Here we go, here we go now
I saw a boy today
Could tell from what he say
He was a liar
He walks a wire
I tried to make him see
That this was not the way
Of getting higher
And then he turned away, so I say hear me now
Just understand, don't get me wrong
You got to live your life, live it right,
Or you'll go back to the end of the line
Higher step it up, higher just do it right and go
Higher keep it up, higher just pick it up and you go
Higher move along, higher get off the ground
Higher lift it up, higher
There is a girl I know
And everyplace she'd go she'd take your money
Think it was funny
She'd like to get her way, she never likes to pay
The law would chase her
But she just run away, so I say hear me now
Just understand, don't get me wrong
You got to live your life, live it right,
Or you'll go back to the end of the line
Higher step it up, higher just do it right and go
Higher keep it up, higher just pick it up and you go
Higher move along, higher get of the ground
Higher lift it up, higher here we go, here we go now
I got a friend who lives on all the love he gives
When he retires, he's going higher
One thing I know is true, that everything you do
Will come back to you, don't let it fool you
And I say hear me now
Just understand, don't get me wrong
You got to live your life, and live it right,
Or you'll go back to the end of the line
Higher step it up, higher just do it right and go
Higher keep it up, higher just pick it up and you go
Higher move along, higher get of the ground
Higher lift it up, higher here we go, here we go now
October 19, 2004
October 18, 2004
Wedding of R & L (Part II)
The celebration reached its climax with a banquent at Qian Xi Restaurant, near Paya Lebar MRT Station. More brothers.... more friends.... more relatives.... hundreds and hundreds of guests arrived to convey their well-wishes to the newly-wed. As with other weddings, we have the usual Cake-Cutting Ceremony, Champagne Pouring Ceremony, Yam Seng Ceremony.... and even late-comers!! There is no indication of adventure until the karaoke set is brought out.
Guessed it is the hosts' intention to keep their guests entertained. I do find it rather adventurous (even if it is a norm nowadays).... or maybe, risky would be a better word. The risk of having bad singers on stage is high, although most of us would admire their courage. And then, there is a risk of them not singing the right songs for the occasion. A senior sang the song about Ficus (a type of tree).... maybe R & L knew each other under a ficus.... another sang about wild birds.... now, I really cannot make any association. Just as everyone start to search their invitations to check whether they are at the right event.... our very own Ric dished out not one but two loves songs "How Deep Is Your Love" and "Oh, Carol" and 're-assured' everyone that it is a wedding celebration. Save the day, he did. And he did it a second time by singing two more songs "The Moon Represents My Heart" and an English song. Four songs.... that made him the top singer of the night. Ric did urged me to get on stage.... maybe he seen my earlier blog.... "If you have been more persistent, I may give myself a go". Sometimes, I can be a bit passive, but once I get in the mood, it's party time!
Perhaps the most touching moment of the whole celebration came at the end of the banquent when Renhan's father, visibly drunk at that time, hugged Renhan's grandmother and cried uncontrollably. Some people say I can write well.... but I got no idea how to describe or explain such joy in words. When you want to share a joy with someone special and that someone is there to share, "you'll feel so high.... you'll be crying". Something like this. The sight makes me think of my grandparents, especially my maternal grandparents. There are and will be so many joys in my life I thought they would live long enough to celebrate. Isn't that everybody's dream?
With that, I will end my coverage of R & L wedding and look forward to more celebrations of theirs.
Guessed it is the hosts' intention to keep their guests entertained. I do find it rather adventurous (even if it is a norm nowadays).... or maybe, risky would be a better word. The risk of having bad singers on stage is high, although most of us would admire their courage. And then, there is a risk of them not singing the right songs for the occasion. A senior sang the song about Ficus (a type of tree).... maybe R & L knew each other under a ficus.... another sang about wild birds.... now, I really cannot make any association. Just as everyone start to search their invitations to check whether they are at the right event.... our very own Ric dished out not one but two loves songs "How Deep Is Your Love" and "Oh, Carol" and 're-assured' everyone that it is a wedding celebration. Save the day, he did. And he did it a second time by singing two more songs "The Moon Represents My Heart" and an English song. Four songs.... that made him the top singer of the night. Ric did urged me to get on stage.... maybe he seen my earlier blog.... "If you have been more persistent, I may give myself a go". Sometimes, I can be a bit passive, but once I get in the mood, it's party time!
Perhaps the most touching moment of the whole celebration came at the end of the banquent when Renhan's father, visibly drunk at that time, hugged Renhan's grandmother and cried uncontrollably. Some people say I can write well.... but I got no idea how to describe or explain such joy in words. When you want to share a joy with someone special and that someone is there to share, "you'll feel so high.... you'll be crying". Something like this. The sight makes me think of my grandparents, especially my maternal grandparents. There are and will be so many joys in my life I thought they would live long enough to celebrate. Isn't that everybody's dream?
With that, I will end my coverage of R & L wedding and look forward to more celebrations of theirs.
October 17, 2004
Wedding of R & L (Part 1)
The day started early for Renhan and his team of brothers (Very honoured to be part of it).... especially after a night of pre-celebration activity. Now, the pre-celebration activity first.... I have expected a wild night for someone living his last hours as a bachalor. Who knows what freezes a party animal at night? Renhan seems to only have his thoughts on Liting and their wedding celebration. OK, he was the driver. And so, the people who enjoyed the most are his brothers. Yes, they were drunk, but Brothers of the 9 Dragon Clan never fail to rise to the occasion.... looking smart and sharp, nobody would have thought what drunken heads they were the night before.
The brothers were mustered at the stipulated time at Renhan's house and they set off soon after to escort Liting back to Yishun for tea ceremony. And this is when the brothers will be on task to deal with Liting's team of sisters. The scene may sound familiar.... a group of fighting men on guard while entering a cave to kill a monster, only to find nothing upon entry. We were like them.... just very strange how we were not stopped at the entrance. Perhaps I watched too much "Entry Ceremony" on TV. The girls were in Liting's room and they mean business. But nothing stops Renhan's determination, he entered the room eventually, much to Liting's delight. After a few more procedures, we were back in the cars.... heading back to Renhan's house for tea ceremony.
In the meantime, a crowd of relatives had gathered at Renhan's house.... all anxious to have a look at the newly-wed.... with the more senior ones looking forward to drink the tea they were going to present. At the same time, a buffet banquent had already been set up for the guests' enjoyment. The transquil of a working day welcome the noise of celebration, like a long-sailing ship rejoice the sight of land.... for a moment, I thought it was Saturday.... I believe it was so for many people around the neighbourhood.
The brothers, except driver Ric and Andy, were relieved of their duties after the buffet lunch. For R & L (tired of typing the names), the celebration continues.... "See you later, Renhan!". What a good start to the union that would last a lifetime. The last times I was so actively involved in a wedding was during my aunts' weddings.... the door-opener of the bridegroom's car.... my cuteness and handsomeness was already evident at that time. :P
The brothers were mustered at the stipulated time at Renhan's house and they set off soon after to escort Liting back to Yishun for tea ceremony. And this is when the brothers will be on task to deal with Liting's team of sisters. The scene may sound familiar.... a group of fighting men on guard while entering a cave to kill a monster, only to find nothing upon entry. We were like them.... just very strange how we were not stopped at the entrance. Perhaps I watched too much "Entry Ceremony" on TV. The girls were in Liting's room and they mean business. But nothing stops Renhan's determination, he entered the room eventually, much to Liting's delight. After a few more procedures, we were back in the cars.... heading back to Renhan's house for tea ceremony.
In the meantime, a crowd of relatives had gathered at Renhan's house.... all anxious to have a look at the newly-wed.... with the more senior ones looking forward to drink the tea they were going to present. At the same time, a buffet banquent had already been set up for the guests' enjoyment. The transquil of a working day welcome the noise of celebration, like a long-sailing ship rejoice the sight of land.... for a moment, I thought it was Saturday.... I believe it was so for many people around the neighbourhood.
The brothers, except driver Ric and Andy, were relieved of their duties after the buffet lunch. For R & L (tired of typing the names), the celebration continues.... "See you later, Renhan!". What a good start to the union that would last a lifetime. The last times I was so actively involved in a wedding was during my aunts' weddings.... the door-opener of the bridegroom's car.... my cuteness and handsomeness was already evident at that time. :P
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