Frap-o, beer and others...

I just wanted to fill this place up. It's been so long that I've been into blogging. Anyway, random thoughts lang naman eto. Just for fun...


Frap-o and Beer

I had the best 1 on 1 with my unit head last thursday (and sorry for my household, I kept on waiting for Bro. Jhun downstairs, forgot to check everyone on the CLP venue). It was a relaxing conversation with Bro. Jhun. Of course, the normal place, Coffee Bean malapit sa Sts. Peter and Paul church. Had a nice talk about things, affirmations and sound-quality advises. And that thing called 'love', haha! Di mawawala yan. And of course, same orders - frap for me, cappucino for the big bro.

But this time, with bonus - sound-tripping with beers sa Chimes... Sarap. There was this question I misheard na natawa kaming dalawa. Akala ko "Bro, may insomnia ka ba?" un pala "Bro, nakapunta ka na ba ng insomnia?". Nasagot ko tuloy "minsan bro, minsan nakakatulog ako ng 4am". Haha!

Ended up the night with SMS message from Bro. Jhun - "laban mo, laban ko. walang iwanan..." Another reason to cherish friendship and brotherhood. Thanks bro, we've been a lot of struggles together. As promised, andito ako kahit di kailanganin...


Banda Fantastica Album Launch

Long overdue na eto pero update na din. Last July 21, 2007, Transient Attack was given the privilege to perform as one of the guest bands sa album launching ng 'Banda Fantastica' sa Bar None, Marriot Hotel. Another great experience.

Another great experience to treasure din, first gig namin ni Buddy Kaloy as bandmates. Brad, you're such a Holy Bassist. Kaya naman... wala... haha!

August 12 was really a frustrating one. Pre naman! Dun namin nilaan ung mga songs na pinilit naming di tugtugon sa Bar None para panggulat man lang sana. Pero oks lang. That "Charlie Brown's Parents" with piano intro... Sayang... Haha! O eto, videos, for everyone's indulgence...

Bar None Gig (Down and Killing in the name of)

Bar None Gig (And Fools Shine On)

Between MM practice and...

...my keyboarding class last wednesday, as always, priority ko ang believer music class. And I always wish MM members can attend any music programs from this school. Where can you find a music school that teaches how to play an instrument with praise and worship integration?

Every session is an inspiring one. My instructor is always opening everyone's heart and mind and instill to everyone the importance of being in the music ministry. Kaya nga, I just wish SFC MM members can attend to any programs they offer :).


Banda Fantastica 2 - Octoberfest!

And now we're finally in. We just confirmed, we will be taking part for the BF2 album project. Can't wait to hear the final output of any songs we will be including (can I just suggest "Her Masquerade"?) Bro Jay-R, you're a wicked drummer, tingnan natin talento mo sa paglapat ng tono. Surprise us, tol!


My National Anthem is back...

"People don't know bout the things I say and do
They don't understand about the sh*t that I've been through
...
I've been giving just ain't been gettin'
I've been walking that thin line
So I think I'll keep on walking With my head held high
I'll keep moving on and only God knows why"

- Only God Knows why by Kid Rock

Just never wish me to sing this song in a common crowd...

Treasuring Tito's Trust...

As I wrote this post, I still don’t know what to feel. I just wanted to release the joy. This is about one of the few people I trust most, our SFC big tito – Tito Beng. He’s not just the one that made me say I need to defeat him in a singles tennis match because he’s really good. Not just someone I can’t answer back “no, I can’t” even if it’s thru a phone conversation whenever he needs me to do something regarding SFC service (imagine talking to him in person, I barely can’t speak nor can’t refuse a call for service). But he’s our tito, an exemplar of servant leadership.

Supporting him for CFC Leaders Assembly Praise and Worship as part of the music ministry and with my household is really a blessed experience. Tito can’t hide the joy, we saw it. “You’re the man” gesture is the assurance that he enjoyed serving with us and same goes in us with him. And yet, it’s a humbling experience for all.

Supporting SFC Discovery weekend MM led me to enormous gratitude, after tito’s embrace while saying “thanks bro, job well done”. How I wish I can share that very moment with my household who also supported him starting from his P&W leadership for CFC-LA until SFC-DW.

Continental Leaders Forum is on the way. I know I can’t be with the Singapore contingent because “Hello Asia” gig is on the way. That gig is something that I wanted. Tito asked me why I can’t come and I gave that reason.

Tito wanted me in (according to a close friend who is one of the organizers of SG deletion for CLF in Indonesia) so that I can support MM for the CLF. It made me feel so heartrending. He’s willing to give up his slot just for me. I just wish I didn’t disappoint tito.

Why is this so important for me? Because there was a point that I no longer trust some people inside the community, making it to the point that I collectively view community with distrust. But then, with the help of my 2 unit heads (yes, I have 2); I was able to regain that trust. But it’s like a start from scratch.

Why is this so important for me again? It’s because it made a BIG difference in me. It made me want to serve more, an assurance that the help and support will always be available to those who made themselves available to help and support others.

Hey tito, I hope this will be the last time that I'll say 'no' for service. Thanks for trusting me.

For all of these, may God be praised!


UPDATE:

31-July-2007: Transient Attack will no longer take part to the "Hello Asia". It's because the management of the event suddenly changed certain activities in line, and band performances are no longer included (except their very own Pop Machine). Even if half-hearted, I decided to join CLF in Indonesia and support the Music Ministry of SFC Singapore.

The First Photoshoot

I have nothing to say much in this blog, except my first photoshoot here in Singapore. It’s an awesome experience; I didn’t expect it’s a fun kind of endeavor. Hmmm. Thinking of switching career? No. Sideline cguro, pwede pa. Ika na ni Sis. Vinkie, Programmer, then rocker, then model. Haha!

Brad (Waway), thanks for the experience pre. May utang akong cuervo sa tropa mo. Salamat. Thanks for the recognition din sa personal site mo.

Here are some of the pics taken. More on the gallery section.

I breathe and eat music...

I am about to post something about my 25th birthday but I guess it’s better that people that are mostly reading my site are not aware of what happened. Hehehe. I’d rather post something that would be a source of happy thoughts every now and then.

When 2007 began, I set goals for myself and I set this year as a year for myself. One of my goals is to write or arrange a song every month. That means, to complete 12 songs for the whole 2007 and eventually be compiled. Big goal isn’t? But what made this year a memorable year for me so far is that I was able to collate 4 songs already. Three of them were poems written by my closest friends and one of them, I wrote and arranged it as a birthday gift for my friend.

I wish I could record these songs and post them here. Anyway, just run thru with the lyrics first and hopefully, within this year, I can commission my friends to sing these songs for me for a one big recording. Hehehe. The songs are arranged from latest to oldest. Enjoy!

	Her Masquerade
	Lyrics: Almin Manalo Arrangement: Almin Manalo (soon) Alternative/Rock-type - Intended for my secular band here in Singapore 1. She promised lasting insanity As she gazed to stars above She promised earthly serenity Never thinking, it’s all profanity CHORUS: Oh, she’ll let you sleep on her bed of lies And she’ll leave you dream with dull surprise REFRAIN: Behold, roll now the red carpet In the greatest revelry on dirt Put the mask, start the show Enjoy the end in her masquerade In Her Masquerade In Her Masquerade 2. And she said her’s as sweet as fantasy Trying to dress grin of simplicity She’ll dance with you on shoe of death Be mesmerized by her poisonous scent BRIDGE: Oh, she’s beautiful... As she crafts a heavy fair Slowly walkin’ down the fire She’s killing me with a stare Repeat Refrain In Her Masquerade... In Her Masquerade... (until fade)
	Lord, It's You
	Lyrics: Almin Manalo Arrangement: Almin Manalo (soon) Gospel/Praise Song Verse 1 Lord, in You, I take my safe haven In you, I won’t be put to shame Rescue me, from the dark, let me see Reach out Your hand, free me, save me Chorus Here Lord, stand still, be my Rock And be my stronghold as I walk For You, O God, my guide and might In pain, free me, be my light Refrain It’s You, O Lord, my pride, my love That brings peace to every heart My truth, my trust in days of strife On You I lean, my hope, my life Verse 2 Lord, in the hush of my serenity Shape me; mold me, with Your mighty hand Fill me with the Joy of heaven Cleanse me, give Your peace within Bridge Faithful and loving, You’ll always be Never giving up walking with me Help me strive to serve You each day That others will see Your will, Your way
	Blue Taxi (Joy Ride)
	Lyrics: Almin Manalo Arrangement: Almin Manalo (Birthday gift for Sis. Raia) Intro: A-E-Dsus2-E (2x) I. A E Hey, wazzup? It’s late again Dsus2 E Let’s grab a cab, let’s go, start the trip A E Never mind the distance, just seat back Dsus2 E Fasten the strap, plush a seat REFRAIN C#m Dsus2 A See the lights, passing by E A We’d rather talk, share a life E D Let them out, weariness, pains Dsus2 (pause) All heartache, in side of strife CHORUS A E Dsus2 Good to know, we share the rhyme E Bumping in to humps of times A E Dsus2 With this blue taxi, passing night E (pause) Thanks to you, and this joy ride A-E-Dsus2-E II See in us, with pain inside But same here, let’s drive the past With old memories, calm the heart Into the road, let’s see life’s new start Repeat Refrain Bridge C#m Dsus2 A E As the old chap do the driving, let’s just relax C#m Dsus2 A E We hush distrust, we sense the hope A (pause) E (pause) Dsus2 (pause) Dsus2 Good to know, we share this life Repeat Chorus (2x) E A-E-Dsus2 Thanks to you, and this joy ride (2x) E A Thanks to you, and this joy ride
	Ngayong Kapiling Ka
	Lyrics: Ruschelle Pena a.k.a. Moomai Arrangement: Almin Manalo Gospel/Worship-type of song. Capo on 2nd fret Intro: C-Em-F-G I. C-Em-F-G Kakaibang saya ang nadarama C-Em-F-G Ng nabatid na ako'y Iyong mahal F-Am-Dm-G Kakaibang pagmamahal ang nadarama F-Am-Dm-G Ng nadama ang Iyong pagmamahal II. Kakaibang ngiti ang namumutawi Ng nalaman na Ikaw ang aking ngiti Kakaibang tibok ang pumipintig Ng nalaman na Ikaw ang bawat pintig III. Kakaibang sayaw ang ginagalaw Ng nalaman na Ikaw ang bawat galaw Kakaibang musika ang sinisigaw Ng sa'king puso ang naghahari ay Ikaw. IV. D-F#m-G-A Kakaibang ningning ng mga mata D-F#m-G-A Ng laging Ikaw ang nakikita G-A Bawat saya G-A Bawat ngiti G-A-G Bawat tibok, galaw ay iba A (pause) D-G Ngayong kapiling Ka... D-G Kapiling Ka... D-G Kapiling Ka...
	Pagsibol
	Lyrics: Emma Rose Ramos a.k.a Emskie Arrangement: Almin Manalo Gospel/Worship-type of song. Capo on 1st fret Intro: G-D-Em-C-D (2x) Verse: G-D Sa pagpatak ng ulan Em-C-D Isang pagsibol ang inaabangan G-D Liwanag na inilaan Em-C-D Sa dilim na nararamdaman Chorus: Bm-C Gulo sa isip, Bm-C Wala ng mapuntahan Bm-C Gulo sa damdamin D Di maintindihan Refrain: G-D-Em-C-D Ibubulong na lang sa hangin, itong mga hinaing G-D-Em-C-D Iduduyan na lang sa bisig, samyo ng paghihimbing G-D-Em-C-D At kung ika'y mahihirapan, wag mag-atubiling C-D Lumapit sa langit... Repeat Intro Repeat Verse Repeat Chorus Repeat Refrain
	Alleluia, Praise Thee!
	Lyrics: Emma Rose Ramois a.k.a Emskie Arrangement: Almin Manalo Gospel/Worship-type of song. Intro: E-B-C#m-A (2x) 1. E-B-C#m-A The song of praise, I will sing E-B-C#m-A And forever in my heart, I will bring G#m-C#m-F#m-B Joyful songs for the world to hear G#m-C#m-F#m-B (pause) And God's graciousness, for His children He loves so dear Refrain: E-A Alleluia, Ruler of Heaven and Earth. Praise thee! E-A Alleluia, Ruler of Heaven and Earth 2. The Joy I found in serving thee Is the fountain that nourishes my soul My heart sings for joy, for in You I have found I praise you God my Lord, for blessing my whole life By giving me Your love Repeat Refrain Bridge: G#m-C#m My life had changed F#m-B My heartbeat had changed G#m-C#m-F#m-B The way I see things has brought meaning to my days G#m-C#m-F#m-B It is in You I owe, the happiness I claim G#m-C#m-F#m (pause) From the bondage to myself, made chain B (pause) That you had freed me Repeat Refrain Glory! Alleluia, Ruler of Heaven and Earth Amen! Alleluia, Ruler of Heaven and Earth

Feb 18 Gig

For those who came, thank you very much. Being the lead vocalist for Kernel Panic is an awesome experience. Hoping to experience more gigs with the band.

Last night's line-up of songs for Kernel Panic were:

01. Dani California (RHCP) - Sound check
02. I Alone (Live)
03. Counting Blue Cars (Dishwalla)
04. Like A Stone (Audioslave)
05. Alive (Pearl Jam)
06. Under The Bridge (RHCP)
07. Here Without You (3 Doors Down)
08. Why Cry (The Panic Channel)
09. Creep (Radiohead) - impromptu, due to technical problem.
10. Mr. Clay (Bamboo)

11. Doo Bidoo (Kamikaze) - Encore performance

Here are some of the captured moments last night. For more photos, you can visit Leyo Odulio's photobucket site. You can also visit PhilMusicSG Yahoo Groups. Currently, the group's cover photo is me with Mesh Potatoes' lead vocalist.

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Encore... Finale with Mesh Potatoes' lead vocalist...

Hoping that I was able to rock the house...

The supporting SFC-Singapore brothers...

Kernel Panic on stage...


Connecting with the audience.

The Band...

Pablik Schul... Miss ko na kayo... Thanks Erome (bassist) for the video.

Pahimakas Sa Nakaraan

Pagduyan sa awiting ating naririnig
Pagsabay sa agos, kung san dalhin
Sa oras ng paglisan, kaway ng nakaraan
Alaalang nakaguhit sa bawat pilat ng ulan

Lumingon sa pinanggalingan, alaala'y balikan
Alalahanin at pulutin, magagandang karanasan
Maglakad sa parang ng bawat kabutihan
Sumayaw sa saliw na dala ng kamusmusan

Ibaling ang pansin sa sulok na madilim
Sa mga sandali na naging bulag at sakim
Bilangin ang luha na dumaloy sa mata
at mga pagbugso ng damdamin sa lamig ng baga

At Ilipad ang sarili buhat sa nakaraan
Kalong ang punla ng mga natutunan
Ibaon sa puso, sa lupa ng kinabukasan
Ng bumunga na huhubog sa minimithing kinabukasan

Humarap sa bukas at isulong ang hakbang
Ituloy ang yugto na may ngiti at tapang
At sa mga araw na mapupuwing at masasaktan
Alalahanin ang pahimakas sa nakaraan

You’re still my best buddy...

“Mom, it’s been 2 decades when I first saw the mom that I know in you since then. The family was in great turmoil but you managed to stand alone. That was the time I first saw you cried, struggled and confused what to do with us. You were always filled with fear by then, which the smile you were wearing was just to cover those things from us. But then you continued the life that God had entrusted to you. You failed us to give a descent house, sumptuous food, elegant clothing. You let us live in a shanty, eat anything just to complete the 3 meals, ask your friends to give their children’s unused uniforms for school. Because I know, financially, you really can’t, even if you desired. I saw you worked so hard just to meet one thing – education. I know… that’s all that matters to you.

I’ve been your bodyguard. I know the places you’ve been, the people you’ve met and emotions you’ve felt, every little thing about you. I got the chance to listen to your problems and sighs, as if I’m already mature enough to understand every thing that you’re telling me. You’re always asking me to be with you. Yeah. Those were the days that my toes became stiff because we have to walk a mile just to reach a place and save the fare instead. Yup, too tiring mom. We started doing that when you’re already alone…

I can still remember your face when you scolded ate in front of your co-teachers because she lost me after watching Rita Avila and Cesar Montano’s movie in Cubao. I was in Grade 1 then. I have to walk from Cubao to UDMC in Welcome Rotonda. I can still remember your fear back then.

Isn’t funny that you’re the one who went with me when I was circumcised? Of all the parents there, you’re the only girl. I was so ashamed that time but I have no choice. You’re alone, always alone… But then, I’m still lucky. There’s no such thing as Father-and-Son event at school. Or else, I’ll be missing the fun, or should I say, I would prefer to miss it.

Mom, remember those days when we were always coming home late because you have to go to different houses, rendering your time to be their tutor? I think you don’t even have a rest day because even during weekends, you have to do the same thing to them. During those days, I learned to do my home works in one of those houses, do my reviewers for the upcoming exams and do the reviewing in the jeepney, trying to memorize every bit of information, always thinking that I should not fail any exams because I might fail you as well. I know it will make you cry.

There was a point in my life that I failed to be the top notch of the class. I didn’t even make it to the honor list because of the reason that the principal didn’t like me, at the same time, my teacher in values education. I should be the one asking why. But then, you’re the one who pleaded her to explain. I saw you walked out from her office crying and when you approached, you just smiled and told me ‘ok lang anak… medal lang un’. For me, that time, it’s just about the medal and the honor. But for you, it’s for the yearly scholarship. I saw you accepting more work. I know it’s for you to cover up my sister’s tuition fee that’s by that time taking up Nursing, my brother’s fee who’s taking up Engineering and for my tuition fee that is almost of twice as your monthly salary. But then you just smiled even if you’re alone.

Love life… remember the time when I told you that I already had a girlfriend? I can’t figure out if you’re happy or not. You just smiled. But then I know you. You’re not expressive since then. That time, we’re always talking about my girl. And also, you opened up your worry that the school might feel bad if I declined their offer to send me to the seminary at their cost. Remember my first ambition. I’m the one who wants to be a priest. You didn’t tell me any words if you really wanted me to become one or not.

I offered my high school graduation to you. I asked you not to let dad go on stage because he didn’t gave anything to support you. But then, you insisted. So naïve and selfish of me, isn’t? You even asked me to mention his name and thank him during my valedictory address. While I was delivering my speech, my teachers were weeping. I saw people crying. But then, you’re not one of those people. I failed to understand you that time.

I carried ‘til college the insults of my high school teachers to me when they knew that the top of the class will just end up with PUP. That made me doubt what I can do for college. But you said it’s not about the school. You’re the only one who understood my situation, even if I didn’t mentioned the reason why I have decided to go to that university. It’s always about the money mom. I want to finish college without giving you the burden of sending me to school. I stopped thinking that expensive schools would be cool and much honoring.

College days, you saw me smoked cigars and even drunk too much. But you’re not saying anything. I can still remember the time when you discovered that I smoke. You just asked me, ‘kelan ka pa naninigarilyo’ in a tone that won’t hardly break a thread and I just answered you ‘matagal na’. I know I broke your heart, but then I tended not to mind you. Instead, I continued. I didn’t mention that I cut classes because I don’t want to focus on the minor subjects, I drunk every week; I spent my allowance for non-sense stuff. I was so quiet that time about what’s happening in my life. You still continued your life, but I know deep inside, I was a burden to you already…

You punched me, unknowingly, when you got your retirement benefits and the first thing that you have decided to buy was a computer for me. It even consumed your savings to half but you still insisted to buy me one. You told me that I needed it. Months passed, you still made it to provide what we need. But you hid something from me mom, you’re savings was dropping. And when you realized, you started looking for a source of income. I saw your hardship that time. Your punch gave me a wake up call. I have to help you somehow. Because of you, seeing you worked so hard for us, gave me the initiative to dream for something valuable. I want you to be my best buddy. I want to give you a descent house. I want you to experience things you haven’t experienced before. I want you to feel that you are loved. I want you to enjoy life.

My diploma and my medal, I offered those things to you. Though I already forgave dad and I asked him to come, he didn’t came. But that’s ok. Your presence sufficed and completed my final graduation day. Same thing, you didn’t cry. You’re still the mother I’ve known, never been expressive. But I know you’re happy for me. You didn’t tell me that you were not able to sleep because you prepared a banner for me, made up of cartolina and letterings, entailing ‘Congratulations, our dearest Almin’. So cheap, and yet, so touching. I just knew when we went home and my elementary teachers were there. You surprised me that time. I didn’t tell you how happy I was.

I worked, bearing every lesson that you had taught me. I fulfilled my dreams for you. I sacrificed. It’s something I learned from you. I thought I failed you, but every time I see you smile, I know I didn’t. We went a lot of out of town trips. I saw how you enjoyed those things. I saw that in your face, but no words uttered. I even saw you frightened when I asked you to try things like snorkeling, ice skating and mountaineering. Even if you refused at first, I’m thankful because you dared to try the things I enjoy most.

Remember when I graduated from my CLP a couple of years ago? You surprised me. I didn’t know my friends in the community will be doing it to me. I was so happy then, the happiest graduation of my life. You witnessed the start of my renewed life and I thank you for having time going there.

I missed you mom. When you arrived here in Singapore, you’re still the same. Never been expressive. I even asked you what it feels like to be here because it’s your first international flight; you gave me response that’s absolutely not the answer to my question. But then, I know you’re happy. When you are about to leave, you’re still the same. Until such time when I embraced you as you went inside the departure. I saw you wept. I should be the one doing it. With that, I accepted, I am destined to be here, for you, for the family.

You’re still my best buddy mom. And for all the things that happened in my life, I’m glad that you’re always there… As promised, I will give everthing just to make you happy. Mom, remember, you're not alone. I am here...”

That’s why I’m here...

Most of the times, we have this feeling of we want to belong in a group of people with at least have the same interest or share the same passion we have. That we want to see and feel people intended to be part of our whole being, of our whole system, of our whole “me”. In short, we wanted to feel the belongingness. And it could be destiny why you are in a group, a community or in a deeper sense… family.

I joined SFC because there’s something deeper that I want to do… to change.

I always look back on the days when I was in college. Majority of my life were wasted on non-sense stuffs. Too much of the darker side of life. Too much of desperation to be cool and to be in. Too much of aspiration that you have to experience the bad side as well to make you say “been there, done that” without fully realizing that the statement is only applicable for an event in one’s life where things are so uncertain and the future is so unpredictable. Life’s darkness sometimes came to a decision where you have only two options and you opted not to stay on the light.

Sometimes, we’re searching for answers to give us a head start on how to begin a particular thing that, in our minds, could be very easy but in reality, can take us to finish the whole course of our lives here in material world. We’re too busy sometimes looking for answers from afar, where most of the times; answers are all right under our very nose. To change… for me, it didn’t come like a birthday present, ready to be opened. It came from a deep realization. It all started from a profound comprehension and understanding… it’s time for the prodigal son to come back. And the keys when I restarted… family and friends.

There were a lot of ups and downs when I was in the community. The worst case, I even planned to relieve myself from it, not once but many times. I even questioned my faith and started thinking that I don’t deserve to be in the family. Self-guilt led me to that mentality, as if when you are in the community, you are not suppose to be showing any signs of faults or flaws.

So, why is it that I’m still in the community?

I strongly believe that nobody’s perfect, that everybody commits mistakes and change doesn’t seem to be an overnight or instant process. I joined SFC carrying my deep intention, aside from the shallow reasons that because my friends are also members and they asked me to join. I almost forgot to hold on to it, that I promised with conviction. And nowadays, this conviction is being tested repetitively.

And what will make me continuously love the community?

If I still see people who do not expect their brethrens to be flawless because nobody is. If I still see people who believe in their brethren’s deeper purpose and desire to improve as a person and as a living disciple of God. If I do still see some brethrens who accepts their brethrens, no matter how many times they stumble and fall. If I still see people who will give me reasons to still believe to others. And if I still see hope in me in spite of the unenthusiastic forces surrounding me and hindering service life and that hope was left if no one is able to continue for Him. Then there are no grounds why I should stop my serves to the community.

I’m here because I just don’t want to belong; I’m here to change – for God and not for others…

God bless everyone!

I've never been more homesick than now...

Homesick
Mercyme

You're in a better place
I've heard a thousand times
And at least a thousand times
I've rejoiced for you
But the reason why I'm broken
the reason why I cry
Is how long must I wait to be with you

I close my eyes and I see your face
If home's where my heart is
then I'm out of place
Lord, won't you give me strength
to make it through somehow
I've never been more homesick than now

Help me Lord
cause I don't understand your ways
The reason why I wonder
if I'll ever know
But, even if you showed me
the hurt would be the same
Cause I'm still here
so far away from home

I close my eyes
and I see your face
If home's where my heart is
then I'm out of place
Lord, won't you give me strength
to make it through somehow
I've never been more homesick than now

In Christ, there are no goodbye
And in Christ, there is no end
So I'll hold onto Jesus
with all that I have
To see you again
To see you again

And I close my eyes
and I see your face
If home's where my heart is
then I'm out of place
Lord, won't you give me strength
to make it through somehow
Won't you give me strength
to make it through somehow
Won't you give me strength
to make it through somehow...

I've never been more homesick than now