Can't You See

Can't You See
Lyrics and Music by Jonathan Chu

Why can't you see
The pain that I bear
The tears and despair
That I suffer
Just for you to see you
Good

Why can't you see that my intentions
Have always been for your protection
I can't bear to face mom and dad
Should I fail to do so

Entangled
That's how I am
With nowhere to go
That's how I am now
Can't you see
That I love you
I want the best for you
Not the worst for you
Can't you see

The Three Hot Sisters

The Three Hot Sisters
Lyrics by Suit Lin
Music by Jonathan Chu

[Sings]
I am hot, sizzling hot
I'll make traffic stop
Set your heart in a frenzy
You'll begin to go crazy
We're pots, (as) vain as can be
Betcha can't find 'nother so pretty

[Speaks]
This place would be so dull without me
Like green pastures without water
Like the sky without its stars
Like a forest without its trees
Like the mountain without its breeze

[Sings]
I am hot, sizzling hot
I'll make traffic stop
Set your heart in a frenzy
You'll begin to go crazy
We're pots, (as) vain as can be
Betcha can't find 'nother so pretty

[Speaks]
Amazing grace how sweet the sound
Which speaks of my beauty
My charm makes men dizzy
My charm makes the world so tipsy
Better than any other drink in this county

[Sings]
I am hot, sizzling hot
I'll make traffic stop
Set your heart in a frenzy
You'll begin to go crazy
We're pots, (as) vain as can be
Betcha can't find 'nother so pretty

[Speaks]
Isn't it silly how my sisters are so vain
When I hear them I can easily faint
Their shameless boasting makes me insane
For one has to see someone like me
To separate the beauty from the beast!

[Sings]
I am hot, sizzling hot
I'll make traffic stop
Set your heart in a frenzy
You'll begin to go crazy
We're pots, (as) vain as can be
Betcha can't find 'nother so pretty
Pretty! Like me!

Stay

Stay
Lyrics by Suit Lin
Music by Jonathan Chu

[Verse 1]
I saw you in my dream
We were walking by a stream
I saw your sweet face and I knew
That you would leave me
As fast as morning dew

[Pre-Chorus 1]
Dance with me in the morning sun
Watch it rise in the horizon
Hold me, hold me, before you go

[Verse 2]
I saw you again tonight
Like the star, you gave me light
I can't keep my eyes away
So that I can watch you smile another day

[Pre-Chorus 2]
Dance with me in the evening sun
Watch it across the horizon
Love me, love me, before I go

[Chorus]
Will you stay by my side
Until the fear subsides
Will you stay with me forever
And keep me safe with your laughter
I will stay with you
As long as I can
This - I promise you

[Bridge]
I must go, I must go
I cannot stay any longer
I must go
'cause staying would only make the hurt stronger
Let me go, let me go
Holding me will make it harder
Remember me (3x)
But live
Live your life for me

Ginger Soup Fight

Ginger Soup Fight
Lyrics by Suit Lin
Music by Jonathan Chu

(Sings)
Ginger soup, ginger soup
The freshest in town
Mama's own secret recipe
Nobody can make it
So tasty, so tempting
You'll ask for a second serving

(Speak)
Making ginger soup is a work of art
It's even better when served with a piece of tart
The genes from my mama to me
Gives me the intuition and inkling
To concoct the perfect delicious soup
More onions!

Making ginger soup is a method of science
It's precision only appreciated by someone less dense
The genes from my mama to me
Gives me the intelligence and wit
To concoct the perfect nutritious soup
2.548mg more cinnamon powder would rid the taste of extra onions!

(Sings)
Ginger soup, ginger soup
The freshest in town
Mama's own secret recipe
Nobody can make it
So tasty, so tempting
You'll ask for a second serving!

(Speaks)
Ginger soup is what makes the customers coming
From the sidewalk they hear the aroma calling
The scent sends their heart a flutter
The broth makes their mouth water
They'll always come back for another!

(Sings)
Ginger soup, ginger soup
The freshest in town
Mama's own secret recipe
Nobody can make it
So tasty, so tempting
You'll ask for a second serving!

Love You More

Love You More
Lyrics and Music by Jonathan Chu

Every smile, every touch
Reminds me of the days spent with you
Every picture, every memory
Reminds me of the times spent with you
Every thought if filled with you
Every action done to please you
Every minute, every moment
I think of you

Times together, I'll love you more
Even if we're not together
It's as if you were here
With me
I'll love you more
In this life, with every breath
I will love you more

So if harsh moments try to blot you
Out of my heart and out of my mind
I will triumph over
Over every pain
Over every hurt
Over every fear
Because of you -
Just because of you -
Will give me strength
I will love you more

Jottings:
The musicians asked, "Who were you thinking about while writing this song?" The truth is, nobody. All I knew was this song should and will signify the romance between Bernardo and Desiree, show their affection for each other even though struggles persists between both of their lives (especially Bernardo's).

Yet, it is not just about the musical I had in mind; there is more to this.

I have met many who yearn to be close to somebody, to be embraced, to be loved. They hope that one day, just one day, somebody will come by and admit that every action done is to show affection, to show importance towards them.

So, here it is: Love You More. To some it might be cheesy, but to some, the song signifies a yearning of acceptance and love. What is yours?

Sweet Melody

Sweet Melody
Lyrics and Music by Jonathan Chu

Sweet Melody
Dance in the atmosphere
Sink in the beauty of the night
There is joy, there is fun
There is gladness all around
Tonight

In this time, in this night
There is fun, there's delight
Stop your sulk, let's get bright
There is joy, tonight

A cup of tea, a cup of joy
A toast for all, let's enjoy
Stop your sulk, stop your gloom
There is joy, let it bloom

Sweet Melody
Dance in the atmosphere
Sink in the beauty of the night
There is joy, there is fun
There is gladness all around
There is excitement, there is pleasure
Let's be jolly, let's be merry
Tonight, tonight

A hum of pride, a song of hype
A burst of delight, screw all your plights
So cheer up, brighten up
For the night starts now
It starts now
It starts now

There's no reason to be down
There's no why to wear a frown
So let's forget all sorrows of life
Let us enjoy the night
Let us enjoy the night

Sweet Melody
Dance in the atmosphere
Sink in the beauty of the night
There is joy, there is fun
There is pleasure all around
So let's forget all sorrows of life
Let us enjoy the night
Let us enjoy the night
Let us enjoy the night!

Jottings:
This song marks the opening of Act I, a song that basically brings the atmosphere of jolliness and glamor as Cassandra sings it. It would, also, be somewhat her trademark song.

It wasn't my intention to make it this way. In fact, I originally wanted something more... glamorous and hippie, if there's a word that describes both emotions, if you get what I mean. However, it turned out to be this, which was very unexpected, but nevertheless, I love the way it is.

If you ask me which phrase(s) I like the most in this song, it would be"Dance in the atmosphere" and "Sink in the beauty of the night." Somehow they are rare and fresh to me (even though we have practiced it multiple times!)