ALICIA KEYS “As I Am - Live in Manila” Concert
ALICIA KEYS “As I Am - Live in
August 5, 2008
We arrived kinda late, and missed Luke Mejares’ act altogether. When we arrived, it was already Duncan Ramos’ last song. Right on time, or so we thought. But unfortunately, there was still a two-hour wait after the opening acts, and the concert started almost 10 PM! Aaargh! Defeats the purpose of having the “opening acts” to begin with, to get the audience all pumped up. We were already getting antsy with the long wait, but once Alicia Keys’ appeared onstage, the audience went wild, and all was forgiven. Hehehe… 
I so loved the song “Superwoman”… "Even when I’m a mess, I still put on a vest with an S on my chest. Oh yes, I’m a SUPERWOMAN". Would it be too much to admit I almost cried while she was singing that song? 
Highlights of the concert where when she sang “No one”, and everyone singing along, and up on their feet, dancing. That was the longest song ever (with the audience singing instead), coz even when Alicia left the stage and said her goodbyes, the people in the audience just wouldn’t stop singing! So after a few more minutes, out back came Alicia. Woohoo!
As expected, the day after the concert, and already there are videos of the concert on youtube. Although there were clear signs everywhere (as well as on the tickets), that “no cameras or recording devices will be allowed inside the venue”, there were video cams, digicams and of course, cellphone cams everywhere. It simply wasn’t implemented. But then again, I’m not complaining. Or how else would we have gotten these pics of the concert to post?
For pics of the concert, check out my photo album. Thanks to Kraig for sharing. At least I didn’t have to bother with my own camera, and just focus on Alicia Keys’ performing on stage.
The lyrics of my two favorite songs… Three if you include the song “Teenage Love Affair” which is the song playing in my head since I woke up this morning! LSS! Last song syndrome!
Everywhere I'm turning
Nothing seems complete
I stand up and I'm searching
For the better part of me
I hang my head from sorrow
Slave to humanity
I wear it on my shoulders
Gotta find the strength in me
Cause I am a Superwoman
Yes I am
Yes she is
Even when I'm a mess
I still put on a vest
With an S on my chest
Oh yes
I'm a Superwoman
For all the mothers fighting
For better days to come
And all my women, all my women sitting here trying
To come home before the sun
And all my sisters
Coming together
Say yes I will
Yes I can
Cause I am a Superwoman
Yes I am
Yes she is
Even when I'm a mess
I still put on a vest
With an S on my chest
Oh yes
I'm a Superwoman
When I'm breaking down
And I can't be found
And I start to get weak
Cause no one knows
Me underneath these clothes
But I can fly
We can fly, Oooohh
Cause I am a Superwoman
Yes I am
Yes she is
Even when I'm a mess
I still put on a vest
With an S on my chest
Oh yes
I'm a Superwoman
* * * * *
No One
I just want you close
Where you can stay forever
You can be sure
That it will only get better
You and me together
Through the days and nights
I don't worry 'cuz
Everything's going to be alright
People keep talking they can say what they like
But all i know is everything's going to be alright
No one, no one, no one
Can get in the way of what I'm feeling
No one, no one, no one
Can get in the way of what I feel for you, you, you
Can get in the way of what I feel for you
When the rain is pouring down
And my heart is hurting
You will always be around
This I know for certain
You and me together
Through the days and nights
I don't worry 'cuz
Everything's going to be alright
People keep talking they can say what they like
But all i know is everything's going to be alright
No one, no one, no one
Can get in the way of what I'm feeling
No one, no one, no one
Can get in the way of what I feel for you, you, you
Can get in the way of what I feel
I know some people search the world
To find something like what we have
I know people will try try to divide something so real
So til the end of time I'm telling you there is no one
No one, no one, no one
Can get in the way of what I'm feeling
No one, no one, no one
Can get in the way of what I feel for you, you, you
Can get in the way of what I feel for you
* * * * *
Teenage Love Affair
Can't wait to get home
Baby dial your number
Can you pick up the phone
Cause I wanna holla
Daydreamin about you all day in school can't concentrate
Wanna have your voice in my ear till mama come and say it's too late
Cause the lights are on outside
Wish there was somewhere to hide
Cause I just don't want to say goodbye
Cause you are my baby baby
Nothing really matters
I don't really care what nobody tell me
I'm gonna be here
It's a matter of extreme importance
My first teenage love affair
Another secret meeting
On the 5th floor staircase
I'm gonna give you this letter
Of all the things I can't say
Want u to be my first my last my ending and beginning
I write your name in my book your last name my first I'm your mrs
Cause the lights are on outside
Wish there was somewhere to hide
I just don't want to say goodbye
Cause you are my baby baby
Nothing really matters
I don't really care what nobody tell me
I'm gonna be here
It's a matter of extreme importance
My first teenage love affair
Hey boy
You know I really like being with you
Just hanging out is fine
So maybe we can go to first base
Because I feel you
Second base
Want you to feel me too boy
Third base
Betta pump the brakes and baby slow down
I gotta go home now
Cause the lights are on outside
Wish there was somewhere to hide
Cause I just don't want to say goodbye
Cause you are my baby baby
Nothing really matters
I don't really care what nobody tell me
I'm gonna be here
It's a matter of extreme importance
My first teenage love affair
My baby baby
Nothing really matters
I don't really care
What nobody tell me
I'm gonna be here
It's a matter of extreme importance
My first teenage love affair
posted by shy @ 6:26 PM
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