A Bed of Songs & Stories

"Ain't Nobody" - Chaka Kahn I don't want to go around in circles when there's a straight path in front of me. So before I create a mess, let me breathe in and exhale. I needed a minute to refocus my attention and here's what I see. Whether you take the lead or not. Whether I make a decision or not. Like it or not, we're the same and with these similarities, come conflicting differences. However, let me say how much more of a relief it is to have someone who complements me. Someone who values the same characteristics as I do: Dependability, confidence and strength. Conflict or not, it's still better than bearing the burden on my own. Just because I'm not used to it, it doesn't mean I don't appreciate it. It may mean I can't follow it as quickly, fellow Gemini. So I may turn to you for a sense of direction in hopes that you will guide me. Or I may get lost and eventually find my way. But no matter what happens, just know we're heading...

"Eye" - Smashing Pumpkins Think of it as you will, but we won't move forward if we can't stand still. Lyrics: I lie, I wait I stop, I hesitate I am, I breathe I meant, I think of me Is it any wonder I can't sleep? All I have is all you gave to me Is it any wonder I found peace through you? Turn to the gates of heaven, to myself be damned Turn away from light It's not enough, just a touch It's not enough I taste, I love I come, I bleed enough I hate, I'm not I was, I want too much Is it any wonder I can't sleep? All I have is all you gave to me Is it any wonder I found peace through you? Turn to the gates of heaven, to myself be damned Turn away from light It's not enough, just a touch It's not enough, just a touch It's not enough, just a touch It's not enough, just a touch It's not enough, just a touch It's not enough, just a touch http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/smashingpumpkins/eye.html http://www.topyaps.com/top-10-band-b...

"Mercy" - Duffy I was perfectly fine without it until it was taken away. Lyrics: [Hit the beat and take it to the verse now] Yeah yeah yeah I love you But I gotta stay true My morals got me on my knees I'm beggin' please Stop playin' games I don't know what this is Cuz you got me good Just like you knew you would I don't know what you do but you do it well I'm under your spell You got me beggin' you for Mercy (yeah yeah yeah) Why won't you release me (yeah yeah yeah) You got me beggin' you for mercy (yeah yeah yeah) Why won't you release me (yeah yeah yeah) I said release me (yeah yeah yeah) Now you think that I Will be somethin' on the side But you got to understand that I need a man who can take my hand yes I do I don't know what this is but you got me good just like you knew you would I don't know what you do But you do it well I'm under your spell You got me beggin' you for mercy Why won't you release me You ...

"Talk that Talk" - Rihanna feat. Jay-Z If you're having a rough day, good day, ok day, oh well day... If your plans just didn't go your way... If you're worried about arguing and creating drama... If you're moody, pissy, or your perfect pair of jeans just didn't fit ya... If you're bummed out, stressed out, burnt out... If you're sick to your stomach or just wanna pout... If you're crying about a love that just didn't turn out right... If you're ecstatic because you found it at first sight... If something made you laugh and cry happy tears... If something made you realize your worst fears... If something provoked you to do something you wouldn't normally do... If you need a friend to turn to... If you think you might try to pick a fight... If you think you're bugging, but you want to make things right... If you want an honest answer and a genuine response... If you're tired of hearing plain bullshit for once... If you want t...

"Dahil Ikaw" (Because It's You) - True Faith Two kids, a boy and a girl, become great friends almost immediately. They walk side by side while singing a song about being there for each other no matter what happens. Then in mid-song she discovers their "house" and even if it isn't much, they make it their own and call it home. It will take them a while to see their love grow and several stories have yet to unfold, but right at that moment it was clear that this will be more than just an ordinary friendship. Lyrics: In his arms You feel sadness inside You think that he doesn't understand But whenever I'm on your mind You feel that happiness you keep deep inside I am here Just waiting for you to see that I feel the same way too only for you You are what my heart is screaming for You are the one I'm thinking of I want you to know You are the one I am looking for My heart belongs to you I want you to know that I love you You feel the sadness deep insi...

"Ikaw Lamang" (Only You) - Piolo Pascual You love with no restriction and no reservation. You love with everything you have to offer. You love completely for yourself and for me. You love with all of you and for this I'm beyond grateful. I'm happy you know how to love the way I love in return. Lyrics: Ikaw ang pangakong taglay ng isang bituin Tanging pangarap sa Diyos ay hiling Makapiling sa bawat sandali Ikaw ang pag-ibig sa araw at gabi Ikaw ang pag-asang tanglaw sa dilim Napapawing hirap at pighati Langit ang buhay sa tuwing ika'y hahagkan Anong ligaya sa tuwing ika'y mamasdan Sa piling mo ang gabi'y tila araw Ikaw ang pangarap Ikaw lamang Ikaw ang pag-ibig sa araw at gabi Ikaw ang pag-asang tanglaw sa dilim Napapawi hirap at pighati Langit ang buhay sa tuwing ika'y hahagkan Anong ligaya sa tuwing ika'y mamasdan Sa piling mo ang gabi'y tila araw Ikaw ang pangarap Ikaw lamang Langit ang buhay sa tuwing ika'y hahagkan Anong ligaya sa t...

No song...just because... I take late night showers. I have more energy when everyone sleeps and I find it relaxing to go to bed feeling clean. It's a way for me to wash the whole day off of me so that I can start fresh the next morning. I don't like mornings. I never will. I don't like waking up early for any reason. I don't like the covers being lifted off of me and will always use a blanket no matter how hot it gets. I don't do hot. The sun and I don't get along at all, but I won't wear a ripped off sleeve on my left arm so that I don't tan while driving. Although I do tan easily. Heat and bright lights make me irritable and moody and I tend to make others around me feel the exact same way. I'm never on time. Let me repeat. I. Am. Never. On. Time. I don't like waiting so I'd rather be fashionably late than sit there and wait. Don't rush me because I will move even slower. I don't wear watches because I can't tell...

"Set Fire to the Rain" - Adele This album has made a dramatic impact on me for so many reasons, but this time one of its songs has nothing to do with me. This is dedicated to the people who hurt the ones they should love the most...knowingly. And yet do nothing to correct it. Only admit it. I stand before you quietly. As I often do. The consequences of your actions speak loudly. Though never loud enough for her to leave you. How I wish you would leave her. But your pull is so strong. Hanging onto something you know you don't deserve. I have no idea where your luck comes from. And even though it's quite clear it has yet to run out. I know it's just a matter of time. For all your wrongs to strengthen her doubt. To help her see how you've shattered not only her heart, but also her mind. If only I could break you; Your insecurity diminishing her security; tucked away in your comfort zone. Your hold that locks her so tightly to you. This is the only thing ...

"I Want You To" - Jem The best thing about being inspired is that it sometimes can come from nowhere and suddenly, it pulls you in and says, "Hey you, pay attention to me!" So while I was sipping my Earl Grey Latte on a warm Tuesday evening, this song popped up. I wanted to search for this before it stopped playing, but I was with a friend and didn't want to be rude so I quickly typed in "I want you to love me" (one of the most generic lyrics in the history of music) to see if I could find it later. Later... By the time I got home even the melody left me. Finding a song with a random set of lyrics is close to impossible and one of the most irritating things for me to do. Every love song imaginable sprang up on Google and I had absolutely no sense of direction. I wanted a starting point. Some kind of something that would remind me of it, but all I could remember was that it was upbeat by a female singer and I think it had a Spanish twist. Obviously, not...

"How Did You Know?" - Gary Valenciano What a turnaround 2012. You sure kicked 2010 and 2011 in the balls and it's only Day 2. I gotta say that it's definitely been a while since I've felt this excited and I know there's more to it than just the start of a new year. Let me take a breath before I attempt to grasp onto this passed Friday night. It's been a week since I've been coughing up what feels like my right lung. So I bathed in Eucalyptus, wrapped myself up in my jammies, and pulled the covers over me. I knew I couldn't hibernate in here for too long because for some reason, my family wanted to go out to dinner at our good ol' reliable Chinese restaurant. "It's important," they said. "We need to have a family meeting." Hmmmm... never the kind of news I want to hear when I feel at my worst. I didn't even want to put real clothes on let alone replenish my eyebrows. But something told me to attempt to look better on ...