What constitutes a great love song?

Is it the rhythm of a melody that lifts you off the ground so gracefully or, is it perhaps the lyric which gently touches your soul that you connect with the words immediately?

I have yet to discover an answer to that question. But for now, at least, I am intrigue on how various Love songs unfold. How many times have you heard a Love song that has the theme of "This is how I feel about you, so, How could you not feel the same way?"

Or what about the song that goes along the lines of "You are my world and I will always shield you from all-harm!" And Of course, lets not forget the classic theme, "Baby it was a mistake. I promise I can change my ways!"

There are so many Love songs, and all of them uniquely narrate a story of Love. A style and story that caught my attention recently was the "if i told you things i did before, told you how i used to be, would you go along with someone like me?"

Now some may argue that that theme is not of Love. But entertain this thought for just a moment and ask is it? Imagine telling some one your deepest and darkest secrets, does it not require courage to open and share your world, in hope, that he/she accepts you entirely. Maybe a story of Love-- maybe not?

Nevertheless, I do know that such a story fabricates a great song so check out the track produced by Peter, Bjorn & John titled "Young Folks", and you can judge for yourself whether this song fits your definition(s). However, for those who know me well, overlook the original recording and be sure to listen to the Scumfrog remix. Maybe that is why this track captured me.

A house remix with a hypnotic bass line and heavy-pitch clap, it echoes a whistle that rings through the night and resonates the story of "someone like me."

Plus, it makes me want to dance =P

Here is a video-remix of the song, followed by the lyrics

Peter, Bjorn & John - Young Folks Feat. Victoria Bergsman (Scumfrog Remix)

Someone like me...
Someone like me...
Someone like me...

(Whistling in the background)

A boy:

if i told you things i did before
told you how i used to be
would you go along with someone like me
if you knew my story word for word
had all of my history
would you go along with someone like me

A girl:

i did before and had my share
it didn't lead nowhere
i would go along with someone like you
it doesn't matter what you did
who you were hanging with
we could stick around and see this night through

Chorus:

and we don't care about the young folks

A girl:

usually when things has gone this far
people tend to disappear
no one would surprise me unless you do

A boy:

i can tell there's something goin' on
hours seem to disappear
everyone is leaving i'm still with you
it doesn't matter what we do
where we are going to
we can stick around and see this night through

... and we don't care about the young folks

10,000 BC

The movie 10,000 BC was... well, you can watch it and decide for yourself. Otherwise, here is a paragraph from this movie:


"A good man draws a circle around himself and cares for those within: his woman; his children. Other men draw a larger circle and bring with them their brothers and sisters. But, some men have a great destiny. They must draw around themselves a circle that includes many, many more." - Tic' Tic

Out of 365 days, the best day in year 2007 was...

Those who SOMEWHAT know me would most likely describe me as:

• Ambitious
• Determined
• Relentless
• Imaginative
• Aggressive
• Notable

It would seem that the Name Analyzer on FB is precise. Yet despite this accurate description, this list is more so an indication of who I am as a "professional", not as a person; there is more than meets the eye.

Those who know me WELL know my schedule and whereabouts. I have a simple and predictable routine e.g., Work, Library, Volunteering. Pro bono you say? That's right! Volunteering is an activity that has kept me quite busy. What began in Jan. 2007 as a commitment of four hours a week is now a part-time job.

Typically, I volunteer with my peeps from Church. However on Dec. 26 of '07, a precedent was set. Three of my closest friends and a stranger arrived at Evangel Hall Mission at 5am to join me and cook a breakfast for the overnight guest. Thank God they came and helped out because, without them, I would have been fucked! The meal included 3 dozen eggs, 19 packs of bacon, 2 packs of sausages, 4 litres of oatmeal, plus cereal, muffins, juice, milk, and other assortments.

Admittedly, I mistakenly ordered way-too-much food and foolishly believed that I could solely prepare and cook all that food. However that situation never arose. As soon as my friends caught wind of my intentions, they immediately signed up. I never had to ask them for help - they knew it was too intense for one person to manage. One could say that they came to my rescue ... Hahaha and that is what friends are all about.

Friends are those who watch your 6 and instinctively protect you, because they always care for you whether you make the right or wrong choices in life. I am fortunate to have such people as friends - Dave, Huu, and Han - for they're a true reflection of who I am, rather than, instead of some Name Analyzer or mere words. After all, We are the company that we keep.

It is unfortunate that my parents did not give me a name that contains the letter G, i.e., George. If so, then the Name Analyzer would have deciphered the letter G and chosen Grateful - the word that BEST describes me.

As a tradition to our fighting camera-pose ... ISSSSSSSSSSSSSSSH!