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It's very interesting to see a bizarre years that Britney had in these recent years, from the bald depression and irresponsible act as mother. But, I cannot wipe off the pity feeling for Britney Spears. Now, she is preparing a come back album, titled 'Circus'. Her first single 'Womanizer' is just her material, same excitement as one the during her good year, like 'Toxic'. This song break another record in Billboard Hot 100, from 80+ position in first week to number 1 in the second weak. I cannot help but to repeat this song numerously in my walkman, along with her other recent songs, Piece of Me and Gimme More. And, she is just so sexy in the video clip, far from her 'pui pui' appearance last year. Attached in this post is her new album cover, hmm.. not bad, but can be better.

Back to the gym, I have been fans of Step Class for 4-5 months, but sadly, it's been difficult to conquer level 3 class by Colin or Jeremy. But jia you, I'll keep trying :).

Keane: Bedshaped

I happen to listen to this song from Class 95 before lunch time. Well, it's Friday, and work usually gets a bit slower, so I decide to plug my walkman and enjoy whatever the music that is played. I like the strong sentimental feeling of the song, but somewhat failed to catch the song title/artist, so by using the lyrics I try to google whose song this is. So it's actually a song by Keane, with title Bedshaped. It's actually an old song that is already posted in Youtube since 2006. First time listen their song in Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock movie "The Lake House", this band has already become my favorite. Under the Iron Sea is simply a great album. One of my favorite song from that album is "A Bad Dream", there's period of time I keep listening to this song again and again.

Horray, it's Friday (well now it's already Saturday morning), plan to join several step class in Orchard tomorrow, James at 11AM and Daniel at 230PM. Harry's class is canceled tomorrow :(.

Bedshaped:


A Bad Dream:


Many's the time I ran with you down
The rainy roads of our old town
Many the lives we lived in each day
And buried all together
Don't laugh at me
Don't look away

You'll follow me back (YOU ARE FOLLOWING ME BACK)
With the sun in your eyes
And on your own
Bedshaped and legs of stone
You'll knock on my door
And up we'll go
In white light
I don't think so
But what do I know?
What do I know?
I know

I know you think I'm holding you down
And I've fallen by the wayside now
And I don't understand the same things as you
But I do

Don't laugh at me
Don't look away

You'll follow me back
With the sun in your eyes
And on your own
Bedshaped, two legs of stone
You'll knock on my door
And up we'll go
In white light
I don't think so
But what do I know?
What do I know?
I know

ahahaa ahahaa ahahaa ahahaa(Choir)

ooooohhhhhhhh
And up we'll go
In white light
I don't think so
But what do I know?
What do I know?
I know

George Michael: Praying for Time

I heard this song first time performed by George Michael during American Idol Season 7 finale. What a beautiful and touching song with a powerful lyric, which caused Paula Abdul with teary eyes (as always). But, not sure, he appears like very sick during the performance. The very first time I heard this song was sung by Carrie Underwood. It's a good performance as well, but it's different class.

This morning, I got deep sleep again in train. I don't like to really sleep in the train, as I am afraid I might get myself irritate other people sit next to me, and being confused after wake up (Have I got molested?). I have a very long journey from the super east to the extreme west for work every day. Sigh, I still wonder why I want this kind of hassle. If I sleep like this in other countries, I might lose all my laptop and other stuffs already.



These are the days of the open hand
They will not be the last
Look around now
These are the days of the beggars
And the choosers

This is the year of the hungry man
Whose place is in the past
Hand in hand with ignorance
And legitimate excuses

The rich declare themselves poor
And most of us are not sure
If we have too much
But well take our chances
Because God stopped keeping score
I guess somewhere along the way
He must have let us all out to play
Turned his back and all gods children
Crept out the back door

Chorus
And its hard to love,
Theres so much to hate
Hanging on to hope
When there is no hope to speak of
And the wounded skies above
Say its much too late
Well maybe we should all be
Praying for time

These are the days of the empty hand
Oh you hold on to what you can
And charity is a coat you wear
Twice a year

This is the year of the guilty man
Your television takes a stand
And you find that what was over there
Is over here

So you scream from behind your door
Say whats mine is mine and not yours
I may have too much
But Ill take my chances
Because God stopped keeping score
And you cling to the things
They sold you
Did you cover your eyes when
They told you
That he cant come back
Because he has no children
To come back for

Ludacris ft Mary J Blige: Runaway Love

I like this song very much, it's a very sad and dark song. It tells the story about child abusive, dysfunctional family, teen pregnancy/abortion, in three different stories of teenage girls, and they decide to runaway from their life. At first, I got this song from my friend and only listen it on my walkman, wow, what a powerful lyric, and kept repeat the song several times. The video clip just added more sentiment to the song. Although, Mary J Blige only sang several sentences, mostly "runaway love", but she really put the whole feeling of the song together. When we know that there are so much problems in this world, our own problem seems so small.

Well, for the one with traumatic experience in the younger age, and wonder why the world is so cold: "close your eyes, And picture us running away together, when we come back everything is gonna be okay, Open your eyes......."



Runaway love

[Verse 1 - Ludacris]
Now little Lisa is only 9 years old
She's trying to figure out why the world is so cold
Why she's all alone and ain't never met her family
Mama's always gone and she never met her daddy
Part of her is missing and nobody will listen
Mama is on drugs getting high up in the kitchen
Bringing home men at different hours of the night
Starting with some laughs -- usually ending in a fight
Sneaking in her room while her mama's knocked out
Trying to have his way and little Lisa says 'ouch'
She tries to resist but then all he does is beat her
Tries to tell her mom but her mama don't believe her
Lisa is stuck up in the world on her own
Forced to think that hell is a place called home
Nothing else to do but get some clothes and pack
She says she's 'bout to run away and never come back.

[Hook - Mary J. Blige]
Runaway love [x8]

[Verse 2 - Ludacris]
Little Nicole is only 10 years old
She's steady trying to figure why the world is so cold
Why she's not pretty and nobody seems to like her
Alcoholic step-dad always wanna strike her
Yells and abuses, leaves her with some bruises
Teachers ask questions she making up excuses
Bleeding on the inside, crying on the out
It's only one girl really knows what she about
Her name is little Stacy and they become friends
Promise that they always be tight 'til the end
Until one day little Stacy gets shot
A drive by bullet went stray up on her block
Now Nicole stuck up in the world on her own
Forced to think that hell is a place called home
Nothing else to do but get her clothes and pack
She says she's 'bout to run away and never come back.

[Hook - Mary J. Blige]
Runaway love [x8]

[Verse 3 - Ludacris]
Little Erica is eleven years old
She's steady trying to figure why the world is so cold
So she pops pills to get rid of all the pain
Plus she's having sex with a boy who's sixteen
Emotions run deep and she thinks she's in love
So there's no protection he's using no glove
Never thinking 'bout the consequences of her actions
Living for today and not tomorrow's satisfaction
The days go by and her belly gets big
The father bails out he ain't ready for a kid
Knowing her mama will blow it all outta proportion
Plus she lives poor so no money for abortion
Erica is stuck up in the world on her own
Forced to think that hell is a place called home
Nothing else to do but get her clothes and pack
She say she's about to run away and never come back.

[Hook - Mary J. Blige]
Runaway love
Don't keep on runnin'
Runnin' [4x]
Don't keep on running [x]
I know how you feel, I've been there
I was runnin' away too

I will run away with you [2x]

Runaway Runaway Love
Don't keep running away
I'll run away with you, if you want me too

[Outro - Ludacris:]
Yea, I can only image what you're going through ladies,
Sometimes I feel like running away myself,
So do me a favor right now and close your eyes,
And picture us running away together,
when we come back everything is gonna be okay,
Open your eyes.......

Natasha Bedingfield: Soulmate

Well, for all the lonely soul there, this song is very suitable for us. If you want the full video clip, go to this url: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEzbkGj7EaQ (this version cannot be embedded). Good question: Is there a soulmate for everyone?



Incompatible, it don't matter though
'cos someone's bound to hear my cry
Speak out if you do
You're not easy to find

Is it possible Mr. Loveable
Is already in my life?
Right in front of me
Or maybe you're in disguise

Who doesn't long for someone to hold
Who knows how to love you without being told
Somebody tell me why I'm on my own
If there's a soulmate for everyone

Here we are again, circles never end
How do I find the perfect fit
There's enough for everyone
But I'm still waiting in line

[ Soulmate lyrics found on http://www.completealbumlyrics.com ]
Who doesn't long for someone to hold
Who knows how to love you without being told
Somebody tell me why I'm on my own
If there's a soulmate for everyone

If there's a soulmate for everyone

Most relationships seem so transitory
They're all good but not the permanent one

Who doesn't long for someone to hold
Who knows how to love you without being told
Somebody tell me why I'm on my own
If there's a soulmate for everyone

Who doesn't long for someone to hold
Who knows how to love you without being told
Somebody tell me why I'm on my own
If there's a soulmate for everyone
If there's a soulmate for everyone

Michael Buble: Lost

I love this song very much, inspired by the breakup with his fiancee, from album "Call Me Irresponsible". Another sentimental song like "Home"



I can't believe it's over
I watched the whole thing fall
And I never saw the writing that was on the wall
If I'd only knew
The days were slipping past
That the good things never last
That you were crying

Summer turned to winter
And the snow it turned to rain
And the rain turned into tears upon your face
I hardly recognized the girl you are today
And god I hope it's not too late
It's not too late

'Cause you are not alone
I'm always there with you
And we'll get lost together
Till the light comes pouring through
'Cause when you feel like you're done
And the darkness has won
Babe, you're not lost
When your worlds crashing down
And you can't bear the thought
I said, babe, you're not lost

Life can show no mercy
It can tear your soul apart
It can make you feel like you've gone crazy
But you're not
Things have seem to changed
There's one thing that's still the same
In my heart you have remained
And we can fly fly fly away

'Cause you are not alone
And I am there with you
And we'll get lost together
Till the light comes pouring through
'Cause when you feel like you're done
And the darkness has won
Babe, you're not lost
When the worlds crashing down
And you can not bear the cross
I said, baby, you're not lost
I said, baby, you're not lost
I said, baby, you're not lost
I said, baby, you're not lost