Mamma Mia! - The Final Act: The Winner Takes It All

Note: Do you always read a book's last chapter first? Go and read parts 1 through 4 first, before reading this.

MAMMA MIA! - THE FINAL ACT:

Scene:

Its the night of the India- Pakistan semi finals which Pakistan had lost. It was almost dawn and Waqar Younis and his team are at a bar and its been a while. Waqar is looking at his team and starts singing to the tune of "When all is said and done":

Here's to us one more toast and then we'll pay the bill
Deep inside both of us can feel the autumn chill
Birds of passage, you and me
We fly instinctively
When the summer's over and the dark clouds hide the sun
Neither you nor I'm to blame when all is said and done

In our lives we have walked some strange and lonely treks
Slightly worn but dignified and not too old for sex
We're still striving for the sky
No taste for humble pie
Thanks for all your generous love and thanks for all the fun
Neither you nor I'm to blame when all is said and done

It's so strange when you're down and lying on the floor
How you rise, shake your head, get up and ask for more
Clear-headed and open-eyed
With nothing left untried
Standing calmly at the crossroads, no desire to run
There's no hurry any more when all is said and done

Standing calmly at the crossroads, no desire to run
There's no hurry any more when all is said and done

Scene:

Its the tense start before the Finals match between India and Sri Lanka. Kapil Dev and Arjuna Ranatunga are having a look at the pitch before the toss and analyzing the match thats going to start. They start singing as chorus to the tune of "Voulez Vous":

People everywhere
A sense of expectation hanging in the air
Giving out a spark
Across the room your eyes are glowing in the dark
And here we go again, we know the start, we know the end
Masters of the scene
We've done it all before and now we're back to get some more
You know what I mean

Voulez-vous
Take it now or leave it
Now is all we get
Nothing promised, no regrets
Voulez-vous
Ain't no big decision
You know what to do
La question c'est voulez-vous
Voulez-vous...



Scene:


Harsha Bhogle, Sidhu and Ian chappel in the TV studios are showing pictures of the crowd waiting to get into the Wankhede stadium for the finals clash between India and Sri Lanka. Looking at the surging crowds, who were expecting to catch Sachin Tendulkar's magic, the three of them start singing in a chorus to the tune of "The Piper":

They came from the hills
and they came from
the valleys and the plains
they struggled in the cold
in the heat and the snow
and in the rain
came to hear him play
play their minds away

They came from the south
from the west and the north
and from the east
they waited for the man
like a parish is waiting
for the priest
longed to hear him play
play their minds away

He gave them a dream
he seduced everybody
in the land
the fire in his eyes
and the fear was a weapon
in his hand
so they let him play
play their minds away

We're all following a strange melody
we're all summoned by a tune
we're following the piper
and we dance beneath the moon

We're following the piper
and we dance beneath the moon for him
and we dance beneath the moon

SCENE:

It was after the Finals clash between India and Sri Lanka. A bright moon is shining (or is it the flood lights?), under which a guy is standing with his heads down. Because of the silhouette, its not clear whether its MS Dhoni or Kumar Sangakara. But the song he was singing drifted by clearly and it was to the tune of "The Winner Takes it All":

I don't wanna talk
About things we've gone through
Though it's hurting me, now it's history
I've played all my cards
And that's what you've done too
Nothing more to say, no more ace to play

The winner takes it all
The loser's standing small
Beside the victory, that's her destiny

The gods may throw a dice
Their minds as cold as ice
And someone way down here
Loses someone dear

The winner takes it all
The loser has to fall
It's simple and it's plain
Why should I complain

The judges will decide
The likes of me abide
Spectators of the show, always staying low
The game is on again
A lover or a friend
A big thing or a small
The winner takes it all

I don't wanna talk if it makes you feel sad
And I understand
You've come to shake my hand
I apologize if it makes you feel bad
Seeing me so tense, no self-confidence
But you see

The winner takes it all
The winner takes it all

THE END.

(C) Vijayaganesh Sampathkumar, 2011. All Rights Reserved.

Mamma Mia! - Part 4: Mamma Mia!

Note: This is a continuation from the previous posts. Don't take the middle path. So read the Part 1 through 3 first, before reading this post.

Scene:
Angelo Mathews is playing against New Zealand in the semi final clash. He looks up at the crowd cheering him and finds a pretty girl in the stands waving a placard carrying the message "Mathews - Marry Me". He stops concentrating on his batting and suddenly starts singing to the tune of "Does your mother know":

You're so hot
Teasing me
So you're blue but I can't
Take a chance on a chick like you
It's something I couldn't do

There's that look
In your eyes
I can read in your face
That your feelings are driving you wild
But girl you're only a child

Well, I could dance with you honey
If you think it's funny
But does your mother know that you're out?
And I could chat with you baby
Flirt a little maybe
But does your mother know that you're out?

Take it easy
Better slow down girl
That's no way to go
Does your mother know?

Take it easy
Try to cool it girl
Take it nice and slow
Does your mother know?

Scene:
Shoaib Akhtar is waiting for his skipper to give him another chance to play as his final swansong. He meets his captain and begs to be part of the semi final clash against India and starts singing to the tune of "Take a chance on me":

If you change your mind, I'm the first in line
Honey I'm still free
Take a chance on me
If you need me, let me know, I am gonna be around
If you've got no place to go, if you're feeling down
If you're all alone when the pretty birds have flown
Honey I'm still free
Take a chance on me
Gonna do my very best and it ain't no lie
If you put me to the test, if you let me try

Take a chance on me
That's all I ask of you honey
Take a chance on me


Scene:

Its the television commentary box during the India - Pakistan semi finals match. Manjrekar and Sourav are taking a break after commenting for six overs are so. Slowly Manjrekar looks at his fellow commentator Sourav and with obvious reference to the IPL Auctions of 2011, starts singing to the tune of "The King has lost his crown":

I believe your new girl turned you down
And they say she's pushin' you around
How does it feel, I guess it hurts your pride
Tell me my friend how many nights you've cried

Disaster and disgrace
The king has lost his crown
Suddenly
He's clumsy like a clown
The world is upside down
The king has lost his crown

Was it hard to step down from your throne
And to know tonight you're all alone
Oh what a shame, you really want that girl
She doesn't care, still you just dream of her

Disaster and disgrace
The king has lost his crown
Suddenly
He's clumsy like a clown
The world is upside down
The king has lost his crown


Scene:

The Indian skipper Dhoni, has again selected his pace(??) bowler Nehra for the Semi Final match. It was totally unexpected, even for the bowler. The captain is conveying the news of the selection to the bowler, before the semi final clash with Pakistan. The captain starts singing to the tune of "Mamma Mia"

I've been cheated by you since I don't know when
So I made up my mind, it must come to an end
Look at me now, will I ever learn?
I don't know how but I suddenly lose control
There's a fire within my soul
Just one look and I can hear a bell ring
One more look and I forget everything, w-o-o-o-oh

Mamma mia, here I go again
My my, how can I resist you?
Mamma mia, does it show again?
My my, just how much I've missed you
Yes, I've been brokenhearted
Blue since the day we parted
Why, why did I ever let you go?
Mamma mia, now I really know,
My my, I could never let you go.

I've been angry and sad about things that you do
I can't count all the times that I've told you we're through
And when you go, when you slam the door
I think you know that you won't be away too long
You know that I'm not that strong.
Just one look and I can hear a bell ring
One more look and I forget everything, w-o-o-o-oh

Mamma mia, here I go again...


End of Part 4. The Final Act follows....

(C) Vijayaganesh Sampathkumar, 2011. All Rights Reserved.

Mamma Mia! - Part 3: I do I do I do

 Note: This is a continuation from the previous posts. Would you watch a play willingly from half-way through? No, right? So read the Part 1 & 2 first, before reading this post.

Scene:
Its tough being a modern day cricketer, with all the pressures of travel and staying away from the family. Its not for the faint hearted. Unfortunately, an english player finds himself depressed and alone in the night. Poor chap. He is singing to the tune of " If it wasn't for the nights":

I got appointments, work I have to do
Keeping me so busy all the day through
They're the things that keep me from thinking of you
Ahhh baby, I miss you so, I know I'm never gonna make it
Oh, I'm so restless, I don't care what I say
And I lose my temper, ten times a day
Still it's even worse when the night's on its way
It's bad, oh, so bad

Somehow I'd be doing alright if it wasn't for the nights
I'd have courage left to fight if it wasn't for the nights
How I fear the time when shadows start to fall
Sitting here alone and staring at the wall
Even I could see a light if it wasn't for the nights
Somehow I'd be doing alright if it wasn't for the nights

No one to turn to, you know how it is
I was not prepared for something like this
Now I see them clearly, the things that I miss
Ahhh baby, I feel so bad, I know I'm never gonna make it
I got my business to help me through the day
People I must write to, bills I must pay
But everything's so different when night's on its way
It's bad, oh, so bad...

Scene:
Ricky Ponting is sad after loosing the quater finals match to India. Looking at the Indian team, desolate and inconsolable, he starts singing to the tune of "Waterloo"

My, my, at Waterloo Napoleon did surrender
Oh yeah, and I have met my destiny in quite a similar way
The history book on the shelf
Is always repeating itself

Waterloo - I was defeated, you won the war
Waterloo - Promise to love you for ever more
Waterloo - Couldn't escape if I wanted to
Waterloo - Knowing my fate is to be with you
Waterloo - Finally facing my Waterloo

My, my, I tried to hold you back but you were stronger
Oh yeah, and now it seems my only chance is giving up the fight
And how could I ever refuse
I feel like I win when I lose

Waterloo - Couldn't escape if I wanted to
Waterloo - Knowing my fate is to be with you
Waterloo - Finally facing my Waterloo

Scene:

Greame Smith is upset that South Africa has lost its quarter-finals clash against Newzealand, unexpectedly after such strong performances in the league stage of the tournament. The South African media is crying for his blood. Inconsolabale, he looks to his team mates and starts singing to the tune of "Knowing me, Knowing You":

No more carefree laughter
Silence ever after
Walking through an empty house, tears in my eyes
Here is where the story ends, this is goodbye

Knowing me, knowing you,
There is nothing we can do
Knowing me, knowing you
We just have to face it, this time we're through
Breaking up is never easy, I know but I have to go
Knowing me, knowing you
It's the best I can do

Scene:
The broadcaster of the event ended up with a bonanza in the form of the India - Pakistan semi finals. For this match, they had reportedly increased the advertisement rates from 300 K to 1800 K for a 10 second slot. The executives had a meeting with their clients who wanted to book slots and they were singing to the tune of "I do, I do, I do" :

Love me or leave me,
make your choice but believe me
I love you
I do, I do, I do, I do, I do
I can't conceal it, don't you see,
can't you feel it?
Don't you too?
I do, I do, I do, I do, I do

Oh, I've been dreaming through my lonely past
Now I just made it, I found you at last

Oh, no hard feelings between you and me
If we can't make it, but just wait and see

So come on, now let's try it,
I love you, can't deny it
'Cos it's true
I do, I do, I do, I do, I do
So love me or leave me, make your choice but believe me
I love you
I do, I do, I do, I do, I do

End of Part 3. Part 4 follows....

(C) Vijayaganesh Sampathkumar. All Rights Reserved.

Mamma Mia! - Part 2: One of us

 Note: This is a continuation from the previous post. Would you watch a movie willingly from half-way through? No, right? So read the Part 1 first, before reading this post.


Scene:
Some cricket fans from Bannerghatta and Jaya Nagar were trying in vain for a ticket to the India - England match, but could not get one. They were instead, beaten up by the policemen, mercilessly. With nothing better to do, they bought the day's newspaper and read the news about the the large number of free tickets given to various moneyed people in their city. They are frustrated and start singing to the tune of "Money Money Money":

I work all night, I work all day,
to pay the bills I have to pay
Ain't it sad
And still there never seems to be
a single penny left for me
That's too bad
In my dreams I have a plan
If I got me a wealthy man
I wouldn't have to work at all,
I'd fool around and have a ball...

Money, money, money
Must be funny
In the rich man's world
Money, money, money
Always sunny
In the rich man's world
Aha-ahaaa
All the things I could do
If I had a little money
It's a rich man's world

Scene:

Its the day after all the controversies of UDRS during the league match between India and England. There was a party in Mumbai where Top ICC brass and BCCI and other cricket board higher officials were present. Looking at Pawar, ICC's Lorgat is singing during the party, to the tune of "On & On & On":


I was at a party and this fella said to me
"Something bad is happening, I'm sure you do agree
People care for nothing, no respect for human rights
Evil times are coming, we are in for darker nights"
I said, "Who are you to talk about impending doom?"
He got kinda wary as he looked around the room
He said, "I'm a minister, a big shot in the state"
I said, "I just can't believe it, boy I think it's great
Brother can you tell me what is right and what is wrong?"
He said, "Keep on rocking baby, 'til the night is gone"

On and on and on
Keep on rocking baby
'Til the night is gone
On and on and on
'Til the night is gone
On and on and on
Keep on rocking baby
'Til the night is gone
On and on and on
'Til the night is gone

Scene:

Kamran Akmal is being plastered by his team mates and management for missing several plum catches in the match against New Zealand. Even the media is speculating that he is indulging in spot fixing. He is not able to comprehend, how he is missing those easy catches. He recalls those balls that he had put down so easily and starts singing to the tune of "Slipping through my fingers":

I watch her go with a surge of that well known sadness
and and I have to sit down for a while
the feeling that I'm losing her forever
and without really entering her world
I'm glad whenever I can share her laughter
that funny little girl

Slipping through my fingers all the time
I try to capture every minute
the feeling in it
slipping through my fingers all the time
do I really see what's in her mind
each time I think I'm close to knowing
she keeps on growing
slipping through my fingers all the time


Scene:

Its almost the end of the league phase and Ashwin rues as to why he was not picked in the team for playing most of the league matches. He hopes atleast, he will be picked for the last league match. Piyush Chawla is also loitering around nearby with hope in his eyes. Ashwin and Piyush are singing this duet to the tune of "One of Us": (You figure out, who is singing which line. Its obvious.):

They passed me by, all of those great romances
You were, I felt, robbing me of my rightful chances
My picture clear, everything seemed so easy
And so I dealt you the blow
One of us had to go
Now it's different, I want you to know

One of us is crying
One of us is lying
One of us is lonely
One of us is only
Waiting for a call

I saw myself as a concealed attraction
I felt you kept me away from the heat and the action
Just like a child, stubborn and misconceiving
That's how I started the show
One of us had to go
Now I've changed and I want you to know

One of us is crying
One of us is lying
One of us is lonely
One of us is only
Waiting for a call


End of Part 2. Part 3 follows.....

(C) Vijayaganesh Sampathkumar, 2011. All rights reserved.

Mamma Mia! - Part 1: Dancing Queen

When in Rome, do as the Romans do!

Tired of this cliché? Sorry can't help it.

Well, coming to the point, one also cannot escape the cricket world cup fever infecting everyone in the country. And, I am no exception, dear.

When everyone is talking about cricket and has an opinion, why not me? So, thats why, I said - "When in Rome, do as the Romans do"!

What did the Romans do? They watched Gladiatorial fights and exclaimed "Mamma Mia!". Our cricketers are our modern day Gladiators.

So here is my take on the cricket world cup 2011. While I write this, India have just won the Semi-final against Pakistan. You might have heard of the Broadway hit Musical - "Mamma Mia", or might even have watched the Movie  - "Mamma Mia" staring Pierce Brosnan (which grossly did not do justice to the original Musical, in my opinion). For those of you who don't know, Mamma Mia is a musical based on songs of ABBA, one of the deservedly greatest bands ever.

Now, don't tell me that you have not heard of ABBA or listened to their songs. If not, you have missed one of the simplest, yet most fulfilling pleasures of human life. Its not too late and you can start right away with Youtube or buy their songs on iTunes. If you are not familiar with their songs or even with the happenings of the Cricket World Cup 2011, the following posting will not make sense to you and I suggest that you can as well stop reading at this point.

The following is a reflection of the events that happened during this world cup. Here is a look back on how this Cricket World Cup 2011 would have been like, had it also been a Musical like Mamma Mia. This musical is where the story of the world cup slowly unfolds and different cricketers sing to the songs of ABBA appropriate for each situation they are in. This is going to be a multi-part series of postings, depending on the length of the posts.

Now over to the Musical.

Scene:

All the fourteen team captains have gathered for the inaugural ceremony and a photo session. Each one is imagining that they will end up winning the cup. They are singing this chorus to the tune of "I have a dream":

I have a dream, a fantasy
To help me through reality
And my destination makes it worth the while
Pushing through the darkness still another mile
I believe in angels
Something good in everything I see
I believe in angels
When I know the time is right for me
I'll cross the stream - I have a dream
I'll cross the stream - I have a dream


Scene:
 Micheal Hussey looks very distraught at being omitted from the Australian world cup squad. He had claimed he was fit enough, but CA and his captain had overlooked his selection. He pours his heart out and starts singing to the tune of "S.O.S":

Where are those happy days,
They seem so hard to find
I tried to reach for you
But you have closed your mind
Whatever happened to our love
I wish I understood
It used to be so nice, it used to be so good

So when you're near me, darling can't you hear me SOS
The love you gave me, nothing else can save me SOS
When you're gone
How can I even try to go on
When you're gone
Though I try how can I carry on

You seem so far away though you are standing near
You made me feel alive, but something died I fear
I really tried to make it out
I wish I understood
What happened to our love, it used to be so good

So when you're near me, darling can't you hear me SOS
The love you gave me, nothing else can save me SOS

Scene:

The Irish team goes out for a celebration party, after unexpectedly beating England in the league stage - a near impossible victory. They go bar hoping and the team members take turns to sing to the tune of "Dancing Queen":

Friday night and the lights are low
Looking out for the place to go
Where they play the right music,
getting in the swing
You come in to look for a king
Anybody could be that guy
Night is young and the music's high
With a bit of rock music, everything is fine
You're in the mood for a dance
And when you get the chance...

You are the Dancing Queen,
young and sweet, only seventeen
Dancing Queen,
feel the beat from the tambourine, oh yeah
You can dance, you can jive,
having the time of your life
See that girl, watch that scene,
diggin' the Dancing Queen


(End of Part 1. More follows...)

(C) Vijayaganesh Sampathkumar, 2011. All Rights Reserved.

Bangalored!!!

Would you care to listen to me for a couple of minutes? Please?

No. I insist. Its for your own good.

Never read newspapers and extrapolate on things contained therein. 

Today, I read a newspaper that had an article about how it is predicted that the word "Bangalored" may soon enter the English Dictionary and started extrapolating on how things may look like in the future.

This is what could happen in 2023 AD when someone looks up these words in the Merriam-Websters online page. Trust me. Its a dangerous exercise!!!


1. Bangalored:

Ban·ga·lored
Verb \ˈbaŋ-gə-ˌlȯr-d\

To procure services from a supplier who is located in a third world low cost country, especially India.

Example: 80 Senator jobs being bangalored to Manila.

2. Hyderabaded:

Hy.de.ra.baded

Verb \ˈhī-d(ə-)rə-ˌbad-d

To participate in unnecessary agitations, demanding division of a geographical area based on perceived threats to one's non-existent culture, especially by goons under the guise of university students.

Example: Some of the Inmates hyderabaded against the jail authorities, demanding that inmates from Andhra be kept in a separate block.

3. Indianized

In.dian.ized / In.di.an.izing

Verb: \ \ˈin-dē-ə-ˌnīzd\

Executing business through a non-existent process that guarantees the success of the end result by hook or crook, often at the cost of reduced quality.

Example: The CEO claimed that they are greared up and indianized to acheive a 30% YOY growth.

4. Shanghaied

Shang.haied

Verb: \ \ˈshaŋ-ˌhīd, shaŋ-ˈhīd\

To procure goods from a supplier who is located in a third world low cost country, especially China. Shanghai is to goods as to what Bangalore is for services.

Example: Sickdonald's shanghaies 800 trillion hamburgers during March.

5. Beijinged

Bei.jinged

Verb: \ˈbā-ˈjiŋd, ÷-ˈzhiŋd\

To be stuck in a traffic jam for at least 5 days.

Example: Cars beijinged in Sau Paulo due to unknown reason.

6. Chinawd

Chi.nawd

Verb: \ˈchī-nəd\

To control one's currency exchange rate, so as to cause harm to the world at large in the long run.

Example: The European Central Bank chinawd it's way towards strenghtening the failing Euro.

7. Americawd

Am.er.i.cawd

Verb: \ə-ˈmer-ə-kəd, -ˈme-rəd-\

To print unlimitted supply of one's own currency and still convince others that they are still worthy as gold.

Example: The counterfeit gang americawd unsuspecting people into exchanging their genuine money for their newly minted ones.


8. Caymaned.

Kay.mand

Verb: \(ˌ)kā-ˈmand, attributively ˈkā-mənd\

To send out laundered money earned through illegal means, especially by western businessmen, politicians or corporations. Also look-up Genevawd.

Example: The arrested CEO of Yenron had earlier caymaned an amount of 600 million dollars.

9. Genevawd.

Ge.ne.vawd

Verb: \jə-ˈnē-vəd\

To send out laundered money earned through illegal means, especially by Indian businessmen, politicians and corporations. Also look-up Caymaned.

Example: 2G scam money worth 75,000 crores genevawd and routed back to India through Participatory Notes.

10. Bangkoked.

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(C) Vijayaganesh Sampathkumar, 2011. All Rights Reserved.

An Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard

There was a young squadron from Ireland
Their dress - Green - for Emerald Island
Their opponents were covered in their piss
They'll celebrate with crates of Guinness
For they thrashed the ladies from England

They are the lads from Kildare and Mayo
Also from Shannon, Dublin and Carlow
They proved their game is great and fine
Tonight they scored three twenty nine
No longer should they be called the Minnow

They are from the land of Yeats
Their win was not due to fate
They re-wrote the Elegy in a Country Churchyard
On a cricket pitch of just a twenty two yards
Rest in peace - English Cricket

Take a bow Ireland!!! You guys have made the game of cricket proud today!!!

This posting is dedicated to the great young guns of the Irish Cricket Team that made history today.

(C) Vijayaganesh Sampathkumar 2011. All Rights Reserved.

Love Etc.

Do you know that today, the February 13th is "Hug Day"?

You didn't know? Yes. Its true. Come over here. Let me give you a hug.

Considering today is "Hug Day", did you know that yesterday (Feb 12th) was "Kiss Day"? Yes. Its true. Come over here. No.. Don't worry. I won't kiss you. Because that was yesterday and long gone!!! Come over during next year and you may get one, depending on who you are!!!

Apart from these, there are "Rose Day"s, "Propose Day"s, "Chocolate Day" s etc. etc. A whole week of those stupid (or should I say - Cupid) days!!! And to think they only teach you "Sunday, Monday..." in primary school. Times are changing indeed.

A recent study by ASSOCHAM has found that more than rupees 12000 crores is being spent over the Valentine's day in India.

Welcome to the clever world of marketing. These days every nonsense is cleverly marketed and Valentine's day and all its associated sister days that lead up to it are no exceptions. These days are being ruthlessly  marketed to our young dames and dudes.

Wherever you are, you cannot escape the ghost of St.Valentine. Poor guy. Lord bless his soul. If he becomes aware of what's happening in his name, he would be cringing in his tomb.

And our worthless media can't get enough of it. There are all kinds of articles and supplements they issue in the newspapers about who kissed whom and who gifted what etc. The TV channels are even worse. The less said the better.

There is this advertisement from a prominent weight loss chain that promises a free Diamond Pendant if someone books for a 10KG weight loss package as Valentine's day offer. And their Competitor? They are one step ahead. They offer 10KG weight loss free for their "Partner". Not Husband, not even "Lover"  mind you. "Partner". My, My!!! Crazy, I would say. When are they going to stop treating women like shit and make them feel miserable about their bodies? Why can't they allow them to grow as nature has made them to be? Why this obsession with size zero? It beats me!!!

Needless to say, there are countless advertisements for everything from plus size wear to skimpy inner wear. And if you had noticed, most of these, if not all, are targeted at women. Again, cleverly making them feel that they currently look like shit and they would look great in their new clothes. Its like the story of the "Emperor's New Clothes".

There are offers on everything from Mobile phones to Watches. Not to mention Jewelery. Suddenly, every ad is talking about a Heart shaped pendent or a diamond ring. Its surprising that they have not yet done something like St.Patrick's day pins of "Kiss Me - I'm Irish"  for Valentine's day. A "Kiss Me - I'm Horny" or something like that. God bless!!!

Are you someone who sends roses to your wife / lover or should I say "Partner"? If so, you would have found that suddenly the prices of a dozen roses have gone up anywhere between 899 - 1799. Take a bow Onions!!! Talk about double digit inflation. This is like Zimbabwe in the early 2000s.

I wonder when people are going to see through all this nonsense about these days. At the end of the day, its all about different levels of Dopamine and  Norepinephrine and Adrenaline surging through your vascular system down to the very last capillaries.

I can't resist summing up my view of this. There is this part from a song by one of my favorite bands that best summarizes my view on this. It goes on something like this:

Boy it's tough getting on in the world
When the sun doesn't shine and a boy needs a girl
It’s about getting out of a rut, you need luck
But you’re stuck and you don’t know how, oh

Don't have to be - A big bucks Hollywood star
Don't have to drive - A super car to get far
Don't have to live - A life of power and wealth
Don't have to be -  Beautiful but it helps

You need more
Than a big blank check to be a lover, or
A Gulfstream jet to fly you door to door
Somewhere chic on another shore

You need more - You need love

I believe that we can achieve
The love that we need
I believe, call me naïve
Love is for free

Happy Valentine's Day!!!    (Et tu, Brute?)

(C) Vijayaganesh Sampathkumar 2011. All Rights Reserved.

Swords, Cork and Limerick

Here are some more Limericks that I wrote of late:

There is so much misinformation
Bad diction and falsification
The pathetic state of our media
In this vast country of ours - India
Need of the hour is abrogation

So much for the current affairs and serious stuff... Here is a jolly one:

It was like early onset of spring
On the day of Martin Luther King
She was standing on the grand stand
her man slid it on her left hand
a beautiful diamond wedding ring


And finally, what you have been waiting for. A true Limerick. Here is an obscene one:

She told him to 'please - get it! get it!'
He said 'I have no money for it'
'You only tore it' - She meant
't'was the heat of the moment'
'Now I need something to cover my tit'


Thats it for now.

In case you are wondering about the weird title, these are Irish cities and I thought the city names coveys the mood of each of these Limericks.


Hope you enjoyed!!!

(C) Vijayaganesh Sampathkumar 2011. All rights reserved.

In the Hall of the Mountain King

Its South Block in New Delhi. There was an office boy outside the large hall and he thought he heard someone singing. There was a big office occupied by a great guy and a song was filtering through the quite early morning fog of January. It was set to the tune of Edvard Grieg's "In the hall of the Mountain King".

Note: It will help if you know the tune of this song. Or you can listen to it here, if you are a classical music person: (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrIYT-MrVaI). Else, if you like a more modern version, check out this fabulous version from the soundtrack of the movie - The Social Network (The Henley row boat scene) : (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cD8EPdn5Ctg)

Now, for the song:


Hey! My name is Mohan Sing, I can sing – “Singh is king”
Do you know that I am a king who’s quietly losing his tough sting        1

I am really not a king, not a thing, not Nat King
You should know that now and know this Sing is not a king                 2  


I should confess and tell you that,  I can swing, without wings
I’m like a circus lion that’s jumping inside the master’s circle ring        3

Everyone calls me king, tells me-  sing, gives me ring,
I have to dance to my master’s tune – playing dong bell ding            4

Repeat 1 and 2


And my master’s a white lady , no Bindi, speaks Hindi
She cracks her whip that makes me stand on my ever hurting toes            5

Her son is not a shy baby, likes gravy, so may be
One day he will de-throne me, when I’m old and hazy                6

Every other party guy, gives a try, tells a lie,
They try everything they can to try and make me cry                7

Every day has been nightmarish, very doggish, in anguish
And it has always been like this –don’t be astonish                8

Repeat 1 and 2

There’s these games called Commonwealth, stealing wealth, with no stealth   
All these grimy affairs takes a toll on my fragile health            9

Then there’s  the food inflation, infiltration, agitation,
All of these are adding to increase of my palpitation                10

There is this price of Onions, labor unions, luncheons,
It’s like a fight between the Java Vs. Minion                11

The current status of my nation, my reputation, my limitation
These are adding to my levels of frustration                12

Hey! My name is Mohan Sing, I can sing – “Singh is king”
Do you know that I am a king who’s quietly losing his tough sting

I am really not a king, not a thing, not Nat King
You should know that now and know this Madan Mohan Sing is not a king

(C) Vijayaganesh Sampathkumar 2011. All Rights Reserved.