Monday, September 21, 2009

Yes, in reply to bekah's spam, I've decided to update you all what I've been doing this holidays! I was involved in 2 productions: Emperor's New Clothes, as well as SPLAT! Musical Picking up the pieces.

Great crew and inspiring characters. AND for SPLAT! i actually penned a song for the show (which was about youths-at-risk and giving chances) and aptly named it, "Second Chances". I wish I could upload the version I have now, but I feel it'll do both the song and the arranger (AUGUST LUM - i wonder if you google your name,... we'll see) terrible injustice. I love the song cuz I always wanted to write songs that actually MEANT something for some people, and when I saw the beloved students singing this song, i almost cried. I swear i'm gonna pay some MONAY$ (this is for you, JC and AR) and record the vocals properly in the studio :D

The next thing I was really busy with, which played a big part in the BIG BANG on my face was the releasing of a buddhist album for Karma Kargyud Buddhist Centre. It was a great learning journey on this on, I got to work with some of the people I've always wanted to work with, I stressed over an entire project but still felt happy at the same time...

Alas, its all over.

Now, looking back at every crazy project I've taken up this hols, I feel like as if they've barely touched me. The memories are less poignant now, almost as if I'm a totally different person now that school has started.

The PEOPLE however, I remember :)

AH,... in any case. Here's the lyrics for Second Chance, and I will post up a raw version soon when my mid terms are over (I HATE SCH).

Also, have a listen to what I recorded for the buddhist album! Its in tibetan though.


Long Life Prayer - Renny

SECOND CHANCES

I remember

Yesterday

I played life like a game

Gambled it away


I remember

Yesterday

I played the game wrong

In the opposite way

I was blinded by greed

Never ashamed

Didn’t care who I hurt

Didn’t care who had to pay

But here I am

Standing here

A different man

I’ve said the hardest word

I’m sorry

Oooh, now, I’ve got a second chance (you gave me to...)

Oooh, I’ve got a second chance (and I’m ready to...)

Oooh, I’ve got a second chance to make amends

Not gonna let it go wrong again

Not gonna let it go wrong again

I remember

Yesterday

I made my mama cry

I can still feel her pain

I remember

Yesterday

She begged me, “Son, forgive, forget!”

But I felt no regret

I was blinded by anger

Never ashamed

Didn’t care who took the blame

Didn’t care who took the pain

But I guess

I’ve learned my lessons

I’m a different man now

Cuz I’ve said the hardest word

and meant it

Oooh, now, I’ve got a second chance (you gave me to...)

Oooh, I’ve got a second chance (and I’m ready to...)

Oooh, I’ve got a second chance to make amends

Not gonna let it go wrong again

Not gonna let it go wrong again


Pickin’ up the pieces as I go

Standing strong I’ll make you proud I’m sure

Cuz I’ve got a second chance to make amends and hope..