'Stars' by Park Yong Ha

Gaki posted the lyrics in original Nihonggo, in Chinese and in romaji. Check it out here.

It was played during the burial, and was considered a premonition to the tragedy. Like Sandra (Gaki), I don't believe that to be so. I doubt he had a hand with the lyrics, and was only coincidence that it could be associated with his passing. Me, I shall cherish this song even if it will bring me tears from time to time...

A little something for you, Yona...

I'm slowly accepting the loss, but it's not easy. Yesterday, Saturday, I got to talk with Gaki, Yuki, and two more of PYH's fans. And somehow, the burden of grief was lighter, because we got to talk and share our experiences of how Park Yong Ha touched our lives in a way.

Gaki is also holding a tributes page of sorts, and send in any kind of tribute for PYH. I've sent a couple, plus I recorded a song that's been a favorite of mine. Copy of the song and translation below. And you can listen at your own risk here. I'm not much of a singer, so I hide my inefficiencies with my guitar. ^^;

PAGLISAN by Color It Red

Kung ang buhay ay isang umagang nakangiti

At ikaw ay ang lupang sinusuyo ng bituin

‘Di mo man silip ang langit

Di mo man silip, ito’y nandirito pa rin

CHORUS

Kung ang lahat ay may katapusan

Itong paglalakbay ay makakarating din sa paroroonan

At sa ‘yong paglisan

Ang tanging pabaon ko

ay pagi-big

Sa pagbuhos ng ulan, sa haplos ng hangin

Alaala mo ay...

Nakaukit sa pisngi… ng langit…

Di man umihip ang hangin

Di man umihip ika’y nandirito pa rin

(CHORUS)

Translation:

LEAVING

If life is one smiling morning

And you are the earth being wooed by a star (by the stars)

Though you may not see the sky

You may not see it, but it is there

CHORUS

If everything has an end

This journey will get to where it’s going

And at your leaving

My only token is

Love

At the falling rain, the caress of the wind

Your memories…

Are etched on the face of heaven

Though the winds may not blow

May it not blow, you will still be here

(CHORUS)