Condition Update #2

This update has been stalled because there is nothing much to update. The phlegm and cough are gone, but the itch intensified. My arms are full of light, black spots from the rashes, some nucleated, some dispersed. But the itch occurs even at areas without rashes. Although it happens on a daily basis, it doesn't last that long. I just grit my teeth and tolerate the assault despite feeling like ripping my skin apart. Having blood transfusion, still. Last was on Wednesday.

OneRepublic just released a new single "Connection". I think it's a good song, but too short. I doubt this song is going to reach No.1 on the Billboard, just because, you know...it's not about raunchy BGR. I even have qualms of it achieving major commercial success, but thank you OneRepublic for producing songs that speak to the soul. I don't mean that BGR songs are meaningless. I love "Timber" too by Ke$ha, the song that kept "Counting Stars" off the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100. Sometimes you like a song because of the rhythm, sometimes because of the lyrics, sometimes because it signifies an event in your life...many reasons. And for now, "Connection" is my jam. I missed their concert at The Star Theatre in April. It was such a good opportunity and ticket prices aren't that exorbitant as compared to some artists. *cough*JJ Lin*cough*. Next time they're back in Singapore, I'll be sure to attend. If you like OneRepublic too, let's be friends.



[Verse 1]
These days my waves get lost in the oceans
Seven billion swimmers, man I'm going through the motions
Sent up a flare, I need love and devotion
Traded for some faces that I never know, notion
Maybe I should try to find the old me
Take me to the places and the people that know me
Tryin' to disconnect, thinking maybe you could show me
If there's so many people here, then why am I so lonely?

[Chorus 1]
Can I get a connection?
Can I get, can I get a connection?
Can I get a connection?
Can I get, can I get a connection?

[Verse 2]
Real friends, good friends – hard to find, let's face it
Find the perfect tone and there's a flood in the basement
Made a couple dollars now and I ain't tryin' to chase it
Kids from Oklahoma, man we don't waste it
I'm just tryin' to paint the picture for me
Something I could give a damn about at maybe 40
Years and I be ready and willing and able to edit the story
Cause there's so many people here to be so damn lonely

[Chorus 2]
Can I get a connection?
Can I get, can I get a connection?
Can I get a connection?
Can I get, can I get a connection?
I can see it in my, see it in my reflection
Oh, can I get a connection?
Can I get, can I get a connection?

[Refrain]
Lonely

[Bridge]
Right now, right now, I'm switching to a new lane
Foot to the floor, man searching for the real thing
Meet somebody else, sometimes ain't no shame
Head to the clouds sayin'

[Chorus 2]
It's like can I get a connection?
Can I get, can I get a connection?
Can I get a connection?
Can I get, can I get a connection?
I can see it in my, see it in my reflection
Oh, can I get a connection?
Can I get, can I get a connection?

[Outro]
Try'na find the old me
Lonely

Lyrics from genius.com