Natalie in June
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Oh, Rest My Soul (Matthew 11:28-29, James 4:8)
My first composed praise!!
Oh, rest my soul! Oh, rest my weak soul!
罪擔千斤重壓下來 倦困酸苦盼為我解開
Oh, rest my soul! Oh, rest my weak soul!
像祢的心謙卑柔和 負祢的軛得安息安穩
* 我想親近 我主我神
求祢靠近 施恩潔淨我身心
我想親近 我主我神
求祢靠近 lift up my soul!
Oh, rest my soul! Oh, rest my weak soul!
像祢的心謙卑柔和 負祢的軛得安息安穩
Oh, rest my soul!
Music: Natalie Chiu
Lyrics: Mak Wai Pang, Natalie Chiu
Pick Yourself Up
Nothing’s impossible I have found
For when my chin is on the ground
I pick myself up, dust myself off, start all over again
Don’t lose your confidence if you slip
Be grateful for a pleasant trip
And pick yourself up, dust yourself off and start all over again
Work like a soul inspired till the battle of the day is won
You may be sick and tired but you’ll be a man my son
Don’t you remember the famous men who had to fall to rise again?
They picked themselves up, dust themselves off and started all over again
Well I like to listen to this song sung by Diana Krall!
Her Morning Elegance – Oren Lavie
Sun been down for days
A pretty flower in a vase
A slipper by the fireplace
A cello lying in its case
Soon she’s down the stairs
Her morning elegance she wears
The sound of water makes her dream
Awoken by a cloud of steam
She pours a daydream in a cup
A spoon of sugar sweetens up
And She fights for her life
As she puts on her coat
And she fights for her life on the train
She looks at the rain
As it pours
And she fights for her life
As she goes in a store
With a thought she has caught
By a thread
She pays for the bread
And She goes…
Nobody knows
Sun been down for days
A winter melody she plays
The thunder makes her contemplate
She hears a noise behind the gate
Perhaps a letter with a dove
Perhaps a stranger she could love
And She fights for her life
As she puts on her coat
And she fights for her life on the train
She looks at the rain
As it pours
And she fights for her life
As she goes in a store
With a thought she has caught
By a thread
She pays for the bread
And She goes…
Nobody knows
And She fights for her life
As she puts on her coat
And she fights for her life on the train
She looks at the rain
As it pours
And she fights for her life
Where people are pleasently strange
And counting the change
And She goes…
Nobody knows
Over the Rainbow
Somewhere over the rainbow
Way up high,
There’s a land that I heard of
Once in a lullaby.
Somewhere over the rainbow
Skies are blue,
And the dreams that you dare to dream
Really do come true.
Someday I’ll wish upon a star
And wake up where the clouds are far
Behind me.
Where troubles melt like lemon drops
Away above the chimney tops
That’s where you’ll find me.
Somewhere over the rainbow
Bluebirds fly.
Birds fly over the rainbow.
Why then, oh why can’t I?
If happy little bluebirds fly
Beyond the rainbow
Why, oh why can’t I?
One Note Samba
This is just a little samba
Built upon a single note
Other notes are bound to follow
But the root is still that note
Now this new one is the consequence
Of the one we’ve just been through
As I’m bound to be the unavoidable
consequence of you
There’s so many people who can
talk and talk and talk
And just say nothing
Or nearly nothing
I have used up all the scale I know
And at the end I’ve come to nothing
Or nearly nothing
So I came back to my first note
As I must come back to you
I will pour into that one note
All the love I feel for you
Anyone who wants the whole show
Re mi fa sol la si do
He will find himself with no show
Better play the note you know
lyrics: Tom Jobim
I love this song because of its lyrics!!
from red to yellow
I suddenly thought of this song after I posted the photos
Rainbow connection
Why are there so many songs about rainbows
And what’s on the other side?
Rainbows are visions, but only illusions,
And rainbows have nothing to hide.
So we’ve been told and some choose to believe it
I know they’re wrong, wait and see.
Someday we’ll find it, the rainbow connection,
The lovers, the dreamers and me.
Who said that every wish would be heard and answered
When wished on the morning star?
Somebody thought of that,
and someone believed it,
And look what it’s done so far.
What’s so amazing that keeps us stargazing
And what do we think we might see?
Someday we’ll find it, the rainbow connection,
The lovers, the dreamers, and me.
All of us under its spell,
We know that it’s probably magic
Have you been half asleep?
And have you heard voices?
I’ve heard them calling my name.
Is this the sweet sound that calls the young sailors?
The voice might be one and the same
I’ve heard it too many times to ignore it
It’s something that I’m s’posed to be
Someday we’ll find it, the rainbow connection,
The lovers, the dreamers, and me.
Ono Lisa
My Boy (music by Ono Lisa, lyrics by Tom Walker)
First time I saw my son,
I knew I was in love.
Because he was the gift I
got from somewhere up above.
O wow, o yes, o joy, so joy right
here in my arms.
He looks at me, I can see he’s
showing all his charms.
Can’t remember what I do
before I saw his face.
But now he’s here and I can
feel his amazing grace.
Watching him play, somehow
reminds me of myself.
Once upon a different time
when I was someone else.
O me, o my, I feel so high
every single day.
O yes, o lay, my lord yea
yea watching my son play.
First time he’d walk detours
I step in to a chance.
I took his hand and then we
start it likes dance.
The first dance was so fine
that I never will forget.
He held my hand so tightly
that I had start dancing yet.
My love, my boy, my son,
my joy always keep your glow.
And know that love will be
with you wherever you may go.
And if something should fall
apart somewhere down the line.
Just tell me all about it and
I will make it fine.
I’d travel many roads before but
somehow they were wrong.
And sometime we find that life
is just a simple song.
Even the saddest songs ever human face.
I will always keep my son
in love’s magic place.
Well, I was introduced to the music of Ono Lisa by my good friend, a great fan of the ‘Queen of Bossa Nova’ … and I really enjoy listening while doing my assignments … her bossa nova and other songs are wonderful as it magically creates a happy environment though i might be puzzled by my work! I think this song has meaningful lyrics! When it flows with the melody and the arrangements, her words has this spark of comforting power! And if you want to listen to her here in Hong Kong, she will be performing during the Hong Kong Arts Festival next year … so buy your tickets! This is her official website: http://www.onolisa.com
New York State of Mind
Some folks like to get away
Take a holiday from the neighbourhood
Hop a flight to Miami Beach
Or to Hollywood
But I’m taking a Greyhound
On the Hudson River Line
I’m in a New York state of mind
I’ve seen all the movie stars
In their fancy cars and their limousines
Been high in the Rockies under the evergreens
But I know what I’m needing
And I don’t want to waste more time
I’m in a New York state of mind
It was so easy living day by day
Out of touch with the rhythm and blues
But now I need a little give and take
The New York Times, The Daily News
It comes down to reality
And it’s fine with me ’cause I’ve let it slide
Don’t care if it’s Chinatown or on Riverside
I don’t have any reasons
I’ve left them all behind
I’m in a New York state of mind
It was so easy living day by day
Out of touch with the rhythm and blues
But now I need a little give and take
The New York Times, The Daily News
It comes down to reality
And it’s fine with me ’cause I’ve let it slide
Don’t care if it’s Chinatown or on Riverside
I don’t have any reasons
I’ve left them all behind
I’m in a New York state of mind
I’m just taking a Greyhound on the Hudson River Line
‘Cause I’m in a New York state of mind
I like listening to this song perhaps it is the soothing melody and the power of some of the words there.
But I always believe there ought to be a song with Hong Kong as the setting. And yes, i want a break … to get some air and clear my thoughts … and yes, I am still writing as if i have not turned my mind upside-down. “A Hong Kong State of Mind” should be a nice song to listen to!
we can share HIS love
If we just reach out and join our hands,
we can share His love.
If we take the time to understand,
we can share His love.
For the world can be a kinder place
if we keep a smile upon our face.
When we live within God’s grace,
we can share His love.
If we open up our hearts to Him,
we can share His love.
If we learn to always trust in Him,
we can share His love.
For the Lord alone makes all things good
if we live the way we know He would.
when we do the things we should,
we can share His love.
Jesus loves us, this we know.
He protects us as we grow.
He will teach us right from wrong,
be a friend and keep us strong.
Yes, Jesus loves us.
We know He loves us.
When we listen closely to His word
we can share His love.
When we teach the lessons we have heard,
we can share His love.
We can serve the Lord so many ways;
in the things we do and words we say.
When we follow Him day by day
we can share His love.
lyrics by Nancy Price and Don Besig
