Boarding School Blues

[Instrumental]

"Kape, kape, sa bawat umaga, Nagbibigay sigla, nagdadala saya. Isang lagok, mundo'y gumaganda, Kape, kape, laging kasama! Kape, kape, sa gitna ng araw, Pagod ay nawawala, puso'y sumasaya. Puno ng lakas, puno ng pag-asa, Kape, kape, ikaw ang dahilan!"

[Verse] I wandered through the twilight streets Where dreams lay soft in the evening breeze The night was laced with whispers low And fate had secrets left to show [Pre-Chorus] Then I saw you standing there A shadow wrapped in golden air Your gaze ignited sparks unplanned A fleeting fire I couldn’t withstand [Chorus] We danced where time forgot to stay In stolen steps we’d drift away Our hearts would hum a melody Of endless nights and mystery [Verse 2] The moonlight painted tales untold A map of silver skies to hold We traced the stars with wild delight Drawing answers in the quiet night [Chorus] We danced where time forgot to stay In stolen steps we’d drift away Our hearts would hum a melody Of endless nights and mystery [Bridge] But dawn it came to call us back It pulled the threads and split the track Yet even as the morning grew I carried dreams that tasted of you

[Verse] There once was a P.A named Jamal it's true Took a sailor out with the rough sea blue The winds howled mad like a lion's roar But Jamal stood firm he'd seen it before [Verse 2] The navy men came with a questioning gaze Why's the P.A here in the stormy haze The skies were dark and the waves did pound But Jamal just laughed as the sea clapped sound [Chorus] Oh Jamal strong as the stormy tide Facing the winds with a daring stride When trouble loomed he never did stay But when the calm left he ran away [Verse 3] The clouds did gather and the thunder called Jamal stood still as the raindrops sprawled Against the gale he planted his feet A master of chaos a storm elite [Bridge] The navy men puzzled they couldn't know This P.A had stories like an old winds show But just as sudden when peace might sway Jamal tipped his hat and darted away [Verse 4] Did he fear quiet did he crave the storm An enigma wrapped in his nimble form With a grin so sly and a quicker pace Jamal left behind not a single trace

[Verse] Tik-tik, tak-tak, tug-tug sa kumpas ng ulan Sa patak ng oras, sa ritmo ng ulan Pitik-pitik puso, sumasabay sa hambalos Tila kulisap ang huni sa lilim ng talbos [Chorus] Tang-tang, tung-tang—awit ng kalikasan Sa bawat tunog, damhin ang pagmamahalan Plink-plink, pak-pak, aliw-iw ng ‘di mapantayan Mundo’y gumagalaw, pahinga’t tahimik ang sanhi ng pantaw

[Verse] The moon is sharp it cuts the dark Your voice a stain upon my heart The trees all whisper as I walk Broken strings and silent talks [Verse 2] The stars they shimmer but they lie Promises fade like clouds in the sky A shadow lingers full of pain Echoes screaming in the rain [Chorus] A melody I can't undo Every note it burns for you Ashes fall where we once stood Lost in a fire we misunderstood [Verse 3] These boots are heavy with regrets Treading paths we can't forget The river calls but I won’t dive It holds the secrets we tried to survive [Bridge] Your photograph it won’t stay still It battles time but bends its will The past finds holes to seep inside No place left in me to hide [Chorus] A melody I can't undo Every note it burns for you Ashes fall where we once stood Lost in a fire we misunderstood

[Instrumental]

[Verse 1] (Warm guitar strumming, soft piano notes) Paper hearts and midnight skies, Every word feels so alive. Ink-stained dreams, a quiet sigh, A love that waits between the lines. [Pre-Chorus] (Piano picks up, light tambourine in the background) I don’t know your name, don’t know your face, But somehow, you feel like fate. Every letter, every clue, It always leads me back to you. [Chorus] (Bright melody, soft drum beat, airy harmonies) So tell me, dear stranger, Did you wish for me too? Every word feels like home, Even though I don’t know you. With every letter, I fall, A love story left untold. So tell me, dear stranger, Will you ever be mine to hold? [Verse 2] (Soft guitar fingerpicking, light piano twinkles) Candlelit nights, waiting here, Tracing love in every tear. Pages turn, but still I stay, Holding onto words you say. [Pre-Chorus] (Warm piano melody, tambourine shakes lightly) I don’t know your name, don’t know your face, But somehow, you feel like fate. Every letter, every clue, It always leads me back to you. [Chorus] (Playful drumbeat, dreamy harmonies) So tell me, dear stranger, Did you wish for me too? Every word feels like home, Even though I don’t know you. With every letter, I fall, A love story left untold. So tell me, dear stranger, Will you ever be mine to hold? [Bridge] (Guitar slows down, soft hums, dreamy piano echoes) And when the truth unfolds, Will you still be standing close? Or will you vanish in the night, Like the letters lost in time? [Outro] (Soft piano fading, warm acoustic strumming, gentle hums) But if love was written in the stars, Then maybe, just maybe, you’re not far. So tell me, dear stranger, Are you already in my heart? ---

[Verse] Sepohon kayu daunnya rimbun Lebat bunganya harum berembun Walaupun hidup seribu tahun Tanpa makna jika hati 'tenggelam [Chorus] Walaupun hidup seribu tahun Tak bersyukur apa yang tersimpan Buahnya manis takkan bertahan Tanpa nurani apa gunanya [Verse 2] Kami bekerja siang dan malam Keringat jatuh bumi digenggam Namun apa makna melangkah Jika lupa pada Sang Kuasa [Chorus] Walaupun hidup seribu tahun Tak bersujud angkuh di awan Penuh dunia hasil buruan Namun jiwa kosong bermuatan [Bridge] Bulan bersinar bintang pun tahu Hidup sesaat janganlah keliru Harta fana tak 'kan tertahan Setitik iman jadi pedoman [Chorus] Walaupun hidup seribu tahun Tak bersyukur apa yang tersimpan Buahnya manis takkan bertahan Tanpa nurani apa gunanya

[Verse] Sunrise in Jersey another day unfolds Streets are stories paved with dreams untold With weary steps I walk these foreign roads Carrying hope where the fire never erodes [Verse 2] Paper trails and lines that never cease Chasing that elusive piece of peace In the chaos I find my own refrain Through the city's storm I dance in the rain [Chorus] The American dream is a restless tide Pulled in and out no place to hide Building a life with these two hands Writing my name in shifting sands [Verse 3] The boardwalk whispers a lonesome tune A borrowed sky and a borrowed moon Through broken English I try to sing The echoes fly though they lack their wings [Bridge] Every brick I lay holds a part of me Every step forward is a victory One foot in a dream one foot in fear Yet I keep on climbing year after year [Chorus] The American dream is a restless tide Pulled in and out no place to hide Building a life with these two hands Writing my name in shifting sands

[Verse] Teri yaadon mein khoya hoon Har pal mein teri khushboo hai Dil ki baatein chhupi si rah gayi Meri duniya tujhse roshan hai [Verse 2] Teri muskaan ka jaadu hai Chaand bhi sharma ke chup gaya Dil mein bas tu hi tu hai Zindagi mein rang bhar gaya [Chorus] Teri yaadon mein Bas tera rang hai Har ek shaam mein Tu nayi umang hai Jo sapney the mere Tu unka sang hai Teri yaadon mein Bas tera hi rang hai [Verse 3] Tere khwabon mein jeene laga Dil ka darwaza khulta raha Mausam bhi tere geet gungunay Meri har saans mein tera naam raha [Bridge] Tu meri kahaani Meri dua ban gayi Main bheega sa rag tha Tu hava ban gayi Dil ke safar ko tu thikana de gayi Teri yaadon mein Tere raste chal gayi [Chorus] Teri yaadon mein Bas tera rang hai Har ek shaam mein Tu nayi umang hai Jo sapney the mere Tu unka sang hai Teri yaadon mein Bas tera hi rang hai

**Verse 1:** Be clear and concise, cut through the noise, Frontload the message—let purpose be your choice. No need to twist it, just say what you mean, A win-win situation starts where intentions are seen. **Pre-Chorus:** Skip the jargon, drop the fluff, Plain English is more than enough. A clear subject line lets your purpose show. Bullet points and tables—organize the flow. **Chorus:** Write to connect, write to engage, The “you” approach sets the stage. Seek common grounds, let goodwill lead, Find shared wins—that’s agreed! We’re building bridges, not walls, Effective words make the tallest halls! **Verse 2:** Maintain a positive tone, let respect take the stage, Even in conflict, cool it down with the page. Solutions take root when you work hand in hand, A partnership grows on truth’s solid stand. **Bridge:** Break it down, make it lean Frame it tight, sharp and clean. Serve their needs, not your own Trust becomes the cornerstone! **Chorus (Reprise):** Write to connect, write to engage, The “you” approach sets the stage. Seek common grounds, let goodwill lead, Find shared wins—that’s agreed! We’re building bridges, not walls, Effective words make the tallest halls! **Outro:** Win-win woven, line by line, Clarity’s the golden design. In every email and letter you send, Words aren’t just tools—they’re how we transcend!