This song stirs my senses and elevates me to a higher level! Even before I put the pictures and video together, I *knew* exactly what the outcome would be. At first, I had the pictures, but no video.. so I could not proceed. That was when Ari-san gave me one from his private collection. Thank you, Ari-san!!!
And this, is the end result...
Intoxicating.
Fascinating.
Exhilarating.
Powerful.
Unforgetable.
And last, but not the least..
Sensuous.
Yesterday, July 7th, was Tanabata in Japan, Star Festival..
(meaning "Evening of the seventh") It is a Japanese festival, derived from Obon traditions and the Chinese star festival, Qi Xi.
The festival is usually held on July 7, and celebrates the meeting of Orihime (Vega) and Hikoboshi (Altair). The Milky Way, a river made from stars that crosses the sky, separates these lovers, and they are allowed to meet only once a year. This special day is the seventh day of the seventh lunar month of the lunisolar calendar.
http://www.japanlink.co.jp/ka/nenc3.htm
In China, it is also said that the last princess of the Ming Dynasty, Princess Chang Ping and her husband, was also believed to be the pair of doomed lovers who meet up in the Milky Way once a year. Incidentally, The Butterfly Lovers, Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai.. are also believed to be such a pair. Now, which one of them are the true Srar crossed Lovers? I do not know.. but all three pairs lived, loved and died with their love for each other unfullfilled. So sad.. They loved, but were destined to never be together for all eternity; and could only meet once a year..
Japanese children make 'tansanku', with their wishes written on it and hang them on small bamboo branches for the Gods to see, and maybe grant them their wishes. http://worldkigodatabase.blogspot.com/2006/07/star-festival-tanabata.html
I dedicate this song to all those who love someone and yet realise that maybe there would be no future.
Sometimes we may fall in love with someone, knowing very well in our hearts of hearts that it will never be. It is a very sad situation, but then again, this is also part and parcel of Life, we can run and we can hide.. and yet somehow love will find us, right or wrong..
May we all grow and learn from our bad experiences, and may we all find love and peace in our hearts. My wish on my Tansaku this year is, Peace. On earth, in our hearts.. and in our homes, what's yours? :)
**Lyrics**
Hold, hold me for a while
I know this won't last forever
So hold, hold me tonight
Before the morning takes you away
Hold, hold me for a while
I know this won't last forever
So hold, hold me tonight
Before the morning takes you away
What's that sparkle in your eyes?
Is it tears that I see?
Oh tomorrow you are gone
So tomorrow I'm alone
Short moments of time
We have left to share our love
Hold, hold me for a while
I know this won't last forever
So hold, hold me tonight
Before the morning takes you away
We're in each others arms
Soon we're miles apart
Can you imagine how I'll miss,
Your touch and your kiss?
Short moments of time
We have left to share our love
Hold, hold me for a while
I know this won't last forever
So hold, hold me tonight
Before the morning takes you away
Hold, hold me now,
From dusk all night to dawn
Save, save me now,
A short moment of time
Hold, hold me for a while
I know this won't last forever
So hold, hold me tonight
Before the morning takes you away
THANK YOU :* BEAUTIFUL :* GOOD LUCK :*
ann2261 1 year ago
@ann2261 ** Hello ann2261-san -^^-
Thank YOU so very much for taking the time to comment, I apreciate it! Oh! Good luck and best wishes to YOU, too!
Take care and have a great week-end!
- Michiko
dandelionjp 1 year ago
A beautiful video! This is probably one of the best songs ever made!
bibbetibabbetiboo 1 year ago 2
@bibbetibabbetiboo ** Hello! -^^-
Sorry for the late reply, but better late than never, yes? Thank you so very much for your kind comment, I do so appreciate it! I agree with you, I love, love, love this song!!!
Take care and have a wonderful week-end!
- Michiko
dandelionjp 1 year ago
Did you sing this ?
iplayslow 2 years ago
No, sir.. I didn't! If I had a voice like this, I would updere singing on stage, and not downhere here, warbling on Youtube :P
Thank you for that nice thought tho'.. it put a huge smile on my face!
dandelionjp 2 years ago