Michael Jackson a.k.a MJ has passed away from cardiac arrest at age 50 on 25th June 2009.
He will be deeply missed, especially those who have grown up listening to his works and giving their full support despite bad publicity. He's only human still, and humans make mistakes. Being an international celebrity does not mean he has to be perfect. No doubt some people will see him as a role model in the past but even role models have their "dark" sides.
Rest in peace Michael.
It was sad for the Chinese pop industry to know of Ah Sang's demise 2 months back. She was only 34 and battled with cancer. Sigh
On a different note, I'm very very very happy with Tank's new album "The 3rd Round", making all the wait worthwhile. I never had to skip any tracks and I'm so in love with the song "Amen".
阿门 (Amen)
作词:蓝小邪 作曲: Tank
请赐给我一颗不会熄灭的星
请赐给我一朵不被淋湿的云
请告诉我的眼睛再等一下就是黎明
请别笑我每天都要跟你谈心
Bestow upon me with a star that will not extinguish
Bestow upon me with a cloud that will never be wet
Please tell my eyes, in a little while it will be dawn
Please don't tease me that I want to talk to You everyday
请赐给我一颗不会受伤的心
请赐给我永远用不完的勇气
如果还能说下去请让我在这黑夜里
相信明天一觉醒来是个好天气
Bestow upon me with a heart that will never be hurt
Bestow upon me with endless courage
If I can go on speaking, into this night, let me believe tomorrow will be a fine day when I awake.
我不要飞来的运气
也不用比别人荣幸
只求当我在谷底
还有力气疼痛和哭泣
荆棘中还能辨认来时的脚印
I don't want luck that comes easy
I don't need to be more honourable than others
I only ask for the strength to feel hurt and cry when I'm at the lowest point in life
Even through pain I can still recognise the footprints that appear
我不求变成个奇迹
也不用开创天或地
只求我最迷茫时
还能找到最初的自己
如果我痛到必须要闭上眼睛
就看见你
I don't ask to be a miracle
Or ask to create the heaven and earth
I only ask to be able to discover my true self even when I'm most lost.
If it hurts too much till I have to close my eyes, I will see You.
原来每一颗星熄灭才会再亮
原来每一朵云湿透天才放晴
原来一颗心受伤
是为了要更有勇气
原来勇气因为失去才有了意义
Every star that is extinguished will relight again
It is only after the clouds have rained that the day will be fine again
A heart that gets hurt, will become stronger.
Courage that is once lost, seems to be more meaningful.
流过的泪留下运气
受过的伤都很荣幸
下一次跌落谷底
就该知道躺下看山顶
何不替眼睛谢谢所有的风景
Tears that have been shed leave more luck
All the hurt gone through leaves honour
The next time I fall into the depths of the valley
I know I should lie down and view the hills
We should be grateful for the beautiful scene we see.
我存在就是个奇迹 你为我创造天与地
你让我不断迷路 直到找到真正的自己
原来只要我能看见我的真心 就看见你
My existence is a miracle, You have created the heaven and earth for me
You let me be lost until I can find my true self
I am able to see You, only when I can see my true self.
Okay, this translation is totally sucky, trust me, it's much easier when you know Chinese, the meaning is so true and beautiful.
Go have a listen, you may find peace =)