A Day In The Life Of RJ

And now, to cap my 3-in-a-row song posts for the day, I give you, U2’s “Stuck In A Moment”.
This is where I am right now. And this is what I sing to myself.

“Stuck In A Moment” is part of their 2000 album “All That You Can’t Leave Behind” which also includes my other U2 favorites “Elevation” and “Beautiful Day” — with “Elevation” having a truly smashing and amazing video. “Elevation” is also included in the “Tomb Raider: Lara Croft” movie which stars the luckiest woman alive for me — Angelina Jolie. It is this movie that made me a fan of hers.

You gotta love U2 and Bono. And boy, do I love Bono.

If you come to think of it –  U2, The Cranberries, The Corrs — Irish bands are just awesome. In a league of its own.

What can I say, everything is great about this song. Great video. Great lyrics. Great vocals. Well, you can expect nothing less from U2.

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“Stuck In A Moment” by U2

I’m not afraid
Of anything in this world
There’s nothing you can throw at me
That I haven’t already heard (more…)

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Yeah, I know — another song. I’ve been sick for a long time and I need a break from all the seriousness around me, so please, indulge me on this.

Another one of my favorites — “Waiting In Vain”. This is a sad song that was originally done by Bob Marley. The one I’m putting up for your listening pleasure is an Annie Lennox cover, wonderfully and soulfully done. This has been covered locally by M.Y.M.P (Make Your Momma Proud) as well but I prefer and cry over Annie Lennox’s version. Annie Lennox’s version was used as the soundtrack for the 2001 movie “Serendipity” starring Kate Beckinsale and John Cusack. As the title suggests, this is a love story about “a talent for making fortunate discoveries while searching for other things” or making fortunate discoveries by accident” or “the randomness of fate”. It is the act of finding something valuable or delightful when you are not looking for it.  A stroke of luck. Destiny.

That is my favorite love story of all time. I swear.  First time I heard Annie Lennox’s version (which came out in her album “Medusa”),  I knew I needed to have that song.

This song is obviously about waiting in vain, waiting to be loved, never given that love, and waiting some more, and knocking some more. Some love, huh?

Believe me when I say that some people would rather wait in vain than not wait at all.

The movie, on the contrary has a more audience-pleasing outcome as opposed to the premise of this song.

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“Waiting In Vain” — by Annie Lennox

From the very first time I rest my eyes on you, boy (more…)

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Let’s lighten things up a bit and veer away from the chaos and torment that is Philippine politics.

My dear friends, I share with you my favorite Rod Stewart cover ever.

Originally done by Van Morrison and perfectly rendered by Rod Stewart (him and his oh-so-expressive voice that drives me crazy), “Crazy Love” is an ode to a lover you would want to come home to everyday, do nothing with and yet feel as if there is no place in the world you’d rather be in…and there’s no other person you’d rather be with.

A toast to that dream in all of us, to find that someone that will give us “Crazy Love” like no other can. I have found mine. I hope and wish you have found yours too. And if you haven’t already, cheer up! There’s always somebody for someone and good things come to those who wait. (more…)

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Thinking about how utterly pathetic and invisible my blog has been since its inception, I felt a certain connection to a boy band I was never a fan of — yeah, 98 Degrees, baby! Although, I must say that this song, which I am about to use is a personal favorite back in the days.

The original lyrics are still there, with the *new* or rather *inspired* lyrics enclosed in very shy parentheses.

You may find this funny. You may find gospel truth in it. You may find it interesting, or pathetic or offensive. Whatever. I don’t really care. This is my blog. I pay for webhosting, internet connection and electricity (okay, not really, it’s actually my husband who does..but that’s irrelevant..). I waste hours upon hours poring over content. The least I can get is the benefit of writing what I want. Indulge me on this, okay?

This is for all of the invisible blogs out there! One day, we will no longer be invisible…one day… (more…)

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