Sunday Serenade: ghost town

Like this song by Adam Lambert... cos it describes aptly my current situation.. "My heart is a ghost town"..


Ghost Town
performed by Adam Lambert

Died last night in my dreams
Walking the streets
Of some old ghost town
I tried to believe
In God and James Dean
But Hollywood sold out
 
Saw all of the saints
Lock up the gates
I could not enter
Walked into the flames
Called out your name
But there was no answer
 
And now I know my heart is a ghost town
My heart is a ghost town
My heart is a ghost town
My heart is a ghost town
 
Died last night in my dreams
All the machines
Had been disconnected
Time was thrown at the wind
And all of my friends
Had been disaffected
 
Now, I'm searching for trust
In a city of rust
A city of vampires
Tonight, Elvis is dead
And everyone's spread
And love is a satire
 
And now I know my heart is a ghost town
My heart is a ghost town
My heart is a ghost town
My heart is a ghost town
 
There's no one left in the world
I'm gunslingin'
Don't give a damn if I go
Down, down, down
I got a voice in my head that keeps singing
Oh, my heart is a ghost town
 
My heart is a ghost town
Oh, my heart is a ghost town
(Said, my heart)
My heart is a ghost town
My heart is a ghost town









Have a great week ahead!

Sunday Serenade: one minute more

A few more days to 2015.. time flies, whether we like it or not.. This week I'm sharing this song by Capital Cities called One Minute More.. its lyrics is a reminder to us to not wait a minute more as the sun (continues to) shine.. Enjoy!

One minute more
Don't wait for an invitation
No need for reservation
This life is an exploration
And you gotta see what I see in you

[chorus]
I can't wait one minute more
The sun does shine (x2)
We can't wait one minute more
The sun does shine (x2)
[end of chorus]

Just think of a destination
I'll be your transportation
We'll find there's a kind of place
That can only be seen with the naked mind

[chorus]

There's a key that opens the door
Will you find and turn it?
Take your time, don't take too long
There's a map that's washed ashore
Will you find it and burn it?

Unleash your imagination
Two stars one constellation
Bright lights just to guide the way
Can you see, what I see in you?

[chorus] (x2)





Have a great New Year's Eve/Day party! Be safe..

Sunday Serenade: am i wrong

Found this song while surfing... really like the lyrics.. especially:

I ain't trying to do what everybody else doing
Just cause everybody doing what they all do
If one thing I know - I'll fall but I'll grow

Hope you'll like it as much as I do..




Have a fun Christmas week! Have fun but stay safe!

Sunday Serenade: shake it off

This is the one of the best songs (in my opinion) for exercise.. I know I'm gonna put it in my jogging playlist.. It is fun and catchy, and the lyrics is meaningful.. I'm not gonna put it here cos it's kinda long, but you can get it here.. Let's shake it off with Taylor Swift this Sunday morning!




Try to have a productive week ahead although Christmas is less than 2 weeks away!

Sunday Serenade: on top of the world

This week I'm sharing a song by Imagine Dragons named 'on top of the world'.. A fun song for a fun Sunday morning! Enjoy!

On top of the world
If you love somebody
Better tell them while they’re here ’cause
They just may run away from you

You’ll never know quite when, well
Then again it just depends on
How long of time is left for you

I’ve had the highest mountains
I’ve had the deepest rivers
You can have it all but life keeps moving

I take it in but don’t look down

[chorus]
‘Cause I’m on top of the world, ‘ay
I’m on top of the world, ‘ay
Waiting on this for a while now
Paying my dues to the dirt
I’ve been waiting to smile, ‘ay
Been holding it in for a while, ‘ay
Take you with me if I can
Been dreaming of this since a child
I’m on top of the world.
[end of chorus]

I’ve tried to cut these corners
Try to take the easy way out
I kept on falling short of something

I coulda gave up then but
Then again I couldn’t have ’cause
I’ve traveled all this way for something

I take it in but don’t look down

[chorus]

Oooooooo... OoooAhhhhhOoooAhhhhh[2x]

[chorus]

And I know it’s hard when you’re falling down
And it’s a long way up when you hit the ground
Get up now, get up, get up now.

And I know it’s hard when you’re falling down
And it’s a long way up when you hit the ground
Get up now, get up, get up now.

[chorus]




December is here! Have a fun but safe week ahead!

Sunday Serenade: a sky full of stars

Not a huge fan of Coldplay but I quite like this song of theirs.. Hope you'll like it too.. Enjoy!

A sky full of stars
'Cause you're a sky, 'cause you're a sky full of stars
I'm gonna give you my heart
'Cause you're a sky, 'cause you're a sky full of stars
'Cause you light up the path

I don't care, go on and tear me apart
I don't care if you do, ooh
'Cause in a sky, 'cause in a sky full of stars
I think I saw you

'Cause you're a sky, 'cause you're a sky full of stars
I wanna die in your arms
'Cause you get lighter the more it gets dark
I'm gonna give you my heart

I don't care, go on and tear me apart
I don't care if you do, ooh
'Cause in a sky, 'cause in a sky full of stars
I think I see you
I think I see you

'Cause you're a sky, you're a sky full of stars
Such a heavenly view
You're such a heavenly view




Have a productive week ahead. Have fun at work/school/home!

Sunday Serenade: human

This week's song is neither fun nor cheery.. in fact it is kinda dark and real.. that's what I like about it.. the lyrics are real and raw.. it is something to ponder upon this Sunday morning..

Human   by Christina Perri
I can hold my breath
I can bite my tongue
I can stay awake for days
If that's what you want
Be your number one

I can fake a smile
I can force a laugh
I can dance and play the part
If that's what you ask
Give you all I am

I can do it (x3)

[chorus]
But I'm only human
And I bleed when I fall down
I'm only human
And I crash and I break down
Your words in my head, knives in my heart
You build me up and then I fall apart
'Cause I'm only human
[end of chorus]

I can turn it on
Be a good machine
I can hold the weight of worlds
If that's what you need
Be your everything

I can do it
I can do it
I'll get through it

[chorus]

I'm only human
I'm only human
Just a little human

I can take so much
'Til I've had enough

[chorus]





Have a great week ahead! Be healthy!

Sunday Serenade: ain't it fun

Let's have some fun this week with a song from Paramore.. Enjoy!

Have a great week ahead! Be healthy and stay safe!

Sunday Serenade: friends

This is a song that I would like to dedicate to all my friends, aptly named 'Friends' by Travis. :)

Friends
Who cheers you up
When you are down
Who brings you cups of coffee
Who picks you up
When you're in town
Whatever makes you happy
And I'm glad you're better now
But I'm sad you're not around

[chorus]
Friends
Will never desert you
Or turn against
Friends
Won't love you and leave you
To mend the fence
[end of chorus]

ooohhh...
ooohhh...

Who wakes you up
When you're late for work
Who makes the bed so lovely
Who found your sock
Who picked your shirt
Whatever makes you love me
And I'm glad I'm better now
But I'm sad you're not around
Friends
Will never desert you
Or turn against
Friends
Won't love you and leave you
To mend the fence

ooohhh...
ooohhh...

Friends
Will never desert you
Or turn against
Friends
Won't love you and leave you
To mend the fence

Friends
Will never decieve you
and turn against
Friends
Won't love you and leave you
To mend the fence

ooohhh...




Have a good and productive week ahead!

Sunday Serenade: rather be

Again this week's song is chosen for its music video.. why? cos it was shot in Japan! I hate to say it but I miss Japan, especially its autumn season.. so it is kinda nostalgic to see some typical Japanese scenes in the music video.. of course, the song is pretty catchy too.. Enjoy!

Rather Be
by Clean Bandit ft Jess Gylnne
[Verse 1:]
We're a thousand miles from comfort, we have traveled land and sea
But as long as you are with me, there's no place I'd rather be
I would wait forever, exalted in the scene
As long as I am with you, my heart continues to beat

[Pre-Chorus:]
With every step we take, Kyoto to The Bay
Strolling so casually
We're different and the same, get you another name
Switch up the batteries

[Chorus:]
If you gave me a chance I would take it
It's a shot in the dark but I'll make it
Know with all of your heart, you can't shake me
When I am with you, there's no place I'd rather be
N-n-n-no, no, no, no place I'd rather be [3x]

[Verse 2:]
We staked out on a mission to find our inner peace
Make it everlasting so nothing's incomplete
It's easy being with you, sacred simplicity
As long as we're together, there's no place I'd rather be

[Pre-Chorus]

[Chorus]

When I am with you, there's no place I'd rather be

[Bridge:]
Hmmmmmmmmmm, hoooooooooo
Be [9x]
Yeah-e-yeah-e-yeah-e-yeah-e-yeah, yeah, yeah

[Chorus]

When I am with you, there's no place I'd rather be






Have a productive week ahead! Stay warm and be safe!

Sunday Serenade: chandelier

This week I'm sharing a song by Sia. Actually the main reason for sharing this song is its music (lyric) video which is pretty impressive visually..  Hope you'll like it! Enjoy your Sunday!

Have a good week ahead! Be healthy and stay safe!

Sunday Serenade: maps

Time for a new Maroon 5 song! :) I like their songs in general because they are catchy and fun in a way.. Hope you like this one!





Have a productive week ahead cos I know I will!

Sunday Serenade: notes to the coroner

This week I''m sharing a song by American country singer, Chely Wright. I've been hooked on country songs lately, and her album, Lifted Off the Ground, has been in my playlist for a couple of weeks now. I like the tongue-in-cheek nature of the song's lyrics. Enjoy!

Notes to the Coroner
I hope I haven't been lying here long
I'd say, "I told you so," but I'm long gone
Who called you? Who found me?
Who had to spread the news?
I hope it wasn't my sister

I wrote it down for you in case I didn't survive
In a black notebook right there by my side
Be sure to read it, it'll tell you everything
Go ahead and start from December

[chorus]
These are my notes to the coroner
Clues with no compromise
Notes to the coroner
Details of my demise
[end of chorus]

You'll wanna take my blood to smear on a slide
But if you just read on you'll know how I died
Terminal sadness, chronic regret
A big ball of pain in pajamas

[chorus]

Palpitations of a broken heart
Triggered my shortness of breath
I lost too much love and then I fell apart
Official cause of my death

Notes to the coroner
Clues with no compromise
Notes to the coroner
Details of my demise

[chorus] 





Have a productive week ahead! Stay safe and healthy!

Sunday Serenade: love will come through

This week I'm sharing 'Love will come through' by Travis. We just have to believe, no? :)

Enjoy!

Love will Come Through
If I told you a secret
You won't tell a soul
Will you hold it and
Keep it alive

Cause it's burning a hole
And I can't get to sleep
And I can't live alone
In this life

So look up, take it away
Don't look da-da-da-down
The mountain

If the world isn't turning
Your heart won't return
Anyone, anything, anyhow

[chorus]
So take me, don't leave me
Take me, don't leave me
Baby, love will come through
It's just waiting for you
[end of chorus]

And you stand at the crossroads
Of highroads and lowroads
And I've got a feeling
It's right

If it's real what I'm feeling
There's no make believing
The sound of the wings
Of the flight

Of a dove, take it away
Don't look da-da-da-down
The mountain

If the world isn't turning
Your heart won't return
Anyone, anything, anyhow

[chorus]

Oh, look up, take it away
Don't look da-da-da-down

If the world isn't turning
Your heart won't return
Anyone, anything, anyhow

[chorus] 

Love will come through
Love will come through
Love will come through






Have a smooth-sailing week ahead! Be productive!

Sunday Serenade: my life

Sometimes songs don't have to be too complicated.. no need for 'deep' lyrics or fancy arrangements, simple words can be as captivating as well.. that's one of the reason why I really like Best Coast.. So this week, I'm gonna share another of their songs.. Enjoy!

My life
When I go on airplanes, I listen to your voice
And when I go to sleep at night, I'm wishing for a choice
To go back in time
Makes what's wrong feel right
To go back in time
Makes what's wrong feel right, feel right

All the things I'm taking are making me insane
And when I go to sleep at night, I'm wishing for a change.
To go back in time
Makes what's wrong feel right
To go back in time
Makes what's wrong feel right, feel right

My mom was right
I don't want to die
I want to live my life
My mom was right
I don't want to die
I want to live my life
My life, my life, my life, my life
My life, my life, my life, my life, my life. 






Have a great work week! Stay healthy!

Sunday Serenade: writing to reach you

This week I am sharing another song by Travis called 'Writing to reach you' which I really like. Enjoy!

Writing to reach you
Every day I wake up and it's Sunday
Whatever's in my head won't go away
The radio is playing all the usual
And what's a wonderwall anyway

Because my inside is outside
My right side's on the left side
'Cos I'm writing to reach you
But I might never reach you
I long to teach you about you
But that's not you

It's good to know that you are home for Christmas
It's good to know that you are doing well
It's good to know that you all know I'm hurting
It's good to know I'm feeling not so well

Because my inside is outside
My right side's on the left side
'Cos I'm writing to reach you
But I might never reach you
I long to teach you about you
But that's not you
Do you know it's true
And that won't do

Maybe then tomorrow will be Monday
And whatever's in my head should go away
Still the radio keeps playing all the usual
And what's a wonderwall anyway

Because my inside is outside
My right side's on the left side
'Cos I'm writing to reach you
But I might never reach you
I long to teach you about you
But that's not you
Do you know it's true
And that won't do
You know it's you
I'm talking to 






Have a good week ahead! Stay safe!

Sunday Serenade: in my time

Gonna share this 2nd song from Kurt Vile, 'In my time' with you all this week. Summer is kinda drawing to an end and autumn is coming, if it hasn't already in some places.. Hope you'll enjoy this song as much as I did.. :)

In my time
In my day I was young and crazy
Sure I didn't know shit, but now I'm lazy
One day I won't even know what was better
Then again and now I want much of nothing anyway

Two of us, one on each shoulder, I'm tryin' to turn
We're pullin' over, on this shoulder, ain't driving
I know when I get older, I'm dyin'
Well, I got everything I need and now
And it's fine now, it's fine now, it's fine

In my time I was whack and wild
I was just being myself then
But then I sat there just tryin' on faces
Wanna erase how discreet disgrace is

Pulling over on the shoulder, ain't driving
Put two of us, one on each shoulder, I'm tryin' to turn
I know when we get older, I'm dyin'
Well, I got everything I need and now
And it's fine now, it's fine now, it's fine 





Have a productive week ahead! Live long and prosper! :)

Sunday Serenade: wakin on a pretty day

The third artist that I was introduced by my CS hosts is Kurt Vile, an American musician.  Again, just a guitar strumming accompanied by a simple backup band. This is one of my favorite songs from his album, Wakin on a Pretty Daze, called 'Wakin on a Pretty Day'. Enjoy!

Wakin on a pretty day
Wakin in the dawn of day
I gotta think about what I wanna say
Phone ringin off the shelf
I guess he wanted to kill himself
Wakin on a pretty day
Don't know why I ever go away
It's hard to explain
My love in this daze

You can say I've been most all around
But honey I ain't goin nowhere
Don't worry bout a thing
It's only dying
I love along a straight line
Nothin always comes to mind
To be frank, I'm fried
But I don't mind

Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah yeah

Been diggin
Layin low, low, low
I'm diggin
Layin low, low, low
Dig, dig in
To these lives that we are livin
Livin low
Lackadaisically so

Risin at the crack of dawn
I gotta think about what wisecrack
I'm gonna drop along the way today
Phone ringin off the shelf
I guess somebody got somethin they
Really wanna prove to us today

Wakin on a pretty day
For any place
No use sayin nothin
To explain it
To my loved ones today 





Have a good week ahead! Be productive!

Sunday Serenade: a better girl

This week yet another song from Best Coast.. I really like the lyric of this song... :) Enjoy!


Better girl

And it's no fun when I'm freaking out
And it's no fun when I'm always down
And it's no fun what I'm putting inside of me is making me crazier

And it's no fun when I'm always alone
And it's no fun when I'm always at home
And it's no fun when you're laughing at me, always laughing at me

You gotta keep me away from what they say about me
You gotta keep me away from what they say about me, say about me
Cause I want to be a better girl

And it's no fun when I'm staying up late
And it's no fun when you're breaking the date
And it's no fun what I'm putting inside of me is making me crazier

And it's no fun when I'm always alone
And it's no fun when I'm always at home
And it's no fun when you're sitting without me, always sitting without me

You gotta keep me away from what they say about me
You gotta keep me away from what they say about me, say about me
Cause I want to be a better girl,
Yeah I want to be a better girl, a better girl
A better girl, a better girl
A better girl, a better girl
A better girl, a better girl  

Again, no real music video.. just a good audio from YouTube.



Be productive in the week ahead! Stay healthy!

Sunday Serenade: how they want me to be

First I must admit that I was attracted by the song title before everything else. Then comes the lyrics which did not disappoint. :) Hope you will enjoy this song by Best Coast and NOT be what people want you to be. :) :)

How they want me to be
All of my friends stick up their noses
They ask me where my money is
And where does it go once I've spent it?

But I don't want to be how they want me to be
I don't want to be how they want me to be x3

Even my own mother asks me a lot of questions
I tell her I don't wanna talk
But she doesn't stop, she's just wondering

But I don't want to be how they want me to be
I don't want to be how they want me to be x3

I want you, you, you, you
I want you, you, you, you

Cause when I wake up in the morning or the middle of the night
I wonder who's there, and what they've said
Yeah, when I wake up in the morning or the middle of the night
I wonder who's there, and what they've said
But when I wake up in the morning or the middle of the night
I look at you and I know it's alright
I wake up in the morning or the middle of the night
I look at you and I know it's alright

Cause you don't want me to be
How they want me to be
You don't want me to be
How they want me to be

And I don't want to be how they want me to be
I don't want to be how they want me to be
You don't want me to be how they want me to be
I don't want me to be how they want me to be


Sorry, no official music video, just real good audio from Youtube.




Have a productive week ahead! Health first!