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Saturday, September 22, 2007

12:12 PM

Sometimes I find myself very emo after reading Zhenyang's blogs. There's one post about him going off to explore the school in the morning, and it kinds of reminds me of the times when I too feel that I don't belong and just want to walk away and start on some sort of exciting journey when I only have to worry about myself and nothing else.
Zhenyang is that kind of person who is only passively quiet, but is more colourful and vibrant with warm hues than all those flamboyant classmates I have. If I'm Ralph, then he's Piggy and Simon melded together. I'm glad to have such a wise and thoughtful friend like him. *this is not to hope that he'll die, though both characters die in the novel. Why must the good die young! -wails-*
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Thought I'll say something to get it off my chest because I originally wanted to post something funny. Well, today's theme is "You are what you listen." So let's embark on that.
Some selections from my playlist:

How to Touch a Girl (JoJo): No, contrary to popular belief, this is not about my carnal fantasies (if they exist). Qifann sent me this a few weeks ago and I like it because it's a slow song without being too emo, but doesn't bloom into some powerhouse opera song like When You Believe which I find refreshing. And the lyrics are rather meaningful too (this goes out to those freaks training their biceps and pecs and wherever the body grows rubbery muscles - life isn't all about hotbods, darlings.) Hmmm! I wonder what does this mean. Perhaps I'm perfect boyfriend material.

Nobody's Home (Avril Lavigne): This song was Song of the Season for about a week. It's about this girl who's the outcast of society. I felt like that girl a lot during that time. And I felt especially ironic when I listen to it at home.

Behind these Hazel Eyes(Kelly Clarkson): My eyes are technically a much darker brown than hazel, but I heart this song! I listened to it when I was like very emo, and coupled with a few more emo songs I could cry. YES, the power of music. Anyway, dear Kelly really gave her all in the very exciting and surreal music video when she was the bride but the groom was cheating on her. So she ran into the gothic forest outside the church (yes, no link) when she saw her darkish-looking alter-ego. She was wearing a gorgeous white gown (the real one) and she started rolling in the mud to the music. (Hey, imagine the cost of the mv) The best part was when she came back to her senses and stood at the wedding ceremony, realized the folly of the marriage, and threw the bouquet she held at the vixen who was still eying the groom, and ran out of the church doors to the bright sunlight outside.

Girlfriend(Avril Lavigne): Ah. The bitchy song which I commented some months ago. But I really love it now. Perhaps I've been bitchized. Anyway, Avril again twinned herself in the music video. The 'boyfriend' isn't that cute though. This song is convenient in the way that you can play it anywhere. People might not like it (especially old fogey people who have very disagreeable demeanors) but it elevates your personal bitch level to the point that you don't care. The only inconvenient part is the part when she sings "mother********" and that's when I have to cover my sister's ears when I blasted it at Fairprice when we were shopping for groceries.

How to Save a Life(The Fray): Lionel sent me this song and I've placed it in my heart along with other favorites like -. I depended on this song when I was very depressed and busy a few weeks ago (oh, no prizes for guessing. No prizes.) so it kinda triggers bad memories. Cried to this song a couple of times. It's again, deep, in a straightforward sense and if you're the good Samaritan (like I am xP) you should not consider listening to the song. It might discourage you.

I Will Be(Avril Lavigne): If I was still crushing over someone, I would put this song as my number one favorite. But since I've converted to Zenism and will view everything as none of my business, now scram, it's not. The lyrics are actually quite pathetic as you listen. But it does convey the singer (and the listener) to be someone needful of the love that they've lost because some idiotic person had dumped them irresponsibly and betrayed their trust. (Yes this is random and yet it's not.)

You're Beautiful(James Blunt): I know, I know, putting this song on the list is such a sin. It sullies all the other songs. But I don't know, I just like this song quite a lot. I really don't know why; the singer sings like an alien, the music video sucks like a person who strips and jumps into the sea, and there's even a vain parody of the song on Youtube by Madtv. It's crazy. And I listen to the uncensored version so instead of a nice sensation like flying, I get some crude act. Perhaps the only reason I like it is because I get praised every time the chorus comes.

Shut Up And Drive(Rihanna): This is one sex-crazed song. It's understandable I guess. I mean, what else can a 19-year-old teenager sing about? (Yes she's that young.) So it's sexsexsex all the way, with more sex at the back. The lyrics are full of innuendos and the music video doesn't even bother anymore. Basically she prances around and spreads her legs in very suggestive manners around cars. I must give it up for the music company- this is the classic positive cohesion technique whereby they take two things which men enjoy and cramp them together with an adhesive called sex. So with cars and women, who needs Viagra? And why do I like this song? Because I'm as slutty as her, only worse? Nah. I'm just sexy.

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Alright, this is just a tiny fraction of the song collection I have. And I haven't even talked about chinese songs yet.
But I'll let your eyes rest for a while.
Say thank you.
...
You're welcome.

signed, jiasheng

19th Sept
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