ONE OK ROCK's "American Girls" [Official MV]

Hey hey hey!

If you're an OOR fan, I'm pretty sure you've already watched their new music video. What else am I talking about? Duh! Of course it's about "American Girls." But if you haven't seen or heard about the song and official MV, then you're in the right place, my friend cos I'll be sharing the said music video right here on my blog :

Well, a lot of my OORer friends already knew by now how much I love this song. I kept saying it over and over again and I keep on talking about it. It's my favorite track among the tracks in OOR's new album "Ambitions". The song is rather cheesy and it's like your generic American Pop-Rock song that mostly appeals to teenage girls, but what the hell? I love it  and that's all that matters. I don't know about you but there's something about this song that makes me wanna dance and do the head bangs. You'd also probably have LSS with this song once you hear it.

I didn't expect the MV to be like that. "That", meaning, the way they did it. I was imagining it differently. Like in the style of pabebe Pop-rock bands in the US. In my mind, the video for American Girls is, OOR boys would be like having a mini concert in front of a huge crowd of screaming teenage girls and they were singing along and jumping up and down. You know? Like the typical pop-rock videos catered to screaming teenage girls. LOL! But then, lo and behold! It's not the way I was imagining it. Though it's not the best video that OOR have made in the past five years, I think it was pretty good. I liked it. And I liked that it has a story no matter how lame it is! LOL! I don't hate it guys. It's okay and I pretty much enjoyed it.

But what do you think about it? Thoughts?

Throwback to OOR Live in Manila (and 1st Anniversary!)

OOR Live in Manila last year was the highlight of my 2016. And up to this moment, whenever I think about that concert experience it would always bring a smile to my face. It's definitely one of the most memorable concerts I have ever been to. And hopefully, I would get to see OOR-sama live once again. Who knows when? I'm not sure but I hope it'll be sometime in 2018 because I have to save up first, okaaaaay. Hihi.

Anyway, as we Philippine One Ok Rockers relive the moment last January 19, 2016, here's a picture of me with OOR-sama taken during the meet and greet.

I was supposed to be holding onto Taka's waist but when I remembered what the organizers have told us before the meet and greet, "bawal sila hawakan", ibinaba ko yung kamay ko. LOL. Hindi ko sana ginawa. Sayang, eh. But it was evident on the huge smile I have on my face, (in that picture) that I'm so happy to be standing in between my loves Taka and  the outrageously handsome guitarist Toru. Being this close to them is one in a million experience.

They are so adorbs and gorgeous and I look like their yaya. LOL! But anyways, it's truly a dream come true.

Happy OOR Live in Manila anniversary, my fellow One Ok Rockers! 

We Are by ONE OK ROCK

My favorite Jrock band, ONE OK ROCK has a new album set to release this year. I'm not sure when's the exact date tho. Haha! Not really much into Japanese entertainment lately and I'm not much updated with what's happening with all my favorite Japanese artists.

I only heard about this new OOR song and music video because I've been seeing this constantly on my news feed. And I decided to finally watch it last night.

ONE OK ROCK Live in Manila [01.19.2016]

Last Tuesday, January 19, 2016, a magical night happened, well, at least for me and for ONE OK ROCK PH fans. Our dreams had finally come true. I'm relatively a new fan to the OOR fandom and I feel so lucky that I got to see them sooner than I expected. ONE OK ROCK "35xxxv" Asia Tour Live in Manila is one of the most memorable concerts I have ever been to. And it was a good thing that I didn't miss this chance... cause if I did, then I've missed half of my life.

vocalist, Taka
(c) Steve Lavoie / Rappler

It's been 5 days and yet I still have hangover. I just can't seem to move on. LOL. I can still remember everything that happened that day. From the queuing to the meet and greet event up to the show proper. If there was only a rewind button, I would have pushed the buttons over and over again to relive that moment. And If I could only turn back the time, I would have done better in meeting ONE OK ROCK at the meet and greet event. LOL. The guys look so unreal. I mean, I know they're handsome and all, but pictures did not give them enough justice. The boys are much, much good-looking in person especially the guitarist and leader Toru Yamashita. His good looks are out of this world! Oh my, God! I just cannot!! Tomoya Kanki, the drummer, has a smile that was oh-so-cute! His eyes were even smiling too. And Ryota Kohama (bassist), he is an absolute bae. I never thought he's that guwapo in person. He has a small face and a nice smile.

guitarist and leader Toru Yamashita
(c) Steve Lavoie / Rappler

I wish I could have said something better than, "Welcome to Manila!" while shaking their hands. Especially to my dearest Takahiro Moriuchi (vocalist). All I can say that time is, "Oh, my God!" repeatedly while looking into his eyes and with a smile on my face. I definitely look like an idiot. I was stunned and starstrucked. Taka is too good to be true. Aside from being much good looking in person, he is nice as well. I couldn't form the right words to say, the words I have long wanted to tell him. Puwedeng take two? 

Drummer, Tomoya Kanki
(c) Steve Lavoie / Rappler

Anyway, ONE OK ROCK is really good performing live. And I feel so happy that I got the chance to see them and this time, I’m not watching them on DVD or YOUTUBE but LIVE. Taka is the best vocalist I have ever seen. His voice is undeniably beautiful, it was amazing hearing him live. Even if he was moving around the stage, he can still hit the high notes and there was never a chance that he was out of tune. He sounds much alike in their records. And Toru, Tomoya and Ryota are also good musicians. They were all in sync. I wish I know how to describe how their performance went. But I can’t grasp the proper words into my head. Haha! All I can say is, they are GREAT! They totally rocked our world. Totally the best concert experience!

He just took my breath away. So unreal.
(c) Steve Lavoie / Rappler

And oh yeah, I think they also love their Filipino fans and the Filipino crowd based on their Instagram posts. They said that the Philippines is the loudest, most energetic, number one crowd they have ever seen! Wow! We are very much overwhelmed! It’s good to know that they enjoyed being here as much as we enjoy their music and their concert. They said that they will come back again in Manila and we couldn’t wait for that! Next time, I promise to do better in the meet and greet if there ever has one again. And I will push the Pulp Royalty again, of course. That is hashtag goals. 

ONE OK ROCK- san!
(c) Steve Lavoie / Rappler

I just hope to move on from this though, so I could get back to reality and with my life. Haay.

All photos are from Rappler. thank you very much. :)

The Way Back (Japanese version) ~ ONE OK ROCK

I honestly am not sure if I like this new OOR song or not, The Way Back. It really reminds me of "Sick Sad Little World" of Incubus from their 2004 album A Crow Left of The Murder. Though, it does not sound entirely alike the Incubus song, I mean, how should I say it? Some guitar parts are kind of similar. You be the judge. But it's nice to know that this song has a Japanese version. This is the kind of OOR that we know. Okay, they have full English songs from the way back, but still, it has the JRock vibe, that ONE OK ROCK signature. Do you get what I mean? But in the 35xxxv album? They sound like any other American bands out there.

Anyways, I've also said this to my friend, I'm not really happy about ONE OK ROCK venturing into the US market, but if they like it, then as a fan, all I can do is to support them if that makes them happy. I just hope that they would not forget their usual stuff. I love their old sound and style. It is the ONE OK ROCK we got to love. I know that a band needs to evolve as it is part of a band's growth, but sometimes it does not turn out in a good way. Okay, people, these are just my opinion and I don't speak for the whole fandom. I know most of the fans are okay with their change. Well, that's their preference and yeah, to each his own.



Btw, this is Incubus' Sick Sad Little World

So what do you think?

PS : It's my dad's 67th birthday today~ happy birthday, daddy!!! Love you and miss you! ♥

ONE OK ROCK PULP ROYALTY

Update!


I got to snag a Pulp Royalty ticket to ONE OK ROCK Live in Manila concert! Yay! I was supposed to be blogging about it last week, but got too lazy to write anything here. As always. I'm lazy as fuck. I know. Anyway, as I was saying, I got the chance to purchase the ticket that I've been wanting to have since the very first day Amuse Inc. announced that OOR will be having an Asian tour next year! You don't know how much stress I was under during those times. It was the most stressful experience I had in my whole fangirl life ever. It was more stressful than being in the "Hunger Games" with Arashi's DVD or album preorders.

Anyway, I really want the Pulp Royalty ticket. I'm not sure if you're familiar with it, but listed below are the perks you'll be getting if you're a PR ticket holder :

* VIP ticket
* free PULP magazine
* free official autographed concert poster
* free souvenir PULP ROYALTY ID
* priority queue for only PULP ROYALTY
* first entry to venue
* first entry to event bowl
* free baggage service
* meet & greet with the band with a photo opportunity

The last one on the list is the one I really wanted the most. The fucking MEET & GREET! It's not everyday that I get to see them or meet them, so basically, as a fan, I want to meet the band, face to face. Touch them. hug them, smell them, kiss them. LOL! But yah know? Who wouldn't want to get the chance when the opportunity is presented to you? I did all my best to get the ticket and I'm so happy that I did! I also want to thank my fandom friends who gave me tips and well who helped me in their own little way. And of course, I also want to say that, I got my PR ticket fair and square. I got money and I paid and I did everything. *winks* They say, if you really want it, you'll find ways!

Now, I can relax, sleep peacefully and wait for January! Thank you so much, Papa God for this!

#ONEOKROCKLiveinManila

JFC! `Till now I can't believe that my favorite JRock band is going to perform live in the Philippines next year for the 2016 "35xxxv" ASIA TOUR! Omigossssh! Like, hello. Who would have thought that they would hear the fans' petition? It felt like I'm just dreaming. They are finally coming here in my country! OMG. I was jumping around the bed with my phone in my hand when I was reading the update / announcement yesterday from Amuse Inc. Asia's Facebook page. I'm finally going to see ONE OK ROCK-sama!! Gahd, I'm willing to do everything and anything just to see them and meet them in person, in flesh!! Especially my dearest Takahiro Moriuchi. Oh, My God! Face to face with TAKA. Imagine that. Ugh. I think I'm gonna die on the spot!

Yes, like I said, I'm gonna score the VIP ticket with the ROYALTY inclusion of Meet & Greet with the band. Good luck to me!

Can't wait to see my loves! ♥

Happy 28th Birthday Tomoya!

Happy happy birthday baby tomato!!! 

Keep shining bright like a diamond You are the best drummer boy ever!! Love you! Stay strong and stay healthy! ❤❤❤❤ 

Dreaming Alone by Against The Current ft. TAKA (ONE OK ROCK)

I'm currently obsessed with this song!!! ♥ And I'm so proud of Taka because I almost couldn't hear his Japanese accent singing an English song!!! :)

DREAMING ALONE

~Against The Current ft. TAKA~

`The story starts laying in the dark with someone new

I’m feeling tired from all the time I spent on you

But I know I’m strong from all the trouble I’ve been through

The story starts where the story falls apart with you

Don’t lie, bright eyes

Is it me that you see when you fall asleep?

Cause I know it’s you I dream about every night

Giving me a feeling like

Love in the summer

Way I’ve never felt with another

Don’t lie, bright eyes

Is it me that you see?

Tell me I’m not dreaming alone

The story starts lying in the dark broken and bruised

I count the scars left in my heart from losing you

And I was wrong but let’s be honest you were too

I miss the part where I was falling hard for you

So don’t lie, bright eyes

Is it me that you see when you fall asleep?

Cause I know it’s you I dream about every night

Giving me this feeling like

Love in the summer

Way I’ve never felt with another

Don’t lie, bright eyes

Is it me that you see?

Tell me I’m not dreaming alone

I can’t take back the things I said

And I won’t say that I regret

Any day that I was yours

Don’t lie, bright eyes

I know it’s me that you see when you fall asleep

And you know it’s you I dream about every night

Giving me this feeling like

Love in the summer

Way I’ve never felt with any other

Don’t lie, bright eyes

It’ll always be you and me, so why are we dreaming alone?

It’ll always be you and me, so why are we dreaming alone?

Credit:http://mellnoct.blogspot.com/2015/02/against-current-dreaming-alone-feat-taka.html#ixzz3b7uaJloP

Living Dolls by ONE OK ROCK

This got to be one of my most favorite songs of ONE OK ROCK!! I always listen to this song as in like almost everyday. ♥

Living Dolls

~ONE OK ROCK~

We are living in the same world?
Boku to kimi Kotae wa naikedo
Unmei no deai sae Dareka no kimegoto de...

If I can touch your heart
I can tell how you feel
Subete tsukurareteiru ki ga shite
Na mo naki hito　Boku igai wa
They're all the same looking like dolls

Ai wo shiru koto de Genjitsu ga mietekita ki ga suru
Ikiru imi wo soba de Te wo nigiri kaesu Kimi ga

Sabitsuiteiru sekai ni utagai wo motsu jibun ga itakedo
The answer you gave me
First love that you brought me…
Kokoro no kumori wa naze？

Taiyou ga nobottemo kimi wa hitomi wo tojitamama
Kono yo de saigo no namida wo sotto nagashite itayo
Kimi wa ayatsuri ningyou jyanakute boku dake no mono dattanda
Kono nukumori wa me dewa mirenaiyo

If I can touch your heart
I can tell how you feel
Subete tsukurareteiru ki ga shite
Na mo naki hito　Boku igai wa
They're all the same looking like dolls

Sabitsuiteiru sekai ni utagai wo motsu jibun ga itakedo
The answer you gave me
First love that you brought me…
Amazora ni hoshitachi ga...

English translation

Are we living in the same world?
Me and you, the answer is no, but
it's a destined meeting, as long as somebody decides

If I can touch your heart
I can tell how you feel
I've got the feeling that everything's being manufactured
people without even names, except for me
they're all the same looking like dolls

Thinking about love, I have a hunch that the truth can be seen
nearby is the meaning of living, hold out your hand to hold, you

In this world that's rusting together, I was holding on to mistrust myself, but
the answer you gave me
the first love that you brought me...
why was my heart overcast?

even as the sun rises, just as you open your eyes
in this world, you've been been gently crying the last tears,
you, you aren't a puppet and because it was just me
this warmth, you couldn't see it with your eyes

If I can touch your heart
I can tell how you feel
I've got the feeling that everything's being manufactured
people without even names, except for me
they're all looking like dolls

In this world thats rusting together, I was holding on to mistrust myself, but
the answer you gave me
first love that you brought me
in the rainy sky there are stars...

credit : Jpop Asia : http://www.jpopasia.com/lyrics/20169/one-ok-rock/living-dolls.html

Happy 27th birthday, Taka! ♥

Happy happy birthday my dearest Mori-chin! Yes, starting 2 days ago, I prefer to call Takahiro Morita as Mori-chin. Hihi. It sounds so cute. Good luck on your career, I wish you good health, more albums and more world tours in the future! I hope and I wish that you'd visit the Philippines soon! You are amazing! 

Loving you always,

*all pics are gathered in tumblr. thanks to rightful uploader/owner

Re:make by ONE OK ROCK

I am currently obsessed with this song!! Taka is so hot I cannot wait to write a novel using him as my hero. I'm gonna write a rock star for a hero once again. Hopefully, I would do so in the future. Perhaps, next year? There are so many ideas in my brain, so many couples, and so many heroes and heroines that want their own stories to be written--- and that would eventually come true if I become "masipag" in writing. LOL. I hope to finish Yuan and Cassie's story this coming holy week! I wish I'd overcome my laziness. XD And TAKA can wait... XD.

Anyway, I vow to make TAKA a hero of my future novel! Actually, the other ONE OK ROCK members are also interesting but then I'm already doing a sort of series of rock band members. I think it's not a good idea making another rock band members stories/novels. Just a bit sad that I only knew about OOR recently. I would have also pegged each members of Vampyres from OOR. But since I haven't written the other Vampyres member's stories, only done with vocalist Shinji and lead guitarist Curtis, I'm thinking of, well, maybe I could peg Drew from Ryota (bassist) and Radley from Tomoya (drummer)...hmm... we'll see. Gambarimasu! :)

I am blabbering too much. I was just supposed to tell something about this song. XD

Re:make
~ ONE OK ROCK~

You take me back
And show me you’re the only one
reveal the way you got me
I’ve got to run
You’re still alive, I'm never gonna take your feeling which is complicated

Fumarete nejirare koko made
Ayunda kono michi no saki wa
Dare ni mo fumi komaretaku wa nai
Mikaitakuchi ryouiki

Furerarete shimaeba break me up
Totonoerya wait for a moment
Kokora de sa falling out yeah
Girigiri de runs out of time

You can feel it!

I can't believe in you
I'd see you 'nother day, ‘nother way
Nobody standing near
There are something you can't see or feel baby
Jiko no ego munashiku yuku sue Yeah, I'm sorry
Hakichigae hanahada shikute mou doubt
Iki chigai out there
Out there no no no...
(I’m breaking down!)

I keep on trying to reach you with my broken legs
How many times have you seen me when I fall
But now I know you're not the only thing like before
Not the one I need to share

Kudaranai imi mo nai kusokurae
Sore gurai wakaru yo baka janai
I never give myself to you anymore

I can't believe in you
I'd see you 'nother day, ‘nother way
Nobody standing near
There are something you can't see or feel baby
Jiko anji munashiku kizukeba Oh when I’m me
Hakichigae hanahada shikute mou doubt
Iki chigai out there

I can't believe in you
I'd see you 'nother day, ‘nother way
Nobody standing near
There are something you can see or feel baby
Jiko anji munashiku kizukeba Oh when I’m me
Hakichigae hanahada shikute mou doubt
Iki chigai out there

I can't believe in you oh
I can't believe in you wow
Raretsu shita musuu no sentaku wa No!
Kachihokori baka bakari de ja mou doubt
Iki chigai out there

English Translation

You take me back
And show me you’re the only one
reveal the way you got me
I’ve got to run
You’re still alive, I'm never gonna take your feeling which is complicated

Fumarete nejirare koko made
Ayunda kono michi no saki wa
Dare ni mo fumi komaretaku wa nai
Mikaitakuchi ryouiki

Furerarete shimaeba break me up
Totonoerya wait for a moment
Kokora de sa falling out yeah
Girigiri de runs out of time

You can feel it!

I can't believe in you
I'd see you 'nother day, ‘nother way
Nobody standing near
There are something you can't see or feel baby
Jiko no ego munashiku yuku sue Yeah, I'm sorry
Hakichigae hanahada shikute mou doubt
Iki chigai out there
Out there no no no...
(I’m breaking down!)

I keep on trying to reach you with my broken legs
How many times have you seen me when I fall
But now I know you're not the only thing like before
Not the one I need to share

Kudaranai imi mo nai kusokurae
Sore gurai wakaru yo baka janai
I never give myself to you anymore

I can't believe in you
I'd see you 'nother day, ‘nother way
Nobody standing near
There are something you can't see or feel baby
Jiko anji munashiku kizukeba Oh when I’m me
Hakichigae hanahada shikute mou doubt
Iki chigai out there

I can't believe in you
I'd see you 'nother day, ‘nother way
Nobody standing near
There are something you can see or feel baby
Jiko anji munashiku kizukeba Oh when I’m me
Hakichigae hanahada shikute mou doubt
Iki chigai out there

I can't believe in you oh
I can't believe in you wow
Raretsu shita musuu no sentaku wa No!
Kachihokori baka bakari de ja mou doubt
Iki chigai out there

credits: http://www.jpopasia.com/group/oneokrock/lyrics/35xxxv/remake::56248.html

Heartache by ONE OK ROCK

Heartache (Rurouni Kenshin: Legends End OST) by ONE OK ROCK  is on my current playlist. I listen to this song from our house to going to the office, EVERYDAY. I just love the song! Ang daming hugot nitong kantang ito kahit hindi ko pa naman naranasan ang heartache. At ito na naman tayo, pinagiisipan ko na naman gumawa ng story based on this song. Ganda-ganda kasi, eh! Nai-inspire ako, but I'm not sure when will I get the chance to write a novel out of this song. I'm not yet done with my current manuscript. Which sucks big time. Masyado akong busy sa gym, eh. LOL. Gumawa talaga ng dahilan, eh, `no? But yeah, I'm really busy with getting fit. CHOS. Halos araw-araw ba naman ako sa gym, eh! Edi kami na ng gym buddy ko ang masipag mag-gym. XD

Anyway, going back to ONE OK ROCK's song Heartache, I wish they did a promotional video for this one. Kaso wala. Pero maganda naman yung jam session nila with this song! Parang MTV Unplugged lang. Kinikilig talaga ako everytime I hear this song. Ang ganda-ganda kasi ng boses ni Taka! I'm in love! ♥

Heartache

~ONE OK ROCK~

So they say that time

Takes away the pain

But I’m still the same

And they say that I

Will find another you

That can’t be true

Why didn’t I realize?

Why did I tell lies?

Yeah I wish that I could do it again

Turnin’ back the time

Back when you were mine (all mine)

So this is heartache?

So this is heartache?

Hiroi atsumeta koukai wa,

Namida e to kawari oh baby

So this is heartache?

So this is heartache?

Ano hi no kimi no eiga wa

Omoide ni kawaru

I miss you

Boku no kokoro o
Yuitsu mitashite satte yuku
Kimi ga
Boku no kokoro ni
Yuitsu furareru koto ga dekita
Kimi wa
Oh baby

Mou inai yo mou nanimo nai yo
Yeah I wish that I could do it again
Turnin’ back the time
Back when you were mine (all mine)

So this is heartache?
So this is heartache?
Hiroi atsumeta koukai wa
Namida e to kawari oh baby

So this is heartache?
So this is heartache?
Ano hi no kimi no eiga wa omoide ni kawaru
I miss you

It’s so hard to forget
Kataku musunda sono musubime wa
Yeah, It’s so hard to forget
Tsuyoku hikeba hiku hodo ni

You and all the regret
Hodokenaku natte hanare renaku natta
Ima wa tsurai yo, sore ga tsurai yo
Sugu wasuretai yo
Kimi wa

So this is heartache?
So this is heartache?
Hiroi atsumeta koukai wa
Namida e to kawari oh baby

So this is heartache?
So this is heartache?
Ano hi no kimi no eiga wa omoide ni kawaru
I miss you

I miss you
I miss you
I miss you

credit : http://rocksfull.blogspot.com/2014/09/one-ok-rock-heartache-lyrics.html

The Beginning by ONE OK ROCK (Rurouni Kenshin Live Action Movie OST)

I'm totally addicted to this song! It plays at the end of Rurouni Kenshin. At dahil diyan, crush ko na si Taka (vocalist) of ONE OK ROCK. He really reminds me of Brandon Boyd, circa Drive (2001) :') . 

Just give me a reason 

To keep my heart beating 

Don’t worry it’s safe right here in my arms 

As the world falls apart around us 

All we can do is hold on, hold on 

Take my hand 

And bring me back 

I risk everything if it’s for you 

I whisper into the night 

Telling me it’s not my time and don’t give up 

I’ve never stood up before this time 

Demo yuzurenai mono itta kono te wo hanasanai 

So stand up, stand up (Just gotta keep on running) 

Wake up, wake up (Just tell me how I can) 

Never give up 

Kuru wa shimi hodo setsunai 

Just tell me why baby 

They might call me crazy 

For saying I’d fight until there is no more 

Fureri wo fukunda senkougankou wa kankakiteki shoudou 

Blinded, I can’t see the end 

So where do I begin? 

Say another word, I can't hear you 

The silence between us 

Nanimo nai you ni utsuteru dake 

I take this chance that I make you mine 

Tada kakusenai mono kattate yori misekakete 

So stand up, stand up (Just gotta keep on running) 

Wake up, wake up (Just tell me how I can) 

Never give up 

Kanashimi to setsunasa 

Just give me a reason 

To keep my heart beating 

Don’t worry it’s safe right here in my arms 

Kudaketenaide saite jita kono omoi wa 

So blinded I can’t see the end 

Look how far we made it 

The pain i can’t escape it 

Kono mamajya mada owarase koto wa dekinai deshou 

Nando kutabarisou demo kuchi hateyou tomo owariwanaisa 

So where do I begin? 

Nigirishimeta ushinawanu youni to 

Te wo hirogereba koboreochisou de 

Ushinau mono nado nakatta hibino dasei wo sutete…kimi wo 

Just tell me why baby 

They might call me crazy 

For saying I’d fight until there is no more 

Fureri ukanda senkougankou wa kangakiteki shoudou 

Blinded, I can’t see the end 

Look how far we made it 

The pain i can’t escape it 

Kono mamajya mada owaraseru koto wa dekinai deshou 

Nando kutabarisou demo kuchi hateyou tomo owariwanaisa 

It finally begins..