Tuesday, March 31, 2009
杨千嬅 - 小城大事
杨千嬅 - 小城大事
Verse
青春仿佛因我爱你开始
但却令我看破爱这个字
自你患上失忆
便是我扭转命数的事
只因当失忆症发作加深
没记住我但却另有更新蜜运
像狐狸精般
并未允许我步近
Pre-Chorus
无回忆的余生
忘掉往日情人
却又记住移情别爱的命运
无回忆的男人
就当偷厄与瞒骗
抱抱我不过份
Chorus
吻下来 豁出去
这吻别似覆水
再来也许要天上团聚
再回头 你不许
如曾经不登对
你何以双眼好像流泪
Verse
彼此追忆不怕爱要终止
但我大概上世做过太多坏事
能从头开始跪在教堂说愿意
Pre-Chorus
娱乐行的人影
还在继续繁荣
我在算着甜言蜜语的寿命
人造的蠢卫星
没探测出我们已
已再见不再认
Chorus
吻下来 豁出去
这吻别似覆水
再来也许要天上团聚
我下来 你出去
讲再会也心虚
我还记得到天上团聚
吻下来 豁出去
从前多么登对
你何以双眼好像流泪
每年这天记得再流泪
[Post begins here]
I was suddenly reminded of this song by 杨千嬅. No idea how but it just came to my mind. Liked this song a lot when I first heard it over the radio. However, that would be the chinese version of the song called 大城大事. I do think that the cantonese version has more meaningful lyrics though. In fact, there seems to be quite a few versions of this song. But I believe mostly covers and I would say the best cover would be the one by 张学友. Undoubtedly one of my favourite singers. He sings with so much of what we like to call "feel" and his rendition of this song is of no less with regards to the emotions he inputs into the song.
Think I wouldn't go ahead and translate the lyrics though I think I roughly understand. Well, don't really know cantonese so I try to make out the meanings by looking at the lyrics which are in chinese. Though I have this difficult, I still feel that it is not much of a barrier. Somehow, I just have this liking for cantonese songs.
Life is now really boring. Too late for me to go looking for a part-time job since I am guessing I would most likely be enlisting in June. Leaving me with a month or so to work if I do get a job. Huge disadvantage. Staying at home is a drag too though. Household chores are just left for me to do. Either way, it's bad.
Hoping and waiting for a glimpse of hope that NTU would send a letter of acceptance which I am now starting to feel that it will hardly be possible. Self-pity and thinking of stuff like "If only I worked harder..." are just pointless though. I guess if I don't make it this year, I would try again next year.
A closure. Another issue seems to be in need of that.
[Post ends here]
w3i scribbled this at 11:25:00 PM -
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Sleep and Dreams
For the past few weeks, it has probably been the most number of times I went to watch a movie in the Cinema. For me at least, since I don't usually do that. But the shows have been great. Edmund and me came up with a genre called Moral Movies after Jayson, Edmund and me watched Gran Torino yesterday.
Have to apologise to Edmund and Jayson for getting all pissed off at the mention of some stuff. It's better to not explain but it's definitely not what you guys might be thinking. Sorry guys.
Had a very wierd but, hmmm, enjoyable(?) dream. In the dream, I met this girl who has got nerdy looks but looked very cute (or maybe I am just attracted...LOL). Clearly, there was a name and we were going to some dinner and she was my date. Then I just woke up and forgot her name and how she looks like. That's one thing I really hate about dreams. Why is it you always wake up with a vague impression of it but you are sure it was like in High Definition TV or something along those lines? And what do they mean anyway? Or is your brain just overclocking? And here's the worst part of everything, it's like a one time thing and you would most likely never ever get the same dream again. In this case, I don't think I might ever see that girl again. Actually, I suddenly realised. Whether it could have been some person whom I have encountered before. Oh well, I might never ever know.
Seems like it will be another trip down to the cinemas later. DETROIT METAL CITY!!!
For now, brunch.
Have to apologise to Edmund and Jayson for getting all pissed off at the mention of some stuff. It's better to not explain but it's definitely not what you guys might be thinking. Sorry guys.
Had a very wierd but, hmmm, enjoyable(?) dream. In the dream, I met this girl who has got nerdy looks but looked very cute (or maybe I am just attracted...LOL). Clearly, there was a name and we were going to some dinner and she was my date. Then I just woke up and forgot her name and how she looks like. That's one thing I really hate about dreams. Why is it you always wake up with a vague impression of it but you are sure it was like in High Definition TV or something along those lines? And what do they mean anyway? Or is your brain just overclocking? And here's the worst part of everything, it's like a one time thing and you would most likely never ever get the same dream again. In this case, I don't think I might ever see that girl again. Actually, I suddenly realised. Whether it could have been some person whom I have encountered before. Oh well, I might never ever know.
Seems like it will be another trip down to the cinemas later. DETROIT METAL CITY!!!
For now, brunch.
w3i scribbled this at 11:35:00 AM -
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Documentaries on YouTube
Well, I guess you can say that I have been very free ever since after SCC Concert, but for no particular reason, my interest in certain topics rekindled while searching for stuff to watch on YouTube.
As some of you might know (and think that I am crazy for), I'm sucker when it comes to conspiracy theories and challenging some of the so-called facts. So, I ended up finding my way to a documentary about the secrets behind the US one dollar bill which, if you didn't know, hints to the Freemasons and the New World Order(not the wrestling one). And then on, documentaries about whether we did land on the Moon, Leonardo da Vinci, Sir Isaac Newton and incidentally, Jesus Christ.
The one on Leonardo da Vinci wasn't really much on the Da Vinci Code but more of a history of the great man. If you only thought that Da Vinci was an artist, then you are dead wrong. He is probably the greatest genius to have graced the Earth. He was an inventor, anatomist. Some of his ideas were truly revolutionary. It sets you wondering how could the mind of a single man in the 15th Century come up with things which only appeared in the 20th Century. If his ideas were realized, he could have possibly been the first to create tanks, diver suits, gliders and even a robot. It's truly amazing.
Sir Isaac Newton. We all know him as a great scientist and mathematician. Came up with the laws of gravity, etc. But did you know, he was also an alchemist and a heretic. Pursuit of the legendary Philosopher's Stone and deducing of when the Apocalypse / Judgement Day is to come. The first he failed, but the second he succeeded. And it is believed that it will come in the Year 2060. Believe it or not, up to you.
And finally, the son of God, Jesus Christ. In all due respects, I do not intend and have no intentions to denounce Christianity or anything along that lines. Just some input on my own. This really started after reading Da Vinci Code. After reading it, I always felt that there is this close similarity to Buddha and Jesus Christ. And yes, a short period of time, I did get to come into contact with the Bible. It was interesting. I do believe that there were teachings which were quite similar in some ways. Some things happened along the way, I got a pretty bad impression of stuff and I more or less stopped going. So, watching this documentary (which I still am), the theory which I came up with was pretty much made stronger. In fact, there are even similarities with Hinduism. Especially, the similarity between the birth of Jesus and the birth of Lord Krishna. I was pretty much amazed and I found it very intriguing.
Everyone's going to have their own views, especially when it comes down to Religion and other sensitive things. It just isn't something that is up for open talks. In fact, some things which I have heard, I seriously doubt that the person would dare say it openly. I was not hurt personally, but it just seemed very unbelievable and to me, potrayed a rather "shut-off-from-others" mindset.
To be honest, I have tried talking about conspiracy theory and some of the stuff above but somehow, have always been given the "You are crazy lah...interested in this kind of stuff" face from people. Hopefully, someday and someone would be willing, interested and less defensive about discussing this topics with me. It's a wish, a pretty far off one I guess. Well, back to the documentaries!
As some of you might know (and think that I am crazy for), I'm sucker when it comes to conspiracy theories and challenging some of the so-called facts. So, I ended up finding my way to a documentary about the secrets behind the US one dollar bill which, if you didn't know, hints to the Freemasons and the New World Order(not the wrestling one). And then on, documentaries about whether we did land on the Moon, Leonardo da Vinci, Sir Isaac Newton and incidentally, Jesus Christ.
The one on Leonardo da Vinci wasn't really much on the Da Vinci Code but more of a history of the great man. If you only thought that Da Vinci was an artist, then you are dead wrong. He is probably the greatest genius to have graced the Earth. He was an inventor, anatomist. Some of his ideas were truly revolutionary. It sets you wondering how could the mind of a single man in the 15th Century come up with things which only appeared in the 20th Century. If his ideas were realized, he could have possibly been the first to create tanks, diver suits, gliders and even a robot. It's truly amazing.
Sir Isaac Newton. We all know him as a great scientist and mathematician. Came up with the laws of gravity, etc. But did you know, he was also an alchemist and a heretic. Pursuit of the legendary Philosopher's Stone and deducing of when the Apocalypse / Judgement Day is to come. The first he failed, but the second he succeeded. And it is believed that it will come in the Year 2060. Believe it or not, up to you.
And finally, the son of God, Jesus Christ. In all due respects, I do not intend and have no intentions to denounce Christianity or anything along that lines. Just some input on my own. This really started after reading Da Vinci Code. After reading it, I always felt that there is this close similarity to Buddha and Jesus Christ. And yes, a short period of time, I did get to come into contact with the Bible. It was interesting. I do believe that there were teachings which were quite similar in some ways. Some things happened along the way, I got a pretty bad impression of stuff and I more or less stopped going. So, watching this documentary (which I still am), the theory which I came up with was pretty much made stronger. In fact, there are even similarities with Hinduism. Especially, the similarity between the birth of Jesus and the birth of Lord Krishna. I was pretty much amazed and I found it very intriguing.
Everyone's going to have their own views, especially when it comes down to Religion and other sensitive things. It just isn't something that is up for open talks. In fact, some things which I have heard, I seriously doubt that the person would dare say it openly. I was not hurt personally, but it just seemed very unbelievable and to me, potrayed a rather "shut-off-from-others" mindset.
To be honest, I have tried talking about conspiracy theory and some of the stuff above but somehow, have always been given the "You are crazy lah...interested in this kind of stuff" face from people. Hopefully, someday and someone would be willing, interested and less defensive about discussing this topics with me. It's a wish, a pretty far off one I guess. Well, back to the documentaries!
w3i scribbled this at 1:49:00 AM -
Sunday, March 22, 2009
五月天 - 我们（时时刻刻）
五月天 - 我们（时时刻刻）
我为何要存在 为何要感慨 为何颤抖停不下来
你为何要推翻 为何要离开 为何给我这个答案
我们曾经那么精采 我们曾经那么期待
最后你把回忆还我 要我好好过
你话中的计算 准确的伤害 像精心打造的对白
我划开了动脉 也许不醒来 至少昨天无法毁坏
我们曾经那么精采 我们曾经那么期待
最后你把回忆还我 要我好好过
我们最后这么遗憾 我们最后这么无关
时时刻刻每个现在 都在嘲笑我
[Post begins here]
A good GPA for my final semester is pretty much the only thing that tops the list of good things to happen. Scoring 3.64, my personal best result in polytechnic. Quite a shocker but I am really happy.
Gala dinner was ok. It's a closure.
Ought to really get down to looking for a part time job, can't survive the way I am doing now.
现在，没什么感觉。
只能用两个字来形容。
空虚。
无比的空虚。
好烂的感觉。
[Post ends here]
w3i scribbled this at 3:59:00 AM -
Friday, March 20, 2009
The Killers - Mr. Brightside
The Killers - Mr. Brightside
Coming out of my cage
And I've been doing just fine
Gotta gotta be down
Because I want it all
It started out with a kiss
How did it end up like this?
It was only a kiss
It was only a kiss
Now I'm falling asleep
And she's calling a cab
While he's having a smoke
And she's taking a drag
Now they're going to bed
Now my stomach is sick
And it's all in my head
But she's touching his chest now
He takes off her dress, now
Let me go
I just can't look
It's killing me
And taking control
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
I'm Mr. Brightside
I'm coming out of my cage
And everything just fine
Gotta gotta be down
Because I want it all
It started out with a kiss
How did it end up like this?
(It was only a kiss)
It was only a kiss
Now I'm falling asleep
And she's calling a cab
While he's having a smoke
And she's taking a drag
Now they're going to bed
And my stomach is sick
And it's all in my head
But she's touching his chest now
He takes off her dress now
Let me go
I just can't look
It's killing me
And taking control
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
I'm Mr. Brightside
I never
I never
I never
I never
I never
[Post begins here]
I want to jam this song someday. Anyone game for it? Always wanted to but that idea got refreshed after watching the Goodfellas perform it. They are one heck of a good band. Lovely performance.
Nothing much to be blogging about. It's probably been an awful day in many ways. None which can be shared. It's this wierd paranoid feeling and not owning up to what I truly feel about stuff. Oh well, just let things be and maybe they will work themselves out. Sometimes, somethings are just better left unexplained and untold.
老实说，我从来就没想过“怕受伤”这回事。是不是我不太认真？
[Post ends here]
w3i scribbled this at 1:37:00 AM -
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Johnny Cash - Hurt
Johnny Cash - Hurt
I hurt myself today
To see if I still feel
I focus on the pain
The only thing that's real
The needle tears a hole
The old familiar sting
Try to kill it all away
But I remember everything
What have I become
My sweetest friend
Everyone I know goes away
In the end
And you could have it all
My empire of dirt
I will let you down
I will make you hurt
I wear this crown of thorns
Upon my liar's chair
Full of broken thoughts
I cannot repair
Beneath the stains of time
The feelings disappear
You are someone else
I am still right here
What have I become
My sweetest friend
Everyone I know goes away
In the end
And you could have it all
My empire of dirt
I will let you down
I will make you hurt
If I could start again
A million miles away
I would keep myself
I would find a way
[Post begins here]
Nice song by the legendary Johnny Cash. It's actually a cover of the original version by Nine Inch Nails, but the song just seems to have such a different feel. The original version is great too. Also, it's a good example how the difference of lyrics can bring about a different meaning in the song which I think was done quite well in this case.
Pretty much nothing going on. Still yet to get myself to go look for a job. The only stuff which lightens my mood is really the ongoing Mosaic Festival. Went down yesterday with Fun, Greg and Winston. Great band, the Funkers. Upon Winston's suggestion, we even took a photo with them (which Winston conveniently did not join by being the cameraman).
A lesson clearly shown yesterday. You must make sure you get friends to be at the show if you are doing songs which are quite high. Also, your friends must be those who are willing to just dance away like nobody business. Now...that's cool.
So, tomorrow will be another trip down for the performance by the Goodfellas! Seen them at Timbre. Can't wait to see them perform tomorrow. And we ought to take a photo with them. I LOVE MOSAIC FESTIVAL!!!
这距离到底是什么？
[Post ends here]
w3i scribbled this at 8:57:00 PM -
Monday, March 16, 2009
Damien Rice - Volcano
Damien Rice - Volcano
don't hold yourself like that you'll hurt your knees
i kissed your mouth and back that's all i need
don't build your world around volcanoes melt you down
what i am to you is not real
what i am to you you do not need
what i am to you is not what you mean to me
you give me miles and miles of mountains
and i'll ask for the sea
don't throw yourself like that in front of me
i kissed your mouth your back is that all you need?
don't drag my love around volcanoes melt me down
what i am to you is not real
what i am to you you do not need
what i am to you is not what you mean to me
you give me miles and miles of mountains
and i'll ask for the sea
what i give to you is just what i'm going through
this is nothing new no no just another phase of finding
what i really need is what makes me bleed
and like a new disease she's still too young to treat
volcanoes melt me down
she's still too young
i kissed your mouth
you do not need me
[Post begins here]
After listening to Rootless Tree by Damien Rice, randomly listening to his other songs. This song caught my attention. I personally find the lyrics really nice.
Finished watching another Super Sentai Series - Engine Sentai Go-Onger. Currently, watching Kamen Rider Decade and Samurai Sentai Shinkenger. This japanese shows just rock. LOL. At least they keep my mind free of useless thoughts for the time. And they keep me happy.
A song just caught my attention. And it's really easy to play. Maybe the next video for the next post.
[Post ends here]
w3i scribbled this at 9:53:00 PM -
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Keane - Somewhere Only We Know
Keane - Somewhere Only We Know
I walked across an empty land
I knew the pathway like the back of my hand
I felt the earth beneath my feet
Sat by the river and it made me complete
Oh simple thing where have you gone
I'm getting old and I need something to rely on
So tell me when you're gonna let me in
I'm getting tired and I need somewhere to begin
I came across a fallen tree
I felt the branches of it looking at me
Is this the place we used to love?
Is this the place that I've been dreaming of?
Oh simple thing where have you gone
I'm getting old and I need something to rely on
So tell me when you're gonna let me in
I'm getting tired and I need somewhere to begin
And if you have a minute why don't we go
Talk about it somewhere only we know?
This could be the end of everything
So why don't we go
Somewhere only we know?
Oh simple thing where have you gone
I'm getting old and I need something to rely on
So tell me when you're gonna let me in
I'm getting tired and I need somewhere to begin
And if you have a minute why don't we go
Talk about it somewhere only we know?
This could be the end of everything
So why don't we go
Somewhere only we know?
This could be the end of everything
So why don't we go
Somewhere only we know?
[Post begins here]
Heard the above song when watching the movie "He's Just Not That Into You". It's a nice and funny show. It's wierd though, I tend to wonder how movies are being given their ratings recently. No matter how I think about it, it doesn't really seem like it should be a PG show. But anyway, good show.
After the movie, met up with the Funksters and Kent. We headed to Esplanade for the Mosaic Music Festival. Jazz was the theme for yesterday at the Outdoor Stage (Nokia Music Station). Great music! To top it off, we got to see an All Star Jam consisting of Mike Stern. Usually, you would have to pay to watch him. But we were in luck. Our butts just stuck on our seats for 3 hours plus. But it was worth it. Probably will be going back down on Thursday to watch Shao's teacher's band, the Goodfellas perform. Then, maybe on Friday, since I will be out with Yi Xian and Zhao. Not forgetting Saturday, cause SEAN and SHANNON are performing! MOSAIC FESTIVAL ROCKS!!!
[Post ends here]
w3i scribbled this at 4:35:00 PM -
Friday, March 13, 2009
Maroon 5 - Better That We Break (Cover)
Maroon 5 - Better That We Break
I never knew perfection till
I heard you speak, and now it kills me
Just to hear you say the simple things
Now waking up is hard to do
And sleeping is impossible too
Everything is reminding me of you
What can I do?
It’s not right, not OK
Say the words that you say
Maybe we’re better off this way?
I’m not fine, I’m in pain
It’s harder everyday
Maybe we’re better off this way?
It’s better that we break…
A fool to let you slip away
I chase you just to hear you say
You’re scared and that you think that I’m insane
The city look so nice from here
Pity I can’t see it clearly
While you’re standing there, it disappears
It disappears
It’s not right, not OK
Say the word it should say
Maybe we’re better off this way?
I’m not fine, I’m in pain
It’s harder everyday
Maybe we’re better off this way?
It’s better that we break
Saw you sitting all alone
You’re fragile and you’re cold, but that’s all right
Life these days is getting rough
They’ve knocked you down and beat you up
But it’s just a rollercoaster anyway, yeah
It’s not right, not OK
Say the words that you say
Maybe we’re better off this way?
I’m not fine, I’m in pain
It’s harder everyday
Maybe we’re better off this way?
I’m not fine, not OK
Say the words that you say
Maybe we’re better off this way?
I’m not fine, I’m in pain
It’s harder everyday
Maybe we’re better off this way?
It’s better that we break, baby
[Post begins here]
Apparently, Maroon 5 doesn't have a music video of this song. Managed to find a video of someone who covered it. This guy is good! And the song is one heck of a great song from Maroon 5.
I believe the first week of holiday(for me, since there was concert) is almost over. The cough is still here and I am once again out of medicine. No idea what to do next. Maybe just cough until I die or something. LOL. One thing's for sure, I want to go to the music festival tomorrow and I WANT TO HAVE A CUP OF ENGLISH BREAKFAST TEA LATTE FROM COFFEE BEANS!!!
Been thinking. Isn't it wierd how sometimes in life, something you don't really want just keeps coming to bug you and you just can't seem to get what you truly want? Retribution? Maybe.
It really sucks to think of how you seem to be moving but you really aren't. Sucks more when you can't seem to convince yourself of the above as you have before. It's frustrating. Somehow, it just always seems to be neither here nor there, and the next thing you know, you are in the middle of nowhere. Oh well, Reality. Someday...Maybe.
Gigs could be on the way for YAKUZAsour. YAKUrock will not be dead afterall. Edmund is finally fired up once again. I can't wait. It's time to test the waters outside and see if I will 'drown'.
[Post ends here]
w3i scribbled this at 8:27:00 PM -
Monday, March 09, 2009
Damien Rice - Rootless Tree
Damien Rice - Rootless Tree
what i want from you
is empty your head
they say be true,
don't stain your bed
we do what we need to be free
and it leans on me
like a rootless tree
what i want from us
is empty our minds
we fake a fuss
and fracture the times
we go blind
when we've needed to see
and this leans on me
like a rootless...
so fuck you
and all we've been through
i said leave it
it's nothing to you
and if you hate me
then hate me so good that you can let me out
let me out of this hell when you're around
what i want from this
is learn to let go
no not of you
of all that's been told
killers reinvent and believe
and this leans on me
like a rootless...
so fuck you
and all we've been through
i said leave it
it's nothing to you
and if you hate me
then hate me so good that you can let me out
let me out of this hell when you're around
let me out...
and fuck you, fuck you, i love you
and all we've been through
i said leave it
it's nothing to you
and if you hate me
then hate me so good that you can let me out
let me out...
it's hell when you're around
[Post begins here]
A song of pure raw emotion. The lyrics don't tally with the video which I am posting since it's one of the Live from Abbey Road(which totally rocks), but who cares?! It's one heck of a song.
Sean was singing it during rehearsals. I guess it was the "Fuck You" that caught my attention. After asking Fun to show me the MV for the song, I browsed around and saw this version of the song and I just I got hooked. The lyrics really brought out the emotion in the song. And Damien Rice...GOD-LIKE!!! It's wonderful how he was able to bring about such a different feel to the song.
Earlier in the clubhouse, sang the song while Greg played it. Greg said that he felt the sadness when I was singing it. I personally think I still lack the touch and feel for the song. But honestly, it felt damn good to sing it. I could feel that raw, pent up emotion coming out in the words that I sang. I was happy to say the least.
It's all over. Still sick though. Went to see a doctor earlier in the week. I thought it would only be cough but the doctor said that my throat was also swollen. Somehow, survived past the concert. Still coughing like crazy, and with no medicine left to eat, mum nagged(and nagged...) for me to go see a Chinese Sinseh. The Chinese Sensei said that my pulse is very 细 and asked if I was sleeping late recently. Well, of course I have been. More medicine to take. Finally, maybe I can rest...
[Post ends here]
w3i scribbled this at 9:24:00 PM -