SPREAD YOUR INFECTIOUS SMILES

There are many songs that cheer me up when I'm down. 

Sometimes, it's unbelievable what music can do.

In this particular post, I'm going to talk about 2 of my favourite "Smile" songs. Like literally entitled "Smile" songs. 

The first one reminds you to be constantly happy although its slow jazz-like tune doesn't really seem that upbeat. 

I read a comment on my post (the one on Michael Buble's "Haven't Met You Yet") which mentioned this artist and I went to check her out.

The first song from her that I saw on Youtube was entitled a simple but meaningful word - Smile.

It's nothing like Lily Allen's or Uncle Kracker's "Smile" (both tracks I likey by the way).

This is probably one of the jazz songs that I like. I don't usually like Jazz but this one is really not bad. It reminds us about one core thing that many don't remember to do, and that is to SMILEEEEEEE~

Aiyo but I usually smile so some people actually think I'm nuts lar. But there are times when I'm so stressed out I kinda forgot how to smile and there are also times in which I'm so sad, I just can't or have to fake one. 

That's life really. That's why we just need cheerio songs or sometimes inspirational songs to cheer us up...

I guess this is one that reminds you of just that - to live within happiness despite the pain because it is true that you choose how you want to feel. (though many times I tried to feel happy when I'm sad and it failed lar)

Smile by Mandy Harvey

Mandy Harvey lost her hearing 3 years ago but she never gives up on her dreams. I think that deserves a huge applause.

Smile though your heart is aching,

Smile even though it's breaking,

When there are clouds in the sky,

You'll get by,

If you smile through your fear and sorrow,

Smile and maybe tomorrow,

You'll see the sun shining through for you,

Light up your face with gladness,

Hide every trace of sadness,

Although a tear may be ever so near,

That's the time you must keep on trying,

Smile, what's the use of crying?

You'll see that life is still worthwhile

If you just smile

I try my best to smile even though I'm sad though it is never easy. Most of the times I'm really happy but I remember those super low moments in my life that I almost feel that I can't get through and I felt that life is so meaningless. However, I don't really always cry when I'm sad, though I really feel like it. I have problems crying these days. I feel so sad but I just can't get them tears out when I need to release them. 

These few days had been smiley ones for me though. There were many great things that happened for me and I met one or two great people whom I really enjoy spending time with. So things are really great for me. Should have nothing to complain about (but I'm human so I can still find things to complain about one haha). But this song reminds me of my saddest time in life and the next time I feel that low again, I shall remember this song.

Alright. A change of mood. 

Let me teleport you to a world of happiness. 

You know the feeling of pure happiness because the one you love just made your day?

That special happy feeling that special someone gave you?

Oh yeah...this is the song for you to help relive those moments.

You make me smile!!~

(Another) 

Smile By Uncle Kracker

You're better then the best

I'm lucky just to linger in your light

Cooler then the flip side of my pillow, that's right

Completely unaware

Nothing can compare to where you send me, 

Lets me know that it's ok, yeah it's ok

And the moments where my good times start to fade

You make me smile like the sun

Fall out of bed, sing like bird

Dizzy in my head, spin like a record

Crazy on a Sunday night

You make me dance like a fool

Forget how to breathe

Shine like gold, buzz like a bee

Just the thought of you can drive me wild

Ohh, you make me smile

Even when you're gone

Somehow you come along

Just like a flower poking the sidewalk crack and just like that

You steal away the rain and just like that

You make me smile like the sun

Fall out of bed, sing like bird

Dizzy in my head, spin like a record

Crazy on a Sunday night

You make me dance like a fool

Forget how to breathe

Shine like gold, buzz like a bee

Just the thought of you can drive me wild

Ohh, you make me smile

Don't know how I lived without you

Cuz everytime that I get around you

I see the best of me inside your eyes

You make me smile

You make me dance like a fool

Forget how to breathe

Shine like gold, buzz like a bee

Just the thought of you can drive me wild

You make me smile like the sun

Fall out of bed, sing like bird

Dizzy in my head, spin like a record

Crazy on a Sunday night

You make me dance like a fool

Forget how to breathe

Shine like gold, buzz like a bee

Just the thought of you can drive me wild

Ohh, you make me smile

This is just one fun song. 

'You make me smile like the sun.....the thought of you can drive me wild"

There is no just one person who does that to me. Everyone I love makes me happy every single day. I'm just grateful for the people I have around me...I have the coolest, funnest, cheeriest, nicest people as friends and family members so I guess, what more can I ask for, right?

So people I hope this post gets you smiling a bit lar.

Oh here's one more cool poem about SMILES.

I just love it 

A smile is quite a funny thing,
It wrinkles up your face,
And when it's gone you never find
Its secret hiding place.

But far more wonderful it is,
To see what smiles can do.
You smile at one, he smiles at you,
And so one smile makes two.

He smiles at someone, since you smile,
And then that one smiles back,
And that one smiles until, in truth,
You fail in keeping track.

And since a smile can do great good,
By cheering hearts of care.
Let's smile and not forget the fact 
That smiles go everywhere. 

SPREAD THE SMILE!

With Lotsa Love,

TammyC

WINE TASTING

This song is about your first love. 

It's just a nice song that I just love for no special reasons. 

Introducing Deana Carter

Yes, she's a country singer haha

They say that the first love is the deepest - there could be truth in that, but I really don't know haha. I've crushes but not real love I guess. (Perhaps I'm heartless...)

They say the person you first fall in love with will leave the longest impression on you and usually, you will never forget that first him/her. This song is just about that. Deana Carter compared her first love to the bitter-sweetness of Strawberry wine. 

It was green on the vine - I personally feel that this phrase perfectly describes the feeling of being young and in love. Green because you're still young and fresh and you are still that naive little girl who desperately seeks love. The vines of love binds you and get you all 'messed' up in the lovey-dovey mood you just can't get yourself out of it. 

As sweet as love can be...it can hurt too...so ya...(I can be quite negative when it comes to relationships so bear with me if I destroy your beautiful picturesque of romance lol. Oh but I do love some love songs...)

I can't personally relate to this song but I'm sure many of you can...so enjoy!!~ 

I hope it brings you back to your first love.

He was working through college on my grandpa's farm 

I was thirsting for for knowledge and he had a car

I was caught somewhere between a woman and a child 

When one restless summer we found love growing wild 

On the banks of the river on a well beaten path 

Funny how those memories they last

Like strawberry wine and seventeen 

The hot July moon saw everything 

My first taste of love oh bittersweet 

Green on the vine 

Like strawberry wine

I still remember when thirty was old 

My biggest fear was September when he had to go 

A few cards and letters and one long distance call 

We drifted away like the leaves in the fall 

But year after year I come back to this place 

Just to remember the taste 

Of strawberry wine and seventeen 

The hot July moon saw everything 

My first taste of love oh bittersweet 

Green on the vine 

Like strawberry wine 

The fields have grown over now 

Years since they've seen a plow 

There's nothing time hasn't touched 

Is it really him or the loss of my innocence 

I've been missing so much 

Like strawberry wine and seventeen 

The hot July moon saw everything 

My first taste of love oh bittersweet 

Green on the vine 

Like strawberry wine 

I don't have the official video for this song but I have this clip from Dancing With The Stars in which Chelsie Hightower waltzes along with Ty Murray. Beautiful dance that made me fall in love with the song. Enjoy!

I love the dance but I love Chelsie's dress even more!!

With Lotsa Love,

TammyC

I JUST HAVEN'T MET HIM YET

I love this song because it basically describes my outlook in love for now haha. Being a single for almost 23-years, the song embodies the fact that I just haven't met that special person yet and you know what, it is perfectly okay. Who am I kidding though, there is always the stress when everyone around you are getting into serious relationships and you look like an idiot "lamp-post" who are always in the way haha. Then there is always the 'gentle' reminder by your mum about the fact that it is time to at least make an effort to start a relationship.

Call me stupid but I believe too much in fate and destiny that I just can't fight for love. I chose to believe that if it's meant to happen, it will happen and if it's not, there's nothing you can do to really make it happen. Plus, if there's the right person out there for you, God has His way of bringing him into your life. 

Anyway this is a Michael Buble song. I love Michael Buble because he revolutionizes oldies and brings in something contemporary into these type of easy listening tracks. Plus, his music is always relaxing to sing along to, though some of his more jazzy tracks are not my thing. 

Taken from his latest album, Crazy love, this is Michael Buble with Haven't Met You Yet.

I'm not surprised,

Not everything lasts,

I've broken my heart so many times I stopped keeping track.

Talk myself in,

I talk myself out,

I get all worked up,

Then I let myself down,

I tried so very hard not to lose it;

I came up with a million excuses,

I thought I thought of every possibility,

And I know some day that it’ll all turn out,

You'll make me work so we can work to work it out,

And I promise you kid that I give so much more than I get~ mmm.......

I just haven't met you yet.

I've never been in any relationships but that doesn't mean I've never had a crush or feel that I like that someone but I always talked myself out of it because I always feel or rather, worry that it just wouldn't work out. Trust me, I can think of a million ways why things just won't work out because I just think I'm not good enough you know. And whenever I feel that way, I sorta backed out. But like the song say, if there's this one special person out there who is the perfect fit, I believe that things would just work magically right. Even if it's wrong, it will feel right. Call me naive (-naive-) but I really believe that. 

Mmmmm ....

I might have to wait,

I’ll never give up,

I guess it's half timin', and the other half's luck,

Wherever you are,

Whenever it's right,

You'll come outta nowhere and into my life.

I agree most with the phrase "It's half timing and the other half's luck".

There were so many times that I felt that perhaps the timing were just off and that if things had happened a bit differently, the ending of my story would be different. Like I said, many times I would give up love for career and every time, I felt that my career decisions had caused me the opportunity to spend time with a particular person that I kinda like at the time. But then, if it we were meant to be, it'll work out someday...and it'll be amazing :P. Arguably though, I guess we do need to fight for love to a certain extend, but then we just need to know when fighting for it is just not worth it any more. 

And I know that we can be so amazin',

And baby your love is gonna change me,

And now I can see every possibility, mmmmmm....

Somehow I know that it’ll all turn out,

You'll make me work so we can work to work it out,

And promise you kid, I'll give so much more than I get, mmmm....

I just haven't met you yet.

They say all’s fair

in love and war

But I won’t need to fight it,

we'll get it right an',

we'll be united

I just haven't met you yet,

Oh, promise you kid,

To give so much more than I get.

I said love love love love love love love..... 

I just haven't met you yet

Love love love .....

So doy day ay ay ay, ay ay yeah

I just haven't met you yet!

This is like one of my most favourite video because it features my favourite Dancing with the Star pro, Cheryl Burke

However, this is the official video

Oh well, say what you want about me being in self-denial but during one of those days I feel lonely or sad seeing mushy couples doing all mushy stuff, I'll just think of Michael Buble haha. I just haven't met you yet, my love ;P

Okay right now, it's back to worrying about my work and my career since tomorrow is Monday and the start of another week.

Hope all goes well. Cheers!~

With Lotsa Love,

TammyC

"AH BENG AH!! STOP CALLING ME ON THE TELEPHONE"

"The f***ing phone is ringing again!!! Shut the *beep* up!!!"

I bet that's what the writer of this song is thinking when he pen the song.

I wasn't a huge fan of the song but after a couple of times listening to it, it kinda gets to me, you know.

I love Beyonce's voice in this song, I don't know why.

In case you are in a maze about which song I'm referring to, it is "Telephone" by Lady Gaga and Beyonce. It is quite a hit on radio recently so you wouldn't have missed it if you are those who are constantly tuned in. 

This song practically combined two divas together in one and to be honest, one might expect the song to have more substance than just a song about a girl partying and thus, felt annoyed by a phone call. Oh well, it's Lady Gaga so what do you expect right? Always controversial when it comes to her style - be it fashion or music. But fortunately this song is actually quite catchy. 

Anyway, check it out!

Can't find the official video so this one has got to suffice haha

Hello, hello, baby;

You called, I can't hear a thing.

I have got no service

in the club, you see, see

Wha-Wha-What did you say?

Oh, you're breaking up on me

Sorry, I cannot hear you,

I'm kinda busy.

K-kinda busy

K-kinda busy

Sorry, I cannot hear you, I'm kinda busy.

Just a second,

it's my favorite song they're gonna play

And I cannot text you with

a drink in my hand, eh

You shoulda made some plans with me,

you knew that I was free.

And now you won't stop calling me;

I'm kinda busy.

Stop callin', stop callin',

I don't wanna think anymore!

I left my hand and my heart on the dance floor.

Stop callin', stop callin',

I don't wanna talk anymore!

I left my hand and my heart on the dance floor.

Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh

Stop telephonin' me!

Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh

I'm busy!

Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh

Stop telephonin' me!

Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh

Can call all you want,

but there's no one home,

and you're not gonna reach my telephone!

Out in the club,

and I'm sippin' that bub,

and you're not gonna reach my telephone!

Call when you want,

but there's no one home,

and you're not gonna reach my telephone!

Out in the club,

and I'm sippin' that bub,

and you're not gonna reach my telephone!

Boy, the way you blowin' up my phone

won't make me leave no faster.

Put my coat on faster,

leave my girls no faster.

I shoulda left my phone at home,

'cause this is a disaster!

Callin' like a collector -

sorry, I cannot answer!

Not that I don't like you,

I'm just at a party.

And I am sick and tired

of my phone r-ringing.

Sometimes I feel like

I live in Grand Central Station.

Tonight I'm not takin' no calls,

'cause I'll be dancin'.

'Cause I'll be dancin'

'Cause I'll be dancin'

Tonight I'm not takin' no calls, 'cause I'll be dancin'!

Stop callin', stop callin',

I don't wanna think anymore!

I left my hand and my heart on the dance floor.

Stop callin', stop callin',

I don't wanna talk anymore!

I left my hand and my heart on the dance floor.

Stop callin', stop callin',

I don't wanna think anymore!

I left my hand and my heart on the dance floor.

Stop callin', stop callin',

I don't wanna talk anymore!

I left my hand and my heart on the dance floor.

Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh

Stop telephonin' me!

Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh

I'm busy!

Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh

Stop telephonin' me!

Eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh

Can call all you want,

but there's no one home,

you're not gonna reach my telephone!

'Cause I'm out in the club,

and I'm sippin' that bub,

and you're not gonna reach my telephone!

Call when you want,

but there's no one home,

and you're not gonna reach my telephone!

'Cause I'm out in the club,

and I'm sippin' that bub,

and you're not gonna reach my telephone!

My telephone!

M-m-my telephone!

'Cause I'm out in the club,

and I'm sippin' that bub,

and you're not gonna reach my telephone!

My telephone!

M-m-my telephone!

'Cause I'm out in the club,

and I'm sippin' that bub,

and you're not gonna reach my telephone!

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With Love,
TammyC