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你说,万般不及美人妆,后来,态浅意消朱颜老。
你说,秀靥总比花容貌,后来,花香载酒雅容抛。
你说,腰肢袅娜最是好,后来,柳弱折断女儿腰。
你说,春起柳丝同偕老,后来,离情且为缘渐消。
你说,风来幽兰画眉梢,后来,暮掩黄昏对空床。
你说,羞云情意终到老,后来,铅华尽销诺已荒。
你说,彩签当寄恐心遥,后来,任教昨霄音信杳。
你说,执手与归莫失莫忘,后来,醉相忘,话残阳。
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Honest
03:47
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I’ll play the role of someone that you already know
When you’re far from home, I’ll know where you are
What’s new to me is the way I’m starting to feel
And how quickly you led me to a warmer light
Honest-there’s nothing in the world I know
Like this-feeling confirming what I’d hoped:
That I love you and you love me
A gesture so sweet, I tried to act professionally
But I can’t hide how I feel and I guess that that’s alright
I’m worried about all the changes looming now
And I hope you- find your way to happy life
Honest-there’s nothing in the world I know
Like this-feeling confirming what I’d hoped:
That I love you and you love me
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Oh my girl where should I begin?
I’m so proud of what I am seeing.
So patient, gentle and kind
I’d tell the world you’re mine.
Your soft words and caring hands
It takes no imagination to see where you’d land
A loving mother, a teacher I could see
Oh you’ve left no doubt in me
You’ve seen me lower than I’d like
It’s hard to show strength when you’re losing a fight
But it has shined a light—in me
It’s alright now—let me go
Our precious summer has set the tone
No more struggle---just family
There ain’t nothing more important to me
Surrounded by mountains of green,
Is a brown eyed girl I’m certain loves me
My daughter where ever you go
That is something you should know…
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Wedding Dress
05:54
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I learned your secret as you walked away
He stood above you, power on display
I can see that you’ve made up your mind
I’m stuck here pretending that you’re fine
And I saw the pictures you sent
Of you beautiful, trying on a wedding dress
Please go. Find a brand new start
There’s someone who deserves your heart
There is danger right ahead
Bones to be broken-tears to be shed
There is no way to change a violent man
If you reach out I can promise someone will take your hand
When I saw the pictures you sent
Of you beautiful, trying on a wedding dress
I thought, “Run, run away!”
Please listen to what your loved ones say
I want to know you’re safe
And that happiness fills your wedding day
It’s not love-It’s not true
Please leave him-for you
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My Sunshine
04:14
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Lord knows I’ve come a long, long way
Unsure of my decision, till I saw your face (yeah yeah)
Now I know that it shows, all this joy I have
Well, here in my new hometown I fell in love so fast
California can’t compete-when you’re here smiling at me
You’re my sunshine. Warm sunshine
Let’s make a memory. What do you say?
We could travel together or stay in and sing (yeah yeah)
Now I know that it shows, all this joy I have
Well, here in my new hometown I fell in love so fast
California can’t compete-when you’re here smiling at me
You’re my sunshine. Warm sunshine
(Solo)
California can’t compete-when you’re here smiling at me
You’re my sunshine. Warm sunshine
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Special Love
03:43
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On the road never knowing who’ll come into your life
A Buyi girl came straight into mine
Well we’ve got something we call “special love”
Lasts for a lifetime, sent from up above
Oh my Clara…
My heart is out
You’re the one
I care so much about
Your hand in mine
Sure feels right
A Daughters love. Now what more could you need?
Open yourself and if you give—you’ll receive
Oh my Clara---
One day I will go
Our special love is something everyone will know
My girl…You were my surprise
My heart…it didn’t see you come.
And I’m… grateful to for your love
That’s what life’s about
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Wrong Wrong Wrong
04:31
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Thank you for loving me, but the life I seek
I’ll choose on my own
Eyes set on victory, just you wait and see
You’ll be so proud I know…
Making you happy seems like an impossibility
It’s the great unknown
Well, your hearts in the right place, but I gotta say
You don’t know…..
What’s right for me,
This always goes on too long
Don’t take this as mean…
If you think I need your help, you’re wrong, wrong, wrong
I’m gonna love who I wanna love—Just because.
I wanna melt for someone kind and sweet , can’t get enough of me
Knows my dreams well
And when I meet my lover, you’ll discover I’m beyond help
Nobody to control me or guide my destiny. I can do it myself
What’s right for me,
May change as I go along
Don’t take this as mean…
If you think I need your help, you’re wrong, wrong, wrong
You think I’m young and foolish- am I right?
But while I was gone —I made a new life.
Let it go…
This summer starts MY life
I love you and all... but goddamn…there is a world outside
I’m gonna let my heart go---well …wherever it wants
Oh but I don’t wanna be gone from your eyes
I wanna see the pride in your eyes
Stop.
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My Angel
05:38
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I once saw an angel up close
She cried on my shoulder and left like a ghost
Was it some kind of vision or trick of the mind?
'Cause she was grateful, graceful, lovely and oh so kind
You are my family
You are my friend
Love you forever
A love without end
So when the world gets rough
And she needs some love
Won't someone please take my angel home?
In a perfect world she's surrounded by love
A caring husband and a loyal son
In those moments when I miss her, what can I do?
Send her the simplest of messages: "Sunny, I love you."
You are my family
You are my friend
Love you forever
A love without end
So when the world gets rough
And she needs some love
Won't someone please take my angel home?
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Sad Song
03:15
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I’ve been waiting all night, all day, but I won’t ask where you’ve been staying.
Tell me are you alright? Ok? I’ll stop talking to let you breathe.
And I wrote a sad song
It bared your name
Did it bring you down
No it made–it made my day
That’s what I’d hoped you’d say
I’ve been so down, so low. I’ve had feelings I’d never known
I knew that you were there. Trust me-I knew that you cared.
And you wrote a sad song
It bares my name
Did it bring you down”
No it made–it made my day
That’s what I’d hoped you’d say
Don’t go… Just Stay… I’m Here…
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Dear May
03:48
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Yes I see you. I’m turning to greet you that’s when you lift your ring to my eyes
Trying to be witty, but there’s no hope of winning your heart from this lucky guy
Should I feign some surprise?
Or should I take all my pride
And fade into the night?
So many moments where I felt my importance
Was I a foolish guy?
Your heart is willing for a new special feeling
A love that differs from mine
Should I feign some surprise?
Or should I take all my pride
And fade into the night?
I don’t want to feel anymore
fiercely protective
It’s not what you want anyway
You do what you want.
But all that I am asking you
Is if I can be
Always seen as
Your one and only
“Dear May”
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My Dear Friend
06:03
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My dear friend I miss you so much.
If you have some time I’d like to stay in touch
If you’re feeling sad I’d lay on the ground beside you and let you know how I love your smile
The day you left me oh, I can’t forget
your disappointment and my regret.
I hope that you’re happy, so far away. I wish you’d come back into my arms and I could love you again
My dear friend
I’m gonna tell the world that
We…we are hopeless
We…we both know this
Our hearts…our hearts have been broken
And I…I thought you could help this one more time
Where I live now is nice. I’ve made some friends
I tell each one about you. Do they understand?
My best years were with you, my funny one. When I look to the past I know the joy that we shared was true.
Such a great distance, is it selfish that
I want more happiness and to hear your laugh?
If one day I have money, I’d come to your door so you could pull me tight into your arms and I would feel your love
My dear friend
I’m gonna tell the world that
We…we are hopeless
We…we both know this
Our hearts…our hearts have been broken
And I…I thought you could help this one more time
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The Dark Cloud
04:15
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Known for a smile. A spirit so wild.
Feels like a mask: charming but fake
Friends see the signs. Silence builds before the crying
They want to help, but their voices fade
Dark clouds seem to gather from miles and miles away
They block the sun and bring the rain. Not just for a day
I feel your pain
Seeing beauty is complex when emotions are a mess.
To hide is to protect those you love
Counting the flaws. Finding everything that is wrong
The weight of the world robs you of breath
Dark clouds seem to gather from miles and miles away
They block the sun and bring the rain. Not just for a day
I feel your pain
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Scarlet Pen
03:56
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Mind if I write in scarlet pen?
The letter you requested again and again. Should I lie?? Not this time…
Wanna know the reasons for the things I do?
Can’t find this languages’ god damn use. It’s a shame. I’m always to blame.
…Apologies Mr. May
You seem nice
We’d disagree on how hard I tried, but that’s alright
Asked my daddy as sweet as I could,
“Free me from school and I’ll work real good”
An escape from this charade
He said, “No.” to save some face
But my cheating heart stayed in its place
always the same, I’m playing a game…
…Apologies Mr. May
You seem nice
We’d disagree on how hard I tried
, but that’s alright
I know all the things I should do
Studying, all night … all night through
Change my major, make things right
Hope my parents don’t put up a fight
…Apologies Mr. May
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Chinese Girls
04:46
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Train ticket in my weathered hand
We need money, you understand
Promise me that you’ll stay in school
Feed your brother and tell him what to do
I miss your mother, but she’s not coming home
Across the country you’ll be on my mind
You’ll grow up quickly and soon you will find
You will cook, and you will clean
You will be tired and you will be
A good daughter, but thankless and unknown
Chinese girls need to grow up strong
If you know a boy likes you,
Tell me again, what should you do?
Run from his comforting light
the last thing you need is another life
Don’t love another till I say so
Chinese girls need to grow up strong
You deserve a life-without pain or fights
I wish the best for you-with a love so true
But Chinese girls often wait for what they’re due
Beautiful and kind
So caring with a sharp mind
Chinese girls are strong
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Again
04:54
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Time has passed …so quickly
Here we are with our goodbyes
It’s natural to reflect on these
Good old times
And I’m…I’m here to tell you
And reassure you that we’ll meet again
So Don’t…Don’t be sad now
Please share your smile with me once again
Don’t reel at the thought of leaving
We all have to go
Take all these good friends with you
Wherever you choose to go
And I’m…I’m here to tell you
And reassure you that we’ll meet again
So Don’t…Don’t be sad now
Please share your smile with me once again
I wish you happiness
And the life that you get
Is filled with love
Friends. Friends never leave you
No matter how far they might go
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Letters
03:29
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I lie on my bed and read your perfumed letters.
My eyes sting. My heart drops. I’m left with one feeling:
Alone… I’m all alone
Now that …I’m back home
Photographs of your smile are part of my story.
Your bright light, flooded the shadows and revealed a hole…in my life
I didn’t know
So…now where do I go?
Remember dancing slowly
Singing the songs you taught me
The mountains and valleys
Filled me with a new sense of hope
I lie on my bed and read your perfumed letters.
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Sonnet 18
02:01
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Welcome Back
04:43
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Smile. Smile all you want
Wherever you are - forever will be
Fill these lonely arms
With comfort and charm for all to see
So when you come back..
I’ll be the one to say….“Welcome back”…
and I’m hoping that you’ll never have to leave.
Song. Twists through the air
Gentle and soft written with care
I’ll play, play from the heart
Then we will start dancing again
So when you come back..
I’ll be the one to say….“Welcome back”…
and I’m hoping that…You’ll never have to leave.
Smile. Smile all you want
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