Yuna Ito - Endless Story

If you haven't changed your mind
そばにいてほしいよ　Tonight

強がることに疲れたの
幼すぎたの
Every time I think about you baby
今なら言える　I miss you
It's so hard to say I'm sorry

たとえば誰かのためじゃなく
あなたのために　歌いたいこの歌を
終わらないstory　続くこの輝きに
Always　伝えたい　ずっと永遠に

Memories of our time together
消さないでこのまま　don't go away

あたたかく溶けだして　確かめるの
優しさのしずく　この胸にひろがってく
切ないほどに　I'm missin' you
重ねた手　離さないで

たとえば叶うなら　もう一度
あなたのために　歌いたいこの歌を
終わらないstory　絶え間ない愛しさで
tell me why　教えてよずっと永遠に

たとえば誰かのためじゃなく
あなたのために　歌いたいこの歌を
終わらないstory　続くこの輝きに
Always　伝えたい　ずっと永遠に

ENDLESS STORY REIRA starring YUNA ITO
Lyrics: D.A.THOMAS
Music: D.A.THOMAS
Romaji & English translation by: cori
From the single, ENDLESS STORY

If you haven't changed your mind
soba ni ite hoshii yo Tonight

If you haven't changed your mind
I want you to be by my side Tonight

tsuyogaru koto ni tsukareta no
osanasugita no Everytime I think about you baby
ima nara ieru I miss you
It is hard to say I'm sorry

I was tired of acting strong
I was too young Everytime I think about you baby
Now I can tell you that I miss you
It is hard to say I'm sorry

* tatoeba dareka no tame ja naku anata no tame ni
utaitai kono uta wo
owaranai story tsudzuku kono kagayaki ni
Always tsutaetai zutto eien ni

For instance, I want to sing this song
not for someone else, but for you
The endless story continues into this radiance
I always want to tell you always, forever

Memories of our time together
kesanaide kono mama don't go away

Memories of our time together
don't disappear, they stay like this, they don't go away

atatakaku tokedashite tashikameru no
yasashisa no shizuku kono mune ni hirogatteku
setsunai hodo ni I'm missin' you
kasaneta te hanasanaide

Beginning to melt warmly & make certain,
the drops of kindness spread on my chest
I'm missin' you so much that I'm sad
Don't let go of my hand upon yours

tatoeba kanau nara mou ichido anata no tame ni
utaitai kono uta wo
owaranai story taema nai itoshisa de
tell me why oshiete yo zutto eien ni

For instance, if the wish comes true,
I want to sing this song for you again
The endless story with an endless love
tell me why tell me always & forever

* repeat

Source : http://www.corichan.com/lyrics/singles/yunaitosingles.html#endless

February's Rambling

It is rambling day today.

Lately I have been dragging myself to work. And feeling unhappy at work. And unable to find motivation to finish my program. I used to try to amuse myself. But lately, I don't even feel like amusing myself. Even reading AF's stuff doesn't interest me at all. Even though I do like Hana Kimi alot. Even emailing my colleague doesn't interest me at all.

Hopefully with the arrival of March, I will feel better? Since I saw a king fisher this morning. Haven't seen this blue little bird for quite some time. Actually I'm not sure if it is a king fisher or not also. But seeing it makes my day. And the blue sky with red streaks was a pretty sight today.

Interestingly today is Ah Sang's birthday. And they broadcast her Ye Zi (Leaf) song again. A few days ago, that song captivated me.
叶子　是不会飞翔的翅膀
翅膀　是落在天上的叶子

I love falling leaves. Maybe that is because at that point of time, they finally flew for a brief period. Yupz, I wish to fly too, even if it is for a brief period.

Sighz but really feeling lethargic lately. My classmate says I look tired. My friend says I have deep dark circles. Maybe I really should sleep more. Sleep and never wake up... (till my dark circles disappear hee hee)

莫文蔚-单人房双人床

歌曲：单人房双人床

歌手：莫文蔚
专辑：i

词:李焯雄
曲:郑华娟

也许你的爱是双人床
说不定谁都可以陪你流浪
你的目光锁在某个地方
你的倔强是一道墙内心不开放

也许你的心是单人房
多了一个人就会显得紧张
想看看你最初的模样
你脱下来的伪装你会怎么放

别说还有感觉
你我都知道我们只能忠于直觉
正因为欠缺所以总不懂拒绝
但又不再愿意为对方妥协

别说还有感觉
你我都知道拥抱不代表亲切
可能是害怕被拒绝不敢直接
还是我们在等下一次的机会
同样皱著眉却有不同的滋味

也许你的心是单人房
但你的欲望却是一张双人床
想看看你真实的模样
你收起来的忧伤你把它怎么放

别说还有感觉
你我都知道我们只能忠于直觉
正因为欠缺所以总不懂拒绝
但又不再愿意为对方妥协

别说还有感觉
你我都知道拥抱不代表亲切
可能是害怕被拒绝不敢直接
还是我们在等下一次的机会
同样皱著眉却有不同的滋味

别说还有感觉
你我都知道我们只能忠于直觉
正因为欠缺所以总不懂拒绝
但又不再愿意为对方妥协

别说还有感觉
你我都知道拥抱不代表亲切
可能是害怕被拒绝不敢直接
还是我们在等下一次的机会
同样皱著眉却有不同的滋味
同样皱著眉各有孤单的体会

YUI - Good-bye Days

Dakara ima ai ni yuku
So kimetanda
Poketto no kono kyoku wo
kimi ni kikasetai

Sotto boryu-mu wo agete
Tashikamete mitayo

Oh Good-bye Days
Ima, kawaru ki ga suru
Kinou made ni
So Long
Kakko yokunai
Yasashisa ga soba ni aru kara
La la la la la with you

Katahou no earphone wo
Kimi ni watasu
Yukkuri to nagare komu
Kono shunkan

Umaku aisete imasu ka?
Tama ni mayou kedo

Oh Good-bye Days
Ima, kawari hajimeta
Mune no oku
All Right
Kakko yokunai
Yasashisa ga soba ni aru kara
La la la la la with you

Dekireba kanashii
Omoi nante shitaku nai
Demo yattekuru deshou, oh
Sono toki egao de
"Yeah, Hello My Friends" nante sa
Ieta nara ii noni

Onaji uta wo
Kuchizusamu toki
Soba ni ite I Wish
Kakko yokunai
Yasashisa ni aeta yokatta yo
La la la la good-bye days

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Translation:

So right now I'm going to see you,
That's what I've decided.
I want you to hear this little song I've made.

I slowly turned up the volume,
Until I found just the right level.

Oh Good-bye Days!
I know things are gonna to change.
Yesterday's already far away.
But your honesty and kindness are still with me.
La la la la la I'm with you...

I take out my headphones,
And hand you one of the earpieces.
Then the music starts to play.

Can I really love you?
Sometimes I don't think I can...

Oh Good-bye Days!
Things have already started changing.
But in my heart it's all right.
Because I have your kindness in my heart.
La la la la la I'm with you...

I don't want to worry about the future,
But it keeps bothering me.
Even if I've got my friends around me,
That doubt is still there...

Whenever I hum that song,
I always wish you were here.
But I'm still glad that I met you
And found your kindness.
La la la la Good-bye days...

TANK - 懂了

作曲：TANK 作词：TANK、徐旻铃

不该再浪费力气
做些迂回的事情
用眼神直接对你轻声细语
你没有别的表情 总微笑转过头去
轻易解开我传送 的谜
如果这样还算不是有默契
至少能代表我们 有够聪明

不用再问 为什么
不用再说 些什么
了了 懂了
我们都一直爱着
不用再担心什么
不用再害怕什么
累了 睡了
牵着手一起入梦了

一直算不准天气 错过期待的场景
没在彩虹出现那刻说爱你
你一定善解人意 知道我想的事情
所以下雨不急忙回去
如果这样还算不是有默契
至少能代表我们有够聪明

不用再问 为什么
不用再说 些什么
了了 懂了
我们都一直爱着
不用再担心什么
不用再害怕什么
累了 睡了
牵着手一起入梦了

不用再问 为什么
不用再说 些什么
了了 懂了
我们都一直爱着
不用再担心什么
不用再害怕什么
累了 睡了
牵着手一起入梦了

Wood-Fired Pizza

Quite an overdue post... Went to Al Dente @ Holland Village on my last day of the January Summer School. That was 26th Jan 2007. Oh ya, it is also considered the last Jan Summer School since next year the timetable will be a normal NUS timetable (provided I manage to make it till that far).



Anyway this place serves authentic Italian dishes and the reason why we went is because I wanted to try Wood Fired Pizza. Just curious to know what is special about it.





Indeed this pizza is so much different from Pizzahut type and hmm, I believe it is healthier too haha.

The side dish is Brushcetta with Parma Ham and sun dried tomatoes. I love sundried tomatoes. The dish was actually a pretty sight, so pretty that I forgot to take a picture. Sighz.

Link : http://www.aldente.com.sg

Zoo

Travel Details:
Take Bus 138 from Ang Mo Kio Bus Interchange
Or Bus 927 from Choa Chu Kang Bus Interchange
Or Bus 926 from Woodlands Bus Interchange (Only Sunday)


At the beginning of the year, I read an editor's new year resolution and he says that one of his resolution is to visit the zoo to see Inuka. And I thought it was a good idea. Thus I decided to borrow the zoo pass from company on 5th Feb 2007 .


Thus begin the journey to the zoo.

First stop is piggies in green...

Then is pizza time in Pizzafari.




After lunch, we started watching the real animals. It so happen it is feeding time for these animals. We never really waited for the trainers to come to feed the animals because usually there will be a crowd.

Oh the white tigers were waiting for their feeding time too. It so happen we did pass by a 2nd time and saw the trainers feeding the tigers. They have an interesting way in devouring their piece of meat. One of them actually use the tree as a tool to assist him in eating. While seeing the trainer throwing the food to the tiger, it reminds me of a scene in Madagascar where the lion was being fed and showing off for the audience to see.






The only butterfly that I managed to catch is this Tree Nymph. Pretty right! Oh it has another name called "Rice Paper".


I remember ever writing an article on the bats many years ago. Most people don't like bats because they have a mistaken perception towards bats. Actually sometimes, bats do have their lovable traits. This is a Malayan fruit bat which loves fruits a lot.


I never knew the zoo has a garden and orchid section. I believe is a new addition. And I like that corner very much. Seen lots of orchids, and lots of plants e.g. cotton, chillies, pineapple etc.







Finally the reason to my visit to the zoo... Sheba ...



and Inuka. Yeah!

Lastly, the cute little sun bear saying bye hee hee! Seeing this bear reminds me of a kit kat commercial many years ago where this bear always pretend to be sleeping when tourists are looking. But when tourists look away, it immediately wake up, do a little dance, have a kit kat, have a break! Then when the tourists came back to find the bear, it immediately went back to sleep. Naughty! This sun bear seems so cute that I think it will do such a naughty trick too haha.


I was quite happy with the visit to the zoo. Wanted to go Night Safari but it started quite late and I had to work the next day so gave up that idea. Shall ask my brother for the photos since he just went Night Safari lately haha. This visit to the zoo is quite a refreshing experience. My childhood memories of the zoo is totally different from what it is now. I can only say the zoo has changed a lot. And I'm glad I get to see Inuka before he leaves Singapore. At least I fulfilled one of my resolutions.

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女孩越过小路爬上了山丘
那时的她还不懂为什么
萤火虫都不动
停驻在夜空
点亮了小小宇宙
女孩慢慢长大却还是懵懂
那时的她还不懂
为什么大人们能抽空
为失恋喝杯酒
却没空看看星空
"不要不要忘了做过的梦"
天上星星彷佛听她述说
兴奋地闪烁
我要变成那一颗星星
整夜都亮晶晶
不怕阴暗的黑影
骄傲地闪不停
shining(shining)
亮丽到月儿都妒忌
灿烂的一颗星星
一生也亮晶晶
因为夜归的背影
有了我的指引
shining(shining)
勇气就在你手心
女孩不再单纯却不够成熟
这时的她虽然懂
为什么美丽总有哀愁
每当有泪儿流
却回到那个宇宙
女孩有天将会到哪里出走
哪时的她总会问
为什么一个梦那么重
只希望放弃前
能想起那片星空
twinkle, twinkle,
little star, how i wonder what you are.
believe, believe, believe,
you are the only star.

a long time ago
a little girl wanted to find her future.
she went to the mountains and asked the sky
"where's my future?"
and just then, a little star said
"sweetie, the future is in your hands!"
yes, the future is in our hands!

Author whisper : Yes, the future is in my hand! Thanks little star!

xxxHolic

I'm Doumeki!
XXXHOLiC character selector quiz

I finished the anime xxxHolic a few days back and liked it very much. '×××' is a place holder for the various types of "holics" (alcoholic, workaholic etc). From this series I learnt that one should not overdo anything else there will be repercussions.

The male lead, (四月一日君尋) Watanuki Kimihiro, see spirits unwillingly and wants to get rid of this ability and get back his normal life. (百目鬼静) Dōmeki Shizuka is his saviour although Watanuki don't like to stick around with Dōmeki which is normal since both are guys. However Dōmeki has a pure aura that prevents the spirits from being too close to Watanuki and Watanuki is grateful for it even though he refuses to admit it.

I’m surprised that in the character quiz, it is said that I’m Dōmeki. This guy is very mysterious and quiet, forever calm and collected. In fact I find that he is very detached and cold, but beneath him, he does show his concern for Watanuki.

The character I fell in love is (座敷童) Zashiki-warashi. She is a vestal spirit who likes Watanuki (I’m not sure why.. maybe love has no reason). But I like her because she has an aura of child-like innocence. She is prone to cry but her tears seem so pure. Haha Guess I’m too smitten by her already.

And of course I admired (壱原侑子) Ichihara Yūko a lot. She is the lady with powerful magic and someone who seems to know what lies ahead of one’s path. Her famous quote is

Coincidence is but an illusion
Everything happens by fate

Only those who has a favour to ask from her can see her shop. That was why Watanuki can see her shop because he had to seek her help to stop seeing the spirits.

The songs for the anime are nice too however I believe is because I keep hearing it and that it has lots of black swallowtail butterflies. Nice!

19才 (Juukyuu-sai)
(Age 19)
Lyrics & Music: Suga Shikao

唇に毒をぬって　ぼくの部屋にきたでしょう？
あなたのキスで　もう体も脳も溶けてしまいそう
大キライな　ぼく　19才
大キライな　ぼく　19才
吐き気がするくらい　あなたの心美しいのに
何ひとつできないぼくに　どうしてキスしてくれるの？
大キライな　日々　19才
大キライな　顔　19才
ククク　クロアゲハチョウの様に　誇らしい羽根で飛びたい
くくく　くだらないって言わないで　そんな人生がいいの　いいの...
汚れてる魂だけを　取り除くのが無理なら
どちらに歩けば　それを未来と呼べのでしょう？
宙ぶらりん　ユメ　19才
宙ぶらりん　ウソ　19才
ククク　クロアゲハチョウになって　誰からも愛されたい
くくく　九分九厘ないとしても　ほんの一瞬でいいの　いいの...
大キライな　ぼく　19才
大キライな　ぼく　19才
ククク　クロアゲハチョウの様に　誇らしい羽根で飛びたい
くくく　くだらないって言わないで　そんな人生がいいの
ククク　クロアゲハチョウになって　誰からも愛されたい
くくく　九分九厘ないとしても　ほんの一瞬でいいの　いいの...
ククク　クロアゲハチョウの様に
くくく　くだらないって言わないで
ククク　クロアゲハチョウの様に
くくく　くだらないって言わないで

kuchibiru ni doku wo nutte
boku no heya ni kita deshou?
anata no KISU de
mou karada mo nou mo tokete shimaisou
daikirai na boku 19(juukyuu)-sai
daikirai na boku 19(juukyuu)-sai

You'll come into my room
with your lips painted with poison, right?
You already seem to melt my body & mind
with your kiss
My hated self is 19 years old
My hated self is 19 years old

hakike ga suru kurai
anata no kokoro utsukushii noni
nani hitotsu dekinai boku ni
doushite KISU shite kureru no?
daikirai na hibi 19(juukyuu)-sai
daikirai na kao 19(juukyuu)-sai

Though your heart is so beautiful
that I get nauseous
I can't do a thing
So why do you kiss me?
My hated 19 year old days
My hated 19 year old face

ku-ku-ku kuro agehachou no you ni
hokorashii hane de tobitai
ku-ku-ku kudaranai tte iwanaide
sonna jinsei ga ii no ii no...

I want to fly like a black butterfly
with magnificent wings
Don't say it's stupid
Such a life is alright; it's alright...

yogoreteru tamashii dake wo
torinozoku no ga muri nara
dochira ni arukeba
sore wo mirai to yoberu no deshou?
chuuburarin na yume 19(juukyuu)-sai
chuuburarin na uso 19(juukyuu)-sai

If removing only the impure spirit is impossible
No matter which way I walk
I can call this my future, right?
Indecisive dreams of a 19 year old
Indecisive lies of a 19 year old

* ku-ku-ku kuro agehachou ni natte
dare kara mo ai saretai
ku-ku-ku kubukurin nai to shitemo
hon no isshun de ii no ii no...

I want to become a black butterfly
and be loved by someone
Even if it's not 10 to 1 shot,
just a moment is alright; it's alright...

daikirai na boku 19(juukyuu)-sai
daikirai na boku 19(juukyuu)-sai

My hated 19 year old self
My hated 19 year old self

ku-ku-ku kuro agehachou no you ni
hokorashii hane de tobitai
ku-ku-ku kudaranai tte iwanaide
sonna jinsei ga ii no

I want to fly like a black butterfly
with magnificent wings
Don't say it's stupid
Such a life is alright

* repeat

ku-ku-ku kuro agehachou no you ni
ku-ku-ku kudaranai tte iwanaide
ku-ku-ku kuro agehachou no you ni
ku-ku-ku kudaranai tte iwanaide

Like a black butterfly
Don't say it's stupid
Like a black butterfly
Don't say it's stupid


真夏の夜のユメ (Manatsu no Yoru no Yume)
(Midsummer night's dream)

boku wa kodoku de usotsuki
itsumo yume bakari miteru
kimi wa kidzuite'nai furi
dakedo soredemo dakishimeru n' da

I'm lonely and a liar
and I'm always just dreaming
You pretend not to notice
but still hold me

marude kyuuketsuki mitai ni kimi no yasashisa wo
suitsukushite shimau ki ga suru n' da

It feels like I'm a vampire
sucking your tenderness away

hitotsu owaranai kanashimi ga
bokura wo tsutsumikondara
dakiatte asa wo matou
itsuka naoranai kizuato mo
bokura yuruseru no kana
ano koro to kawaranai egao de...

If an endless sadness should surround us,
let's hold each other as we wait for morning
I wonder if someday we can forgive even the irreparable scars
With a smile that hasn't changed since that day...

mayonaka boku wa yume wo mite
hidoku unasarete me wo samashita
manatsu no yoru no kurai yume
mado no soto ni hateshinai yami

I dream at midnight
It was an awful nightmare and I woke up
A gloomy dream of the midsummer night
An endless darkness outside my window

kagami no naka ni utsutta nikushimi to shitto
ai to yokubou to nukumori to

Reflected in the mirror was hate, jealousy,
love, desire, and warmth

soshite yukkuri me wo tojitara
kimi ga mabuta ni ukande
furimuite kiete shimau yo
moshi yakusoku no ano basho ni
tadoritsukenai to shitemo
kimi no te wo
boku wa hanasanai darou...

And when I slowly close my eyes, you come back to my memory
and disappear when I look back
Even if you can't reach the place we were to meet at,
I won't let go of your hand...

kimi ga yasashiku waratta
tooi sekai no dekigoto mitai ni
boku wa kodoku de usotsuki
itsumo yume bakari miteru

You laugh gently as if it were something that happened in a distant world
I'm lonely and a liar
and I'm always just dreaming

阿桑 - 寂寞在唱歌

歌名:寂寞在唱歌
歌手:阿桑
专辑:寂寞在唱歌

Le ciel obscure, la solitude qui nous rends trop de peine
(the obscure sky, the solitude that makes us so much in sorrow)
阴霾的天空啊，带给我们太多悲伤的寂寞啊

le coeur qui prise, a cause qu'il y a vol seul
(whose heart is stricken, because of flying alone )
谁的心因为孤单而隐隐作痛。

l'amour est partie il y a longtemp que je t'ai vu
(Love's gone, It was a long time ago that I saw you)
爱已逝，久未见

c'est tres long
(It's so long)
太久了

c'est incroyable que je peux vivre comme ca...
(It's incredible that I can live like that.)
难以相信我能这样地生活



天黑了 孤独又慢慢割着
有人的心又开始疼了
爱很远了 很久没再见了
就这样竟然也能活着
你听寂寞在唱歌 轻轻的狠狠的
歌声是这麽残忍 让人忍不住泪流成河
谁说的 人非要快乐不可
好像快乐 由得人选择
找不到的 那个人来不来呢
我会是谁的谁是我的
你听寂寞在唱歌 轻轻的狠狠的
歌声是这麽残忍 让人忍不住泪流成河
你听寂寞在唱歌 温柔的疯狂的
悲伤越来越深刻 怎样才能够让它停呢
你听寂寞在唱歌 轻轻的狠狠的
歌声是这麽残忍 让人忍不住泪流成河
你听寂寞在唱歌 温柔的疯狂的
悲伤越来越深刻 怎样才能够让它停呢
你听寂寞在唱歌 轻轻的狠狠的
歌声是这麽残忍 让人忍不住泪流成河
你听寂寞在唱歌 温柔的疯狂的
悲伤越来越深刻 谁能帮个忙让它停呢
天黑得 像不会再天亮了
明不明天 也无所谓了
就静静的 看青春难依难舍
泪还是热的 泪痕冷了