Sabado, Disyembre 31, 2016

Adele - When We Were Young (Live at The Church Studios)



Her songs may sound depressing at times, but Adele is an amazing singer.


WHEN WE WERE YOUNG by Adele

Everybody loves the things you do
From the way you talk
To the way you move
And everybody here is watching you
'Cause you feel like home
You're like a dream come true
But if by chance you're here alone
Can I have a moment,
Before I go?
'Cause I've been by myself all night long
Hoping you're someone I used to know

You look like a movie
You sound like a song
My God, this reminds me
Of when we were young

Let me photograph you in this light
In case it is the last time that we might 
Be exactly like we were before we realized
We were sad of getting old
It made us restless
It was just like a movie
It was just like a song

I was so scared to face my fears
'Cause nobody told me that you'd be here
And I swore you moved overseas
That's what you said, when you left me

You still look like a movie
You still sound like a song
My God, this reminds me
Of when we were young

Let me photograph you in this light
In case it is the last time that we might 
Be exactly like we were before we realized
We were sad of getting old
It made us restless
It was just like a movie
It was just like a song

When we were young
When we were young
When we were young
When we were young

It's hard to admit that
Everything just takes me back
To when you were there
To when you were there
And a part of me keeps holding on
Just in case it hasn't gone
I guess I still care
Do you still care?

It was just like a movie
It was just like a song
My God, this reminds me
Of when we were young

When we were young
When we were young
When we were young
When we were young

Ooohh, let me photograph you in this light
In case it is the last time that we might 
Be exactly like we were before we realized
We were sad of getting old
It made us restless
woohh, I'm so mad I'm getting old
It makes me reckless
It was just like a movie
It was just like a song

When we were young...


I DON'T WANT IT TO AFFECT ME ANYMORE

We will remain essentially isolated from each other. Now more than ever. Oh, well. It’s alright… So be it. We’ve been dodging each other for some time now anyway. I don’t want it to affect me anymore. I’m tired of hiding; I’m not “running” during “surprise instances” any longer. IF it’s inevitable that we collide, we will collide. But whatever I can prevent beforehand, I will do so. Excuse me if it may look like I turn my back on you in the future. It may be for the best.

There is that very slight possibility that you’ve been here, out of curiosity maybe. This is my psychological outlet. A place where I can relieve stress from thinking about the few remaining things I can possibly have in my life right now. If in case what I keep putting here affects you in a bad way, then don’t come back. Why bother in the first place? Although I just want to emphasize that it was never my intention to hurt anyone else. I am the only one really hurt here.

I express things in social media as vague as I can make them, but this here is my own space. Let it be. I put things down into writing to release the pressure inside my head, because it’s starting to push me to burn bridges, and I don’t want that. I don’t drop names, so let “passersby” take a hint or figure out all they want. Nobody cares about this place anyway.

I hope this doesn’t sound too “domineering” for you, because at times it seems that you only take orders from God Himself. That’s an exaggeration of course. I think you get what I mean. See? I can be harsh and cynical, too. Before I go, consider this advice: I want you to take a look at yourself. Make sure the way you look better outside reflects how it also is on the inside. I think in a way, this is still a compliment for you. I’m not judging you, but you’ve changed. Especially towards me. Maybe you just didn’t notice your vocal hostility/sarcasm to me just recently. I am upset because you were rude to me. Like you have never been before. We are happy that you’re doing better and better, BUT don’t let your success eat you. Maybe you don’t notice how you treat others anymore, especially to a friend-turned-“suitor” like me.

I avoid being confrontational even though I naturally am.
I make it a point that we don’t cross paths intentionally anymore; AND I WILL, ESPECIALLY NOW. I don’t want to be an “uninvited guest” in anything, not even in a conversation.
I learned to shut up when we have nothing to talk about, to the point of being aloof.
Believe me, I don’t make efforts acquiring any of your contact details to prevent further complications. Our friends know this.
I don’t try to “add” you as a friend or “follow” you on social media… because you said it yourself: “it’s uncomfortable”. And it’s not possible in some of your accounts, anyway.

All these for (your) peace of mind.
And for these I may have been branded a villain. Maybe I really am one already.


So I say this again: I hope you're happy now. BE HAPPIER.

Biyernes, Disyembre 30, 2016

SABOG ANG UTAK

Ang sakit ng ulo ko... Mas masakit pa sa puso ko! HAHAHA!!!

FIDDLING WITH FICTION

There is no remorse for "loss"; because there was never something in the first place. There is no "perfect time" because there was never anything at all.

There will always be hesitation – towards me. She will always take a step back even after crossing the line to a possible new chapter for the both of us.
Because at the last minute, she will always “come to her senses”. She will always find something wrong.

There are no tears for my departure.
Because for her, this is not worth it. I AM NOT WORTH IT!


#wordplay

Huwebes, Disyembre 29, 2016

"EASTMAN"

Eastman, I wish I could be like you.


#TheWalkingDeadthrowback


HURT



That rendition of an eerie Nine-Inch Nails song by rock and roll legend Johnny Cash.


“HURT” by Johnny Cash

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.

HOW CAN WE EVEN SAY THIS

How can we hate someone we’ve loved for so long? We want to believe that WE DON’T. Having suffered the uneasiness of impatience, doubt and rejection, we succumb to self-loathing. Maybe we’re just going crazy. Or maybe it’s not “maybe”. We’re already crazy! L

Kind Of...


:-(



Miyerkules, Disyembre 28, 2016

TIME OF YOUR LIFE (GOOD RIDDANCE) by Green Day



Short and simple 90s song, but good. I can’t feel the sarcastic farewell of the “Good Riddance” part of the title, though. I prefer only the “Time Of Your Life”. But that’s just my opinion.

“…So make the best of this test and don't ask why,
It's not a question but a lesson learned in time.
It's something unpredictable, but in the end it's right…”


“TIME OF YOUR LIFE (GOOD RIDDANCE)” by Green Day

Another turning point, a fork stuck in the road
Time grabs you by the wrist, directs you where to go
So make the best of this test and don't ask why
It's not a question but a lesson learned in time

It's something unpredictable,
but in the end it's right.
I hope you had the time of your life.

So take the photographs and still frames in your mind
Hang it on a shelf in good health and good time
Tattoos of memories and dead skin on trial
For what it's worth, it was worth all the while

It's something unpredictable,
but in the end it's right.
I hope you had the time of your life.


It's something unpredictable,
but in the end it's right.
I hope you had the time of your life.

It's something unpredictable,
but in the end it's right.
I hope you had the time of your life.


Martes, Disyembre 27, 2016

LET THIS BE THE LAST...

I’m really beginning to dislike December now.

Seven years. This thing I’ve felt for seven years now for one woman has brought me a great deal of pain and sadness. All the melodramatic BULLSHIT here will not even affect her in any way. The feeling was never reciprocated; I was an unwanted "suitor". Over and over, I’ve despised myself for it. Only lingering false hopes ensued. Maybe it’s time to finally kill the feeling. Its death is long overdue, anyway. I’ve been an idiot for so long!

I was indecisive at first, but I’m glad I went to see you all. It was a happy night. It only didn’t end well for me (as usual).

My desire to post something like “Whatever happened to subtlety?” is laughable. Because I myself know I lack it. SCREW SUBTLETY! Nobody reads this blog anyway!!

I’m quite sure this is verbatim; but for the sake of argument, I will say that ‘it went something like:’
“Happy birthday… kung bibigyan kita ng regalo ngayon, tatanggapin mo ba? Ang tagal na rin kasi nito, eh.”
“Siyempre hindi!! Sa ‘yo na lang yan!!” – If you would only be able to hear that, there was no hesitation on the answer; and the intonation… it was like there was a sarcastic response template ready for any possible question. That was the last straw. I realized that it takes one tactless and indifferent person to offend another fellow tactless and indifferent person. And I don’t feel like I’m lying when I say this mockery. That’s how fierce you were to me. I don’t know where all that animosity I felt from you was coming from. Pardon me if I fell for you. I’m so stupid! I can't help but sense that you've changed. I MISS YOUR FORMER SELF. SHE WAS HUMBLER.

I did what you implied, by the way. I ate the chocolates I intended to give you. Remorsefully. HAHAHA!!! Bittersweet! (Pun intended.) I’m giving away the notepad which I thought was pretty enough for you. It would be a shame if I put it to waste. And nevermind the engraved name, at least now I have a (“new”) Parker pen with matching original refill. Almost two years "on the shelf", and it still writes smoothly! Hehehe… Relish the small things.

It’s so hard to get through to you, you know that?! I try to talk to you but for some reason the conversation is always cut short. Sometimes you don’t even look at me straight in the eye. But how can you? What would someone like you want to do with a fat, old slob like me? Who has already told you how he feels about you? Do I really disgust you that much?! Well, maybe. I almost forgot why I rarely look in the mirror anymore.

I let my best friend hear what I wanted to say to you, because let’s face it – we all know that I can never catch you alone. And even if I could, you will still find a way to escape the “head-on collision”.

I know there’s a certain element of “destiny” in our Faith when it comes to these matters, but one has got to start somewhere. We can’t just expect “everything to fall into place all by themselves”; one also needs to do something as a first step. I’m sorry if I felt a glimmer of hope in you. It was my mistake. I failed again. As small a matter as it may seem, you hurt me again. For the Nth time. BUT there is some consolation in the fact that I tried. At least for the final time. I will never bother you anymore.

I always considered you to be a cleaner, more righteous individual than me; not only because it’s doctrine, but also because it’s the truth. Seriously speaking, I really hope you’re happier now. Well, you must be. It shows. You’re now more beautiful than I ever saw you were before. I hope it hasn’t gotten into your head. I hope it never does. It’s just that… I felt you became more cynical, overall. LIKE A REAL BITCH! I hope I’m wrong.

My self-imposed deadline is coming up. (SO WHAT?! WHO CARES, REALLY?!) Hopefully as soon as it passes, perhaps you will finally have your peace as I drift further away.

I just want to make it clear that my deadline was never a reason for my attempts to get close to you again. It was an advice from a friend, who told me to give a (sort of) “cut-off” when to stop looking for signs. I have to save me from the suffering at some point, to be fair to myself. It was said that it would be psychologically beneficial for me. In this facet of life, no one can literally wait forever. The issue is not really the “time” aspect, but the “is-there-something-here-for-us” kind of thing. I guess that part where we have a one-on-one, face-to-face “closure” talk will never happen. SCREW CLOSURE! I’m letting it end!! I DON’T EVEN UNDERSTAND WHY I’M SO ANGRY….

It may sound unbelievable, but I was never in a hurry… I just wanted affirmation. I was still willing to wait for you if you gave me a hint that I had a fighting chance. But it always seemed you didn't want to talk to me. You don't even want us to be friends on social media because you said it's "uncomfortable". So be it. I don’t want to further waste my remaining time on earth on something that will never be. I’m tired of looking forward to nothing. Whenever I start to make a move, you stop me on my tracks. None of that matters now.

From what I see, I think God is protecting you from me. You are the more esteemed one, after all. People will always see you right. And I will always be the antagonist in everybody’s eyes. I have partially come to accept that. That’s how I feel about this whole thing right now. And maybe that’s what’s true. Good for you!

I want to stay positive but I feel like I regret everything. I want to forgive you... well, I guess I do. Who am I not to? Eventually all fingers will point back at me. No one cares; I feel so helpless. What can I do about it, anyway?! I want to say that I will still be here IF in case you need anything. I hope this feeling of loss will not push me to hate you.

I want everything to subside... the love I felt, this anger and the need to feel.



Lunes, Disyembre 26, 2016

"WHEN LOVE AND HATE COLLIDE" by Def Leppard

In the laws of physics, it is said that two equal opposite forces cancel out each other. I’ve been agitated and irritable since the wee hours of this morning. Today I love you but I also hate you at the same time. I therefore have, and I am, a zero. HAHAHA!!!

(I DO NOT OWN THE VIDEO)


You could have a change of heart
If you would only change your mind
Instead of slammin' down the phone, girl
For the hundredth time

I got your number on my wall
But I ain't gonna make that call
When divided we stand, baby
United we fall

Got the time, got a chance, gonna make it
Got my hands on your heart gonna take it
All I know, I can't fight this way

You could have a change of heart
If you would only change your mind
'Cause I'm crazy 'bout you, baby 
Time after time

Without you... one night alone
Is like a year without you, baby
Do you have a heart of stone?
Without you... can't stop the hurt inside
When love and hate collide

I don't wanna fight no more
I don't know what we're fighting for
When we treat each other, baby
Like an act of war

I could tell a million lies
And it would come as no surprise
When the truth is like a stranger
Hits you right between the eyes

There's a time and a place and a reason
And I know I got a love to believe in
All I know, got to win this time

Without you... one night alone
Is like a year without you baby
Do you have a heart of stone?
Without you... can't stop the hurt inside
When love and hate collide


You could have a change of heart
If you would only change your mind
'Cause I'm crazy 'bout you baby,
Crazy, crazy!

Without you... one night alone
Is like a year without you baby
Do you have a heart of stone?

Without you... one night alone
Is like a year without you baby
If you have a heart at all...
Without you... can't stop the hurt inside
When love and hate collide.

Huwebes, Disyembre 22, 2016

'HAPPY TIED' (Tagalog Version) by UCHUSENTAI:NOIZ



Japanese bands have the tendency to insert English lyrics in their songs; well at least that’s what my favorite Japanese bands do – X Japan, L’Arc~En~Ciel and now Uchusentai:Noiz. “Visual Kei” bands, those groups who dress up like CosPlayers when they perform, are always like that. I guess the mentality “We are all global citizens” is firmly set in their music industry. And believe it or not, these artists have a substantial fan base outside Japan: like Thailand, Hong Kong or Indonesia, even London and New York.

The lyrics of this song are 90% Tagalog (well it’s a “Tagalog” version, after all). But as a Filipino, the fact that they even considered having this version, makes me feel appreciated. The song sounds so silly that it makes sense. Ang kulit! Hehehe… In fairness, the lead guitarist is good.

I want nothing but good vibes these coming days. :-) 

Huwebes, Disyembre 15, 2016

Martes, Disyembre 6, 2016

'TINATANGI'

Mama and Papa - Dec. 24, 1972 & a recent December...

I admire couples who’ve withstood the test of time, still staying strong after all these years. My parents are nearing their togetherness of four-and-a-half decades.

My father and I share the same preference when it comes to choosing life partners. We both have a high regard for women who are stronger than ourselves. He married his love 44 years ago and is happy being with her, while I am still aspiring. Pathetic me. I gotta give credit to my papa; although there was a time he was very “heavy-handed”, I never saw him hurt mama, not even once in my thirty-nine years of existence. I think that’s a strong reminder I will always owe him: to never hit a woman. I never have, and I hope I never will.

I remember when I got involved in an accident three years ago; a tricycle knocked me out momentarily, fractured my leg and busted my head. It was an inattentive, stupid crossing of a street. A sudden flash of red then the next thing I knew I was already sitting in the middle of the road.... gushing. I lost quite a considerable amount of blood: a glass full of or a pint maybe, in my estimate. I got two stitches at the back of my scalp for that. Now a part of my crown has a certain numbness and loss of sensation. Another reminder that life is temporal and we should be Thankful even for the things we take for granted. Everybody was asleep when I arrived home; my sister and two close friends fetched me from the hospital. I didn’t know it was possible that the whirling, spinning feeling inside my consciousness could be experienced even with the eyes closed. I thought I was going to vomit on myself at the first night. But somehow I managed to sleep. When I woke up, papa sat on my bed, held my bloody shirt, and cried. Mama simply said, “That’s life. It’s a good thing it didn’t ‘hurt’ you much.” I knew then that my mother was indeed stronger, in a lot of ways, than my father. It also crossed my mind that maybe she was trying to “balance off” what feebleness papa might have displayed at the time.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY MAMA AND PAPA. I LOVE YOU.

While I believe that it is best to make a Cause – the Workings of Faith a priority in life, and not a person, I still long for someone. Maybe I’m just sad. And lonely.

I rarely get to like folk music.
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