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Bring Me the Night by Sam Tsui x Kina Grannis

Bring Me the Night by Sam Tsui x Kina Grannis

Singers Sam Tsui x Kina Grannis team up for the music video for “Bring Me the Night” off Sam’s “Make It Up” album. The two sing about how to bring a couple closer together when they’re separated by distance. When they’re both under the night sky with the moon and the stars out, they feel like they’re right next to each other.

Listen to more Sam Tsui : Shadow, Make It Up, Grey Area, Start Again, DJ Got Us Falling In Love, and Don’t Want an Ending

Bring Me the Night by Sam Tsui x Kina Grannis

Lyrics to Bring Me the Night by Sam Tsui x Kina Grannis

Measuring days in the spaces between our goodbyes
Learning to wait through the endless parade
Of our same old see-you-next-time’s
But when I close my eyes, the miles melt away
Like you’re here in my arms at the end of the day

So bring me the night, send out the stars
Cause when I’m dreaming we don’t seem so far
Darken the sky, and light up the moon
So that somehow you’ll be here with me soon
Bring me the night
Bring me the night
That brings me to you
You

Swear I don’t know if the days are as slow as they seem
Wondering when you’ll be with me again and this
Finally can be more than just a dream
But when I close my eyes, I want only to stay
Where the farthest you are is a heartbeat away

So bring me the night, send out the stars
Cause when I’m dreaming we don’t seem so far
Darken the sky, and light up the moon
So that somehow you’ll be here with me soon
Bring me the night
Bring me the night
That brings me to you

And it’s enough, knowing you are calling to me
While we’re dreaming beneath the same moon
All it takes is imagining you so that I can get through
One more long and lonely day

So bring the night, tell me it’s near
Give me the chance to to pretend to you’re here
Darken the sky and light up the moon,
Please bring it soon

So bring me the night, send out the stars
Cause when I’m dreaming we don’t seem so far
Darken the sky, and light up the moon
So that somehow you’ll be here with me soon
Bring me the night,
Bring me the night,
Bring me the night,
Bring me the night
That brings me to you

#PinoyTime by Mikey Bustos

#PinoyTime by Mikey Bustos

Singer Mikey Bustos puts a Filipino twist on Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines”. Filipinos tend to work on what is called “Pilipino Time” or “Pinoy Time”. In other words, not being on time and being late about an hour. This video explains Pinoy Time and why Pinoy Time exists. Late, late, late… You can download the spoof FREE here.

Listen to more Mike Bustos : Opo Pinoy Style (Filipino Oppa Gangnam Style Parody), Psychic, Step, Evermore, Everytime My Heart Beats, One Song at a Time, I Promise, If It Feels Good Then We Should, and All I Need Is Me.

#PinoyTime by Mikey Bustos

Lyrics to #PinoyTime by Mikey Bustos

I’m a Pilipino
Late, late, late (x3)

If you think I’m always running late
And if you believe that I procrastinate
Maybe my watch is dead
Maybe the traffic’s bad
Maybe I’m on Pinoy Time…

I know the time is close
5 mins til my meeting
but I’m Pilipino
and I know if I’m rushing
I just might forget something
Might trip over something
It’s not like I’m gallavanting
10 mins late now making good time

I know you’re waiting,
You’re always waiting
But no complaining
It’s Pinoy time
Since you adore me
You’re waiting for me
Cuz the weather’s stormy

It’s Pinoy Time
If there’s a party
Don’t get there early
Cuz they’re still cooking
It’s Pinoy Time
It’s always better
To finally get there
Parang 1 hr later

Mikey why don’t you try arriving right on time.
You told me to meet you here at 7 o’clock PM sharp!

I took it easy, I’m not so speedy, had to brush my teeth e!
Hey!

If you’re asking me why is it in my culture to not arrive on time,
Well it’s a simple answer: My Pilipino ancestors worked in agriculture
They used the time to wager what time it was, you estimate lang!
But ancient English had things to finsih on the King’s wishlist
It’s Pinoy Time
And if you took too long, say goodbye to your ulo, thank God I’m Pilipino!

It’s Pinoy Time
When I said seven, ! meant 11, my head got shaven
It’s Pinoy time
When my boss is galit, I get out of it
I just blame traffic!

One thing I ask you, do you think you’re better than me cuz you
came right at 2 when you said 2, I came at 3 cuz that’s how we do.
Pilipinos and Pinoy Time check it! I’m runnin’ behind and I’m pimpin’.
I’m better looking casual, and Pilipinos like to look fashionable and late!
Better late than never I say, if we say 7 it really means 8,
So heat the lechon later on na, don’t worry too much cuz it’s a potluck,
So I admit, I’m late. I’m runnin’ behind on my date.
If she really loves me then she can wait but if she’s Pinay she’ll know how to compensate, yeah!

Hurry up! So late!
I’m not late. I’m on time!

I like to twerk! So I’m gon’ twerk! Though I’m late for work! Hey!

Not a bad thing, and not always true, but if you’re asking me Pinoy Time is good.
It means no rushin’, and no more fussin’, it’s understandin’ that we Pinoys work on Pinoy Time.
It’s Pinoy Power being late 1 hour cuz we bought some flowers.
It’s Pinoy Time! So many reasons: We blame the season, Ryzza Mae Dizon,
It’s Pinoy Time! Baby, I love it. No push and shovin’, cuz I’m not rushin’ on Pinoy Time!
Bein’ late looks sexy. Don’t need to text me. I’m inside the taxi!

On my way na… I’m a Pilipino… Late, late, late…

Too Cool by I.A.

Too Cool by I.A.

Rapper I.A. released his music video for his single “Too Cool” of his Flyght 808 album. He teaches his son how to treat lady no matter what their situation is. Be cool like the flavors on your shaved ice. Chill Hawaiian flavors in effect. You can download the track on or amazon.

Listen to more I.A. : Girls Wanna Have Fun, Go The Distance, All I Ever Wanted, Bring It Back, The Long Ride Home, Too Hot, Killa Wit Da Beat, Boarding Pass mixtape, Take It There, Summertyme, Too Cool (Shave Ice), Loco Moco, Too Hot (lookin fly), and The Jump off.

Too Cool by I.A.

Dream by jCrizzy

Dream by jCrizzy

Rapper jCrizzy released the music video for “Dream” off his “Late Night Shift” album. Shot in San Francisco, the video is a very human depiction of the everyday struggles we all go through. It also delves into jCrizzy’s past and the path he took to get here. We all have stories to tell, and we’ve all lived through many things in this complex life. This song and the whole album focuses on the lighter side of life, the things we do to “let go”.

Dream by jCrizzy (contains explicit lyrics)