HAPPY 2013 with rJBm#21! What is Happiness (True Fell-i-see-Dad), Don't Give Up Hope/Life, Change can be a Blessing, Un Nuevo Año

(00:00) What is the reason for my happiness?...If I start to think about the definition of 'happiness' it could be the satisfaction of having tomorrow more than I had today, but what good is to accumulate it? If I give passion, if I give my time and my song, I will feel better than buying a mansion; no amount of money matches the satisfaction of giving the best from your own heart...¿QUÉ ES ENTONCES LA FELICIDAD? Yo digo que es tener lo necesario, saber qué hace falta y apreciar lo que se tiene; la felicidad verdadera se encuentra en cualquier circunstancia, con tan solo darse cuenta de que ya tenemos lo que importa en la vida; ¿cuál es tu medidor de felicidad? How do you measure happiness? What is necessary to live everyday after your daily allowance runs out? Time is more valuable than all the gold in Fort Knox but who has more of it? A nadie le importa con tal que seas feliz, así que sé agradecido y para de contar...Happiness is not in the bank nor in government, nor in my prosperous neighborhood; happiness is in my household, everything I already own is my happiness...My happiness is with you honey...Mi definición de felicidad puede diferir de la tuya, pero yo sé que podemos estar de acuerdo en que tenemos más que lo suficiente; tenemos todo lo que necesitamos para vivir en paz y armonía; tenemos agua y aire, y lo que nos sobra de todo lo demás, lo cual podemos compartir con alegría y felicidad porque todo lo que tenemos también pertenece a otros; you have given me the happiness that I always longed and looked for...ya tengo todo lo que necesito: esposa, perro, casa, amigos, trabajo, una canción nueva cada día; no me puedo quejar porque todo lo que tengo es grandioso y hasta ahora todo va bien; aparte de mis propios remordimientos no me puedo quejar porque soy un hombre feliz; I'm not going to complain at all...Voy a encontrar la manera de definir ese tesoro tan fino de la felicidad; la felicidad se dá a pesar del caos que llamamos vida diaria; la felicidad ocurre todos los días en la sonrisa de un niño y el abrazo de un amigo; la felicidad puede ser una simple caricia, a veces todo lo que uno necesita en la vida es despertarse con dos besitos de la esposa...

(4:07) Tus sueños, no rechaces la posibilidad de tu sueño...pronto pronto llegará, el oxígeno te inspira a pensar, y la posibilidad de un cambio positivo podría alimentar tu expectativa de un positivo resultado...Si no pierdes el sentido, si no te das por vencido (no te dés por vencido), don't give up the fight just yet, don't think you've lost already, no pienses que todo te va a fallar...Tú eres el cambio más preciso, tú eres el agente que puede traer renovación; in your hands is the power to change your reality, DON'T GIVE UP HOPE YOU CAN STILL COPE, more than coping, tienes mucho más que sobrevivir, tienes todo por delante, no te vuelvas a ir porque te vas a arrepentir; no apagues el fuego que hay en ti; your reality could change in the next minute man, don't settle then for less, don't give up hope just yet; don't give up hope at all 'cause your hope's a fact and the dream is true so keep the dream alive inside you; if we stick it out together we will make it all the way, so don't give up hope you can still cope, I'll see you at the end of the line...No pierdas jamás la esperanza, no dejes de darte confianza, no pienses que estás sin alianzas, no olvides tu propia enseñanza; don't lose your hope/faith, don't give up yet, today's the day you'll find your way; don't let indecision cripple your resolve, don't allow fear to interfere with your hope and your goals; no temas cualquier cambio que el cambio no hace daño, lo que nos perjudica es la mentalidad de antaño; la esperanza es lo último que se pierde, ni siquiera no, no la pierdes, ella te lleva hasta el fin del universo y podrás encontrar...There is so much more to live for even if you die; in time we'll see what we'll become, life can go on beyond us all...life will go on...the force of life cannot be stopped so don't give up hope-life-love-trust, don't give up your dreams at all

(8:59) CHANGE CAN BE A BLESSING, change can take you places you've never been beforeñ it makes you grow in wonder of wonders laying far away...the stars in the sky appear to be fixed in their place, but all we see is a reflection of their change; so why not try to get a do over for the times of falling down the old way, somewhere in the past where I got stuck in the mire of my stubbornness; here's my chance to make it worth the wait, this time it won't be fake; I hope it's not too late now to believe in a new year with possibilities of growth, maturity and good old fashioned peace and harmony; will the pieces fall, will the pieces fall in the right places? Will the pieces fall in the right places when the changes come, when change is here I'll know; when change is where I'll know if I was ready or not, the new year is here and here we go again...[Joins the ranks of Revengey (RJBM005) and Let The Conversation Start (RJBM010) among other ditties started in Marathon, Wisconsin]

(11:37) [Written in Dec. '92 for the New Year when I met Amy, 20 years ago!] Ilusiones, esperanzas que se quieren realizar, todo el mundo está en gran expectación; entre amigos y familia nos queremos abrazar, es un tiempo de alegría sin igual...UN NUEVO AÑO SE ACERCA, hay una gran ansiedad en cada corazón que tiene la ilusión de un mundo mejor; y esta ilusión es verdadera pues se basa en la esperanza de la promesa de Dios, quien en su fidelidad nos da su bendición...Con nostalgia despedimos otro año y sus desgracias, que esperamos nunca se repetirán; los amigos de parranda no se quieren despertar, se acabaron la champaña y el caviar...A NEW YEAR APPROACHES, there is great anticipation in every heart that holds the wishful belief for a better world, and that belief is true because it's based on the hope of the promise of God who in his faithfulness gives us his blessing...Dreams and hopes that we want to see accomplished, the whole world awaits in expectation; among friends and family we want to embrace, it's a time of matchless giddiness...With nostalgia we bid another year goodbye along with its calamities, which we hope will never be repeated; the friends of revelry don't want to wake up after finishing all the champagne and caviar...Un nuevo lienzo para un nuevo presente, un nuevo comienzo para una nueva mente (a new canvas for a new present, a new beginning for a new mind, a new day a new year; 2013 what do you think of that, if 2012 is already gone in limo-style and 2014 is just around the corner? Even though it seems somewhat arbitrary, we submit ourselves to the calendar, let it be good at least for making peace resolutions...

¡HAPPY NEW YEAR 2013!

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Christmas@TheMall, TheSeason4TheReason, ThisChristmasCouldBtheONE

(00:00) Falalarala...What's your reason for the season?.. I found the reason for Christmas that gives the whole wide world the wonder of it all; who needs a reason for Christmas, when you're just going through the motions picking presents at the mall; I just want to have my best Christmas of them all, //don't you wanna have// the best Christmas of them all? Fara la la la...I have my reasons for Christmas, there's some mistletoe hanging from that door where you're standing; what's my agenda you're asking, 'well, what's the danger?' says the guy who held your hand over the manger...I think I just had my first CHRISTMAS AT THE MALL, //don't you wanna have// the best Christmas of the mall? ...Granted, it does not feel the same as in the old place, but just look at the lighting and that fountain, well I dare you to find a better scene than this great crowd...I think we should have our first Christmas at the mall, //don't you wanna have// the best Christmas of them all? Why can't we just have a Merry Christmas at the mall? //don't you wanna have// the best season of them all? "RAP":  I grant you this: at first I thought that I could beat the crowds by laying low, but lo' and behold I was so wrong, I ended up joining the throng, now I belong; they needed shepherds and Santa's helpers and what they paid was more than perfect...winter/summer/fall what's the best season of all? I tell you what I'm having Christmas at the mall, @TheMall...I thought Christmas at the mall would help us all stay out of trouble, I was careful with the nog but then I started seeing double, and who needs Santa Clause with the best in-laws in the world, I got all kinds of stuff like a survivor in the rubble; my father-in-law got me this, my father-in-law got me that my father-in-law falalalalalalala...Fala larala lala...I think I just had my first Christmas at the mall, why don't we just have our first Christmas at the mall, why won't people say 'Merry Christmas' anymore?

(3:31) The reason for the season is Jesus...Ooh there's something in the air, I feel it everywhere; the people of the world know it's time to celebrate, it's time to come together and sing 'O Come Let Us Adore Him'; and nothing is so great, I can hardly wait to see Him in the faces of the ones who praise His name, seasoning the reason for Christmastime...Hail His Name, fan the flame...It's time to come together for Christmastime; Christmastime every year brings us near Him to appear, and we can see Him all the year, for every day is A SEASON FOR THE REASON...

(6:08) THIS CHRISTMAS COULD BE THE ONE when we come together as one, put our differences aside to make the world a better place for us and for the ones we leave behind, so let's get together to make the world better...This Christmas could be the one when all that was lost is found; if we work together we could make a change for the better, let's not wait forever, this Christmas could be the one; If we can work together the world would be much better, let's try to work together, this Christmas could be the one so let us come together this time...This Christmas could be the one when we offer an open hand, give our resources and time, to make this world a better place for us and for the ones who'll stay when we are gone, so let's pledge together to make this world better...to make this world better we are running out of time so let's not wait forever, it's better now than later...we'd better get together, we can't wait around forever, we must make the world a better place this Christmas, this Christmas is the one!

¡FELIZ NAVIDAD 2012!

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"Your name rhymes with true happiness that will never disappoint," Happy 12th Birthday Anna Joy!

(00:00) True happiness will never disappoint...It's been a while since I met you, but I still remember how glad I felt that my sister's firstborn was the happiest cute baby girl. I loved the name she gave you, every time I say it, it makes me smile, even in my rainy days it brings me great delight, YOUR NAME IS ANNA JOY, Anna Joy, Anna Joy, your name rhymes with "true happiness that never disappoints," the greatest joy in my life is having Anna Joy in my life, oh yeah! (3:30) You waited for the treasure of love...To discover all the treasures, all the mysteries, is to realize that you cannot do it on you own...ALL OUR LIVES we waited for mysteries to unfold before our eyes...[more lyrics needed, feel free to pitch in:] (7:42) Fiesta#1: Hey! It's YOUR MOMENT TO SHINE...you paid the dues to gain your freedom, you know you did it for good reason, to make your way to reach the goal; you're done just settling for medium, to go the distance you set a new high, no one dares to deny that you earned all you got, it's your moment to shine! You've come a long way, it must be recognized you are inspiring to young and old alike, the steps you take are being followed, no fear no limits for tomorrow; everyone you care about celebrates with excitement your elevation, everyone gets warm by the fire that you ignited...This is your moment, your moment to shine, relish the moment, your moment to shine (10:55) [tracks in need of lyrics] Fiesta#2 (13:20) Fiesta#3

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[Fringe/Revenge inspired] Unbelievable Love, All That Remains, The Power of Love

Three songs inspired by a couple of my favorite TV shows Fringe and Revenge...

Unbelievable, undeniable, when I'm close to you I feel powerful, I feel a surge of energy that gives my world reality...I belong with you but where do we belong if we're worlds apart, how can we join our hearts? But when I'm close to you I feel like I belong, I feel a surge of energy; could this be the love that conquers all? In your presence I'm empowered, I could jump from any tower, when you're near I'm not on the fringe, I'm not alone anymore; in your presence there is power, there is love in your embrace, I feel love, UNBELIEVABLE LOVE...Unbelievable, undeniable, our connection is something powerful, but what if we must give it up, saving the world means losing us, oh no, but could ours be the love that conquers all? When you're present I feel power, I feel loved in your embrace, I'm not on the fringe anymore; in your presence there is power, there is love in your embrace, I feel love, unbelievable love; I don't feel like I'm infringed upon, I don't feel alone when I'm with you, I'm not on the fringe anymore, I'm right where I belong...Unbelievable, undeniable, our connection is something powerful, but what if we must give it up, saving the world means losing us, but I won't give you up oh no... (5:55) Will you tell me a little story of the ways things could have been...All expectations die out in time, all affirmations last for a while, ALL THAT REMAINS is the love that we have, all that remains is the love that we had, all that remains is the love we still have; can you tell me a little story of the way things could have been, things could have been so different had we chosen different paths, can you tell me how is it going to end on the Fringe? The finale is on January 18 2013, will the secrets be revealed? (10:34) The tide is turning back on my anger, I need love, I need peace; I'm tired of this charade, these betrayals, will the truth set me free? It's taken me this long to get stronger, when will I know that my wounds have finally healed? When this trial is over, will the memories be too haunting to forgive all that I cannot forget; when my freedom is at stake, will I be willing to set others free, or will I bring them down with me? I feel cold inside, not invincible, can you tell me what to do not to feel this cold inside? ...I don't have this power to forgive in and of myself, what if I'm willing but unable, can you show me the way to forgive and forget? Because I can't move on to the next chapter of my life without THE POWER OF LOVE to make me care for something more than my own plight and my desire for revenge oh no, it cannot be that all I'm about is revenge, it cannot be that all I'm seeking in life is retribution and revenge, oh I need love, I cannot do this anymore, I need the power of love but I need your help, just show me the way to forgiveness, looking for love I'm stepping on a ledge, but I cannot make the jump without your help, I need the power of love to make me whole again, I'm stepping up I'm streching out so lift me up 'cause I need the power of love, love is the answer...

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Happy DecemBirthdays to Susan and Maribel

Happy birthday, Susan! (00:00) SUSAN'S SONG [translated Spanish/Fauxtuguese lyrics] It's the beautiful things in life that make our hearts glad, it is wonderful sharing with you a portion of God's blessing. I see in you a reflection of His love, you are His precious creation, He will always be by your side and will never forsake you. When times of trial come, don't dismay but keep on fighting 'til the end, you already know how much He loves you and He will always grant you victory. Nothing is impossible for Him, in his love you can surely rest and He will always be by your side so it is worthwhile for you to put all your trust in Him.

(3:33) MY BABY SISTER (who can resist her?) When I was almost five I thought my mom was doing fine, until her belly played tricks with her spine; but when she came back home the pain just vanished from her face, the moment she showed us her new baby girl...My baby sister, who could resist her? She was the cutest of princesses...The brightest of the bunch, by far the fairest of them all, she'll make you feel like her best friend in the world; Oh, my baby sister, who can resist her...She was the princess. The princess met her prince, he found her irresistible, she got his castle and he got his queen, my baby sister who can resist her, she is the fairest in all the land, she was the third princess destined to one day be the mother queen. My sister got her wish for three more dreamy princesses, who now they keep her busy but she is still the queen bee (6:40) MARIBEL'S SONG [translation] The time passes by and years get left behind but you are still here, full of life and everlasting youth that springs like blossoms on your skin, with life deep within that springs forth like a fountain of love. And life passes but you are still here because you are not alone, the Lord is always with you, and your youthful dreams are transformed in the hands of the Master; because you are His dream, and the object of His love, the apple of His eye, the Lord has taken ownership of you; and He always wants what's best for you, and His plan is perfect for you, every day is something new...Because He loves you, He wants to give you the best, because He loves you, He will do great things in you and for you.

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