Friday Night Music with JK and Train...

 ...drops of tears in Jupiter.

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by PAM

Train:  "Can you imagine no love, pride, deep-fried chicken...?" 

Me:  Yeah, I can... and 

JK:  ..."it's a hard pill to swallow...." 

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The Grammy award-winning "Drops of Jupiter (Tell me)" is one my favorite songs by Train (of the "Marry Me" fame)... maybe, one of my favorite songs ever, too.  I just love the lyrics... the melancholy that it imparts but sang so beautifully in masked sadness by the brilliant Pat Monahan in a backdrop of easy, uncomplicated, and yet, terrific music that has everything - from dramatic piano to romantic violin to a thumping rhythm section. Here, have a listen...

"Now that she's back in the atmosphere with drops of Jupiter in her hair...
she listens like spring and she talks like June..."

These days, listening to "Shot Glass of Tears" (SGOT) from Jung Kook's debut solo album, "Golden"... I have these nostalgic feels that take me back to 14 years ago when "Drops of Jupiter (Tell me)" (DOJTM) was released. Although the songs are completely different in terms of music, tempo and general appeal... lyrically, there are similarities.  The lyrics of SGOT and the way JK interprets it is in-your-face melancholic.  And it's amazing how JK can make even the lowest register of his voice can sound so melodic... and beautiful, even when he is singing live.  So gifted!  His singing is quite different from Monahan's powered and nicely controlled screeches in DOJTM that show his mastery of his craft.  Here, have a listen...

"She got some dangerous hobbies like chasin' after the sun
and making me fall in love."

Both songs talk about one's fascination... and love... for an incredible woman.  And it's beautiful... both.  The lyrical genius of DOJTM is subtle and sweet, "And tell me, did Venus blow your mind? Was it everything you wanted to find? And did you miss me while you're looking for yourself out there?"  So loving and indulging of one's subject of affection... and yet so tenderly longing for some affection, too. It's like a precarious balancing act between selfless love and the quiet desperation for just the smallest hint of reciprocation of one's deep affection.  One can tell that whoever wrote the lyrics (and I'm quite sure it was Monahan), possesses a love that is tamed by maturity.  

SGOT is a bit more juvenile in its hurried desire to let the subject of his affection know of his desperation to be healed by being loved, too: "Need something strong for the sorrow, something strong for the pain so I can wash it away.  I was cold, now I'm freezin'.  Stuck in permanent season, and we both know you're the reason.  I'm not the same as before, I don't feel anymore." 

Both songs are worth spending a Friday Night of music... lovely music - a "soul vacation".  

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Rewind...

"Now that she's back in the atmosphere with drops of Jupiter in her hair..."

"...she listens like spring and she talks like June."

Ugh, dang!  Why can't I write like that... and sing like that?  While life is truly happiness, sometimes when I think about Patrick Monahan, I'm compelled to agree that life ain't fair. ;)  He is too talented... and funny!  Yep, I know... this is my second time to feature this song, "Drops of Jupiter", by Train on this little corner of mine.  Well, can you blame me... especially now that I'm dying for some "soul vacation"? :)  

Anyhow, just listening to this song, marveling at its awesomeness of lyrics (and Pat's funny antics on stage) is some sort of "soul vacation"... so, just wait, I might just start 'talking like June' now - even if I'm missing the "best soy latte that I ever had, and...." :)  Yep, dude, 'I made it to the milky way'... flew, and about to land now.  It's indeed overrated. :)  Hurry up with that real "soul vacation", will ya?  And then, I'm sure there will be more room to grow.  So, we proceed.  It's another week... of growing. :)

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Video credit:  Thanks, YouTube, for the video link.

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Senti Friday...

...for a change.
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by PAM

"And now the wait is over, and love has finally showed her my way....
Marry me... if I ever get the nerve to say 'hello'...
...say you will."

Oy!  Train of the "Drops of Jupiter" fame, good-aah! 

Uhm, ahem, is it mega-cheesy for you, guys?  :)  Well, blame it on Liam Lagdameo (Xian Lim) and Celyn Marasigan (Kim Chiu) of "Ina, Kapatid, Anak" fame... I swear those two are kilig-to-the-bone-marrow powerhouse!  :)  

Xian Lim is so believable in his role as Celyn's dashing "knight in shining armor".  He's got it all figured out, and his role acted out well enough to trend in twitterdom nationwide and worldwide.  He mixes the right amount of cheesiness with the take-charge and dependable-man aura about him, with a sprinkling of natural male protective attitude, territorial when needed, and exuding some mystery, too.  He's perfect as Liam! :)  Kim Chiu's Celyn is very feminine in spite of being strong-willed, intelligent, independent, and practical... she is a lovely and lovable kid when family is involved - very Filipino, a tough and responsible Executive at work when the situation calls for it - very Filipina... and a sentimental girlfriend when Liam is involved - absolutely Filipina!  Away from each other, both are whole and tough against all the challenges around them... together, they are as sweet as honey.  I like that about the characters... one is not incomplete without the other, and yet, together, you see them complementing each other into a wholeness that radiates happiness, too.  I believe couples should be like that.  Yep, nice characters, young people worth emulating... and very good portrayal by Xian and Kim as primetime TV's megacouple, "Celiam".  Uh-hmm, that's right, I'm a big "KimXi" fan... just in case it isn't obvious to you yet.  ;)

And, well... yeah, I must admit that that Wednesday nostalgia thing two days ago sorta adds to all this Senti Friday nonsensical talks... too many very good memories float to the surface whenever Cornell comes to mind. :)  Then again, if 'nonsensical' feels this good, I'd go for nonsensical anytime! :)

Therefore, let's load up!

"I've found I'm scared to know I'm always on your mind...
Even the best fall down sometimes, even the wrong words seem to rhyme...."

Aw, man, that is so good!  And while we're at it, let's keep going...

"If I lay here, if I just lay here...

...would you lie with me and just forget the world?"

Oh, boy... too good!  These guys are too good!  I wonder if they can get any better....

"I guess we've never really moved on... it's really good to hear your voice."

...aw, yep, they can, even when they're singing about sad stuff!  Aawww-wooo!  :)  Why can't I write songs like they can... and sing great like they do?!  Oh, well... I guess some guys have all the luck?  Right!  ;)  

Alright, I swear this is the last one now...

"You didn't have to cut me off...
...now you're just somebody that I used to know."



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Video credit:  Thanks, YouTube, for the video links.

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Adrenaline rush...

...rush, rush, rush!
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by PAM


It's been a loooong day... tiring, but totally, totally satisfying.  I love today!  I really do!  :)  But, there's just too much excess energy floating around.  The electricity sparks the air around me... and I can't sleep.  So, I might as well utilize the excess energy with this...

"She checks out Mozart while she does tae-bo, reminds me that there's room to grow."

Awesome!  "Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)" by Train.  Very creative, isn't it?  I love all the symbolism, all the irony, and humor in the lyrics.. very nice sound, tempo and singing style, too... and the video is so cool. :)  "Soul vacation"... aw, man, I think I need that... whatever that is! :) 

This gets me everytime:

Can you imagine no love, pride, deep-fried chicken,
Your best friend always sticking up for you... even when I know you're wrong?
Can you imagine no first dance, freeze dried romance, five-hour phone conversation,
The best soy latte that you ever had... and me?

To be honest, I didn't think it was even imaginable three years ago.  It's still hard now, but it has become doable... at least, the "me" part. :)  

Is it time to sleep yet?  It's been time to sleep two hours ago... but the adrenaline is still a-pumpin'.  Alright, let's rewind then... again... and again....

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Video credit:  Thanks, YouTube, for the video link.

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