Life Story

First of all, I would like to say that I'm really, really, really, super-de-duper sorry for not keeping my promise from the last post that I will post a new video. I should really just shut up.

I WAS BUSY, KAY? And no, no song today. It's a life story. (Time for Mani to get rambling!)

Anywhoo, I've had a bunch of people ask me how I got interested in this whole music biz. Now, if you don't want to hear all this mambo jumbo, well, feel free to browse around the blog. If you're really not interested in my blog at all, why are you even here? :P (but I love you for giving me a view!)

Alrighty, once upon a time, long before I wrote songs, I wrote poetry. Poetry about anything, anytime. Pizza, weather... you name it.
I was 6.
And when I was 6, I was randomly singing on top of the coffee table in the living room like there was no tomorrow. (My mom made videos. There's proof. I'm so glad I have no idea where they are.)

Shortly after, I wrote a song... about pizza...
Let's say there wasn't much going on at that time.
*fastforward*

I was 9 when I wrote a song with meaning. My friend (*super talented friend) sang a poem of mine, and instantly said it was better off as a song.
I wasn't really a happy chap, I was a poet after all. The more I thought about it, the more I realized that I was a better songwriter then a poet. Then I wrote more songs. And started singing them too.

And I got Tino. (my acoustic guitar, for those who don't know.)

I wrote more songs and poems. And I got Vannie. (my electric guitar.)

I wrote more songs and poems.... and here I am today!

That's it! A really lame story about how I got inspired to start pursuing music.

Oh, and I played piano during this story too. Ahaha.

Yuppers... *awkward silence*

Insincerity

Way to be optimistic, Mani.
Well, here goes nothing.


Insincerity 


Here you are right in front of me,
My heart is stabbed by memories.
Broken promises between you and me.
All cause of your insincerity. 

I'm falling from the force,
It keeps bringing me down.
I can't seem to find my soul.
It's nowhere to be found.

But I'm not going anywhere,
You have no right to push me.
All this time I've been in pain,
Get me out of this misery.

*chorus*
Here you are right in front of me,
My heart is stabbed by memories.
Broken promises between you and me.
All cause of your insincerity.

Being unaccepted for who I am.
It's hard to change me,
I don't want to please you,
I can't please everybody.

I'm slowly walking away,
Don't chase after me.
I've been in pain,
Get me out of this misery

*chorus*
Here you are right in front of me,
My heart is stabbed by memories.
Broken promises between you and me.
All cause of your insincerity.

Here you are right in front of me,
My heart is stabbed by memories.
Broken promises between you and me.
All cause of your insincerity.

 I can't please everybody.


Yeah. There you have it.

Risk

Your new best friend is annoyance.
Driving me insane everywhere I go.
I can't help but start running.
Go left or right? I don't know.

You're chasing at the back,
Your goal is to try and ruin me.
I can't let you take me down.
Can I pull this off with all this trickery?

*chorus*
All you do is pick a fight.
Holding a grudge all night.
And I begin to wonder why,
I haven't taken a risk.

You break and curse at the world,
My surroundings seem to swirl,
All around because I haven't taken a risk,
To bring you down. 

Hey Darling

A new addition has come in our family! I have a baby sis now! Yay! :)
So I decided on writing a new song... just for her. <3

Hey Darling

Take each step slowly,
Treasure each moment.
You don't want to skip a beat, because you'll never go back in time.

Remember to take a breather,
Don't run too fast.
You're still growing up darling, make each memory last.

*chorus*
So darling, go close your eyes,
Dream big like the rest of us.
Darling, wish on the stars,
And hope to make the best of it,
In this crazy, crazy world.

I'll hold you in my arms,
I'll hold on to you tight.
Just remember that you're going to be alright.

Keep your head up high,
Make sure to stand tall.
You'll be towering over everyone, just stay strong.

*chorus*
Darling, go close your eyes,
Dream big like the rest of us.
Darling, wish on the stars,
And hope to make the best of it,
In this crazy, crazy world

I don't want you to grow up,
Stay in my arms forever.
Smile at me and keep your eyes open wide.
Smile when you sleep,
Keep on dreaming.
I'll be here for you, I'll be here listening.

*chorus*
And now, darling go close your eyes,
Make sure to play make believe.
Hold on to your life, it's your treasure.
We'll make the best of it.
You'll make it through.

Darling, go close your eyes,
Dream big like the rest of us.
Darling, wish on the stars,
And hope to make the best of it,
In this crazy, crazy world

Tied to a Mess

I'm staring up at the stars,
Wondering where you are ,
If you can see where I'm at.

I make a wish every night,
Hoping that there wont be any fights.
Hope isn't strong enough.

And what could I say to make my life change?
What can I do to make wishes come true?

*chorus*
I want a little more help, I just need a wish,
I need something to get lost in.
If only there's a way to get by,
To get out of the mess we're tied too.
I want a little more peace, I just need hope,
I just need a place to call my own,
If only there's a way to get by,
To get out of the mess we're tied too.

I'm found on my own,
Not knowing where to go.
As if you just left me here.

People tear apart,
My heart's being ripped apart.
How can I make it stop.

And what can I see to make you believe in me?
What can I try to get some more time?

*chorus*
I want a little more help, I just need a wish,
I need something to get lost in.
If only there's a way to get by,
To get out of the mess we're tied too.
I want a little more peace, I just need hope,
I just need a place to call my own,
If only there's a way to get by,
To get out of the mess we're tied too.

Can it all wash away?
All the pain I endure each day.
Can it all end?
I want to start over again.

*chorus*
I want a little more help, I just need a wish,
I need something to get lost in.
If only there's a way to get by,
To get out of the mess we're tied too.
I want a little more peace, I just need hope,
I just need a place to call my own,
If only there's a way to get by,
To get out of the mess we're tied too.


^Okay. I think it's time for a story. Y'all know how I got this idea? From the song  "Tongue Tied" by Faber Drive. (click on it to hear the song!)

Actually, from reading the lyrics, it seems like the same tune. No. It's actually not. It's quite different. When I say that a song is inspiring and makes me write another one, I mean the lyrics or the theme. Sometimes it's the tune, but I would usually say that if I did mean it.

 So yeah, back to my sad songs, I suppose.

My Inner Poet. Part 2

I smiled as I received the news.
Was it true?
Things will change?
It was all going to work,
My dream might turn into reality.

Was it really you then?
You brought that smile on my face,
And the sparkle in my eyes.
Making me go crazy for no reason.

Then, bam! It's all gone.
It's now the past.
I can't go back, I just can't.
It kills.

Mixed signals drive me mad.
I can't stand it.
You were someone else then.
Who are you now?

OH-KAY, I know this is kinda awkward too.. but I hope you all like it! :)

Demi Lovato Is My Hero. As Of Right Now.

Skyscraper. Demi Lovato. Enough said. Check it out:

I just heard this song and I started to bawl my eyes out. Is that normal? heh.

IT'S JUST THAT THIS SONG IS SO AMAZING AND INSPIRING. 

Let's just say, when I hear a song like that, I get inspired and then I come up with an uber depressing song too.
Honestly speaking, sometimes I do feel this way.

Anyway, here it goes: Shattered Glass

I'm surrounded by the walls,
That are pushing me inside.
No one hears me, no one cares,
About my screams and cries.

I'm still wishing and hoping,
That maybe I'll have a chance.
But my moment seems like it's
Slipping right out of my hands.

*chorus*
What do you feel when I'm in pain?
You seem to think I'm going insane.
But you don't realize.
You don't know what I'm going through.
The truth is what you're seeing through.
But I won't break.
I won't break like shattered glass.

I watch the raindrops fall and shatter,
Breaking like pieces, separating apart.
Your torments, your laughter,
Is hitting me inside like darts.

I want to see the skies clear,
And know that it's alright.
I'm going crazy but I'm standing tall,
Just to show you that I'm fine.

*chorus*
What do you feel when I'm in pain?
You seem to think I'm going insane.
But you don't realize.
You don't know what I'm going through.
The truth is what you're seeing through.
But I won't break.
I won't break like shattered glass.

Go close the door and run away.
I can't take it anymore.
Why do you make me feel so worthless,
It's making me heart sore.


*chorus*
What do you feel when I'm in pain?
You seem to think I'm going insane.
But you don't realize.
You don't know what I'm going through.
The truth is what you're seeing through.
But I won't break.
I won't break like shattered glass.

The truth is what you're seeing through.

I wont break like shattered glass.


^ Okay, so yeah. That's it!!
I know it's really sad but I hope y'all like it.
I should really start writing more cheerful songs. :D