I stepped into the stage & quickly sat on the bright crimson cushion chair that all been set for me. I brushed the huge black-silky organ with my bare hands at one go, while finding some comfort in such a limited time. I had became the object of attention. I took a deep breath before allowing those 10 fingers of mine to press the keys. As soon as I started to play a few notes, it felt like I was being possessed by a force that overcomes all my fears that I had initially.
So what songs I played? Oh, I played the same old medley that I usually played repetitively at the same place. I started off with "Bintang Kecil - A Malay Lullaby Song", followed by "An Jing " - Jay Chou, then Lee Hom "Kiss Good Bye & Wei Yi", next "Bengawan Solo" - the Malay & Chinese Version and so on.
As I was indulging in my own world, I received an unwanted interruption from an expected person. "Oi.. Brother! Can you stop splashing water all over the place. Some of the water had leaked from the bathroom!" screamed the one that I called; the little Discipline Master of the house. She was my 17 year old youngest sister.
"Okay.. I'll splashed more!" I screamed in my reply to irritated her. "Hmm.. Where was I?" I began to recall those favourite songs of mine, before coming a complete end to my medley, which subsequently would end my evening shower. As I was shivering naked recalling for songs, the song "Semoga Bahagia" by Our Late Zubir Said, strikes my mind.
Oh ya, I love to sing old or classic songs while showering. Back then, most of the songs were simply evergreen, unlike today. But the song "Semoga Bahagia" was different. The song not only evergreen- in my own opinion but, it has many basic moral values stated in that song, that I felt we adults tend to forget or being ignorant over it at times. Every time when I hear people singing that song, especially children, I would feel touched. Reminisces of my primary school days would be playing in my mind, hence smiles would breed from it.
So what's the song about? The song depicts the values that youths should possess, and it also encourages youth to pursue their dreams, prove their value to the world, and wishes them success and happiness. On top of that, this song teaches one to honour/respect one's tradition & custom with full pride. Look around you today, I must say that moral values of youngsters today are depleting. And most tradition or custom practices are no longer or little being practiced. It is indeed a sad thing because in a way, we are losing the roots of our tradition and culture. Liberalization from the influence of western cultures or mixed cultures are Greatly the caused of it.
When I was browsing Youtube in looking for the song for this blog, I come to realize that back in 2006 NDP, Suria Singing Competition Champ- Hyrul Anwar, had sang the song differently. It was either he forgot the lyrics hence he made up by himself- which unlikely the case, or most probably the lyrics been changed due to suit the rhythm of his version. I think it is a form of disrespect to change any song writers lyrics. Furthermore, I believe that the song "Semoga Bahagia" was perfectly written; So what's there to amend? Shame brother.. shame.
Hmm... Why do I love the song? This because as you can see, I'm a dreamer. A dreamer that dreamed living in his own world. Once the real world catch up with me, I'm back to the same working class employee that needs to break away from his job to be what he has desired for his career. No, I don't want to be a singer, because I know I can't sing .. hehe, but a _ _ _ _ _ _ L_ _ _ actually I want to be. Not telling you for now. Every time when I feel lazy or feel like giving up in my dreams, I would listen to that song, as a motivation for me to push on. It helps me a lot.
I shall end my blog by the lyrics & translation of the Song :
( I know Some of you Guys would Sing Along. Hehe)
Till the next blog; with Loads of Love - Adifazely.
So what songs I played? Oh, I played the same old medley that I usually played repetitively at the same place. I started off with "Bintang Kecil - A Malay Lullaby Song", followed by "An Jing " - Jay Chou, then Lee Hom "Kiss Good Bye & Wei Yi", next "Bengawan Solo" - the Malay & Chinese Version and so on.
As I was indulging in my own world, I received an unwanted interruption from an expected person. "Oi.. Brother! Can you stop splashing water all over the place. Some of the water had leaked from the bathroom!" screamed the one that I called; the little Discipline Master of the house. She was my 17 year old youngest sister.
"Okay.. I'll splashed more!" I screamed in my reply to irritated her. "Hmm.. Where was I?" I began to recall those favourite songs of mine, before coming a complete end to my medley, which subsequently would end my evening shower. As I was shivering naked recalling for songs, the song "Semoga Bahagia" by Our Late Zubir Said, strikes my mind.
Oh ya, I love to sing old or classic songs while showering. Back then, most of the songs were simply evergreen, unlike today. But the song "Semoga Bahagia" was different. The song not only evergreen- in my own opinion but, it has many basic moral values stated in that song, that I felt we adults tend to forget or being ignorant over it at times. Every time when I hear people singing that song, especially children, I would feel touched. Reminisces of my primary school days would be playing in my mind, hence smiles would breed from it.
So what's the song about? The song depicts the values that youths should possess, and it also encourages youth to pursue their dreams, prove their value to the world, and wishes them success and happiness. On top of that, this song teaches one to honour/respect one's tradition & custom with full pride. Look around you today, I must say that moral values of youngsters today are depleting. And most tradition or custom practices are no longer or little being practiced. It is indeed a sad thing because in a way, we are losing the roots of our tradition and culture. Liberalization from the influence of western cultures or mixed cultures are Greatly the caused of it.
When I was browsing Youtube in looking for the song for this blog, I come to realize that back in 2006 NDP, Suria Singing Competition Champ- Hyrul Anwar, had sang the song differently. It was either he forgot the lyrics hence he made up by himself- which unlikely the case, or most probably the lyrics been changed due to suit the rhythm of his version. I think it is a form of disrespect to change any song writers lyrics. Furthermore, I believe that the song "Semoga Bahagia" was perfectly written; So what's there to amend? Shame brother.. shame.
Hmm... Why do I love the song? This because as you can see, I'm a dreamer. A dreamer that dreamed living in his own world. Once the real world catch up with me, I'm back to the same working class employee that needs to break away from his job to be what he has desired for his career. No, I don't want to be a singer, because I know I can't sing .. hehe, but a _ _ _ _ _ _ L_ _ _ actually I want to be. Not telling you for now. Every time when I feel lazy or feel like giving up in my dreams, I would listen to that song, as a motivation for me to push on. It helps me a lot.
I shall end my blog by the lyrics & translation of the Song :
( I know Some of you Guys would Sing Along. Hehe)
Malay lyrics
Semoga Bahagia ( Children's Day Song )
- Sama-sama maju ke hadapan
- Pandai cari pelajaran
- Jaga diri dalam kesihatan
- Serta sopan-santun dengan kawan-kawan
- Dengan hati bersih serta suci
- Sama-sama hormat dan berbudi
- Jaga tingkah pemuda-pemudi
- Adat dan budaya junjung tinggi
- Capailah lekas cita-cita pemudi-pemuda
- Supaya kita ada harga di mata dunia
- Kalau kita lengah serta lupa
- Hidup kita sia-sia
- Jiwa besar sihat serta segar
- Rajin dengan sabar tentu bahagia
- Lemah lembut perangai pemudi
- Cergas tangkas wataknya pemuda
- Suka rela selalu berbakti
- Sikap yang pembela dan berjasa
- Capailah nama yang mulia pemudi-pemuda
- Rajinlah supaya berjaya semoga bahagia
English
May You Achieve Happiness
- Together we progress
- Clever at seeking knowledge
- Take care of your health
- And be courteous to your friends
- With a clean and pure heart
- We respect and do good to each other
- Watch your behaviour, oh youths
- Respect and honour your customs and traditions
- Quickly reach your goals/dreams, oh youths
- So that we'll have our worth, in this world
- If we are lazy and forgetful
- Our lives are worthless
- A big heart and a fresh mind
- Hardworking and patience definitely brings success/happiness
- Soft-spoken is the lady
- Energetic and tenacious is the man
- Charitable, always contributing
- Having a righteous spirit and doing good
- Attain a respectable position, oh youths
- Be hardworking so that you will succeed, may you achieve happiness
Till the next blog; with Loads of Love - Adifazely.
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