  转身 却已高飞 
                          
    乐也许太短  场流星雨 
                          
    一眨眼 就如幻觉  怕又记起
                          
    如果可以恨你    全力痛恨你 
                          
    连遇上亦要躲避 
                          
    无非想放下你  还是挂念你 
                          
    谁又会及我伤悲

    June 13

    Another Fab Showing

    Another great ktv concert haha darn addictive jus like tt wasabi and tom yum flavoured seaweed.  Notable effort and improvement, pls dun b shy n keep up the good work! (if you ever get to read this)
    May 30

    Grasshopper Forever, SG Gig 19 May 07

    Quite a few have been asking me how was their concert and no, I'm not addressing those who regard them as passe uncles or worse, insects (so rude, u shd b ashamed) so I thought I'll just round up my comments with some pics
     
    Mighty glad I watched this cos it turned out to be awesome and memorable; from the well-planned songset, energetic and slick choreography to the sincere and easy banter as their strong vocals charmed down memory lane with the much-loved tunes that roused us on our feet.
     
    Of cos it helped to be armed with neon sticks and a livewire helium filled pretty tweety as company (hehe compliment mah)
     
    They pranced for 3 hours and never a dull moment, and everyone was so envious of this lucky lass who got to engage in close close close contact with them.  Unfortunately she was either too shy or too tense to dance though they led her well....V shd hv gone instead I can imagine our cheongster queen doing better (c, another compliment haha)
     
    Anyway I can't even begin to name my fav tunes or highlights of the night cos everything was superb!  For once there was no technical blemish @ Indoor Stadium and my seat was good too.   Grasshopper was very professional and can see they put in their best for every show, not just at their homeground.   But I'm convinced to catch their HK gig someday cos they're more daring there...they toned down a lot for SG, check out my pics to c what I mean.
     
    September 04

    Waxing Lyrical Over Ah Shin

     
    阿信真的是名有天份的作词人- 字眼简单却富有深深的意义,直驱民心
    随手整理了喜欢的几句 就像构成了诗意的心情写照…

    有一天 我在想 我到底 算是个什么东西
    还是我 会不会 根本就不算东西
     
    天天都漫无目的 偏偏又想要证明真理
    那么多苦 那么多累 那么多莫名的泪水
     
    回忆多么美 活着多么狼狈
    为什么这个世界 总要叫人尝伤悲
     
    我好想好想飞 逃离这个疯狂的世界
     
    风雨中美好回忆 爱过的那些歌曲
    有一天再也不听 我想你知道原因
     
    你最爱哪个歌手 那样的唱着那一年的歌才发现笑着哭最痛
     
    这城市每个角落 回忆都霸占街头
     
    让我品尝这滋味 纷乱世界的不了解
    昨天太近 明天太远 默默聆听那黑夜
     
    隐藏自己的疲倦 表达自己的狼狈
    放纵自己的狂野 找寻自己的明天
     
    好后悔 好伤心 想重来 行不行
    再一次 我就不会走向这样的结局
    好后悔 好伤心 谁把我 放回去
    我愿意 付出所有来换一个时光机
     
    对不起 独自回荡在空气 没人听
    最后又是孤单 到天明
     
    无法领悟 你为何放弃
    你走了以后的每一分一秒 却还是这么难熬
     
    带走回荡的回忆 你像流浪的流星
    把我丢在黑夜 想着你
    下定决心 我决定用恒星的恒心 等你 等你(等着你 等着你 等着你 等着你)
     
    May 26

    Corrine Bailey Rae

    Been a while since a new artiste got my ears pricked up and glued to her tunes.  And some time since anytin inspiring enuf to add any new blog entry so I guess u get the drift
     
    How about you have a listen for yourself here?
     
    Her audio samples auto play so make sure u hv ya speakers on 2 indulge...
     
    Enjoy n feel free to drop me a note on wat u tink
     
     
     
     
    February 23

    听说爱情回来过

    Revisited this song during the recent Si Song, Wei Song concert.
     
    Fren used this for his MSN nick too.
     
    Such a great melody plus heart-wrenching lyrics...
     
    听说爱情回来过
    原唱:林忆莲


    在朋友那儿听说
    知心的你曾回来过
    想请他替我向你问候
    只为了怕见了说不出口
    你对以往的感触还多不多
    曾让我心碎的你
    我依然深爱着
    在朋友那儿听说
    知心的你曾找过我
    我要他帮我对你隐瞒
    只是怕见了面会更难过
    我对以往的感触还那么多
    曾给我幸福的你
    我依然深爱着
    有一种想见不敢见的伤痛
    有一种爱还埋藏在我心中
    我只能把你放在我的心中
    这一种想见不能见的伤痛
    让我对你的思念越来越浓
    我却只能把你把你放在我心中
    对你的声音你的影你的手
    我发誓说我没有忘记过
    而关于你选择了现在的他
    我只能说我有些难过
    我也真心真意的等过

    January 16

    The L Word Theme Song Lyrics

    Guess this sums up the essence of the show

    Girls in tight dresses
    Who drag with moustaches

    Chicks driving fast
    Ingenues with long lashes.

    Women who long love lust
    Women who give.

    This is the way
    it's the way that we live.

    Talking, laughing, loving, breathing
    Fighting, fucking, crying, drinking
    Writing, winning, losing, cheating
    Kissing, thinking, dreaming.

    This is the way
    it's the way that we live

    It's the way that we live
    And Love.............

    December 11

    Fav Mayday Lyric Excerpts

    Just thought of sharing these poignant gems - if you're not that familiar with their lyrics, feel free to browse and see how you think of them.

    Hehe and if you are quite a fan, you mgiht like to try your hand at posting the title that corresponds with each number and see how many you can get right, simply based on memory!


    Have fun, either way!  Okies, I really must try to catch some shuteye so I can wake up later to K Mayday songs haha

    1. 对不起 独自回荡在空气 没人听
      最后又是孤单 到天明
    2. 就算真的整个世界把我抛弃
      而至少快乐伤心我自己决定
    3. 隐藏自己的疲倦 表达自己的狼狈
      放纵自己的狂野 找寻自己的明天
    4. 不知道 不明了 不想要 为什么 我的心
      明明是想靠近 却孤单到黎明
    5. 为什么拯救地球 是那么容易 为什么束手无策啊 我和你的爱情
      为什么我能飞天 也能够遁地 为什么我却没办法 长驱直入你的心
    6. 冰块 还没融化 你在看表 我 笑的尴尬
      你说 最近很忙 改天聊吧
    7. 当一阵风吹来 风筝飞上天空
      为了你而祈祷 而祝福 而感动
      终于你身影 消失在 人海尽头 才发现 笑着哭 最痛 
    8. 你最爱哪个歌手 最爱吃什么火锅
      最爱把 小小的脸 轻轻的靠在 我胸口
    9. 我的声音在笑 泪在飙 电话那头的你可知道
      世界若是 那么小 为何我的真心 你听不到
    10. 如果说了后悔 是不是一切就能倒退
      回忆多么美 活着多么狼狈

     

    December 10

    Tagged :P

    Woops, haven't responded to Jer's game of Music Tag (which is to list the top 7 songs u've been listening)
     
    Actually, I haven't been hearing anything interesting just some recent Chinese releases thus didn't think I would add much value with my choices, still I should be a good sport hehe so here goes, hope u won't get too bored
     
     
    1) Jay - Ye Qu
    2) Jay - Fa Ru Xue
    3) Stef - Yin Xing Ren
    4) Fish - Ke Xi Bu Shi Ni
    5) Mayday - Ya Guan
    6) Tong En - Zuo Zi Ji (courtesy of Jer)
    7) Cheer Chen (too many to single out)
     
    Speaking of which, Jer did u hear abt her SG gig, how was it huh?
     
     
    October 12

    Big Band Buble Land!

    Michael Buble Live in Singapore 10 Oct 2005
    National Indoor Stadium
     
     
    Just some mins into our rather hard seats after scurrying for parking and dashing to the entrance, Buble clad in his usual black suit, white shirt and skinny tie ensemble opened with "Feeling Good" from Spidey 2, which I find sounds more like a theme from an espionage flick.
     
    And then began the nite which belonged to Buble - he sang, joked, entertained and charmed his way into the hearts of many, female fans mostly but he did claim there was a guy who grabbed his arse when he suddenly jumped off stage and leapt across all barricades to quickly meet and greet, even right up to where we were sitting (the modest $58 seats).
     
    This, and other moves seemed very spontaneous but of course, the real credit would have to go to him and the whole crew for making it so well-orchestrated that it just looked so off-the-cuff.
     
    Buble first said he just wrote a song backstage and would like to perform it acapella style - which turned out to be a dig at the fans using their camera flashes, buy hey nothing is too dazzling for Buble boy!  True enough, after his satire-laced ditty, he more than made up by saying "You can take all the pictures you want cos I only get to see you all once in a while".  And you bet many girls awwwed and swooned.
     
    This baby faced lad then appealed to the guys by playing cool and lapped up all the attention by posing for the cameras with the rest of his band and showing some the Blue Steel look ala Zoolander.
     
    He warmed the audience by specially thanking the guys who came with their female companions, with some self-deprecating humour, which basically had him mimicking a girly voice "Oooh let's go watch Michael Buble" then the macho voice in the head that said "Screw Michael Buble, that silly wanker!  I'll rather be home watching TV!" 
     
    And so started the night with a sex related joke bordering on incest, done pretty tastefully and cheekily though and he tickled with impersonations of many like Ray Charles with his signature move of swaying his head from side to side rather forcefully when he croons, to Elvis Presley with his mic stand and even The Gloved One just short of the moonwalk and crotch grabbing. 

    He then playfully chided the audience by saying Ray Charles only got polite claps while everyone cheered when he sang like MJ!  Then being politically correct, he apologised to those who thought it was a classy show and upon knowing there was a 6-yr old gal in the house, he apologised even more profusely while pleading with the parents not to sue and even started belting a few lines of some nursery song!
     
    Haha, and I must say he got it spot on when he teased whether some of us were fans of NKOTB and Take That! (ahem, yes me) He impressed with his comic timing, acting and versatility, even singing opera to challenge Josh Groban and Maroon 5's This Love, which of cos got the crowd clapping, tapping and singing along.  At times, it does get a bit over the top with his vocal tricks and you get the feeling like this man sooo loves himself!  He showed off his vocal prowess and control, with each note quite pitch perfect albeit the sound system was not that fantastic and oh I must say this is the 1st indoor stadium concert I've attended with no TV screens switched on and zoomed on him.  Goodness me, at our distance, he was the height of Stuart Little! 

    On a more serious note, Buble does deliver the music well and is a competent interpretor of the swinging standards but the show was a tad too short at barely 90min (and it's not a lot of singing time if you factor in his attempts at stand-up comedy and such).
     
    Sigh, he didn't sing my 3 favs - Mack The Knife, Kissing A Fool and Put Your Head On My Shoulder. No doubt, it was a slick show with everything that makes audiences tick but somehow you can't help wondering that sometimes, would it be better for the music to speak more for itself?
     
    But oh well, makes for mighty monday entertainment and with Buble's winsome ways, all is forgiven   Now, I just feel like listening to "Home"...
     
    Another summer day
    Has come and gone away
    In Paris and Rome
    But I wanna go home
    Mmmmmmmm
    
    Maybe surrounded by
    A million people I
    Still feel all alone
    I just wanna go home
    Oh I miss you, you know
    
    And I’ve been keeping all the letters that I wrote to you
    Each one a line or two
    “I’m fine baby, how are you?”
    Well I would send them but I know that it’s just not enough
    My words were cold and flat
    And you deserve more than that
    
    Another aeroplane
    Another sunny place
    I’m lucky I know
    But I wanna go home
    Mmmm, I’ve got to go home
    
    Let me go home
    I’m just too far from where you are
    I wanna come home
    
    And I feel just like I’m living someone else’s life
    It’s like I just stepped outside
    When everything was going right
    And I know just why you could not 
    Come along with me
    But this was not your dream
    But you always believe in me
    
    Another winter day has come 
    And gone away
    And even Paris and Rome
    And I wanna go home
    Let me go home
    
    And I’m surrounded by
    A million people I
    Still feel alone
    Oh, let go home
    Oh, I miss you, you know
    
    Let me go home
    I’ve had my run
    Baby, I’m done
    I gotta go home
    Let me go home
    It will all right
    I’ll be home tonight
    I’m coming back home
    
     
     
     
    September 14

    Lee Hom - Natural, not chinked-out (yet)

    Been listening to this '96 Lee Hom tune quite a lot recently.  Dug it out and included it in a car tunes compilation - love it!
     
    Simple guitar melody and erm, just like what Xu Huan Liang (aka Project Superstar judge Billy Koh) says - all Lee Hom songs have groove, even the slow songs like this.
     
    Thought to share the lyrics with you as it's about an integral part of our lives - Memories (回忆)
     
     
    总是不经意的又想起你 一颗心悔恨的埋怨自己
    爱怎么能忘记 情怎么能抛弃
    思念的夜里怎么能不哭泣 岁月不经意的留下痕迹
    缠绵的爱与愁在我心底 多么想拥抱你
    拥着你在怀里 黑暗的夜里也不会再孤寂
    如今我再也不能回到那过去 你的未来我总是来不及参与
    多么想让你在生命里继续 让回忆有圆满结局
    如今我再也无法唱那首歌曲 交错的画面纠缠泛滥的情绪
    回忆它总是让人百感交集 加深我无尽的忧郁
     
    Hey, found a few of his pics showing his love for music from his childhood, teenage years till now. 
    June 10

    Life is unfair, kill yourself or get over it

    That line was the biggest takeaway from this song - apparently the debut single from this UK trio which was banned on radio for having a potentially disruptive and disturbing message/influence.

    Well yes guess it could - depending on how one takes it.  For the optimist, it should read something like "come on, u'll definitely be able get around it somehow, just accept the harsh reality"

    But, for the pessimist, it could fuel suicidal thoughts perhaps? Hmm, suddenly remember Virginia Woolf's "The Hours" and how she finally decided to drown herself after failing to combat severe depression. Well, I guess for you and me, our humdrum lives stil go on...and on, but rem it's as exciting as we make it to be!

    Child Psychology by Black Box Recorder

    I stopped talking when I was six years old
    I didn't want anything more to do with the outside world
    I was happy being quiet
    But, of course, they wouldn't leave me alone
    My parents tried every trick in the book
    From speech therapists to child psychologists
    They even tried bribery
    I could have anything
    As long as I said it out loud

    Life is unfair, kill yourself or get over it
    Life is unfair, kill yourself or get over it

    Of course this episode didn't last forever
    I'd made my point and it was time to move on
    To peel away the next layer of deceit
    And see what new surprises lay in store
    My school report said I showed no interest
    "A disruptive influence"
    I felt sorry for them in a way
    And when they finally expelled me
    It didn't mean a thing

    Life is unfair, kill yourself or get over it
    Life is unfair, kill yourself or get over it

    (At that time she stopped what she was doing, she stopped playing. She stared, she had the facial grimicing, and then the psychiatrist was saying, "Julie, Julie, can you hear me? Can you open your eyes? Can you stick out your tongue?" And all of a sudden, Julie struck out.)

    The November day when I came home
    The Christmas decorations were already up
    Spray on snow, coloured flashing lights
    And an artificial tree that played Silent Night
    Over and over again
    My parents welcomed me with loving arms
    But within an hour were back at each others throats
    Normal, happy childhood back on course
    Batteries not included

    Life is unfair, kill yourself or get over it
    Life is unfair, kill yourself or get over it
    Life is unfair, kill yourself or get over it
    Life is unfair, kill yourself or get over it

     

    May 25

    Reminiscing an 80s classic

    My mind's suddenly flooded with this tune..I can't even remember where or when I first heard this but only recall it made a deep impression on me and I've loved this song dearly ever since haha can still remember my joy when I managed to find it in A&W's music jukebox years ago!

    And as I'm writing this, I can't help but to listen to it again (hah loop mode maybe?) and it does bring back memories...

    The hauntingly sad melody seems to pierce through your heart, making it even more painful with each piano and drum beat...and perhaps the reason why ballads are so popular, esp when one is unhappy is somehow, they seemingly comfort and make you feel better after a while...the sadder the better.

    Is that called desensitizing? Perhaps we've built up immunity? So does that mean it's harder to feel touched now or is that just a facade to hide the vulnerable, fragile little self?

    Hmm just some thoughts, meanwhile this song is testimony to the power of old school rock which I hope forever lives on!

    Jimmy Harnen with Sync
    Where Are You Now?
    1989
    ------------------

    All alone tonight I'm calling out your name
    somewhere deep inside this part of you remains
    images of love take me back in time
    I don't know how it started
    or why it ever had to end
    something stepped inside
    we didn't let it in
    it's keeping us apart
    where are you now

    Where are you now
    someone there tonight
    holding what was mine
    where are you now
    you wonder where I am
    are you really feeling fine

    Going through my life without you by my side
    you're the only thing that keeps going through my mind
    and nothing that I do can take the place of you

    Where are you now
    someone there tonight holding what was mine
    where are you now, do you wonder where I am
    are you really feeling fine

    ooh thinking about you girl
    there's gotta be a place for me
    somewhere in your heart

    all alone tonight I'm calling out your name
    somewhere deep inside this part of you remains
    images of love and where are you now

    where are you now
    is someone there tonight holding what was mine
    where are you now
    you wonder where I am, I need you here tonight

    Lam Yik Pong

    Just got hold of Pong's latest album that's just been released in HK

    XY > If you're reading this, thanks for getting it!

    Pong may not be your mainstream pin-up singer boy but he dares to be diff and pursues his own music path by taking on all the roles - piano player, composer, lyricist, producer and has impressed me with many tunes, mostly ballads with some jazz and swing, drum beats, guitar strumming 

    He was also the brains behind the theme song for a superb and popular TVB drama "Spilt Second".  Conveyed the complexity and tension-filled mood by just a short instrumental piece and this is one of the rare dramas that TVB put out a soundtrack for!  Apparently it's out of stock in HK, btw!

    You can view 3 of his pics under "Photos"

    A quick sample of his lyrical talent, guess it sums him up as he hates being termed "celeb"

    自知之明

    /词:蓝奕邦
    : 蓝奕邦/李汉金

    没有可爱面孔

    不懂哗众取宠

    未太懂去用言语夸张掩人耳目

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    May 05

    Just The Way You Are

    A timeless Billy Joel classic from way back in 1977 -  marks almost 30 years and remains a crowd pleaser, covered by so many singers.

    Simple lyrics brimming with truth, conviction and passion.

    Was there a time in your life as well, when you wished to forever capture that beautiful moment and wished things would never change?

    Some trivia about the song :

    • Joel wrote this about his first wife, Elizabeth. He gave it to her as a birthday present.
    • This won Grammys for Song Of The Year and Record Of The Year in 1978.
    • After Joel recorded this, he didn't think people would like it and did not want it on the album. Linda Ronstadt and Phoebe Snow heard it in the recording studio and convinced him to put it on.

    JUST THE WAY YOU ARE (Billy Joel)

    Don't go changing, to try and please me
    You never let me down before
    Don't imagine you're too familiar
    And I don't see you anymore
    I wouldn't leave you in times of trouble
    We never could have come this far
    I took the good times, I'll take the bad times
    I'll take you just the way you are

    Don't go trying some new fashion
    Don't change the color of your hair
    You always have my unspoken passion
    Although I might not seem to care

    I don't want clever conversation
    I never want to work that hard
    I just want someone that I can talk to
    I want you just the way you are.

    I need to know that you will always be
    The same old someone that I knew
    What will it take 'till you believe in me
    The way that I believe in you.

    I said I love you, and that's forever
    And this I promise from the heart
    I could not love you any better
    I love you just the way you are.

    May 01

    Lyrics of 1 current canto fav :)

    Nice song done by up-and-coming singer Wilfred Lau, rumoured love interest of Denise Ho hehe

    思觉失调 曲:Keith Ling | 词:Keith Ling | 编:Billy Chan
    仍好吗 重会每天失眠到 天光吗
    大头虾 没带门匙也许很劳气吧 仍关心你愿每天问
    最后也明白角色时已不相衬 还由他去代我为你紧

    问太多根本不会讲 束缚不来 如人马座
    亦因爱你令你不安 才离开不再讲
    愿明天 能不再为你痴缠 明白改不变
    你亦离开很远 就算花光心机守每一个诺言
    最后谁又会可怜 极危险 连思觉像也失调
    无办法接受现实 自制假想能延续故事
    你的声线还仍言犹在耳 已分不清楚我位置

    问太多不会讲 束缚不来 如人马座
    亦因爱你令你不安 才离开不再讲
    愿明天 能不再为你痴缠 明白改不变
    你亦离开很远 就算花光心机守每一个诺言
    最后谁又会可怜 极危险 连思觉像也失调还是我太犯贱
    亦或是我太介意 太过肤浅 百篇短讯留言徒然又试
    始终得不到你在意 留低即使很多的透支 如今已做错
    记下只有缺点 太心痛是我的一手包办令你心变酸
    弥补如何还是太迟 若然你 如果有日说婚期 我这生福气
    也用来祝福你 仍收起曾同渡过每一出戏飞
    而这票尾 还应否舍弃