Thank you for the music

I wish my commandment of language was better, so I could describe my complex feelings in words, no matter english or chinese.

It seems so hard to explain how I feel when it comes to music, I think it's the greatest gift that the gods or whoever had blessed us with.

I wish I could write down why I smiled to myself in a silly way when I hear Does Your Mother Know or Mamma Mia or All Things Bright And Beautiful and Tree Hugger.

I wish I could tell people why I tap my fingers to the beat whenever I hear 没时间 or Dancing Queen or any songs that I like, sometimes even subconsciously.

And I wish I could stop myself from feeling bitter and upset whenever I hear Slipping Through My Fingers or The Winner Takes It All or 海阔天空 or 女人花 or 最佳损友.

It's not just because I've been listening to a lot of Mamma Mia songs lately, it's been this way for far too long and I feel thankful everytime I hear a wonderful song for the emotions it brings me, especially joyful ones. Problem is, sometimes I don't know who to direct my gratitude to. It's not just the singers, nor just the composers or lyricists, but add them up and you get a touching piece of art.

I still feel sad for the demise of 黄霑 because I know there would be no more wonderful music from him anymore, but that doesn't mean the end of songs that can touch me. Sometimes the songs mean even greater to me than those who created it, and it's a very magical thing.

So many touching songs, and so many trashy ones, nevertheless I am constantly amazed at this thing called music, although sometimes I hope I am not so dependent on it.