chaechae meets world: No More Tears

I tell myself I can make it

I’m trying hard to be strong

Guess it’s hard to believe in my lies

That I would be okay

That I would be fine without you

Tried running away from the memories

Taking a step into another place

But then all I can see is your face

Oh, I still miss you

I feel so lost without you

Save me the night

Let this dream take me back

And look in your eyes once again

Save me

I’m brushing my sadness aside

Yeah, no more tears tonight

And I’ll, I’ll move on soon I know

But I still miss you

I feel so lost without you

Save me the night

Let this dream take me back

And look in your eyes once again

Save me the night

I’ll look for that star and wish you back in my arms again

Save me the night

And dream you’re with me as I close my eyes

Would you love me still?

Will you love me still?

Save me the night

Let this dream take me back

So I can look in your eyes once again

Save me the night

I’ll look for that star

And wish you back in my arms again

Save me the night

Save me

-No More Tears. Side A feat. Keiko Necesario

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First of all, I just have to say that I really like the album art and the lyric video - simple yet elegant and classy.

I must admit, I didn't fully appreciate this song the first time I heard it. It was good and I liked it; I just wasn't blown away by it. Yet.

I think though that this is more a testament to how good they have been and can be - they've set the bar so high even for themselves.

But the more I listened to the song, the more I realized, much like the lyrics or perhaps because of the lyrics, how deeply poignant the music is. The song breaks your heart slowly and you don't even notice until you're looking at the million little pieces.

It’s been a while, I think, since they recorded a duet with other artists (Year 12?) but wow Yubs and Keiko sound really good together! That's hardly surprising though; if there ever were gods of harmonizing, those would be them - Side A - and this song does not disappoint. We get a healthy dose of vocal and musical harmony... a perfect blend of melancholy and longing, with a dash of resolve.

“Save me the night

And dream you’re with me as I close my eyes.

Would you love me still?

Will you love me still?”

What a difference a verb tense makes.

Some sad love songs sound wistful, others hopeful. This song manages to be both. It’s like listening to a broken-hearted person willing themselves to let go with one hand while unconsciously holding on with the other.

It’s confusing. It’s heart breaking. It’s tragically beautiful.

*****

Listen to/Stream/Buy the song on spotify, itunes, amazon, google, and at your local sari-sari store (maybe).

And watch the lyric video on youtube. Because it’s awesome. And to help them get more views. 😜