Was at a friend's place recently for dinner and was introduced to this album sung by local sweet (just see the cover :) crooner - Olivia Ong.
A wonderful album. Instantly loved it. I've always loved Jazz. Olivia brings a new style and flavour to her renditions. Along with her, my other all time favs are Steve Tyrell, Harry Connick Jr., Diana Krall and Lisa Ono.
"I'll Move On" in particular was so relevant. The lyrics spoke straight to my heart and I've decided to shared it with all of you. Try to get the album if you can.
I'll Move On
This road that I'm taking twists and turns
My life my chance turning dreams into reality.
Down this path faced with so many things
Sometimes I feel like giving up and turn away
Can't seem to go on
And I've been thru' this before
Now where am I?
Where do I stand?
A little lost here.
But I'll remember.
All those times you've bought me thru'.
I'd be a fool to give up cos' the goal is near
I'll move on I'll go on.
Lord I will take your hand.
And you will guide me along.
Survive thru' this storm.
So I say, come what may.
I'll hold on to my hope.
Yes, I will walk down this road.
And my passion drive will lead me on
Here I am Once again caught in the rain.
Looking back I've come so far And I want to carry on
Take a step at time
It's alright.
Even thru' this rain, I want to smile again
Don't hold back now.
And i've been thru' this before.
Now where am I?
Where do I stand?
A little lost here.
But I'll remember.
All those times you've bought me thru'.
I can feel the sun shining down on me
Here I am, Here I am.
Lord I will take your hand.
And you will guide me along.
Survive thru' this storm.
So I say, come what may.
I'll hold on to my hope.
Yes, I will walk down this road.
And my passion drive will lead me on.
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2 comments:
Thanks, Alex, for sharing this song, just the thing i needed to nudge me along too right now :-) Cheers!
Hi Alex, my name is Natasha or Nut as Jo called me. I was her ex-colleague from Huntington Communications ions ago and she was like my mentor when i was a wee PR asst. We lost touch when she left. I don't know if you will be reading this and I know I am too late but firstly my sincerest condolences. To be honest, I am so shocked beyond words that Joanne is gone and that she suffered from cancer. I came across your blog today by chance just cuz I was craving for banana pies and keyed in Dona Manis Cake Shop and was shocked to see Joanne's Face staring back at me in your couple photo and as I continued reading, I started crying. Back in Huntington, she was already a well-known foodie cuz she was always snacking and when she is doing her backend work after seeing clients, she would always be munching some "kana" or "chips" yet she stayed so slim and elegant. Yap that was and still is my impression of her. And I always ask her how she manages to stay so slim. I guess cuz all that dance training of hers help too :). I don't know how else to console you cuz I know how difficult it must be for you and no matter what anyone says, on some days, it doesn't help. I know a little about what you and Joanne went through cuz I was diagnosed with Stage 2 Germ Cell Teratoma in 2003 and I was married with a 2 year old toddler. We were all lost during that period cuz I didn't fit the typical bill of that type of cancer. No history of cancer in my family, don't smoke, don't drink etc but yet I was picked to go through the test. I am catholic and I was angry with God for putting me through hell but I resisted and this year marks me being in remission for 5 years already. I had another big test in 2004 in the relationship dept and have pulled through again. I really admire how you and Jo went through 6 years of battling cancer and for the faith you had in God. I would have gotten mad with him and sometimes till date, have a love-angry relationship with him. But I do believe that what doesn't break us makes us stronger. I also have those days when I feel that I have lost my spirit and bitter days when I am super cranky and it is normal. I guess in a weird sort of way, it is part of the healing process. All i can say is...Hang in there! Will keep you in my prayers. God Bless!
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