melodies of autumn

During the homily in mass today, despite our parish priest's usually boring sermon, I was reminded of this song. Father Jorge's sermon was all about how everyone seemed to vie for the top spot, whether it be in politics, business, or the community. His message brought this song to mind and I think that this song speaks of how we should look at life. Enjoy. Finish Last by Stellar Kart People change and plans get changed and Everything changes but You Everybody moves around and Everything gets pushed around but You You always stay the same, stay the same [Chorus:] I wanna finish last Last in the world's eyes No matter what I do I will be first in your eyes I am running in this race and I am pressing onwards towards the finish line You have promised me a better life Far beyond this world Far beyond this place in time [Repeat Chorus:] (x2) People change and plans get changed and Everything changes but You Everybody moves around and Everything gets pushed around but You Y...

My sister and their school's chorale joined the Korus Klef competition, organized by the University of the Philippines Concert Chorus. This song was their obligatory piece and was written by one of the tenors of the UPCC. I feel in love with the song because of it's beautiful lyrics and upbeat tune. Here's the lyrics of the song, Dito Sa Koro. Dito Sa Koro Music and Lyrics by Manny Aquino Choral Arrangement by Ronald Dolor Nagsimulang mag-aleluya sa gilid ng simbahan Sumapi dun sa high school choir gamit namin ay lumang gitara Mula nung bata pa, alam ko na, hilig ko kumanta nang kumanta Pagdating sa colegio sumali sa malaking koro Kahit puyat sa pag-aral dunadaan ko na lang sa dasal Di ko mapipigil, di ko matatanggihan ang tawag ng masayang kantahan Chorus: Dito sa koro, dito ang barkada Dito sa koro, and tunay na pagkakaibigan Dito sa koro, dito ko natuklasan ang pag-ibig sa musika Dito sa koro, dito ang sayawan Dito sa koro, dito ang kanchawan Dito sa koro, dito ko...