You Were There

Piolo Pascual is now creating a new hit. This is his own renditions of former classic love songs we grew up with!

The Ultimate Heartthrob and Leading Man Mr. Piolo Pascual currently released his newest album called "Decades II". This is a followup of his first "Decade" album which truly became a double platinum hit.

Just like his previous album, "Decades II" contains Piolo's very own versions of the hit love songs from 80's, 90's, and early 2000's.

And Papa Piolo's carrier single for this second album is called "You Were There!" Yup, all of us were very much familiar with this song since it's a 90's hit!

I even grew up with this said song. It became a huge hit way back 1994. I was a little child then during that time. I used to sing it! It even became a theme song of Lorna Tolentino's massacre movie called "The Elsa Castillo Story!"

Regine Velasquez made her own version of it way back in 1996 or 1997. And after almost a decade or ten years later, a hunk heartthrob Papa P. popularizes it using his own version!

I even love to sing it until now! And yes, my voice is truly blended with it! Don't worry 'cause next time during our videoke session, I will sing it! Hehe...!

So before I sing it to you, allow me first to share with you the romantic music video of it as well as its captivating lyrics. Then during our videoke session, compare my voice, my own rendition to this song with that of Piolo! c",)

You Were There
(Piolo Pascual)



I guess you've heard
I guess you know
In time I might have told you
But I guess I'm too slow
That's overly romantic
But I know that it's real
I hope you don't mind if I say what I feel
It's like I'm in somebody else's dream
This could not be happening to me

But you were there
And you were everything I'd never seen
You woke me up from this long and empty sleep
I was alone
I opened my eyes and you were there

Don't be alarmed no don't be concerned
I don't want to change things
Leave them just as they were
I mean nothing's really different
It's me who feels strange
I'm always lost for words when
Someone mentions your name
I know that I'll get over this for sure
I'm not the type who dreams there could be more

But you were there
And you were everything I'd never seen
You woke me up from this long and empty sleep
I was alone
I opened my eyes and you were there

Can I take your smile home with me
Or the magic in your hair

The rain has stopped
The storm has passed
Look at all the colors
Now the sun's here at last
I suppose that you'll be leaving
But I want you to know
Part of you stays with me even after you go
Like an actor playing someone else's scene
This could not be happening to me

But you were there
And you were everything I'd never seen
You woke me up from this long and endless sleep
I was alone
I opened my eyes and no, I'm not alone
I opened my eyes and you were there

Download

Open Happiness Music Video

All of us were very much familiar with the theme song of the famous softdrinks company called "Open Happiness"! It is even used as the theme of its many TV commercials of this softdrinks.

But did you know that there is even a Korean version of it?!

Yup, one of the hottest Korean boyband called 2PM was chosen to sing the theme song of this softdrinks! Since they were so famous nowadays, the Coca-Cola company preferred them to sing their theme!

Just like how the Filipino "Open Happiness" theme was performed, this group performs the theme song very similar!

Even how they dressed for this said softdrinks theme song is very similar to us! The red color was maintained!

Well maybe because they were both Asians! Koreans and Filipinos share the same blood of an Asian! We have a similar culture! These maybe some of the reasons why the K-Pop is very much IN to all of us!

Talking about their Korean "Open Happiness" music, I love their beat! It's so full of energy and very relaxing! You will feel like dancing listening with it! And of course, the music video is so cool and fun! I love the way how they sing and dance!

So are you already now to watch the K-Pop version of "Open Happiness"?! Ladies and gentlemen, here is the Korean boyband called 2PM singing with you the theme song of "Open Happiness"! Enjoy! C",)

Download

Faithfully - The Glee Performance Music Video

The hit U.S. musical TV series called "Glee" is really a phenomenal! Not only the TV series itself but the songs performed by its characters truly created a big hit!

And one of these hit songs performed in "Glee" is the hit called "Faithfully"

Today, we already heard all over the radio a new version of the song called "Faithfully"! At first, I wonder who made the new rendition of it. Until finally, I discovered that the "Glee" casts performed it. The same version of it performed in the TV series is also the same tune heard all over the radio!

But before "Glee" popularized this song did you know that the band called Journey wherein our very own Arnel Pineda was the one who popularized it!

Yup, it was 2007 when I first heard the version of Arnel Pineda. It really sounds good. It even reminds me of my first romance in the Corporate world way back 2007!

Now in 2010, another very good version of it was heard!

Now, the American Idol graduates Cory Monteith and Lea Michele made another great rendition of it!

Cory Monteith and Lea Michele were now part of the "Glee" family. Their tandem in this musical TV series was very much appreciated!

I was also inspired by the new version made by Cory Monteith and Lea Michele. When I first heard their version, I started to love it! I even downloaded an mp3 version of their song. And I also watch their music video!

So now, I like to share with you the beautiful music video of Cory Monteith and Lea Michele's version of "Faithfully" as they presented it in "Glee"! Nice one! Two thumbs up for this song and on its music video! C",)

Download

Right Here Waiting

How long do we need to wait? Are we waiting for the right one to come or just we were only waiting for nothing?

Can love wait...? Or we are the one that needs to wait for love?!

Just recently, this song was heard all over the radio! And take note, the latest version of it was sung by a female singer.

Yup, I know, we were all familiar with the original version of this song by Richard Marx! This was the 80's hit love song that is still played on the different radio stations! It's such as timeless classic love song!

But this year, another new version of it was heard! And it was the version of the pop star princess Ms. Sarah Geronimo!

This is part of her current album which is Music and Me! Her new album is a collection of her hit songs, movie themes, and revival classic just like this!

In her version of this song, Sarah put all her emotions (like she always does) singing the song that makes you feel it! Hearing this, you will really feel the love you're waiting for the rest of your life! The love that you wait and the love that you think will wait for you!

This song is very much applicable to all the single individuals that until now waiting for their love to come! Of course, this is also applicable to the love affairs separated by distance or ambitions! Just like in my case, I was separated to my loves because of different reasons! Some needs to go abroad for work, some needs to pursue their career alone, some just didn't worked! But whatever reason, the point goes...all of us were waiting for the so-called right kind of love!

So while waiting for the meantime, I have here for you the lyrics of the song "Right Here Waiting" as popularized originally by Richard Marx and now by Sarah Geronimo! C",)

Right Here Waiting
(Richard Marx / Sarah Geronimo)


Oceans apart, day after day
And I slowly go insane
I hear your voice on the line
But it doesn't stop the pain

If I see you next to never
But how can we say forever

Wherever you go, whatever you do
I will be right here waiting for you
Whatever it takes or how my heart breaks
I will be right here waiting for you

I took for granted, all the times
That I thought would last somehow
I hear the laughter, I taste the tears
But I can't get near you now

Oh, can't you see it, baby
You've got me goin' crazy

Wherever you go, whatever you do
I will be right here waiting for you
Whatever it takes or how my heart breaks
I will be right here waiting for you

I wonder how we can survive
This romance
But in the end if I'm with you
I'll take the chance

Oh, can't you see it, baby
You've got me goin' crazy

Wherever you go, whatever you do
I will be right here waiting for you
Whatever it takes or how my heart breaks
I will be right here waiting for you

Download

You Belong With Me

There are times that the one we're looking for is just around the corner. But the problem goes, did that one will love us?

Well, here is another good hit song originally popularized by Taylor Swift!

I first heard this song in PBB Double-Up when Johan and Cathy sing it during their live concert. They sang it beautifully together with their own beats!

At first, I didn't know that it was Taylor Swift who originally performed it!

In the different radio stations, you will hear a different version of it. I always love to hear the duet version of a girl and a boy frequently played on the radio! I search it on the net so that I may include it here in my playlist. But the one I got was the Taylor Swift's version! And her version is also really good! I use to love it na that's why I put it on my first track!

Not only the music and melody of the song, I love the story implied by its lyrics. The story was that, there is a girl loving a boy. But the boy had already a girlfriend. And she was the exact different version of the girlfriend! The girl then wishes that she will be love by the boy. "Why did he needs to find the one since I'm already just around his corner"?... the girl thought!

Well, I know everybody of you fully relate with the song the way I do! I love the beat, lyrics, and the style how it performs! So, I'm sharing with you the lyrics of "You Belong With Me" by Taylor Swift! Enjoy! c",)

You Belong With Me
(Taylor Swift)

You're on the phone with your girlfriend, She's upset
She's going off about something that you said
She doesnt get your humour like I do

I'm in the room, its a typical Tuesday night
I'm listening to the kind of music she doesnt like
And she'll never know your story like I do

But she wears short skirts, I wear t-shirts
She's cheer captain and I'm on the bleachers
Dreaming bout the day when you wake up and find
That what you're lookin for has been here the whole time

If you could see that I'm the one who understands you
Been here all along so why can't you see?
You belong with me
You belong with me

Walkin the streets with you in your worn out jeans
I cant help thinking this is how it ought to be
Laughing on the park bench thinkin to myself
Hey isnt this easy?

And you've got a smile that could light up this whole town
I havent seen it in awhile, since she brought you down
You say you find I know you better than that
Hey, Whatcha doing with a girl like that?

She wears high heels, I wear sneakers
She's cheer captain and I'm on the bleachers
Dreaming bout the day when you wake up and find
That what you're looking for has been here the whole time

If you could see that I'm the one who understands you
Been here all along so why can't you see?
You belong with me

Standin by, waiting at your back door
All this time how could you not know that?
You belong with me
You belong with me

Oh I remember you driving to my house in the middle of the night
I'm the one who makes you laugh when you know you're about to cry
I know your favorite songs and you tell me about your dreams
I think I know where you belong. I think I know it's with me.

Can't you see that I'm the one who understands you?
Been here all along so why can't you see?
You belong with me

Standing by or waiting at your back door
All this time how could you not know that
You belong with me
You belong with me

Have you ever thought just maybe
You belong with me
You belong with me

Download

Apologize

It's too late to apologize...! This somewhat similar to the Filipino saying, "laging nasa huli ang pagsisisi...!" In any other different race, spoken in any other language, saying 'sorry' is always in the end.

We always made mistake then we just realize that we had done wrong at the end.

Well, this another hit song will truly fits us.

Yeah, it's always difficult for us to say sorry, to apologize to the mistake we had done. For some they will just ignore it. They will rather get civil with the person they made a misdeed. These were some of the reasons why two lovers who broke apart created an unclear closure of their relationship.

Personally speaking, I don't exactly had an experience like this. Yup, I had a misunderstanding with my former classmate and my co-editor in our publication. I admit I also had a mistake but I never ever imagine I would say sorry with that person. He's such a cruel and wicked one and never deserve an apology!

I want to share with you this song as well as its lyrics. Yeah, I really love this one!

The message it connotes is really good. A touching tale! Different artists made a very good version of this song. Timbaland and One Republic started a very nice original version. And now Kris Allen, our latest American Idol champion still made his very own remake! Another great and better one!

Kris Allen gave all his feelings singing this song. You can really feel the emotion! If you want to hear his version, kindly scroll down my playlist on the right side! He's such a very good singer and truly deserves his title he got! Great job Idol Kris!

And of course, here is the lyrics of this song. Read between the lines with the message it wants to deliver to us! c",)

Apologize
(Kris Allen)

I'm holding on your rope
Got me 10 feet off the ground
And I'm hearin' what you say but I just can't make a sound
You tell me that you need me then you go and cut me down
But wait
You tell me that you're sorry didn't think I'd turn around and say:

That it's too late to apologize
It's too late
I said it's too late to apologize
It's too late

I'd take another chance, take a fall, take a shot for you
I need you like a heart needs a beat, it's nothing new
Yeah, yea
I loved you with a fire red now it's turning blue
And you say
Sorry, like the angel heaven let me think was you
But I'm afraid

It's too late to apologize
It's too late
I said it's too late to apologize
It's too late

It's too late to apologize
It's too late
I said it's too late to apologize
It's too late

I'm holding on a rope
Got me 10 feet off the ground

Download

Nobody (English Version)

We're still on the heat of K-POP music! As of these days, the Korean girl group, Wonder Girls is still on the limelight!

Just what I've promised, I will let you see the lyrics of their "Nobody" hit but this time in English version.

Well do you think there is a big difference with their Korean versus English version? Hmmmm...in terms of their beats and rhythms, exactly the same! I just then wonder, these Korean girls can speak the English language better than we think!

Putting more compliments on this hit girl group, all I can say, they got the talents! They can sing and on the same time, they have a very soft body which enables them to dance gracefully their songs! But of course, they have the beauty that would inspires their fans!


In terms of their music video, yeah very nice and cool! I like the interpretation they presented in the music video. Its such a funny crazy one! But of course, it showcased the talents in dancing and singing of the Wonder Girls!

So since all over the world, these "Nobody" fever is actively dominating, here is your chance to hear and dance with this hit in two version (as you scroll down my playlist) and at the same time see its two lyric version.

Here's the English version of the lyrics you all waiting for. Enjoy...dance...get crazy with it!! c",)




Nobody (English Version)
(Wonder Girls)


You Know I still Love You Baby.
And it will never change. (Saranghae)

I want nobody nobody But You, I want nobody nobody But You
How can I be with another, I don't want any other
I want nobody nobody nobody nobody

Why are you trying to, to make me leave ya
I know what you're thinking
Baby why aren't you listening
How can I just
Just love someone else and
Forget you completely
When I know you still love me

Telling me you're not good enough
My life with you is just too tough
You know it's not right so
Just stop and come back boy
How can this be
When we were meant to be

I want nobody nobody But You, I want nobody nobody But You
How can I be with another, I don't want any other
I want nobody nobody nobody nobody

I want nobody nobody But You, I want nobody nobody But You
How can I be with another, I don't want any other
I want nobody nobody nobody nobody

Why can't we just, just be like this
Cause it's you that I need and nothing else until the end
Who else can ever make me feel the way I
I feel when I'm with you, no one will ever do

Telling me you're not good enough
My life with you is just too tough
You know me enough so
You know what I need boy
Right next to you is where I need to be.

I want nobody nobody But You, I want nobody nobody But You
How can I be with another, I don't want any other
I want nobody nobody nobody nobody

I want nobody nobody But You, I want nobody nobody But You
How can I be with another, I don't want any other
I want nobody nobody nobody nobody

I don't want no body, body
I don't want no body, body

Honey you know it's you that I want, it's you that I need
Why can't you see~

I want nobody nobody But You, I want nobody nobody But You
How can I be with another, I don't want any other
I want nobody nobody nobody nobody

Back to the days when we were so young and wild and free
Nothing else matters other than you and me
So tell me why can't it be
Please let me live my life my way
Why do you push me away
I don't want nobody nobody nobody nobody but you.

Download

Make It Easy

Let me share with you another hit.

This song made it on the billboard chart on the ealy 90's. Then after years, many artists made their own versions. One of the famous revival of this song was made by the group called Steps. That was 1999 during my third year high school days. Well, that year for me was a special memorable one! c",)


Now in our present year, our very own group MYMP made a new version of this song. It is part of their new latest album. I just listened to their version and of course, it sounds good...they sing the way they made their hits! So here is the lyrics of 'Make It Easy', a song that once captured our hearts!



Make It Easy
(MYMP)

Don’t keep me dreaming
If all the hope is gone
If it’s all over
Don’t keep me hanging on

I can’t stay
And dream my life away
In some kind of wonderland
Better to hurt me honestly
Than make a fool of me
My heart will understand

Make it easy on me
Just walk away, set me free
Don’t try to do it gently
Just to please me
Make it easy, easy on me

If it’s the time to go
If it’s the last goodbye
Never turn around

Don’t want you to see me cry
Don’t make me stay
And wish my time away
In some fool’s paradise
Don’t give any hope to me
Spin any lines for me

Make the truth plain to see
Make it easy on me
Just walk away, set me free
Don’t try to do it gently
Just to please me
Make it easy, easy on me

Better to hurt me honestly
Than make a fool of me
My heart will understand

Make it easy on me
(Easy on me)
Just walk away
Don’t try to do it gently

Just to please me
Make it easy, easy on me
Easy on me Make it easy on me
Just walk away, set me free
Don’t try to do it gently
Just to please me
Make it easy, easy on me

Just walk away
Don’t try to do it gently
Just to please me
Make it easy, easy on me

Download

Ain’t No Sunshine and Kris Allen

The fever for 'American Idol Season 8' is still rising up even hotter! After the announcement of winner last May 20, 2009, all fanatics, TV viewers, even me were all amazed by the performance of this new idol winner dubbed as the 'dark horse'.

The grand finale of this Season 8 American Idol was a star-studded one. Almost all well-known artist peformed in the said finale including the Black-eyed peas, Cindy Whooper, Lionel Richie, David Cook, and many more. But of course, the peformance of the two finalist were very much watched!

Well, to satisfy your craving, I have here a short profile for your idol, Kris Allen who now crowned as "American Idol"!




Early Life and Music

Kris Allen was born June 21, 1985 in Jacksonville, Arkansas. He taught himself to play guitar at the age of 13 and can play multiple instruments. In 2007, he self-produced an album titled Brand New Shoes with friends Michael Holmes and Chase Erwin.

Kris Allen is a worship leader at New Life Church in Maumelle, Arkansas. He has been involved in missionary work around the world including Burma, Morocco, Mozambique, South Africa, Spain, and Thailand. Much of his musical background is connected with his church experiences.

American Idol Contestant

Kris Allen auditioned for American Idol in Louisville, Kentucky singing the song "A Song For You." During Hollywood week, he performed in a group that included Matt Giraud, one of the last five finalists. Early on, Kris Allen was not considered one of the favorites to make it near the finale. However, his reputation as one of the top finalists has grown throughout the competition. On May 20, 2009, Kris Allen was announced as the winner of 2009's American Idol.

The Style of Kris Allen

Kris Allen has been compared to the singer-songwriter style of Jason Mraz. He creates a number of his own arrangements and has performed multiple times with his guitar. Many consider Kris Allen to be the dark horse stealth contestant for season eight.
(Article SOURCE:http://top40.about.com/od/l/p/krisallen.htm)


Want more? Here is Kris Allen's Complete Profile:

Birth Name:
Kristopher Neil Allen

Birth Date:
June 21, 1985

Birth Place:
Jacksonville, Arkansas, USA

Claim to fame:
Winner of "American Idol" 8th season

Height:
5' 8"

Nationality:
American

Education:
• Attended Murrell Taylor Elementary School
• Attended Fuller Middle School
• Attended Mills University Studies High School

His Family:
Father:
Neil Allen

Mother:
Kimberly

Brother:
Daniel (younger)

Spouse:
Katy O'Connell Allen (since 26-Sep-08)



And of course, this slot wouldn't be completed if I won't provide you with the song that made him or put him to fame. So, before we finally end, here is the lyrics of the song, "Ain't No Sunshine", the song he sang together with his piano during the finale! This song was originally done before by Will Young, Eva Cassidy, and Bill Withers!



Ain’t No Sunshine
(Kris Allen)

Ain't no sunshine when she's gone.
It's not warm when she's away.
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
And she's always gone too long anytime she goes away.

Wonder this time where she's gone,
Wonder if she's gone to stay
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone
And this house just ain't no home anytime she goes away.

And I know, I know, I know, I know, I know,
I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know,
I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know,
I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know, I know

Hey, I ought to leave the young thing alone,
But ain't no sunshine when she's gone, only darkness everyday.
Ain't no sunshine when she's gone,
And this house just ain't no home anytime she goes away.

Anytime she goes away.
Anytime she goes away.
Anytime she goes away.
Anytime she goes away.

Download

My Girl

It's cool and fun to look back the old good days. What more if we made a better revision or version of the past? Just like this song that again, originally came from the old days. Maybe during that times, we're not yet born!

What more exciting is to see two versions of the TV series both came from 2 different countries where this song was used as the theme. Well, it's 2006 and 2008 as we seen these TV hit series. Far from these, it was 70's or 80's when the original song was aired. And 2006 when the same song was revived by the rockoustic hearthrob topping the hit charts. Anything more, let's enjoy its lyrics! c",)




My Girl
(Sam Milby)

I've got sunshine on a cloudy day.
When it's cold outside I've got the month of May.
I guess you'd say
What can make me feel this way?
My girl (my girl, my girl)
Talkin' 'bout my girl (my girl).
I've got so much honey the bees envy me.
I've got a sweeter song than the birds in the trees.
I guess you'd say
What can make me feel this way?
My girl (my girl, my girl)
Talkin' 'bout my girl (my girl).
Hey hey hey
Hey hey hey
Ooooh.
I don't need no money, fortune, or fame.
I've got all the riches baby one man can claim.
I guess you'd say
What can make me feel this way?
My girl (my girl, my girl)
Talkin' 'bout my girl (my girl).
I've got sunshine on a cloudy day
with my girl.
I've even got the month of May
with my girl (fade)

Download

Only You

Fascinated by the hit Koreanovela of the same title and now toprating our Primetime TV by its counterpart Philippine version? Well, here is the song that made the hit! This said song was revived and hit our radio late 2005 and of course was used in the original Korean series "Only You".

Far from the old good version of this song, Sam Milby made a cool rockoustic version of this theme song. And now, once again hitting back our TV screens. Let's then enjoy its lyrics while we love seeing the series every night.



Only You
(Sam Milby)

Only you can make this world seem right
Only you can make the darkness bright.
Only you and you alone
can thrill me like you do
and fill my heart with love for only you.
Only you can make this change in me,
for it's true, you are my destiny.
When you hold my hand,
I understand the magic that you do.
You're my dream come true,
my one and only you.
Only you can make this change in me,
for it's true, you are my destiny.
When you hold my hand,
I understand the magic that you do.
You're my dream come true,
my one and only you.
One and only you.

Download