Whimsical Wednesday: Joey Had A Smoke

 I'm really sorry I haven't been able to post lately! I was sick for a week or two and was unable to post, and lately I've had a few life-changing experiences that have left me a little tongue-tied. To be put bluntly, my prince is teaching me how to let go. To be completely honest, I've never let a single thing go, not once in my entire conscious life. I've held the anger of every single argument I've ever had within myself, and I know that's not healthy. But, to be honest, I never knew I was doing it. My prince was very, very angry at me. More angry than I've ever seen him be, face-to-face. I was extremely scared, but he did have a point. So now, he is slowly teaching me how to let go of all the anger from when we've fought before. I'm happy, because he has a bad habit of holding things I have done or said against me for the longest time. I do (did) that also. But now, we've both agreed to have a fresh start. I'm very happy and I feel this will teach me lessons that I will use the rest of my life, with or without him.

I chose this song as the last reminent of my anger towards him from our old fights. After this post, I will not be angry about any of this anymore. So now, I bring you, a song from my favorite band and obsession, "Joey Had A Smoke" by Meg and Dia!!!

http://www.4shared.com/audio/MeueHeje/Joey_Had_a_Smoke.html

((They sat through the night
In an empty apartment
Three older gentlemen came inside
And they brought wine and cards and chocolate
And Joey smoked on a cigar and came back in
So you think he’s something special do you mean?))

He is no one
He is a stranger I met on the street

He stared through hard, cold insolent eyes
Turned his gaze with her
Fear hidden quite secure under blank features
Protruding middle she sat unashamed
She read his judgment on his concerned face
With slight sarcasm he addressed her case
"Is it too much to ask to know about your lover’s name?"

He is no one
He is a stranger I met on the street
He never touched me
You’re all I need
And will ever need

But his eyes won’t be almond like yours nor blue like mine
With all the sins of the world in the iris
There’s no false blood
But you will love him
He’s from Gold Gardens
Our help before Atlas was ever born, alright

He is no one
He is no one
Stranger I met on the street
He never touched me
You’re all I need
And will ever need

He is no one
He is no one
Stranger I met on the street

((They sat through the night))

Whimsical Wednesday: Castle Down

Image from http://jalokin.deviantart.com

This weeks song is pretty depressing, but admittedly, this was how I was feeling during the prior half of this week. Things are slowly being patched up, gently, lovingly, and I am therefore trying to calm myself and piece back together the fragments of my castle that were torn down between the long-lasting was between my Prince's army and my own. For those of you knowing about our little scuffle, no, we have not yet returned to our relationship, but we will start to date again soon. Also, unrelated to this post, but, I have been re-reading many of Princess Skye's old articles. In case you don't know, Miss Skye is my hero. She is the one I look up to more than anyone else, save possibly my father. She honestly saved me from myself, albeit unknowingly, and she is who convinced me that any girl can be a princess. I'm probably going to have many new articles in list form- which is nice because those are my favorite types of posts, personally! I love lists.

So, back onto topic, without further adiu: "Castle Down" by Emilie Autumn! This is the first song that I've covered in English for this blog, teehee. <3

http://www.4shared.com/audio/RaOS7G-k/Castle_Down.html



"You can see that I swim
Through the sea of painful
You have watched as I pull
Myself from the floor
And you were there when I
Built my tower like pebbles in the rain
Trying to balance all that I had left
With what I didn't have anymore

And would you tear my castle down
Stone by stone
And let the wind run through my windows
'Til there was nothing left but a battered rose
And would you tear my castle down
Stone by stone
And let the wind run through my windows
'Til there was nothing left but a battered rose

You seem so devoted
Your love is unconditional
You were self-promoted
I never asked you
You were my everything
My apparitional faith
Where are you when I am screaming to my God
What am I coming to

And would you tear my castle down
Stone by stone
And let the wind run through my windows
'Til there was nothing left but a battered rose
And would you tear my castle down
Stone by stone
And let the wind run through my windows
'Til there was nothing left but a battered rose

If I had another place to go
Would you break me, is it that you know
I have no choice but to rebuild again
I'm tied so hard I can't remember when
I last walked free upon these feet of mine
But I'll draw the line
There will come a time
When I am stronger
Your words won't hurt any longer

And would you tear my castle down
Stone by stone
And let the wind run through my windows
'Til there was nothing left but a battered rose
And would you tear my castle down
Stone by stone
And let the wind run through my windows
'Til there was nothing left but a battered rose

And would you tear my castle down
Stone by stone
And let the wind run through my windows
'Til there was nothing left but a battered rose
And would you tear my castle down
Stone by stone
And let the wind run through my windows
'Til there is nothing nothing left
'Til there is nothing nothing left
'Til there is nothing left
And would you tear my castle down...
Would you tear my castle down...
Would you tear my castle down...?"

Whimsical Wednesday: Daisy Blue

Image from WeHeartIt

Ahh, Spring, you will soon be upon us! That's why I chose Yukari Tamura's "Daisy Blue" as this week's Whimsical Wednesday. Everytime I hear this song, I can't help but think of fields of flowers, climbing trees, and sleeping in the sunlight. I absolutely adore spring! My next post will be about how to wear some of the clothes you already have during warm- but not poiling- weather.

http://www.4shared.com/audio/lPq6pj3p/Daisy_Blue__cover_.html


Since I couldn't find the translation for this one, I'm just going to put the romanized lyrics.


Kitto mou kinai
Itsumo itsumo homete kureta
DEIJII BURUU no WANPIISU
KUROOZETTO kakushita

Kimi ga aishita watashi wo
Zenbu yamechau wa
Motto kakkoii hito
Sekaijuu ni iru wa

Hitori machi wo arukeba
Kinou kenka shita koto mo
Tooi mukashi ni sugu
Nacchau no yo
Samishiku nai

Are?
Nande darou hitori de ni
Afure dasu namida de
PINTO awase miagetara
Hora DEIJII BURUU
Kimi ga inai kimi to inai
Aa tada sore dake
Demo sora wa konna ni mo mizuiro
Kie kaketa hana no mizuiro

Kitto mou konai
Hashagu koe de
Machiawaseta KAFE
Saigo kurai wa
cool girl kidotte

Kimi ga araware donna ni
Ayamatte mo dame
Fun tto soppo wo muite
Shiran furi suru wa

Oki ni iri no sufure ga
Kyou mo fuwari fukurande
Hitorijime shita
Gin no SUPUUN wa
Shikae shina no

Are?
Nande darou doushite yo
Kushukushu ni shibomu no
Potsuri ochita ame tsubu wa
Hora DEIJII BURUU
Kimi no koto kimi no kotoba wo
Sagashi hajimeteru
Mune wo kakimi dasu mizuiro
Kirameku shizuku wa mizuiro

Are?
Nande darou hitori de ni
Afuredasu namida de
PINTO awaseta
Hitomi ni utsutta hito
Kimi ga warau kimi to warau
Aa kuyashi sugiru kara
Soppo muite sasayaita no
Daisuki yo
Kimi to DEIJII BURUU

Whimsical Wednesday: Suna no Oshiro

Yes, that's right, I'm actually on time for once! And I'm going to have another post up today, as well. I'm sorry I've been so inactive! Anyway, this week I chose the song "Suna no Oshiro" by Kanon Wakeshima. The twist? I sung along to the music box version. ♥  Music boxes make me feel so much like a little gothic princess, no matter what I'm wearing. I like hearing the music box versions of songs that I like because I can hear all of the little melodies and chimes.... ♥ Anyway, please enjoy, and here are the English lyrics!

Listen to it here!

In a quietly withering castle, is a thirsty time of change
An ash colored me is vanishing slowly
Are you watching?

Gather the stars and build a castle of sand
Where I utter my soft prayer
Ambushed by those footsteps falling into dust, flowing away...

Whimsical Wednesday: Electro World

I'm sorry, another late post!! This one is especially bad because I both forgot it was Wednesday so therefor did not have a song picked out, and also, this was recorded at nine thirty at night. So, enjoy, "Electro World" by Perfume!

http://www.4shared.com/audio/3Lm2Ek_J/Electro_World__cover_.html

This street continued to run ahead
It should have been written in a map but I can't find the town
and as I turned around to look at that place the scenery changed
This world is our last electro world
The ground is shivering and broken, and the sun has fallen from the sky lightly into my hand

The truth, above all, has been recognized
I'll leave the world's plan behind in this letter

Aa aaa aa aaa
Aa aaa oh yea electro world

There was a cat going through the city however it was flying through the sky
Even if you exist, reality isn't here, that's why

Aa aaa aa aaa
Aa aaa oh yea electro world

I can see it all, I can feel it all and although
it's not reality, I certainly exist
This street continued to run ahead
It should have been written in a map but I can't find the town
And as I turned around to look at that place the scenery changed
This world is our last electro world
The ground is shivering and broken and the sun has fallen from the sky lightly into my hand

It fell lightly into my hand...

This world's switch was pushed by someone
Aaa very soon this electro world will disappear.

Whimsical Wednesday: "Koi wa Sensou"

(Image from WeHeartIt)

So, Wednesday has come upon us once again. That means it's time for another song cover! Well, to be honest, I really didn't want to do this one, not today, at least. Long story short- I'm having a very bad argument with my prince right now. I just don't know what to do with him anymore- but that is not the point. The point is that, as much as some of us, myself included, hate to admit- princesses get upset too. And I chose this song to show that it is okay to be upset- as long as you handle it correctly. The posts in the next couple days will be themed in that fashion as well. But for now, here is week number 2- "Koi wa Sensou" ("Love is War") by VOC@LOID! 

There’s no longer a place     for this passion(lit: heat of love) to go. Ashen clouds     Monochrome activity     The sun’s rays linger. Twilight’s color is changing. This world is blurry,     but, somehow, I still love you. I understand,     but what should I do?     What can I do?     What should I do? What an idiot     I am. Shall we begin?     This is war.     Just look at how happy you are! Passionate love? That’s a sin.     Let me show you     my feelings.
(I'm sorry this post is very late- I actually recorded it and wrote most of it on Wedneswday, but then I became too busy to post it!!)

Wimsical Wednesday: "Kimagure Princess"

I would like to start a weekly post here on PLaC! It's called "Wimsical Wednesday"- and here's how it works.
Every week I will cover a song (English, Japanese, maybe another language too!) that I would like to share with my readers. I'll give some explanation- but here's the twist-

I won't edit it at all, and it will be done in one take.

Meaning, what you all hear is my voice- no electronic enhancement- and if I make mistakes, I won't edit over them or fix them! So, that much being said, here's this week's song: "Kimagure Princess" by Morning Musume!

http://www.4shared.com/file/254136113/6efb5e84/Kimagure_Princess__Cover_.html


Meaning:

I chose to do this song because it is basically my theme song! I love it a lot and I feel like I can relate to it very much- as can many of you, I'm sure! Here are the English lyrics:

"That moody beautiful girl
is a princess from somewhere.
For some reason she's irritated
first thing in the morning.

She's up in a castle
unable to meet her prince.
She can't flirt or anything,
what a life for a princess.

Today she'll console her lonely heart
with sweet ice cream again
Then fool herself with a sweet movie tomorrow morning,
but another lonely Monday morning will come.

Like a butterfly with beautiful flapping wings
She's a sexy princess with an alluring butt
Isn't it nice? A little bit of an erotic smile

It's okay to be selfish, right?
She's a sexy princess with nude colored lips
Isn't it nice, how they look a little wet?
She's a moody princess.

That moody beautiful girl
is a princess with worries.
Late at night
she starts sobbing.

When her Romeo was around,
she had fun every day
with her one-sided love.
Everything was rose-colored.

With her frozen heart,
she's shopping on the net again today.
She's buying fancy clothes
even though she has no plans.
She just gets more upset when she sees the bill.

Like a beautiful shining star
She's a sexy princess with alluring breasts
Isn't it nice? A little bit of an erotic smile

It's okay to be selfish, right?
She's a sexy princess who's fingers
you can become entwined in.
Isn't it nice, how she seems a little aggressive?
She's a moody princess.

Like a butterfly with beautiful flapping wings
She's a sexy princess with an alluring butt
Isn't it nice? A little bit of an erotic smile

Like a beautiful shining star
She's a sexy princess with alluring breasts
Isn't it nice, how her tears are a little erotic?

It's okay to be selfish, right?
She's a sexy princess who's fingers
you can become entwined in.
Isn't it nice, how she seems a little aggressive?
She's a moody princess."

(Thanks to projecthello.com for the translation.) 

(image from http://lovealwayshurts.tumblr.com/)