Stranger Under My Skin

Stranger Under My Skin - Eason Chan 陳奕迅

I believed Eason is one of the best Hong Kong singers nowadays. Ever since I watch his local concert, I realized his English is just very good. In particular, I love his British accent.

This is the first time I hear about this song. Love his English, love the opening lyrics too.





作曲：古馳@Public Zoo．羅永業@Public Zoo．舒文@Zoo Music
填詞：周耀輝
編曲：舒文@Zoo Music．羅永業@Public Zoo
監製：舒文@Zoo Music

Love is a mystery to me
She was once here, and now she’s someone
that I could not bear
No matter how I tried ‘ll the day I died
Damages are done and hidden within
Those were the thing that were hidden under my skin

日　曬在眉梢　夜　染在唇角　
即使可素臉　可找到替身　

繼續　渴望年輕　並　渴望前看　
往事沒言語　在皮下呼吸　

要到哪裡　會碰不到故人　
要在哪片大鏡中發現我沒有遺憾　

從沒有拋不開的一種吻　
難以過去的叫靈魂　
能藏下多少的親愛　想不到哪段最吸引　
在大笑後哭泣　熟悉過然後陌生　
但並未陌路　在皮膚碰面　是皺紋　

All the burning roses
Filled up with ashes
Crying out loud but no time for condolences
Like a stranger’s ‘stare’,she never cared

Those were the thing that were hidden under my skin

願　快樂如一　若　美麗殘缺　
歲月極微細　從皮上渗入　

要到哪裡　見每一個故人　
要在哪片大鏡中炫耀我沒法再生　

從沒有拋不開的一種吻　
難以過去的叫靈魂　
能藏下多少的親愛　想不到哪段最吸引　
在大笑後哭泣　熟悉過然後陌生　
但並未陌路　在皮膚碰面　是皺紋　

從沒有拋不開的一種吻　
誰已老去都有靈魂　
能藏下多少的相信　可相信以後更吸引　
未做到亦一生　或者我才是陌生　
但並未陌路　在皮膚碰面　是皺紋　

Drifting alone, on my own
Be it a car or a shooting star
Its glare finally came to the end of something
I could not bear

Those were the thing that were hidden under my skin

Classic song

It's always not easy to look for birthday gift, especially to guys. Perhaps I just don't know what they need. I mean, even to hubby, I can get some clothing (but it's not special, and he has a lot in the wardrobe), I can get a watch (but he has quite a few), as for gadget, I'm not a better expert than him. So, the only thing I can think of this time, is a set of headphone. I still remember the headphone he had in office is BROKEN. Yes, the padding already broken and it looks so dirty and I mean, just look like he's so broke to even get a new set of headset.

Well, I'm not audiophile. I try not to. Because I know this is just like an infinite pursue. Once you are hooked into it, you can't just step out of it easily. I know I won't be able to stand the crappy noise/music any more. I know this because in my old car, my parents spend extra to get the premium audio package. And it's just, not eye opening, but EAR opening...I can suddenly distinguish different instrument not just some music mixed together. And it's just an upgrade of some speaker. Imagine if I am willing to spend a bit more on hi-fi, how can I listen to mp3 again...

Anyway, so in search of a headset to my hubby as his birthday gift. Thanks to the INTERNET and I just post a few questions to some forum. I'm glad that I almost got instant reply. Still, I have to search if I can actually get it and if it's within my budget.

So after some researching, I got Grado SR 60i. Well, perhaps the Sennheiser HD 518 is better but it's more expensive and I can't upgrade to next-day shipping. So I get the Grado one. And out of my surprise, they shipped SR80i (the higher model) to me, which should cost extra $20. I guess I'm just not ethical to let the seller know I got the wrong item. But it's also too close to my hubby's birthday that I got no time to return. And how does the SR80i sound? I don't know. It's already in hubby's office. Maybe some time later I'll ask him to bring back to me and I will try to enjoy this set of headset.

With nice headset, a nice song comes next to test out the headset. Tonight, I was just searching some old/classic song on youtube. In the mood of some classic songs now...



往事只能回味
尤雅
曲: 劉家昌 / 詞: 林煌坤

時光一逝永不回，
往事只能回味，
憶童年時竹馬青梅，
倆小無猜日夜相隨。
春風又吹紅了花蕊，
你已經也添了新歲，
你就要變心像時光難倒回，
我只有在夢裡相依偎。

時光一逝永不回，
往事只能回味，
憶童年時竹馬青梅，
倆小無猜日夜相隨。
春風又吹紅了花蕊，
你已經也添了新歲，
你就要變心像時光難倒回，
我只有在夢裡相依偎。

春風又吹紅了花蕊，
你已經也添了新歲，
你就要變心像時光難倒回，
我只有在夢裡相依偎。

It's so true -- 往事只能回味.

Time Flies 歲月催人

"清清河邊草"，是我剛來加時有追看的一齣台劇。當時對那位小童星主角的演技驚為天人，可愛而不做作，演得自然流暢，港童星中簡直無人能及。

事隔多年，偶爾看到她的近照。OMG，這是她嗎？才不到三十歲呢？真的歲月催人。

自己又何嘗不是？

Before:


金銘長大後‧小草變大嬸

OK...this one is better. I am glad.

年少無知

A popular song from the ending theme song of a recent TVB Drama 天與地. I am a bit tired of the lyrics talking about love/affairs all the time. This one is refreshing, and something that makes sense and could make you think...which is lacking in this new generation of lyrics...

<年少無知>
曲：黃貫中詞：林若寧編：黃貫中/劉志遠

林：年少多好　頑劣多好 不甘安於封建制度裡
迷信上街真理會達到 旗幟高舉　群眾聲討
不惜犧牲一切去上訴權貴的想法太俗套
只可惜生活是一堆挫折　只可惜生命是必須妥協

陳：年少多好　貧困多好 一蚊積蓄足以快樂到
廉價結他抒發我暴躁 財富得到　年歲不保
捐輸不必講究有回報人世間總會有異數
只可惜生活是一聲發洩只可惜生命是一聲抱歉怕追討

合：如果命運能選擇十字街口你我踏出的每步更瀟灑
如果活著能坦白舊日所相信價值不必接受時代的糟蹋

黃：年少多好　朋友多好 一番爭執不會有被告
遊戲競爭不會記入腦 年歲增長　無法修補
青春的詩總會老　時間多恐怖

合：如果命運能選擇十字街口 你我踏出的每步無用困惑
如果活著能坦白舊日所相信價值今天發現還未老
如果命運能演習現實中不致接納一生每步殘酷抉擇
留守過去的想法我會否好像這樣生於世上無目的鞭撻

讓一切隨風

讓一切隨風

曲：大野克夫 編：RICHARD YUEN 詞：黃霑 唱：鍾鎮濤

風中風中　心裡冷風　吹失了夢
事未過去　就已失蹤 此刻有種種心痛
心中心中　一切似空 天黑天光都似夢
迷迷惘惘　聚滿心中 追蹤一片冷的風

各種空虛冷冷冷　吹起吹起風裡夢
過去的心　火般灼熱
今天已變了冰凍　記憶中　突然又痛
只因空虛再作弄
你似北風　吹走我夢
就讓一切隨風



Love those lyrics...

Harp music to share

Always love to listen to harp music, so elegant and soft and relaxing.

差一剎的地老天荒

I can't find the mv version...for now.



Piano version


差一剎的地老天荒
TVB劇集【富貴門】主題曲

主唱：羅嘉良
作曲：陳頌紅
填詞：陳頌紅

追追　趕趕　推推　撞撞
目空一切　理想燒光
真真　假假　跌過　痛過
愛的花火　只給我願與望
天黑　天光　天清　天蒼
曾經廝守　暗地嚮往
可惜這夜　煙花已謝　沒法被仰望
差一剎　我　地老天荒
只差一步　欲望幻化星光
誰和誰存活愛　誰和誰埋沒愛　天堂在哪方
我怕就怕　失望　其餘一切也不枉
所有代價　通通捨割　心血都流光
抹去害怕　撕掉稀罕　忘情才游到彼岸
我命裏鑽不出因果
真假如浮雲　天也在看

先賭為快 - 李克勤

這兩天我不停聽着這首歌，很喜歡它的旋律與歌詞。

"求得到手 首先該懂得放手 拿甚麼出去扺押 才能換愛永久"



Piano version



先賭為快

作曲：伍仲衡
作詞：張美賢
主唱：李克勤

站得太久 分岔口怎麼去走
我夠膽孤注一擲 完全沒有顫抖
愛你那段時候 簡簡單單經已足夠
到任何東西應有盡有 誰還留力舐傷口

*人生太短 出手要更大 旁觀者不需理解
贏得風光 豪得精彩 自己偏偏感覺失敗
自尊心都可以出賣 忘記我也是無壞
連幸福都輸掉醉在長街 依然是我最大

求得到手 首先該懂得放手
拿甚麼出去扺押 才能換愛永久
有了最大成就 所失的趕不上補救
發誓贏它多一次就夠 為何仍沒法收手

Repeat *

奇蹟太少 這心癮更大 受傷都不需慰解
唾手可得 全個世界 自己的一生卻失敗
自尊心都可以出賣 忘記我也是無壞
連幸福都輸掉醉在長街 依然是我最大
連夢想灑一地再任人踩 依然笑得爽快

Now I really find the piano score, but this is what I get so far(guitar only):
Fm# E D A
站得太久 分岔口怎麼去走
Bm Fm# D E 7
我夠膽孤注一擲 完全 沒有顫抖
Fm# E D A
愛你那段時侯 簡簡單單經已足夠
Bm Fm# D E 7
到任何東 西應有盡有 誰還留力舐傷口

A E
人生太短 出手要更大
D A
旁觀者不需理解
D A
贏得風光 豪得精彩
Bm Fm E 7
自己偏偏感覺失敗
A E
自尊心都可以出賣
D A
忘記我也是無壞
Bm Fm# Bm E Fm#
連幸福都輸掉醉在長街 依 然是我最大
Bm Fm# Bm E Fm#
連夢想灑一地再任人踩 依 然笑得爽快

Nespresso

It first draws my attention with these commercials featuring George Clooney. You just can't underestimate the power of advertising.




















I finally got mine: C185 Le Cube. This helps a lot since I am able to be more awake as I'm lack of sleep these days...

A review on how to make use of the machine...

Dance

Dancing was mentioned during some conversation today. I was never good at it. My body is just a "robot" in terms of dancing. I have to say, I admire this kid a lot with this talent!

The Mom Song

Got that from my friend. Just hilarious. Reminds me of my Mom...

可憐天下父母心。天下母親都是一樣的。

我願意

Another song to share. Both lyrics and song are great.
歌與詞都十分出色。當然，更愛那時代王菲的歌。

我願意 - 王菲
作曲：黃國倫 填詞：姚謙 編曲：Nathan Wang

思念是一種很玄的東西　如影隨行
無聲又無息出沒在心底　轉眼　吞沒我在寂寞裡
我無力抗拒　特別是夜裡　想你到無法呼吸
恨不能立即　朝你狂奔去　大聲的告訴你
願意為你　我願意為你　我願意為你　忘記我姓名
就算多一秒　停留在你懷裡　失去世界也不可惜
願意為你　我願意為你　我願意為你　被放逐天際
只要你真心　拿愛與我回應
什麼都願意　什麼都願意　為你
我什麼都願意　什麼都願意　為你

夜機

最近在 forum 上看到關於陳慧嫻的討論，突然間，我很想再聽她其中一首首本名曲。

夜機

作曲：R. Siegel/Robert Jung 填詞：陳少琪 編曲：盧東尼

回頭再看 微微燈光 無止境 寂寥不安
藏身於無人機艙 心跟你道晚安
離離細雨 茫茫星光 明朝早 別來驚慌
投奔於 遙遙他方 願遺忘某寄望
原諒今宵我告別了 活潑的心像下沉掉
夢裡有他又極微妙 情怎可料
懷念當初你太重要 (全是你一生輕佻)
但你始終未盡全力 (無情地把我當玩笑)
讓這顆心靜靜逃掉 情也抹掉
今天起的每晚 縱有星光燦爛
可惜心灰意冷 情途更暗淡路更彎
今天起的每晚 你要珍惜歲月
不必感歎 情緣或會某日再返

Everytime

I don't used to listen to English songs much. I always feel that my English is not good enough to understand the lyrics.

There are only a few singer I am more familiar with: Madonna and Sarah Brightman. I heard of Mariah Carey but not much of her songs.

Until I play a Wii game that feature Amy Winehouse and Britney's song.

To me, Britney is some young crazy girl whose is overwhelmed by her early fame. Her song? Almost never heard of.

Anyway, as I were searching the original version of the one played in the Wii game (Toxic), I came across her other song. I instantly fall in love with.

Love the lyrics, love the melody.



Lyrics:

~Everytime~
Notice me
Take my hand
Why are we
Strangers when
Our love is strong
Why carry on without me?

Everytime I try to fly
I fall without my wings
I feel so small
I guess I need you baby
And everytime I see you in my dreams
I see your face, it's haunting me
I guess I need you baby

I make believe
That you are here
It's the only way
I see clear
What have I done?
You seem to move on easy

And everytime I try to fly
I fall without my wings
I feel so small
I guess I need you baby
And everytime I see you in my dreams
I see your face, you're haunting me
I guess I need you baby

I may have made it rain
Please forgive me
My weakness caused you pain
And this song's my sorry

At night I pray
That soon your face will fade away

And everytime I try to fly
I fall without my wings
I feel so small
I guess I need you baby
And everytime I see you in my dreams
I see your face, you're haunting me
I guess I need you baby
~~~~~~~~~

My mood is all set on this song.