Forever can never be long enough for me
Feel like I've had long enough with you
Forget the world now we won't let them see
But there's one thing left to do
Now that the weight has lifted
Love has surely shifted my way
Marry Me
Today and every day
Marry Me
If I ever get the nerve to say
Hello in this cafe
Say you will
Mm-hmm
Say you will
Mm-hmm
Together can never be close enough for me
Feel like I am close enough to you
You wear white and I'll wear out the words I love
And you're beautiful
Now that the wait is over
And love and has finally shown her my way
Marry me
Today and every day
Marry me
If I ever get the nerve to say hello in this cafe
Say you will
Mm-hmm
Say you will
Mm-hmm
Promise me
You'll always be
Happy by my side
I promise to
Sing to you
When all the music dies
And marry me
Today and everyday
Marry me
If I ever get the nerve to say hello in this cafe
Say you will
Mm-hmm
Say you will
Marry me
Mm-hmm
*****
Errrr. Weird. I suddenly felt the need to get married. LOL.
Maybe its the age or the cold weather or even the fact that February 14th is just around the corner. Nonetheless, the yearning to be with someone special for the rest of my life is freaking me out. But, frankly, I like the thought of it. :-D
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I'm not a Charice fan. Never was, never will. But her cameo as the exchange student "Sunshine Corazon" at the season premiere of the Emmy-winning "Glee" is simply amazing. Even phenomenal, if I say so myself. I never thought that a Filipino would actually make it this far. Seriously!
Since its pilot episode last year, Glee has made its unique mark as an unstoppable force in the television industry not only in the US but also across the globe. From Brazil to Slovenia, even in Turkey and the Czech Republic, everyone's talking about Glee and its stunning appeal.
Paired with themes about acceptance, friendship, talent and true love (with a dash of comedy and drama, of course), Glee revolutionized the way we see our daily lives through music such as "Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey, Madonna's "Vogue" and even Olivia Newton-John's "Let's Get Physical." My iTunes is loaded with their music! Currently playing: Total Eclipse of The Heart.
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Charice's rendition of the Dreamgirls hit "Listen" was completely mind-blowing. She owned every note and showed that she is a force to be reckoned with in and out of the Glee perimeter. I literally had chills and was, surprisingly, teary-eyed seeing a little girl from my country out-shining the best of the best.Talk about star-quality at its finest! Bravo!
I did expect Sunshine, however, to join the epic Vocal Adrenaline one way or another. Clearly, New Directions isn't big enough for 2 remarkable performers and its seems that, from my standpoint, Dustin Golsby (played by Cheyenne Jackson) has big plans for this Pinay Superstar. Rachel Berry's in for some serious competition this season. Tsk. Tsk. Tsk.
Episode 2 will feature the ground-breaking hits of Pop Princess Britney Spears! Waaahhh! This'll be a sure EPIC! I can't wait! :-D
Instructions: Play the youtube video. Then, scroll down to proceed to the slideshow. Thank you. :-D
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I can't seem to find the perfect words to describe my 2-year experience in Egypt. It has been a roller coaster, actually; good days were so high that I almost puked and bad times were so low I nearly fainted. We all thought we'd never make it out alive that damned thing. But, luckily, we managed to hold each others hands and state "I survived DAFH!" out in the open. Yipeee!
The carnival is a vast jungle where new rides are awaiting the adventurous. We need to move on to the next ride, right?
Thank you very much to all the strangers I've known and treated as my friends. It has been a blast knowing you guys! Kudos for making it this far!
Disclaimer: This will be a long and brutal entry about the things that have been roaming in my head for quite some time. Do bare with me. I have been meaning to publish this load of crap for a couple of weeks now and I personally think that this is the right time to do so. My apologies, if you please.
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For some strange reason, I have been watching romantic flicks for over a week now. "Watching" means the non-stop, one-movie-after-another sort, to the point wherein one falls asleep with his or her Mac turned-on till the wee hours in the morning kind. Anyways, after each film, I usually found myself crying and/or sobbing my eyes till they pop followed by sudden walkouts from my room filled with well-deserved sorrow and unhappiness, that my co-workers think I'm going ballistic or something. Weird, eh?
I remember the last time I felt this way: it was way back in 2007 or 2008 over Jennifer Love Hewitt's film "If Only" with Paul Nicholls. I just had coffee with my bestfriend, Caren, at Starbucks Gateway Mall when I suddenly found myself trudging the outskirts of Cainta, Rizal to the nearest movie house (Robinson's Metro East, I think). There, I bought the ticket that lead me to an incessant rampage fueled with anger and frustration producing an insurmountable number of tears.
The said movie wasn't THAT bad, really. It was actually nice and warm. The plot was moving, the characters were decent and efficient, the lines were a little cheesy and forgettable but the overall appeal was touching. Not to mention that the movie seriously made me cry! A few bystanders were actually giggling at me after the movie stating "What a sissy!" Yes, I am a sissy. So what?
I still am, actually.
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And then there's the classic movie "Casablanca" starring Ingrid Bergman and Humphrey Bogart. Directed by Michael Curtis, this spellbinding 1942 film set in french Morocco during the World War II preceding the infamous Pearl Harbor attack has seriously made its mark as one of the greatest films ever made.
Rick Blaine (Bogart) is a pessimistic American running a cafe (Rick's Café Américain) in the City of Casablanca during the German invasion of Europe. Coming from a bitter and short-lived love affair with Norwegian Ilsa Lund (Bergman) that blossomed in France, he tends to be apathetic to what is happening to the people around him, especially the Nazis. Unfortunately for Rick, Ilsa reenters his life with Victor Laszlo (Paul Henreid) in the aforementioned cafe and rekindles their heart-warming memories with the famous line "We'll always have Paris."
What I really love about this Academy award-winning motion picture is the atmosphere it wraps around its viewers: The melancholic scenery plus the nostalgic impression was cleverly placed at every single corner that you can effortlessly feel that you're there in Casablanca. Moreover, one can easily relate to every character in the said story; Blaine's resentment over Ilsa was definitely surreal and Bogart's portrayal was amazing. I can't think of any other actor for this specific role. Meanwhile, Bergman's performance as Ilsa is, without a doubt, mind-blowing. Her potent acting has got to be one of the best I've seen. Bravo!
This film has its special place in my dumb heart. Seriously, I've watched this classic so many times that I've memorized some to the scenes and lines. :-D
Of all the gin joints in all the towns in all the world, she walks into mine. - Rick Blaine
And, let's not forget the 1961 revolutionary musical, "West Side Story." No mortal words can describe this cultural phenomenon. I'm still flabbergasted after watching this one! Crap! Arrgghh!
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The list just goes on and on and on. I eventually lost track of all the movies I've watched with this sort of theme. From the classics, such as An Affair to Remember, to the most recent (The Twilight Saga), they're as infinite as the sky. At times, I actually mixed some of the characters and lines that they really sound funny! Imagine, Ashton Kutcher with Mandy Moore on "Its a Wonderful Life" or Aubrey Hepburn and Marlon Brando doing "Sleepless in Seattle" would be something, right? Haha. :-D
"Why are you doing this to yourself?!" a concerned friend asked a few days ago. I chuckled at the idea of answering such nonchalant inquiry with regard to my emotional state. I mean, the reality and significance of this specific question is just amazing and comprehensive that answering it will cover everything that has been happening to me ever since this whole fiasco began. Seriously!
Frankly, my dear, I have no idea. Fighting a lost cause has been my hobby since my high school days and it tends to manifest itself when deemed necessary. The likes of "falling in love with someone you're not supposed to" or "liking someone you formerly loath" or even both is a very tricky thing indeed. Take it from me: Been there. Done that. Get the bigger picture, mate?
On a more serious note, given the complexity of my current situation, I have thought of one simple thing: Live my life to the fullest. Yes, it is a social cliche, quite repetitive and, at times, very, very unreasonable. But the thing is: I want to. I need to. I have to. I want to be there where it happens. I need to feel that particular person's presence. I have to do this because it feels right for me. It sounds rubbish and selfish, yes. Pretty cheesy and emotional, for that matter. Nonetheless, I don't want to leave any sort of regret in my big fat head as long as I live. Regrets can kill, you know. As Lou Pardini would put it in a song, "I don't wanna be a fool wondering what might have been..."
What now? Well, honestly, I don't know. It's just the 2nd day of my grand 4-day-off scheme and I don't plan on doing anything significant for the next 2 days. Not to mention that my supposedly trip to wonderland has been declined by the other party. So, I might as well lie on my lonely bed and wonder on something random or sleep my heart out. Silence is a form of therapy, right?
I love this acoustic rendition of the Lionel Richie classic, "Hello" by the GLEE Cast.
It's classy and definitely an original. Plus, the contradiction between this scene's setting (a library), a nonspecific piano, and a number of clueless bystanders makes the whole thing seriously brilliant!
I can't stop singing this great song!
Tell me how to win your heart. For I haven't got a clue. But let me start by saying, I love you.
I've been feeling a bit uneasy recently. Emotional confusion has been taking its toll lately that I can't seem to focus properly. Not to mention the gloomy fact that I have been working so hard these past few days that I have, yet again, failed to attain one simple human need: sleep. *sigh*
Good thing I stumbled upon this particular song of Spongecola entitled "Gemini." I suddenly found myself teary-eyed, again, like my college days with "The-Person-Who-Must-Not-Be-Remembered." :-D
I love every single word of this song. The Shakespearean appeal accompanied by the alternative rock approach makes this musical masterpiece amazing. Plus, the "Romeo and Juliet" themed music video makes the whole thing appealing to the emotional ones. I even remember singing this song to The-Person-Who-Must-Not-Be-Remembered during my so-called "dark days." This track kept me going every single day till I realized that all of my efforts were worthless and nothing can change the past. The End.
I was browsing through YouTube when I surprisingly stumbled upon this cool rendition of Billy Reid's "Lipsyncing to the the Song."
Wow! That seriously made my day!
Honestly, I was amazed and stunned by the sheer creativity of this video. Clearly, the performer was definitely into the whole thing. Not to mention the emotion that one can see thru the entire video. I was, without a doubt, laughing and smiling the whole time. Promise!
I love this recent interpretation better than its predecessor. It is complex, edgy and, evidently, up-to-date. I'll borrow my friends iPod touch tomorrow and try it out myself. Yippee!
It’s complicated, it always is that’s just the way it goes Feels like I’ve waited so long for this I wonder if it shows? Head under water now I can breath it never felt so good. Cause I can feel it coming over me I wouldn’t stop it if I could
When love takes over, (yeah-ah-eah) You know you can’t deny When love takes over, (yeah-ah-eah) Cause something’s here tonight
Give me a reason, i gotta know Do you feel it too? Can’t you see me here on overload And this time I blame you Mmmm, Looking out for you to hold my hand It feels like I could fall Now love me right, like I know you can We could loose it all
When love takes over (yeah-ah-eah) You know you can’t deny When love takes over (yeah-ah-eah) ‘Cause something’s here tonight
And I don’t know where you went when you left me but Says here in the water you must be gone by now I can tell somehow One hand on the trigger of a telephone Wonderin' when the call comes Where you say it’s alright You got your heart right
Maybe I’ll sleep inside my coat and Wait on your porch ‘till you come back home Oh, right I can’t find a flight
We share the sadness Split screen sadness
Two wrongs make it all alright tonight Two wrongs make it all alright tonight Two wrongs make it all alright tonight Two wrongs make it all alright tonight
"All you need is love" is a lie 'cause We had a love but we still said goodbye Now we’re tired, battered fighters
And it stings when it nobody’s fault cause there's Nothing to blame At the drop of your name It’s only the air you took and the breath you left
So maybe I’ll sleep inside my coat and Wait on your porch 'til you come back home Oh, right I can’t find a flight So I’ll check the weather wherever you are Cause I wanna know if you can see the stars tonight It might be my only right
We share the sadness (two wrongs make it all alright tonight) Split screen sadness (two wrongs make it all alright tonight) We share the sadness (two wrongs make it all alright tonight) Split screen sadness (two wrongs make it all alright tonight)
I called because I just Need to feel you on the line Don’t hang up this time And I know it was me who called it over but I still wish you'd fought me ‘til Your dying day Don’t let me get away
Cause I can’t wait to figure out what’s wrong with me So I can say 'this is the way that I used to be There’s no substitute for time Or for the sadness (two wrongs make it all alright tonight) Split screen sadness (two wrongs make it all alright tonight) We share the sadness (two wrongs make it all alright tonight) Split screen sadness (two wrongs make it all alright tonight) Oh and the sadness It's alright, it's alright Oh and the sadness It's alright, it's alright Oh and the sadness It's alright, it's alright
[Jay R] How have you been The last time I saw you We graduated high school I can’t believe it’s been 2 years since then
[Kyla] I’ve been okay Nothing much has changed Still doing the same old thing
[Jay R] Oh may I take a little bit of your time
[Kyla] No, I don’t think that would be possible
[Jay R] Why do you have a boyfriend
[Kyla] No, I broke it off 2 months ago
[Jay R] If you don’t mind I’d like to get your number And maybe reminisce together Is that alright
[Kyla] I don’t mind. Would love to get together (No doubt) In fact tonight I’d rather (Yeah) Go back in time
[Chorus] I wanna go back into time Now rewind back in the day When nothing really mattered Just let go let me take control Just follow the signs Let’s go back in time (Let’s go back in time) Let’s go back in time (Let’s go back in time) Let’s go back in time (Let’s go back in time) Let’s go back in time (Let’s go back in time)
[Jay R] Now here we are Tell me everything about you Where you go the things that you do The things you like whatever is on your mind
[Kyla] I just bought a house Been half way ’round the world Still not your ordinary girl
[Jay R] I’ve always have had a little crush on you
[Kyla] I can’t believe you felt that way too
[Jay R] And after all this time I still think I do
[Kyla] Boy for now just take me where
[Chorus] I wanna go back into time Now rewind back in the day (Hey) When nothing really mattered Just let go let me take control Just follow the signs Just follow the signs (Just go back in time) Let’s go back in time (Let’s go back in time) Let’s go back in time (Let’s go back in time)
[Jay R] Girl I’m glad you came tonight
[Kyla] What made you think I’d decline
[Jay R] I haven’t seen you in a while Still love that pretty smile
[Kyla] I see you still haven’t changed Still have your flirty ways
[Jay R] Well, I can’t help it with you You make me wanna go
[Chorus] I wanna go back into time Now rewind back in the day When nothing really mattered Just let go let me take control Just follow the signs Just go back in time
I wanna go back into time Now rewind back in the day (Back in the day) When nothing really mattered Just let go let me take control Just follow the signs Just follow the signs (Let’s go back in time) Let’s go back in time (Let’s go back in time) Let’s go back in time (Let’s go back in time) Let’s go back in time (Let’s go back in time) Let’s go back in time (I wanna go back go back in time) Let’s go back in time (Let’s go back go back) Let’s go back in time
Call me corny, cheesy. or whatever. Seriously, I love this song. This is, in my own opinion, the next best thing to "Dilemna"(Kelly Rowland feat. Nelly) released eons ago! Very, very nice indeed.
I needed something to seriously make me smile because of today's workload. You know, the usual work, work and more work routine. *sigh* So, I decided to search youtube.com for something amusing and entertaining. Luckily, I stumbled upon this cool and uber funny video about the one and only Lady GaGa.
I love her! Her music is sooo unique. Not to mention the outfits, the robotic yet cool dance moves. Plus, the body to actually die for! A complete meal, if I say so myself. Haha. :-)
I hope that this comparison will make you guys laugh as well. Oooppss! Just don't overdo the laughing thing, okay?
