I was listening to some of my older tracks on my iPad when I suddenly felt this urge to re-listen to one of my all-time favourites, "Open Up Your Mind", the background track of Saiyuki.
Haha! I read somewhere that this song was actually sung by 2 Singaporeans. =D Anyway, that song has always been a favourite of mine. It brings back lots of fond memories, especially from secondary school.
I would remember having sleepovers and karaoke sessions with my friend (now ex-friend). And how both of us would sing this song together. I even remembered both of us taking turns to sing the verses and stuff. XD It is a really nostalgic sort of feeling, considering how close (emotionally attached) I was to that person at that time. There was also a point in time when I considered her closer than Yuki. So yeah...
Now, I doubt I'll ever be friends with her again. We're... just too different I guess. She sought attention. She wanted to be recognised. To be accepted. I could give her the acceptance she was looking for, but not the attention. So eventually, we drifted, or more specifically, I broke off with her.
So yeah... This song became a bittersweet memory for me. More sweet than bitter though. Because even though she's no longer a friend, I would always treasure all those moments I had shared with her.
This song, for some reason, reminds me of blue skies and treetops. The kind of feeling that you get when you're feeling troubled, then you look at the clear blue sky and you have this feeling that everything will be alright.
Also, this song just inspires me. Even the lyrics itself is very encouraging. And I love this song to bits. XD Haha! When I really love something, I would love it for quite a long time. Haha!
The translation of the song:
Even when it seems that nothing can go right
and you want to just give up,
if you close your eyes,
you can see the world from your heart.
In this world when life can be so tough
You must be strong
Just believe in yourself and don't you fear
So open up your mind and close your eyes
Take another look from the other side
Even on a lonely night,
when you wander afraid,
you may be alone now, but
your feet can take you however far you want to go, so
Just hold on tight, because if you close your eyes,
look inside yourself, there's a shining light there.
Yes, I want you to believe in everything.
You can take another look from the other side
Just hold on tight, even if your heart is breaking.
Reach into your soul, even if you can't see tomorrow.
Yes, if you have the strength to live,
You can take another look from the other side,
until you find all that is love
I wish for you to have the strength
to make it through this world,
so open up your mind,
and you'll be able to see
Just remember you are not alone
So don't you fear
Even though you're miles away
I'm by your side
So open up your mind and close your eyes
I'll be there for you no matter where you are
The stars may live for a long time, but that doesn't mean
that the same days will repeat over and over forever.
No one can see into tomorrow
Just hold on tight, because if you close your eyes,
look inside yourself, you'll feel a heartbeat.
Yes, I want you to believe in the future.
You can take another look from the other side
Just hold on tight, even if your heart is breaking.
Reach into your soul, even if you can't see tomorrow.
Yes, there's another world out there.
You can take another look from the other side,
and you'll be able to find all that is love
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