Enrique's Insomniac

Love him or hate him, you can’t really write this singer off. Perhaps less flamboyant than another Latin singer – Ricky Martin, Enrique’s songs usually deal with angst and passion.
A common criticism when it comes to Enrique’s albums is that his songs sound the same after a point. I agree with this, for e.g., the “Ping-Pong song” sounds almost the same as “Addicted”.
However, I also am still a huge fan, simply for the lyrics that he uses in his songs. Addicted, Bailamos, Rhythm Divine still feature in my all time-favourites. To this list, I now add another one – “Push”, from his new album – “Insomniac”.
His new album has been past due now, and he does justice to the wait through this collection. All the songs are something to write about and the gems in this album include Push, Somebody’s Me and Tired of Being Sorry.

Tender Heart- A classic

I love the song "Tender Heart" by Lionel Ritchie (of the "Hello" fame, for people who have not heard the other songs sung by him).
I am listening to it in the middle of the day and still find it as stirring as I found it when hearing it at midnight.
I especially love these lines -
"I never thought I'd be the one who would play the fool
But I know love can feel so good and can be so cruel
It's clear to me the writing is on the wall
It's clear to me that you don't really love me at all
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We don't stand a chance
In this wild romance, my tender heart
Maybe it's wiser to walk away and love again
With my tender heart.
We don't stand a chance
In this wild romance, oh it hurts so bad
Knowing that I'm not the one you want
I can't hold on to my tender heart"

A song to reflect my mood

I heard this song by Emilia today (Big Big World) and loved it.It is a pretty old one but this was the first time I heard it and associated myself with it. It rings true for all those old friendships that have begun to gather dust and fade away in these erratic times. The lyrics are reproduced here:

"*Chorus*
I'm a big big girl
In a big big world
It's not a big big thing if you leave me
But I do do feel
That I too too will
Miss you much
Miss you much

*V1*
I can see the first leaf falling
It's all yellow and nice
It's so very cold outside
Like the way I'm feeling inside

*Chorus*
I'm a big big girl
In a big big world
It's not a big big thing if you leave me
But I do do feel
That I too too will
Miss you much
Miss you much

*V2*
Outside it's now raining
And tears are falling from my eyes
Why did it have to happen
Why did it all have to end

*Chorus*
I'm a big big girl
In a big big world
It's not a big big thing if you leave me
But I do do feel
That I too too will
Miss you much
Miss you much

*V3*
I have your arms around me
Warm like fire
But when I open my eyes......
You are gone

*Chorus*
I'm a big big girl
In a big big world
It's not a big big thing if you leave me
But I do do feel
That I too too will
Miss you much
Miss you much

*Repeat Chorus*

I'm a big big girl
In a big big world
It's not a big big thing if you leave me
But I do do feel
That I will
Miss you much
Miss you much"