Everything will flow

Today is Valentine Day for the lovers. Although it should be quite nice a day, it's a bit bitter for me. I am sitting alone at my place, with no lover around. I got a phone call from some marriage-hunting organization, certainly not free. I have to say the caller is really quite good at talk, and i almost agreed to register a VIP at their site. But at last, i held the line. I am not saying that they are doing no good just for the money in my pocket, while i am still doubtful about this activity. Maybe some day, the circumstance is tough enough, i'll call them back.

The gossip is over, let's return back to the song 《Everything will flow》. It's a great song from Suede, a 1990's band from England. The 1990 decade of last century is the best time of Britpop, and suede is undoubtedly one of those greatest bands.

My interpretation of this song might be quite different from others. For the common thinking, the word 'flow' should be literally explained, it means everything will be gone, which is a bit pessimistic. But for my personal point, this song is encouraging. I think the singer was trying to tell us, the bad time will be gone, we should look forward confidently and bravely embrace the future. That is why i paste this song here, i hope it could help me away from the sadness.

The lyric:

Watch the early morning sun
Drip like blood from the day
See the crazy people run
So many games to play
See the blue suburban dream
Under the jet plane sky
Sleep away and dream a dream
Life is just a lullaby

Ah Ah Ah
And everything will flow

Watch the day begin again
Whispering into the night
See the crazy people play
Hurrying under the light
A million cars, a million trains
Under the jet plane sky
Nothing lost and nothing gained
Life is just a lullaby

Ah Ah Ah
And everything will flow

The neon lights in the night tonight will say
Everything will flow
The stars that shine in the open sky will say
Everything will flow
The lovers kissed with an openness will say
Everything will flow
The cars parked in the hypermarket know
Everything will flow

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Your Song

This is a song from Elton John, who might be quite familiar to Chinese because of the film Lion King. In this film, John sings《Can you feel the love tonight》, which makes him impressed for people around the world. It's definitely a great song, but for me personally, I'd like to choose this one as the better.

Rhythm of this song is quite light, like a little stream not any fast. It's also quite clear, word by word, all about love. But this really touches my heart. I think rock is not a good style to be emotional, while this pop style is much better.

The lyric:

It's a little bit funny, this feeling inside
I'm not one of those who can easily hide
I don't have much money, but boy if I did
I'd buy a big house where we both could live

If I was a sculptor, but then again, no
Or a man who makes potions in a traveling show
I know it's not much, but it's the best I can do
My gift is my song, and this one's for you

And you can tell everybody this is your song
It may be quite simple, but now that it's done
I hope you don't mind, I hope you don't mind that I put down in words
How wonderful life is while you're in the world

I sat on the roof and kicked off the moss
Well, a few of the verses, well, they've got me quite cross
But the sun's been quite kind while I wrote this song
It's for people like you that keep it turned on

So excuse me forgetting, but these things I do
You see I've forgotten if they're green or they're blue
Anyway the thing is what I really mean
Yours are the sweetest eyes I've ever seen

And you can tell everybody this is your song
It may be quite simple, but now that it's done
I hope you don't mind, I hope you don't mind that I put down in words
How wonderful life is while you're in the world

I hope you don't mind, I hope you don't mind that I put down in words
How wonderful life is while you're in the world

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Wish You Were Here

This is a song from Pink Floyd, a rock N' roll band labeled as Psychedelic rock. If you have never tasted this style, i strongly recommend you to check it out. I get to say, this style is totally different from others, which might completely change your view of Rock Music. But it still rules.

This song is publicly regarded as the most famous one from Pink Floyd. It's in tribute to ex-member of this band, and really touching. For this story, google by yourself.

The lyric:

So, so you think you can tell Heaven from Hell,
blue skies from pain.
Can you tell a green field from a cold steel rail?
A smile from a veil?
Do you think you can tell?
And did they get you to trade your heroes for ghosts?
Hot ashes for trees?
Hot air for a cool breeze?
Cold comfort for change?
And did you exchange a walk on part in the war for a lead role in a cage?
How I wish, how I wish you were here.
We're just two lost souls swimming in a fish bowl, year after year,
Running over the same old ground.
What have you found? The same old fears.
Wish you were here.

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Diamonds and Rust

This is a song from Judas Priest, a hall-of-fame level heavy metal band from British. Although it's labeled Heavy Metal, their songs are full of rhythm and acceptable. The original version of this song is written by Joan Baez, a famous folk singer from American. There are much dispute for this song of JP's version, because many people think it's not suitable for performance in Heavy Metal style. In my personal opinion, the original is definitely great while this version is also awesome.

The lyric:

I'll be damned here comes your ghost again
But that's not unusual
It's just that the moon is full
And you decided to call
And here I sit hand on the telephone
Hearing the voice I'd known
A couple of light years ago
Headed straight for a fall
But we both know what memories can bring
They bring Diamonds and Rust
Yes we both know what memories can bring
They bring Diamonds and Rust
Now I see you standing with brown leaves all around
And snow in your hair
Now we're smiling out
The window of the crummy hotel over Washington Square
Our breath comes in white clouds
Mingles and hangs in the air
Speaking strictly for me
We both could've died then and there

Now you're telling me you're not nostalgic
Then give me another word for it
You were so good with words
And at keeping things vague
Cause I need some of that vagueness now
It's all come back too clearly
Yes I love you dearly
And if you're offering me diamonds and rust
I've already paid
But we both know what memories can bring
They bring Diamonds and Rust
Yes we both know what memories can bring
They bring Diamonds and Rust
Diamonds Diamonds and Rust
Diamonds Diamonds and Rust
Diamonds Diamonds and Rust
No one no one Diamonds Diamonds and Rust

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God Save the Queen

This is a song from Sex Pistol, an ancient band of England. It comes to me because it appeared at the open ceremony of London Olympic which is now in progress, and it caters for my flavor pretty much.

This song, more precisely for all Sex Pistol's works,  is special from the other punks in two ways. Its rhythm is quite tight, in my opinion, this is because of its twisted and fast guitar performance. The other is the vocal, Johnny Rotten. He is unique and supreme. I can't imagine another guy who can sing like him, in his way, and his a bit weird accent.

The lyric:

God save the queen her fascist regime
it made you a moron a potential H bomb !

God save the queen she ain't no human being
there is no future in England's dreaming

Don't be told what you want don't be told what you need
there's no future no future no future for you

God save the queen we mean it man
we love our queen god saves
God save the queen cos tourists are money
and our figurehead is not what she seems
Oh god save history god save your mad parade
Oh lord god have mercy all crimes are paid

When there's no future how can there be sin
we're the flowers in the dustbin
we're the poison in your human machine
we're the future your future

God save the queen we mean it man
we love our queen god saves

God save the queen we mean it man
there is no future in England's dreaming

No future for you No future for me
No future no future for you

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Say you, Say me

This is a song from Lionel Richie. In my personal opinion, he is a great singer though he is neither handsome nor good at broadcasting himself. But he gets his reason to be great, and this song is quite an example.

I first listened to this song is during my high school life. I just learned a bit English at that time, and English songs could aid our study efficiently at least in the teacher's point. So we borrowed or bought, I can't remember, a English white-golden disc. I can't say I love this song more than the others, in fact, it's not that fascinating for me, maybe I couldn't understand what it means at that time.

As time goes by, I am growing up gradually and turn to know some stuff. I gets to know what Richie tries to express by this song, and understand the real friendship doesn't come easy. This is a plain song with greatness in.

The lyric:

Say you, say me; say it for always
That's the way it should be
Say you, say me; say it together
Naturally

I had a dream I had an awesome dream
People in the park playing games in the dark
And what they played was a masquerade
And from behind of walls of doubt a voice was crying out

Say you, say me

As we go down life's lonesome highway
Seems the hardest thing to do is to find a friend or two
A helping hand
Some one who understands
That when you feel you've lost your way
You've got some one there to say "I'll show you"

So you think you know the answers, Oh no
'Couse the whole world has got you dancing
That's right, I'm telling you
It's time to start believing - Oh yes
Believing who you are: You are a shining star

Say it together, naturally.

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Don't Cry

This is a song from Guns and Roses. I listened to this song long long time ago, this is their best for me.

The lyric:

Talk to me softly
There is something in your eyes
Don't hang your head in sorrow
And please don't cry
I know how you feel inside I've
I've been there before
Somethin is changin' inside you
And don't you know
Don't you cry tonight

I still love you baby

Don't you cry tonight
Don't you cry tonight
There's a heaven above you baby
And don't you cry tonight
Give me a whisper
And give me a sign
Give me a kiss before you
tell me goodbye
Don't you take it so hard now
And please don't take it so bad
I'll still be thinkin' of you
And the times we had...baby
And don't you cry tonight
Don't you cry tonight
Don't you cry tonight
There's a heaven above you baby
And don't you cry tonight
And please remember that I never lied
And please remember
how I felt inside now honey
You gotta make it your own way
But you'll be alright now sugar
You'll feel better tomorrow
Come the morning light now baby
And don't you cry tonight
And don't you cry tonight
And don't you cry tonight
There's a heaven above you baby
And don't you cry
Don't you ever cry
Don't you cry tonight
Baby maybe someday
Don't you cry
Don't you ever cry
Don't you cry
Tonight

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