Muse

Resistance

Is your secret safe tonight?

And are we out of sight?

Or will our world come tumbling down?

Will they find our hiding place?

Is this our last embrace?

Or will the world start caving in?

He could be wrong could be wrong

But he should of been right

He could be wrong could be wrong

Let our hearts ignite

He could be wrong could be wrong

Are we digging a hole?

He could be wrong could be wrong

This is out of control

He could be wrong could be wrong

It could never last

He could be wrong could be wrong

Must you raise it fast?

He could be wrong could be wrong

But he could have been right

He could be wrong could be wrong

Love is our resistance

They'll keep us apart and they won't stop breaking us down

Hold me

Our lips must always be sealed

If we live our life in fear

I'll wait a thousand years

Just to see you smile again

Kill a breath for love and peace

You'll wake the thought police

We can hide the truth inside

He could be wrong could be wrong

But he should have been right

He could be wrong could be wrong

So let our hearts ignite

He could be wrong could be wrong

Are we digging a hole?

He could be wrong could be wrong

This is out of control

He could be wrong could be wrong

It could never last

He could be wrong could be wrong

Must you raise it fast?

He could be wrong could be wrong

But it could have been right

He could be wrong could be wrong

Love is our resistance

They'll keep us apart and they won't stop breaking us down

Hold me

Our lips must always be sealed

The night has reached its end

We can pretend

We must run

We must run

It's time to run

Take us away from here

Protect us from further harm

Resist this!

What else should I be?

All apologies.

What else could I say?

Everyone is gay.

What else could I write?

I don't have the right.

What else should I be?

All apologies.

In the sun

In the sun I feel as one

In the sun

In the sun

Married!

Buried!

I wish I was like you

Easily amused

Find my nest of salt

Everything is my fault

I'll take all the blame

Aqua seafoam shame

Sunburn with freezer burn

Choking on the ashes of her enemy

In the sun

In the sun I feel as one

In the sun

In the sun

Married, Married, Married!

Buried!

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah!

All in all is all we are [x20]

Michael's Death

“It seemed to me that his internal essence was at war with the norms of the world. It’s as if he was trying to defy gravity."

Michael Levine, Hollywood publicist

Looking back, I still vividly remember my first blog post.

It was about Michael Jackson.

Never thought I'd have to write a post on his death 4 years after that first post.

Never thought it would end today.

You shattered the barriers of black and white with your music.

You were above what we foolishly term "race".

King of Pop?

I'd say Man of Passion.

Thank you.

No matter what they say, you'd always be defying gravity.

Rest in peace.

Michael Jackson

August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009

Jamie Scott & The Town
When Will I See Your Face Again

(Verse)

Here I am, everyday, 
Since you said, you'd come again, 
But it's not fair, cos you're not here, 
I wait in vain, but nothing has chaaanged, 

I'm a flower, soaking in the rain, 
If I could wish one thing, I'd hear you call my name, 

(Chorus) 

So when will I see your face again, 
When will you touch my life again (ohh yeah), 
When will I breathe you in again (ha), 
I think I love youuu...will I see your face again, 

(2nd Verse) 

Little thing, like the rain coming, 
She looked at me a certain kind of way, 
Tell me girl, where are you nowww, 
'Cos I don't know how much longer I can waaait, 

I'm a dreamer, waiting for the sun, 
When you're coming in, I know my life's begun, 
Tell me girl... 

(Chorus) 

When will I see your face again,(ohh yeaaah), 
When will you touch my life again (ummm um), 
When will I breathe you in again, 
I think I love youuu, will I see your face again, 

(Bridge) 

You know that all my life I've been waaaiting, 
Waiting for sooome, someone like you to love me, 
You can't come by like an angel, into my life, 
And then fly awaaaay, flyyyyyy away, 

Oh honey, cos I, uh baby, ba ba doo yeah, ohh ohhhh, 
Sing, I've only seen youuu, oh, I said, uh huh, I said I said, yeah (woo) 

(Chorus) 

When will I see your face again (I wanna see you once in my life), 
When will you touch my life again, (I wanna see you twice in my life), 
When will I breathe you in again (ohhh), 
I think I love youuu, will I see your face again, 

I said, see bap pa da doo ba ba (ohhh), 
Bap ba doo yeah, that's what we do yeaahhh (ohh), 
When will I see your face again my friend, 
Oh yeah, I think you gotta let me know yeah, 
Ohh yeahhh...

Everywhere someone's getting over
Everybody cries
And sometimes you can still lose even if you really try
Talking about the dream
Like the dream is over
Talk like that
Won't get you nowhere
Everybody's trusting in the heart
Like the heart don't lie

And that's all that I need, yeah
Someone else to cling to, yeah
Someone I can lean on
Until I don't need to
Just stay all through the night
And in the morning let me down
Cause that's all that I need right now

Everywhere someone's getting over
Everybody's life is someone
People still use other people with a crooked smile
And all around the world there's a sinking feeling
Out there right now someone's feeling
Down on themselves and don't know why
Every night

And that's all that I need, yeah
Someone else to cling to, yeah
Someone I can lean on
Until I don't need to
Just stay all through the night, yeah
And in the morning let me down
Cause that's all that I need right now

And life ain't no beauty show
We don't know where tomorrow ends
And when we're sad
It's kind of a drag

Just stay all through the night
And in the morning let me down
Yeah, cause that's all that I need
Yeah, that's all that I need
Yeah, that's all that I need
That's all that I need right now
Right now

Now hush little baby don't you cry
Every thing's gonna be all right
Stiffin' that upper lip up little lady I told ya 
I'm here to hold ya through the night

Smile. =)

¡Viva la Gloria!

Hey Gloria, are you standing close to the edge 
Look out to the setting sun 
The brink of your vision 
Eternal youth is a landscape of the lie 
The cracks on my skin can prove 
As the years will testify 
Say your prayers and light a fire 
We're going to start a war 
Your slogans a gun for hire 
It’s what we waited for 
Hey Gloria, this is why we're on the edge 
The fight of our lives been drawn to this undying love. 

Gloria, viva la Gloria 
You blast your name in graffiti on the walls 
Falling through broken glass that’s 
Slashing through your spirit 
I can hear it like a jilted crowd 
Gloria, where are you Gloria? 
You found a home in all your scars and ammunition 
You made your bed in salad days amongst the ruin 
Ashes to ashes of our youth

She smashed her knuckles into winter 
As autumns wind fades into black 
Ahe is the saint on all the sinners 
The one that’s fallen through the cracks 
So don’t put away your burning light 

Gloria, where are you Gloria? 
Don’t lose your faith to your lost naivete 
Weather the storm and don’t look back on last November 
When your banners were burning down 

Gloria, viva la Gloria 
Send me your amnesty down to the broken hearted 
Bring us the season that we always will remember 
Don’t let the bonfires go out 

So Gloria, 
Send out your message of the light that shadows in the night. 
Gloria, where’s your undying love? 
Tell me your story of your life.

I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free

27th April 2009

It was the day of my freedom; I was released from the clutches that held me for 4 gruelling months. Overwhelmed by feelings of joy, we decided to hold a celebration to commemorate our release. Not forever but a temporal release from studying. It was decided that we all need to let out the grudges we bore within us against the system we live in. And so, karaoke was the solution.

How interesting was it? I would say it was 60-40. Let me justify myself with an elaborate explanation. It was 40% good because I felt so relieved after one week of suffering and toiling. It's this feeling you get, where you have no more worries in the world and you can just sit there, waste time and not feel guilty about it. No offence to my friends who were with me, 60% of the day was bad for me.

Three reasons. Firstly, I spent the night before singing and composing songs with my friends that I lost 70% of my voice the following day. Now, of course, who would enjoy a karaoke session without his full voice to abuse? Secondly, there were too many Mandarin songs sung. I don't understand and I can't read Mandarin. And there's this thing with Mandarin songs; almost 90% of the time, they have this similar rhythm, tune, and flow. Heck, even the MVs were the same! Almost every MV you have this guy and girl kissing or rolling on the bed. I guess to the Chinese, songs are all about love and relationships. Yes, karaoke's not the place for me to appreciate true music but nevertheless, I always have this tendency in me to evaluate a song's musical value.

I was being a couch potato and staring blankly at the screen when I asked myself, "What's the date today?" I realised it was 27th April 2009. I stopped; my heart sank. It was Dad's birthday the previous day. Somehow, I didn't remember. The person who has done so much for me and loved me like no one ever has is now but a memory.

I sat there, feeling disappointed. I didn't want to forget, yet I did. My feelings changed. Apart from being tired, sorrow consumed me. Memories flooded my mind. Birthdays were special to Dad. He had his own trademarked ways of celebrating birthdays in the family. Go away; don't bother me. What good are memories when the person is not around anymore? It just kills me a little more inside everytime this happens.

27th April 2009. Yes, I finally got my freedom. But I never had freedom from my memories.

It hurts. It still hurts.

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Luther Vandross - Dance With My Father Again

Back when I was a child 
Before life removed all the innocence 
My father would lift me high 
And dance with my mother and me and then

Spin me around till I fell asleep 
Then up the stairs he would carry me 
And I knew for sure 
I was loved

If I could get another chance 
Another walk, another dance with him 
I'd play a song that would never, ever end 
How I'd love, love, love to dance with my father again

When I and my mother would disagree 
To get my way I would run from her to him 
He'd make me laugh just to comfort me, yeah, yeah 
Then finally make me do just what my mama said

Later that night when I was asleep 
He left a dollar under my sheet 
Never dreamed that he 
Would be gone from me

If I could steal one final glance 
One final step, one final dance with him 
I'd play a song that would never, ever end 
Cause I'd love, love, love to dance with my father again

Sometimes I'd listen outside her door 
And I'd hear her, mama cryin' for him 
I pray for her even more than me 
I pray for her even more than me

I know I'm prayin' for much too much 
But could You send back the only man she loved 
I know You don't do it usually 
But Lord, she's dyin' to dance with my father again 
Every night I fall asleep 
And this is all I ever dream

d reluctant guitarist

jus a post 2 destress (altho ive oni spent 15 mins readin macro) n bcs i felt like updatin d blog. ntg interesting bt go ahead.

im a music fanatic. i love all (if nt, most) genres. mor inclined 2 indie rock, jazz, folk, country, reggae, classical, oldies, piano pieces, instrumental, rock&roll n funk. alternativ, mainstream, hiphop, n soul r alrite. nt a big fan of punk, sentimental, techno, boybands, or christian bands. currently, im addicted 2 metal. im obsessed. its various styles n myriads of techniques enslave me. im a metal whore. u name it, i hav it - metalllica, s.o.a.d, jimi hendrix, iron maiden, van halen, malmsteen, mastodon, pantera, rammstein, led zep, rise against, axel rudi pell, strung out, judas priest, elvenking, joe sat. metallica stil tops my list; yet 2 check out megadeth tho.

i started playin d guitar at d age of 13 n had alwis focused on rhythm (chords) n all. nvr reli learnt scales or theories. bcs of dat, i gt so tired of it; yet i contd playin even afta pickin up drums. twas durin d recent youth rally wher i was on d electric dat i subconsciously reignited my love 4 dis instrument. ive alwis tot dat d guitar's nt my passion. ive alwis maintained dat drums r. it's a lie. i was in a state of denial. 2day, i proved myself wrong. d guitar's my 1st love, my passion, n alwis wil b. i love tempo n beats, bt ntg beats a good guitar solo. ive wasted all dese years oni 2 discover now, im jus an amateur w d electric. im ashamed 2 tel ppl dat ive played d guitar 4 so long. n so, come dis sem break, im goin 2 work 2 gt my own electric guitar. it's time 2 improve. my electric journey began late 2008. dis baby wil grow; u'll c.

sidetrack, ive made a point nt 2 serve w my musical abilities as long as i don set things rite. if i cant play in d spirit, i shall nt play; until i learn 2 worship w an instrument. so, it's a sabbathical 4 me; wen guitars or drums r concerned in d spiritual realm. bt in d secular world, i can lose myself in d indulgence of pure pleasure, enjoyment, n self-satisfaction in music playin. i can unleash my hedonistic musical nature.

p/s: ive a habit of typin in proper sentences wen i blog/sms bcs i jus dislike d msn language thingy. weird, bt dats me. i took d extra effort 2 blog in dis style; trust me, it's nt easy 4 me. ive 2 go over d whole text again 2 make sur evryth's in msn language. it's horrendous; bt oh wel, it's worth tryin.

Who Am I?

I looked in the mirror,
A reflection I see.
But things don't get clearer,
When who I seek is me.

Sometimes I wonder,
What lies beneath this facade?
If it was torn asunder,
Of whose image I am made?

'Tis a thinly veiled life,
When behind masks we hide.
But if only we were to realise,
That every face is far too wide.

Who am I?
I do not know.
This question,
Upon myself I bestow.

Hence, I searched high and low,
For more than a name or so.
And in that searching I found,
Something greater far is bound.

Who am I?
I still do not know.
But in confidence now, I can boast;
I am Yours.

1750. 240309. Fish.

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Casting Crowns - Who Am I

Who am I, that the Lord of all the earth
Would care to know my name
Would care to feel my hurt
Who am I, that the Bright and Morning Star
Would choose to light the way
For my ever wandering heart

Not because of who I am
But because of what You've done
Not because of what I've done
But because of who You are

I am a flower quickly fading
Here today and gone tomorrow
A wave tossed in the ocean
A vapor in the wind
Still You hear me when I'm calling
Lord, You catch me when I'm falling
And You've told me who I am
I am Yours, I am Yours

Who am I, that the eyes that see my sin
Would look on me with love and watch me rise again
Who am I, that the voice that calmed the sea
Would call out through the rain
And calm the storm in me

Not because of who I am
But because of what You've done
Not because of what I've done
But because of who You are

I am a flower quickly fading
Here today and gone tomorrow
A wave tossed in the ocean
A vapor in the wind
Still You hear me when I'm calling
Lord, You catch me when I'm falling
And You've told me who I am
I am Yours, I am Yours

I am Yours
Whom shall I fear
Whom shall I fear
'Cause I am Yours
I am Yours

Just Another Song Stuck In My Head

Blue October
She's My Ride Home

We talked
Together sharpening the knife
Like killing partners for a life
Hey we can hide the bodies on the ride home

Now here we are
We're licking skin to wipe us clean
Strike a match, pour gasoline
Ditch the scene and watch this city burn
Asleep, my life will be a pillow steering wheel turn

I'll be reaching for the stars with you (honey)
Who cares if no one else believes
So I, set fire to everyone around
But I told you
I told you
I told you

So ha ha ha ha
Ha ha ha ha
Yeah we won

We drive
To leave the past and clear the mind
To watch the sunset set it's time
I swear you'll find
I'm your ride home

Now close your eyes
Its' getting dark and the highways clear
No sign of life from front to rear
Its just you my dear
On the ride home
We're going home

I'll be reaching for the stars with you (honey)
Who cares if no one else believes
So I, set fire to everyone around
But I told you
I told you
I told you

So ha ha ha ha
Ha ha ha ha
Yeah we won

We talked
Together sharpening a knife
Like killing partners for a life
Hey we can hide the bodies on the ride home
Cause we're going home

I'll be reaching for the stars with you (honey)
Who cares if no one else believes
So I, set fire to everyone around
But I told you
I told you
I told you

So ha ha ha ha (we won)
Ha ha ha ha (oh yeah we won)
Ha ha ha ha (we won)
Ha ha ha ha
Yeah we won
Yeah we won

Will.I.Am:
I'm S S S Sorry
I'm S S S Sorry
I Didn't Mean To Break Your Heart
I Didn't Mean To Break Your Heart
I'm S S S Sorry
I'm S S S Sorry
I Didn't Mean To Break Ya
B B B B Break It Baby
Look Baby
I'm A Heartbreaker
I'm A Heartbreaker
I'm A Heartbreaker
I'm A Heartbreaker

Cheryl Cole:
You're A Heartbreaker
You're A Heartbreaker
You're A Heart

Both:
A H H H H I'm A Heart
A H H H I'm a

Spoon - Finer Feelings

Memphis comes creeping down my back
Somehow this place tastes just like an attack
A hundred-yard-stare of a kiss
Lord, I know I'll never miss it

They told me stop scouting the field
They told me have a look in Commercial Appeal
And start getting that hair cut sharp

Sometimes I think that I'll find a love
One that's gonna change my heart
I'll find it in Commercial Appeal
And then this heartache'll get chased away

I was part-time at the Tasty Prawn
That and moving furniture and cutting lawns
Covered in newsprint, staying up real late
Just holding out for some fate

Sometimes I think that I'll find a love
One that's gonna change my heart
I'll find it in Commercial Appeal
And then this heartache'll get chased away
[x2]

I was dreaming in the driver's seat
When the right words just came to me
And all my finer feelings came up

Always out on some witch's hunt
For the one who never lets me want
Before you know it it's all fuss

Sometimes I think that I'll find a love
One that's gonna change my heart
I'll find it in Commercial Appeal
And then this heartache'll get chased away
[x2]

I once knew a girl in the years of my youth
With eyes like the summer, all beauty and truth
But in the morning I fled, left a note and it read
"Someday you will be loved"

I cannot pretend that I felt any regret
Because each broken heart will eventually mend
And as the blood runs red down the needle and thread
Someday you will be loved

You'll be loved, you'll be loved
Like you never have known
And the memories of me
Will seem more like bad dreams
Just a series of blurs
Like I never occurred
Someday you will be loved

You may feel alone when you're falling asleep
And every time tears roll down your cheeks
But I know your heart belongs to someone you've yet to meet
And someday you will be loved

You'll be loved, you'll be loved
Like you never have known
And the memories of me
Will seem more like bad dreams
Just a series of blurs
Like I never occurred
Someday you will be loved
Someday you will be loved.

Aku Skandal

Satu, dua, tiga, go...

Cintaku berikan semua
Agar kau gembira sentiasa
Engkau tetap pergi
Pergi meninggalkanku sendiri

Jangan disimpan tiada rahsia
Katakan saja aku terima
Engkau tetap pergi
Pergi meninggalkanku sendiri

Chorus:
Waktu duka dulu kita lalui bersama
Bahagia bagaikan malam ditemani bintang terang
Hancur hati bila kau undurkan diri
Meninggalkan aku
Meninggalkan aku sendiri

Senyuman manis dibawa angin
Ku tunggu dikau terasa dingin
Engkau tetap pergi
Pergi meninggalkanku sendiri

Jangan disimpan tiada rahsia
Katakan saja aku terima
Engkau tetap pergi
Pergi meninggalkanku sendiri...

Chorus:
Waktu duka dulu kita lalui bersama
Bahagia bagaikan malam ditemani bintang terang
Hancur hati bila kau undurkan diri
Meninggalkan aku
Meninggalkan aku sendiri

Let's go... woo!

Lalalalalalalalalalalalala...

[2x] Chorus:
Waktu duka dulu kita lalui bersama
Bahagia bagaikan malam ditemani bintang terang
Hancur hati bila kau undurkan diri
Meninggalkan aku
Meninggalkan aku sendiri

Chasing Cars

We'll do it all, everything, on our own.
We don't need anything, or anyone.

If I lay here, if I just lay here
Would you lie with me, and just forget the world.

I don't quite know how to say how I feel
Those three words, are said too much, they're not enough.

If I lay here, if I just lay here
Would you lie with me, and just forget the world.
Forget what we're told, before we get too old
Show me a garden that's bursting into life.

Let's waste time, chasing cars, around our heads.
I need your grace to remind me, to find my own.

If I lay here, if I just lay here
Would you lie with me, and just forget the world.
Forget what we're told, before we get too old
Show me a garden that's bursting into life.

All that I am, all that I ever was
Is here in your perfect eyes, they're all I can see

I don't know where, confused about how as well
just know that these things will never change for us at all.

If I lay here, if I just lay here
Would you lie with me, and just forget the world.

Shattered.

Lord, I come to You,
Let my heart be changed, renewed,
Flowing from the grace,
That I've found in You.

Lord, I've come to know,
The weaknesses I see in me,
Will be swept away,
By the power of Your love.

Hold me close,
Let Your love surround me,
Bring me near,
Draw me to Your side,
And as I wait,
I'll rise up like the eagle,
And I'll soar with You,
Your Spirit leads me on,
By the power of Your love.

Lord, unveil my eyes,
Let me see You face to face,
The knowledge of Your grace,
As You live in me.

Lord, renew my mind,
As Your will unfolds in my life,
In living everyday,
By the power of Your love.

Jealousy, turning saints into the sea
Swimming through sick lullabies
Choking on your alibis
But it’s just the price I pay
Destiny is calling me
Open up my eager eyes
Cause I’m Mr.Brightside.

~ makes sense to me. ~

The Haunting Sonata

I'm comin' home, I've done my time
Now I've got to know what is or isn't mine
If you received my letter telling you I'd soon be free
Then you'll know just what to do
If you still want me
If you still want me

Oh, tie a yellow ribbon 'round the old oak tree
It's been three long years
Do you still want me? (still want me)
If I don't see a ribbon 'round the old oak tree
I'll stay on the bus
Forget about us
Put the blame on me
If I don't see a yellow ribbon 'round the old oak tree

Now the whole damned bus is cheerin'
And I can't believe I see
A hundred yellow ribbons 'round the old oak tree

(Tie a ribbon 'round the old oak tree)
(Tie a ribbon 'round the old oak tree)
(Tie a ribbon 'round the old oak tree)
(Tie a ribbon 'round the old oak tree)

Wake Me Up When September Ends

Green Day - Wake Me Up When September Ends


Encoded By Clarence's Records

Here is a great song with great music, great lyrics and great video. I'd really wish to wake up when September ends. SPM trials is a stress! But think twice, I'd rather wake up on 3rd of December. Haha. Cheers.

Wake Me Up When September Ends - Green Day

Summer has come and passed
The innocent can never last
Wake me up when September ends

Like my father's come to pass
Seven years has gone so fast
Wake me up when September ends

Here comes the rain again
Falling from the stars
Drenched in my pain again
Becoming who we are

As my memory rests
But never forgets what I lost
Wake me up when September ends

Summer has come and passed
The innocent can never last
Wake me up when September ends

Ring out the bells again
Like we did when spring began
Wake me up when September ends

Here comes the rain again
Falling from the stars
Drenched in my pain again
Becoming who we are