the last song

Don't we all do it? Sing in our minds, that is. It's that irritating LSS -- that last song syndrome that just won't go away. The song stays with you ALL day; you sing it in your mind while you're walking, while you're working, while you're talking even. Some last songs are better than others. They stay with you, and they make your day a bit better.

Here are some of this week's more sensible soundtracks of my mind. Sing out loud with me:

1. "Run", Kitchie Nadal
   
   Kitchie's breathless vocals here seem a bit different from her performance for former band mojofly. But with her husky and sultry delivery, this song is bound to be a promising break-through single for Kitchie's solo career. Well, at least, it got my attention. You know how I love sultry female voices.
   

   Run fast if you can
   I'm gonna get you anyway, there's nowhere to hide, baby
   Breathe in, breathe out
   It's almost over now

2. "Taning", Imago
   
   Aya's semi-yodeling makes me want to yodel along. Initially hard-to-notice, the song takes some getting used to. After listening to it several times, the song grows on you.
   
   

   "Tama ba na aminin na nating
   May taning
   Ang pag-ibig natin"



3. "Masaya", Bamboo
   
   What can I say? This is Bamboo. That formerly-bald frontman for Rivermaya. After several years (decades?), he's back. With a new band. Named...Bamboo.
   

   Ako'y malungkot na naman
   Amoy chico na ako
   Ilang tagay na, hindi pa rin tulog
   Tanong ko lang sa langit
   Kung bakit pumangit
   Ang dating masaya
   Ngayo'y panay problema
   Bumabalot sa mundo
   Bakit ganito...
   Ang pag-ibig, ganyan talaga
   'Pag bago pa ang pag-ibig
   Ganyan talaga, masaya

   
   


4. "Hey Julie", Fountains of Wayne
   
   Funny. Catchy. Makes you want to smile. And maybe snap your fingers and nod your head. Or maybe just be thankful for someone to love.
   

   Hey Julie,
   Look what they're doing to me
   Trying to trip me up
   Trying to wear me down
   Julie, I swear, it's so hard to bear it
   And I'd never make it through without you around