Someone's Watching Over Me

So I won't give up, no I wont' break down,
Sooner than it seems life turns around,
And I will be strong, even if it all goes wrong
When I'm standing in the dark I'll still believe
Someone's watching over me.

Artist: Hilary Duff

I only recently discovered this song. I must say it touched me deeply right now since I lost someone I love just the other day. It's what he would have said to me...in a way.

Dear Zhy,

Why did you leave me? I thought I was going to carry on if ever you're gone, now I know I can't live without you. I was just asking for some time to see you, but why didn't you wait for me? I don't know what to do. I don't know what to feel. But this is reality and it's slapping me right now, that I can't be in denial any more, that you were really gone.

It's my entire fault, on what have I done to us, and I'm going to carry this burden for the rest of my life. I don't really know what's the real meaning of the words "turn back time", until now. But if I can, I will not, even though there is a part of me that wants to hold on to you forever. I know you're happy from where you are right now, and I don't want you to suffer from pain any more. I understand that we will never see each other again. But, you are not gone forever, no matter what happens and what comes into my life. You are standing with God, guiding me everyday towards the future that I cannot predict.

This is not a goodbye. This is a thank you. Thank you for coming into my life. Thank you for loving me and receiving my love in return. Thank you for the memories I will cherish forever. Thank you for showing me how to be brave and holding on for life, for our loved ones. But most of all, thank you for showing me that there will come a time to eventually let go, not for someone else but for ourselves.

Right now, I don't think I'm ready but you leave me with no choice. Because of you, I am hopeful that there will come a day when my sadness is replaced by something beautiful. Because of you, I have the strength to go on.

I love you. For the rest of my life.

-j-

Everything You Want

I am everything you want. I am everything you need.
I am everything inside of you. That you wish you could be
I say all the right things. At exactly the right time
But I mean nothing to you. And I don't know why
And I don't know why why. I don't know.

Song: Everything You Want
Artist: Vertical Horizon
Album: Everything You Want

I've been looking for this song for such a long time that I had even forgotten the lyrics of this song. I just remembered it was great and now that I got it back, I realized that it was even better than I have remembered. Great song really.

It's not some sappy relationship song. No offense, really, but the singer said himself that it's about him reflecting on his life and trying to become the person he really wants to be. When he says "You", he's basically talking to himself, like "Hey, wake up! Everything you want is right in front of you. Why are you letting it passes you by?" You can interpret this song however you want. That's what music is all about and this is why I love it! It may mean something totally different for someone else than it does for me and still be just as valid.


Check out their new album "Burning The Days" available now.

Forever

I may burn out like a candle and I may pass away
I may fall just like a shooting star, my heart will stay
I'll be yours until forever, forever I'll be true
To the promise I have made from the day that I found you
Forever you're in my heart
Even if we're apart

Song: Forever
Artist: Ambassador

...Quite sentimental song for me, a nice song for the broken-hearted. I fell in love with it the moment I've heard it. I know what it feels. You know, some things are just really meant to be broken. Imperfect. Chaotic. It's how life is - we just have to accept that behind it, some people are going to stay in our hearts even when they don't stay in our lives anymore. Thanks Mauren for bringing up this song to me. I love it!

Listen to Forever. Here is the link. Sorry, I can't find the artist's site. Hope you like it as much as I do.

Save You

When I hear your voice
It's drowning in the whispers, It's just skins and bones
There's nothing left to take
And no matter what I do, I can't make you feel better
If only I could find the answer to help me understand.

Song: Save You
Artist: Simple Plan
Album: Simple Plan

I was reading Simple Plan's foundation "Save You" and I've found out that what actually inspired this song was Pierre's brother's battle with cancer. Because this happened to someone close to them, they felt that, as a band, they had to do something to help. They had to get involved and use their voice to make a difference in the fight against cancer.

They wanted the video to tell the story of all cancer survivors. They want to show how strong people can be when facing adversity and hardship and how resilient the human mind and body can be. They wanted to relay a message of hope, survival and courage.

It's a great maturity from the first album to this. It still holds Simple Plan's emotional lyrics and sound, and that's what I love most about this song. It has to be one of the best on their new album by what I've heard.

This song means a lot for me. My boyfriend has a brain cancer. He knew he couldn't give up. I can say that he is truly amazing. Cancer turns a family's world upside down. We had to live each day preciously and with humor. We had to remember to notice how much good come out of what we were living through. He is one of my inspiration...a living proof that with support, love and personal drive, it can be won.

"Don't let darkness in. Fear is in your head. If you can clear your mind of fear, you can actually find peace in the process."

Check out their new album "Simple Plan" available now.

You Found Me

In the end, everyone ends up alone
Losing her, the only one who's ever known
Who I am, who I'm not, who I want to be
No way to know how long she will be next to me

Song: You Found Me
Artist: The Fray
Album: The Fray

I'm quoting this from Isaac's interview.

You Found Me is a tough song for me. It started from just a song with a lot of hate towards God. More of questions, "why". It's about the disappointment, the heart ache, the let down that comes with life. Sometimes you're let down, sometimes you're the one who lets someone else down. It gets hard to know who you can trust, who you can count on.

"This song came out of a tough time, and I'm still right in the thick of it. There's some difficult circumstances my family and friends have been going through over the past year or so and can be overwhelming. It wears on me.

It demands so much of my faith to keep believing, keep hoping in the unseen. Sometimes, the tunnel has a light at the end, but usually, they just look black as night. This is about that feeling, and the hope that I still have, buried deep in my chest.

I've been trying to read reviews from other sites. It has really nothing to do with God, it does, but it's not really what the song is aimed to be perceived by. This song is written from the human perspective.

It's about the problem with evil, why bad things happen to good people, after some of their friends and family went through very tough times.

Sometimes, in our life, we questions God why he was too late...why in some instances, he took everything from us. In our eyes, it may seem like He was too late. In reality, it was our own fault. We find ourselves looking in the wrong places to find peace and happiness, but then we realize that God has been there the whole time, we just need to take the effort to find Him.

Even though we must suffer pain and death on this earth, God is with us always. We tend to get angry with God for letting war and other human suffering happen to us. Like the caterpillar who must force their way out of the cocoon, we are to born into pain through birth. It's only through life with love for others that we find God in ourselves.

Check out their album "The Fray" available now.

Blackbird

Ascend may you find no resistance
Know that you made such a difference
All you leave behind will live to the end
The cycle of suffering goes on
But memories of you stay strong
Someday, I too will fly and find you again



Song: Blackbird
Artist: Alter Bridge
Album: Blackbird

Blackbird is the second album of an American rock band Alter Bridge. The album was released on October 9, 2007. It peaked at number 13 on the Billboard 200, selling 47,000 copies on its first week on the charts.

Probably one of the best songs Alter Bridge have ever done. It's my favorite song along with Shed My Skin. This band has the kind of style, edge and talent that made old rock legends what they are.

It's about someone who has been through a lot of suffering and is finally freeing his hold. If you can read its complete lyrics, the words 'flying away' is about freedom from this world and could have meant death.

The willow that weeps in the first verse is the family or the people close to this person who are crying over their loss. The true depression they'd ever bound within will lasts for what seems like a lifetime

It's about acceptance. All things must someday reach its horizon but what makes this more heartbreaking is the unavoidable or unexpected death. The heart-rending sorrow of the final goodbye..that arrives too soon.

It's about letting go. There has existed no greater heartbreak than the last embrace on the lifeless body of that one you loved. But the memories are always strong..preserved on part of our mind.

"Let the wind carry you home..One day it's our time to fly and you will never be broken again."

Check out their upcoming DVD release "Live from Amsterdam" available 11/09.

What About Now?

The sun is breaking in your eyes / To start a new day / This broken heart can still survive / With a touch of your grace / Shadows fade into the light / I am by your side / Where love will find you

Song: What About Now?
Artist: Daughtry
Album: Daughtry

What About Now is the seventh single from American rock band Daughtry's eponymous debut album. The song is a ballad that was written by Ben Moody, David Hodges, and Josh Hartzler. It was officially released in the U.S. on July 1, 2008.

It is the last track on the album. A great song that is heartwarming down to the core. A little bit of a softer song that shows their more gentle side. The lyrics are true and packed full of sincerity and emotion...ones that people can relate to.

It's about real life occurrences, problems, obstacles...things that we deal with everyday and struggle through.

It depicts several people and places affected by poverty, natural disasters, and war, as well as other world issues.

I believe that there are many who are standing up in their hearts and saying that something needs to be done to make the world a better place for our children and their children.

These are people who believe in unconditional love of God, who believe We Are All One and who are committed to creating a world that reflects these beliefs, without making anyone else wrong who believes otherwise.

A kind of reminder which makes it special to our heart...definitely one of the things that makes us say: "Wow, I'm really glad somebody finally made a song about that."

We are always in the middle of something to think over. Never forget the very opportunity that we have in life. The most important moment is here and now. One has the power to make a difference. It's not too late to make a change.

Check out their latest album "Leave This Town" available now.

Breathe

Music starts playin' like the end of a sad movie / It's the kinda ending you don't really wanna see / Cause it's tragedy and it'll only bring you down / Now I don't know what to be without you around

Song: Breathe
Artist: Taylor Swift ft. Colbie Caillat
Album: Fearless

Breathe is the seventh track from Taylor Swift's second studio album, Fearless, which was released on November 11, 2008. by Big Machine Records. The album debuted at number one on the U.S. Billboard 200, selling 592,304 copies in its first week, the best first-week sales for a female artist in 2008. Fearless became the first album to sell one million copies in 2009, selling 1,608,000+ copies since January. The album has produces four top 10 hits: "Change", "Love Story", "Fearless", "You Belong With Me".

I LOVE all her songs on this album, especially BREATHE. So I'm quite surprised that this song isn't really popular when it was unquestionably one of my favorite. I've listened to this song a couple of times already...Okay, I lied. It's been stuck in my head for months now...actually, I think it's going to be like FOREVER. I've never been obsessed to a song, since Britney's time, the way I felt with BREATHE.

I absotively posilutely love TSwift. I'm so impressed by her songwriting skills, creativity behind the lyrics, and the ability to take those lyrics and sing them sweetly and convincingly in a storytellig fashion. Taylor's voice is peaceful yet inspirational on top of Colbie's angel voice. This collabaration makes the song even more amazing.

This is a relationship break up song. She's the one who broke up with him, but she really didn't want to. It was something she knew she had to do though still, it hurts her.

She wants him to know that it wasn't easy even though she's the one who ended it. It's so sad and beautiful. Listening to this song will leave you breathless.

In every song, there is a point where you find yourself simply thinking about the true meaning of the lyrics. (That's what I've been doing ever since). This is why I completely adore Taylor because her songs are every girl's experiences of love and break ups that you don't have to dig it's hidden meaning because it's really there.

I love how she takes life experiences like these and makes them to such touching songs like this one.

Watch out for Fearless: Platinum Edition with 6 new songs available on 10/27/09.

Butterfly Fly Away

Catterpillar in the tree / How you wonder who you'll be / Can't go far but you can always dream / Wish you may and wish you might / Don't you worry, hold on tight / I promise you there will come a day / Butterfly fly away

Song: Butterfly Fly Away
Artist: Miley Cyrus and Billy Ray Cyrus
Album: Hannah Montana: The Movie (soundtrack)

Butterfly Fly Away is the eighth single from the soundtrack to the motion picture Hannah Montana: The Movie. The song was performed by real life father and daughter tandem, Miley Cyrus and Billy Ray Cyrus.

An extended version of the song was featured in Billy ray's album 'Back to Tennessee.' It peaked at #72 on U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Chart.

A beautiful ballad about growing up...
Three tears: for moms, dads, and kids...
Touching lyrics and melody as well as vocals...

And dang!!! I literally started crying when I saw this part on the movie! I haven't cried (Oh!, I know I use the word 'cry/cried/crying' excessively more than any other word in English language. It's a habit...see? I just did it there. Didn't mean to, sorry for being a cry-baby) over a song since my grandpa passed away and this just brought back memories.

I am so blown away by this song...It strikes a chord for every parent who has struggled with the grief of losing a child (not literally, I'm talking about a daughter/son leaving her/his parents like a bird that's ready to fly away on it's own).




This is an incredible composition of the love of a parent and the return of that love - have the tissue ready on your side, you will need it.

Thank you Billy Ray and Miley for pouring out the secret bond of a parent and child into lyrics.

Check out her latest album "Time of our Lives" available now.

Go On Girl

The mistake I made is clear / We never shoulda been together / That's the reason you're not here / I know that I can do much better





Song: Go On Girl
Artist: Ne-Yo
Album: Because Of You

"Go On Girl" is a song written by Ne-Yo (American pop and R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, actor, and occasional rapper), Tor Erik Hermansen, Mikkel S. Eriksen, Espen Lind and Amund Bjorklund for Ne-Yo's second studio album Because of You. It was solicited to radio as the fourth single on December 4, 2007.

Ne-yo is definitely one of my favorite artist. For the most part he is very original, writes his own music, and has a very soulful R&B Voice, and I admire him for that! I will say that his songwriting is what sets him apart from any other R&B artist. With the mind-numbing "music" that is out there today, it's refreshing to remember that a song is not just about a hot beat but the actual lyrics.

Go on girl definitely is up there as the best song on the album. The lyrics and the overall sound of the song is just extremely addictive, and you wont stop listening to this one!

This song was not just for those who have their hearts broken. This also goes out for those who have the ability to open their minds about everything especially when it comes to relationships.

Everyone is capable to make a play and being played with someone. People out there do these things without even thinking about the millions of heart they are breaking and how many feelings are being crushed.

But the point is...despite all the heartaches, we must know how to move on and set him/her free. This song gives comfort...knowing the fact that life goes on.

I don't know how to put this into words, but this is just ME honestly saying to everyone that...Letting go of someone you love is very hard...even though this person brings pain to us. But from view of point, what is harder than that is moving on.

Even though we tend to disregard and forget our feelings for that special person, still there will come a time when you'll remember the good or bad times you've shared together.

It might take so long to get over a broken heart but eventually it will happen. There's someone out there for everyone. It's either you'll find him/her yourself...or maybe he/she'll come find you.

Love is wonderful when it is treated well. We must learn how to work for it, keep it, and fight for it. You know everything happens for a reason.

For all those who feel hurt and torture...don't use your eyes to cry for the ones who fooled you. Instead, use it to search for the right one.

Check out his album "Year of the Gentleman" available now.

My Brother is 12

Surely a star danced in heaven on the day you were born.

Wishing you a very happy birthday...and many more!




Love you, brother!

My Apology

My dearest readers,

I am so very sorry from the bottom of my heart...but please be patient with what's happening now. My blog is currently under repair...I want it to have a fresh look...I'm doing it just for you guys so that you'll like it more and visit it often. Please feel free to leave your comments or suggestions..after all that's the title of my blog. I want you to be comfortable whenever you're here. It's everybody's blog. Thank you!

Again, I'm very sorry. I love you guys!

Tears Don't Fall

Your tears don't fall / They crash around me / Her conscience calls the guilty to come home / The moments died, I hear no screaming / The visions left inside me are slowly fading / Would she hear me if I calls her name? / Would she hold me if she knew my shame?

Song: Tears Don't Fall
Artist: Bullet For My Valentine
Album: The Poison

Bullet For My Valentine is a Welsh metal core band from Bridgend, formed in 1998. Their debut album, The Poison, was released on October 3, 2005 in United Kingdom and on February 14, 2006 in United States to coincide with Valentine's Day. The album entered the Billboard 200 in the US at number 128.

"Tears Don't Fall" is the band's fourth single from their debut album. The single was a German and Swedish-only release, and was released on June 23, 2006 through Sony BMG Records.

It's a beautiful song. I never knew about this band till the other day when I'm browsing for my next lyrics to decipher. I'm not usually a metal core band fanatic but I can tell it's one of those songs that you'll never get tired of listening to. Everytime you do it just gets your adrenaline running big time.

This song is crafted to perfection. Being a musician myself, it hit me on so many levels...the amazing chord progressions...the impressive vocal lines...deep and well written lyrics...the heart stopping percussion. Everything is pure perfection. It's magic.

From my perspective, metal heads surely love this because it's something than the common "I'm going to frickin' going to kill you!", or stuffs like that. They just completely lay out the lyrics for this song. It was calm and clear all the way through and none of that crap where the band thinks: "We're labeled the top death-metal band. Let's just keep that the entire time!" NO. Bullet For My Valentine just know people want something other than that.

Honestly, I had to read it a few times to figure out its hidden meaning. I want to put it like this way...but of course, it's still rests upon you on how you interpret it. I like to see that this song is a reminder of lot of drug addictions these days. Drug abuse has affected every area of society. It crops up anyone, everywhere. It's an illness of human nature.

It's alarming to hear about helpless people who seek drugs as their peaceful solution to the war they fight everyday. But let me clear this right away...I'm not referring them as bad people, they are victims of this illness. It's pretty sad how they tried to overcome it and lost many loved ones in the long run as they tend to blame their problems upon them.

Somehow, it makes me think how I've always felt so lucky I've never needed an alcohol or drugs or anything like that to escape from the bad days...how fortunate I am not to be inclined or pressured to be involved with drugs. But enough of that.

I like the way the guy is affected by the sadness of what it brought to the girl he loves. He's completely regretting his past mistakes and wants to make it right but is not sure whether she would believe him if he said how sorry he was.

The pain he's feeling runs deeper. He's been in a position to do the right thing before but he doesn't think he can rise up from it. The rest is self-pity. Until she forgives him, he'll never forgive himself, no matter what.

Check out their latest album "Scream Aim Fire" available now.

Voice of Truth

But the Voice of Truth tells me a different story / The Voice of Truth says " do not be afraid!" / And the Voice of Truth says "this is for My Glory" / Out of all the voices calling out to me / I will choose to listen and believe the Voice of Truth.

Song: Voice of Truth
Artist: Casting Crowns
Album: Casting Crowns

"Voice of Truth" is a song recorded by Casting Crowns and written by Mark Hall and Steven Curtis Chapman. It was the third single released from their 2003 debut album. "Voice of Truth" was an enormous success on Christian radio. The song reached number 1 on the three major Contemporary Christian music charts, Billboard, and 20 The Countdown Magazine.

"Voice of Truth" was featured in the trailer and the ending of the 2006 movie Facing the Giants.

The song uses the stories of Peter walking on the water to Jesus (Matthew 14:22-34) to highlight and encourage the exercise of courage and listening to the "voice of truth" when faced with seemingly impossible circumstances.

The "voice of truth" goes on to say how the stone was just big enough and the waves were not so high from up above. The song expresses how Jesus will protect you throughout your trials.

Truly an inspiration for facing this recent tragedy that happened in my beloved country, Philippines.

September 26, 2009, Saturday, tropical storm Ondoy (Ketsana) triggered the worst flooding in more than four decades in the capital Manila and nearby provinces. As of Sunday, at least 73 persons were killed, nearly 70,000 families were displaced, and more than 300,000 persons were affected. The government declared a "state of calamity" in the metropolis and 25 storm-hit provinces.

For the hundreds of thousands severely affected by the floods, Saturday will be remembered for particular images of desperate men and women balancing on electricity cables to avoid the chest-deep water below, of cars pulled every which way by raging flood waters, like mere toys, of persons stranded on rooftops, fame and fortune providing no defense against the elements, of number of hours waited to be rescued, of disturbing sight of flood waters entering one's house, the exact moment when one surrendered to the elements and abandoned house or office or vehicle.

And yet, for the millions watching in horror, Ondoy tragedy will also be remembered for the sense of community that was created. Many Metro Manila residents still found the means to help strangers and neighbors stuck in traffic or perched on rooftops by turning to social networking sites on the Internet. Residents posted alternate routes weary commuters could take to avoid the floods, emergency lines to call for rescue and the addresses of families in need of urgent assistance as communication line and power outages engulfed a large swath of the metropolis on Saturday, making it hard for calls for help to get through.

On the hugely popular social networking site Facebook, the majority of the users’ status updates—a feature in which users talk about their current state of mind or recent activity—carried government hotlines people can call for rubber boats and dump trucks. Others posted locations of either an acquaintance or a friend’s neighbor waiting for hours to be saved, mobilizing other users in their network who have easier access to government rescue to ask for help.

It is during times like these when we realize how we, Filipinos, can face a tragedy yet still can put smiles on our faces...that no amount of calamity - be it an earthquake, volcanic eruption, super typhoon, or landslide - can dampen our spirit...that nothing beats the essence of our "bayanihan" which says "I'm ready to help you when you need me." Helping is a luxury. It was simply an adrenaline and concern to save other lives. The worst of times can bring out the best in Filipinos. We will always rise above the ashes no matter what. These are just few reasons why I'm proud of being one!

Which makes us back to my secondary interest for now, today's lyrics. Yes, I could have said more and elaborated further about typhoon Ondoy but I know the subject was too exposed as it was seen many times on TV, newspapers, and even internet so I think I've assessed everything that I've wanted to say.

Sometimes in our life, there are a lot of circumstances that we'll encounter, whether it'd be heavy or light. In times of problems and deep sorrows, we give up and complain. We don't think of the things that God wants us to see. We tend to allow other voices to be more of a factor and it brings defeat.

Always choose to listen to the voice of truth.

We should have courage and faith to the Lord...that He is there to guide us in what we're doing...that even though we don't know what the future holds, everything will be ok because one thing is for sure, He's the one whose holding it.

For those who have the slightest hint doubt in belief, it will reach out to those that need Christ in the heart. Listen to this kind of song and it will heals you. This is for my fellow Filipinos especially the victims of Ondoy, I'm praying for you and your loved ones. After all, that's the best thing I can do. God bless the Philippines!

Guess Who?

First, I apologize because I barely have had enough time last night to listen to a song which I'm about to post today. My work was increasingly agitating nowadays that I was so tired when I got back home. So, I ended up sleeping and dreaming and woke up this morning with so many things around my head...Yes, just like the Saturn's ring.

This is an article I submitted for our literary journalism of our school paper way back when I was a junior high student. So, I was not very good at it before because my expertise was on news writing. See, I'm the senior news editor during my time, heh. It was a ton of hard work, but it ended up being written forever on my old journal as it was rejected by our adviser saying, "You should stick to your thing. You'll get confused if you'll write more like this. News and Literary are not the same..blah blah blah" It's a long conversation actually and I won't bore you with all the gory details.

I was browsing my journal last night and I saw this...thought I should post it on my blog. But so sorry, because my writing before wasn't intended for professional level. It was just really personal to me. I happened to know a girl whose caught up in a bit difficult situation. Her story somehow made me sad.

I am sitting in our living room talking to my friends on the phone. It was all of a sudden that I remember this girl who used to be my classmate until my sophomore days. I recall how brave she was but when it comes to lizards and heights, men it's a different story. I get frustrated at times when she saw an unmoving lizard from a distance because she's not the typical person who will react too soon, she's just quite for a moment. And then when you least expect it and you're not ready to cover your ears, that's when she'll screams... gahhhhhh the most obnoxious sound I'd ever heard.

But seriously, if you look in a broader sense, she's the most valiant human being ever graced into my life. I'm talking about the way she deals on her life with a not-so-pleasant unending agony. I look up to her as an inspiration. I knew just few about her, for the reason that she was so tight-lipped and doesn't want to give away what she feels, but I think there's nothing more important than what I've learned from her. Alright, she's not a teacher and she doesn't like the sound of being one...it's not her dream definitely.

We've known each other since we've got our own-working-minds, though I never saw her sad. She's that person who hates being unhappy and well, she kinda reminds me that all the time. But I admit, I'd saw her crying twice...and it just automatically alarms me because I know there's something that bothers her. I just have the gut feeling and normally when it's like that, the sense becomes real like I have an ESP.

I finally realized that the saying is true. Technically not everyone consider it's so knocking true, it's just the product of my what so called invented-quote-making-mind. "Cheerful persons are deep. But behind them there is some kind of pain. And all that's left to do is to be happy the best they can be. Smile when you feel like crying. Act like you're okay. There's nothing else you can do. It's easier than explaining why you're sad." But of course, you may wonder, because you're a normal person who doesn't feel like you're going to die anytime soon, that there is so much more to do. But you're not one of them, so you wouldn't possibly understand.

I can sense it though she never admit the real score behind her unending problem...what's bothering her everytime I caught her on a stage of -in-deep-thought. I'm scared at times when she's talking about life as if she'll gonna die any time soon.

Her favorite line that I can't get off of my mind is: "You know, there are billions of people living in this world but they are just categorized into two...whether they are unknown to you or known by you since you've gained your life. You just don't understand what they all feel. It's either they wishes they have everything or hopes they don't have. You desires more from life, don't you? Me? I want nothing but to live." Her gazed at me was everything I wanted to know. I knew it. I already got the answers why she's acting like that.

Then, she'll add more. "I've noticed you're complaining about everything that are so ordinary. Stop doing that. You're lucky you don't have bizarre dilemma. You'll never know someone's may be wishing in your place." Yes, bring on the waterworks. This time she really made me cried while she's still talking.

Then, one time, she a made a letter for me and I think for others, too. Okay, at first it sounds like her old self, a typical happy-go-lucky I've known. But then at the middle of her letter, she finally admit that there's something about her...something we shouldn't dare to ask...that's her request. For the nth time, I feel scared for her but it's just an initial effect. Later I realized I'm admiring her for being so fearless, for facing the reality that life is just mysterious that you don't know what's destined to be. I admire her for not asking why. I never heard that word from her. It's the same thing as if "why" was invented for immature persons.

I never heard anything from her since then. Her family moved to Canada. So I barely know if the girl I used to know before was still living. But it would take a lot to bring this girl down.

Finally, someday, when all I can remember was her, I want to keep on my mind this girl as the the one who always smile even when her all-inside is falling apart...the one who can always brighten up a day even if she couldn't brighten her own.

Remembering Sunday

Leaning now into the breeze / Remembering Sunday, he falls to his knees / Now this place seems familiar to him / She pulled on his hand with a devilish grin / She led him upstairs / She led him upstairs / Left him dying to get in.

Song: Remembering Sunday
Artist: All Time Low
Album: So Wrong, It's Right

All Time Low is an American pop punk band from Baltimore, Maryland, formed in 2003. Their second full-length studio album So Wrong, It's Right was released through Hopeless Records on September 25, 2007.

The song is one beautiful story of loneliness. The guy wakes up sick of himself...having been drinking his problems away. He falls to his knees in misery. Remembering Sunday implies that this man is reminiscing the day he spent with the girl he truly loved.

He has fallen unconditionally in love with a girl on that particular Sunday they spent together. The girl had always been in love with him, trying to give a hint about her feelings but he's just too blind to see it. He doesn't love her back like that and so had decided to let go what she felt. But that one Sunday is when he fell in love with her, too but doesn't want to say anything because he's not sure if she feels the same.

He finally realizes that he's just going to go for it and ask her out, or to "marry her" as in the song. He goes to her place and find out she's gone...with no way of finding her. The "rained all day" part is him realizing that he's completely failed at love.

The girl's part is her way of remembering him...apologizing for leaving...as she couldn't stay any longer. She'd done something terrible. She may or may not killed herself, the situation seems to go either way but the line "at home in clouds" possibly means she's in heaven.

When the man find this out, he gave up before long, heads back home and here he is now again at the beginning. He wakes up every morning remembering her and the day he fell in love.

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Who Am I?

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

Song: Who Am I?
Artist: Casting Crowns
Album: Casting Crowns

"Who Am I?" is a song by Christian rock band Casting Crowns. This song was released as their second single off their self-titled debut album. Casting Crowns began as a student worship band in Daytona Beach, FL in 1999.

I have a number of favorite worship songs that I constantly sing everyday. It's my one way to praise God for all the blessings He graced me within my life. I first heard this glorious song when a certain radio station here in Manila played it while I was about to sleep. I can't explain what I'm feeling. I instantly fell in love with it. I can feel my heart beats so fast, and for a while, I've got teary eyes as I was asking myself who am I really?

For the past twenty one years of my existence, I always keep asking myself that same question. And after hearing the song, I already got the answers.

God is so good. He suffered just to save us. Despite our thousands of failures, He still forgives us each time we repent. Though we always hurt Him by committing sins, still, He remains just and loving to us.

Christ died at cavalry as the payment for our debts. He laid down His life for us...us who are sinners...earthly people.

That's how much He loves us...and there's no greater love than that.

This song is really an anointed song, blessed with God's powerful message that reach into the core of one's being. Listen to this and you'll probably feel what everyone like me had experienced.

It's another "bring on the waterworks" moment of my life. It continues to enthrall me in its special message and I know you can and will relate to that.

It's really amazing when sometimes you feel in life that you are alone...you can't seem to find out what's your reason for living...you thought of being helpless many times.

But finding out these lines: "...and You've told me who I am...I am Yours." Now that's heavenly.

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