it's all in the lyrics

Since I've discovered that I've missed Brian McKnight's performance when he was in town last week, I've been listening to his songs these past few days to compensate for what I've missed.

Probably not all, but some of his best known hits like Back at One, 6, 8, 12 and Whenever You Call with Mariah Carey. I love One Last Cry too, and Still. (From his self-titled debut album - 1992 and Superhero - 2001)

I'm itching to buy his old albums now. I love his vocals, kind of hoarse but sexy, and when he sings, I can feel a chill running down my spine.

I absolutely love the lyrics to Back at One and 6, 8, 12.

Back at One

One... you're like a dream come true
Two... just wanna be with you
Three... girl it's plain to see
That you're the only one for me
And four... repeat steps one through three
Five... make you fall in love with me
If ever I believe my work is done
Then I start back at one

It's so sweet, the cycle just goes on and it doesn't stop. Just keeps going back to one.

6, 8, 12

Do you ever think about me
Do you ever cry yourself to sleep
In the middle of the night when you awake
Are you calling out for me
Do you ever reminisce
I can't believe I'm acting like this
I know it's crazy
How I still can feel your kiss

It's been six months, eight days, twelve hours since you went away
I miss you so much
And I don't know what to say
I should be over you I should know better
But it's just not the case
It's been six months, eight days, twelve hours since you went away
Do you ever ask about me
Do your friends still tell you what to do
Everytime the phone rings
Do you wish it was me callin' you
Do you still feel the same
Or has time put out the flame
I miss you
Is everything ok

It's hard enough just passing the time
When I can't seem to get you off my mind
And where is the good in goodbye
Tell me why, tell me why

individualism

This word always crosses my mind from time to time whenever my views are in conflict with others'. Sometimes I find it hard to make one's position known and understood.

Does being individualistic means being selfish to others or just merely staying true to yourself?

Does it mean that when you are not being accommodating to others, it makes you less of a thoughtful individual?

Does giving in to peer pressure to make others happy means that you have to do it at your own expense?

Does having different thoughts from others means you have to be subjected to their reasoning?

Individualism:

"the principle or habit of or belief in independent thought or action";

"the pursuit of individual rather than common or collective interests".

Is it wrong then, to have your own opinions and pursue them?

I think not.

Therefore, I now present, ME.