DN SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2009 IN TUNE with Chamikara Weerasinghe What about us? CHAMIKARA WEERASINGHE them,” the source explained. any things have “Janet knows the value of been said about a private life and knows M performer how to keep her personal extraordinaire Michael life out of the news. She is Jackson following his part- determined to do that for ing from the world of Michael’s children. She is entertainment after having saying that he would want dominating it for nearly no less for them, pointing four decades as “The King out how far he went to shel- of Pop.” ter them.” The CNN said, Michael The custody hearing is Jackson’s Stapels Centre scheduled to take place at memorial service was “not Los Angeles Superior solemn” as one would have Court on July 20. expected, but “celebretal.” International print and Earth Song print and electronic media True stardom described Michael’s demise It can be safely assumed Words/ Music by as an irreparable loss to the by looking at Michael Jack- the world of music. son, that most stars we Am D Am D E Bm E As some put it was for- have locally branded as What about sunrise, What about Bm lorn and gloomy around the superstars were merely act- rain The heavens are falling down(what world. ing like ones than they actu- Am D E about us) I cant even breathe “I wished I never lived to ally are. I do not know who What about all the things that you (what about us) see his death,” said super said this but someone had said we were to gain? E Bm E star singer . said, “The secret of being a Am D Am D Bm Reverend Al Sharpton, a star is acting like one.” What about killing fields, is there a What about the bleeding Earth(what longtime friend of Jackson The adage seemed more time about us) Can’t we feel it’s wounds said in his powerful and or less true when one looks Am D E (what about us?) moving speech at the ser- at the number of mush- What about all the things that you E F# vice, “I want his three chil- rooming hip hop artistes in said were yours and mine Bm dren to know: Wasn’t noth- the world including Sri D G C Am What about nature’s worth (Ooh- ing strange about your Lanka where they “act” Did you ever stop to notice all the OOh) It’s our planet’s womb (what Daddy. It was strange what like stars even before blood we’ve shed before? about us?). your Daddy had to deal acquiring their basics in D E with. But he dealt with what they do. Did you ever stop to notice the cry- What about animals (what about it) it...He dealt with it anyway. In never-before-seen pictures of Michael Jackson, showing him at home with his children They all can learn some- ing Earth, the weeping shore? We’ve turned kingdoms to dust He dealt with it for us.” Prince Michael I and Paris, the world gets to see the King of Pop as a music icon. We rarely thing from Michael, the CHORUS: (what about us) get to see him as a loving father.The above picture shows MJ at Neverland, celebrating All these stands to prove man who redefined what it Am D Am D Am D Am What about elephants (what about Prince’s sixth birthday in 2003 with a Spider Man-themed party. Courtesy exclusive celebrety how they appreciated and news magazine, OK! is to be a real star. Learn D us) loved the late pop icon and the love he generated on Aah...... Aah... Oh...... Ooh Have we lost their trust (what about how much respect they declaration was, “The The declaration there will be a courtroom the stage wherever he per- Am D Am D Am D Am us) have for him. They all loved world may have lost one showdown, next week in formed. Michael Jackson D What about crying whales (what Michael well and truly from Michael Jackson, But the was , “The world which Michael Jackson’s was a hardworking perfec- Aah...... Aah.. Ooohh...... about us) the bottom of their hearts. children of Michael Jackson may have lost one mother, Katherine Jackson, tionist and therefore he was Am D Am D We’re ravaging the seas (what about There have been Millions have lost the whole world.” Michael Jackson, and ex-wife Debbie Rowe the greatest entertainer What have we done to the world, us) of words shared to honour It was originally made in But the children of will vie for temporary cus- that ever lived in the world. look what we’ve done What about forest trails (ooh-Ooh) the King of Pop for his out- Sinhala language by senior tody of Michael’s two chil- Nobody can be him, but can Am D E Burnt despite our pleas (what about standing musical career journalist Bandula Pad- Michael Jackson dren. Janet is reported to learn from him. What about all the peace that that us) and other personal makumara during his pro- have lost the whole have got very close with his you pledge your only son? attributes. gramme “Mul Pituwa” on world.”It was brother’s children in the Am D Am D What about the holy land (what There were but a very Swarnavahini. originally made last two weeks. Sensitivity What about flowering fields is there about it) few words or declarations This appear to have As revealed by Jackson Jackson’s Defense a time? Torn apart by creed (what about us) that really communicated made a powerful impact on in the Sinhala family friends, “She has Lawyer said to the CNN Am D E What about the common man (what how much Michael’s chil- Sri Lankan society over language been their rock. It’s clear to Larry King Live show What about all the dreams that you about us) dren have missed as with much that the people, espe- everyone that they are look- hours after Jackson’s death, said were yours and mine? Can’t we set him free (what about their superstar father’s cially the women folk have death. As an exclusive ing to her for comfort and that he had thought that Did you ever stop to notice all the us) demise. How have they become so concerned about celebrity news magazine guidance.” they could win the children dead from war? What about children dying (what taken their father’s sudden the fate of the pop icon’s (OK!) had reported on Though Michael Jackson Michael’s infamous trial Did you ever stop to notice the cry- about us) parting. three kids more than ever. Thursday, the superstar’s named his 79-year-old against alleged charges of ing Earth the weeping shore? Can’t you hear them cry (what about It is interesting to note children, Michael (12) and mother as the guardian of child molestation, but he CHORUS. us) that the declaration came Paris-Michael Katherine choice in a 2002 will, a was never sure whether he Bridge: Where did we go wrong (ooh-ooh) Declaration two or three days prior to (11), along with their 7- source assured the maga- would survive the ordeal Dm G C Am Someone tell me why (what about And, it is fair to say that the Jackson memorial at year-old brother Prince zine that Janet Jackson, 43, after that. Michael was too I used to dream, I used to glance us) a local TV channel, had the Staples Centre and its Michael II (aka Blanket), is prepared to step in if sensitive to face media crit- beyond the stars come up with perhaps one relevance is still felt. And I have decided that they want she’s the children’s choice. icism as the artiste was so Dm E What about babies (what about it) of the the best declarations must confess that I heard their late father’s sister, “Janet is not only willing concerned about his dignity Now I don’t know where we are, What about the days (what about to describe the disposition many housewives uttering Janet Jackson, to raise to raise those children, she and wanted his name although I know we’ve drifted far us) of Jackson’s three children this declaration as they them. is also the only relative who untainted to go with his Repeat CHORUS. What about all their joy (what about after his passing away. The talked about Michael’s And it is expected that knows how to protect legacy. Bm E Bm E Bm E us) Bm E What about the man (what about Ah...... Ah.. Oh...... us) Oh... What about the crying man (what Bandu in concert at Kiribathgoda Devi Bm E Bm E Bm E F# about us) Ah...... Ah.. Oooh...... What about Abraham (what about us) he Old Girls’ Associ- Concert” today at 6.30 p.m. p.m. at the school premises stadium is under construc- indoor stadium is 22 mil- Verses What about Death again (ooh-ooh) ation of Viharama- at the School’s Main Hall. to be inaugurated by the tion near the swimming lion rupees. We hope to Bm E Bm E Do we give a damn?? T hadevi Balika There will also be a Principal and guests. pool premise. complete this very soon Bm Bm E Bm E Bm E Bm E Vidyalaya, Kiribathgoda “Trade Fair” from 9.30 a.m. The income of the lottery The association secretary and open the doors to the What about yesterday(what about Aah...... ah Ooh...... Ooh presents Bandu Samaras- to 9.30 p.m. There will be will go to the school’s Dinesh Polwata said, the children to develop their us?) What about the seas(what about Bm E Bm E Bm E F# inghe’s “Bandu in Musical an Lottery draw at 3.30 indoor stadium fund. The estimated cost of the talents. us) Aah...... Ah Oooh...... OTSC Sing-Along on Aug 01 Raghav, Iceberg Slim and DJ Lauren to perform at Taj fter the tremendous NILMA DOLE Playing alongside success of the last A year’s Sing-along ndian superstar Raghav hot bands like Snow with Annesley Malewana Mathur and his fellow Patrol and Eric and his band ‘Super I behind the console, Ice- Clapton, Raghav Chimes’, Old Thomian’s berg Slim will perform in performed at the Swimming Club has orga- Sri Lanka soon. Cosmic nized another sing-along, Entertainment announced ‘Tsunami Relief but this time with the spe- recently, they will bring Cardiff’ concert cial guest the versatile Raghav and Iceberg Slim to in 2005 to raise singer Sohan of X peri- perform at the Taj Hotel, £1.25 million ments fame. It will be held Colombo on the 25th of on August 01 from 8 p.m. at July. the OTSC Club House, Mt. Also to be featured dur- It is not only his looks or Annesley Malewana and Super Chimes Lavinia. ing their performances are persona that makes people English Oldies of 60s and pere. The Super Chimes are OTSC members, their fami- World’s Hottest DJ Lauren love Raghav but also that 70s will be sung by Sohan, Channa Athalagay on lead lies and guests. The Social Pope and a special dancing he is a really down-to-earth the organizers said. Annes- Sohan guitar, Prashan Fernando Secretary of OTSC Tusita Greek outfit Bootycat guy who cares about other ley will render his usual on bass, Dilip Fernando on de Alwis said. Dolls, said Cosmic Enter- people. blend of Sinhala Pop, the Show is titled ‘Golden keyboards and Ashan Fer- No tickets will be avail- tainment manager Stavros Once hosting a Channel hits of Moonstones era and Oldies’ ‘Sing-Along Nite 4. nando on drums. able at the gate. There will B. [V] (India) show, he Super Golden Chimes days. Brian Thomas will com- The show is open to be an entrance ticket draw. If you know the smash played matchmaker to the hits ‘Angel Eyes’, ‘So Con- innocent guy holding a fused’, ‘Can’t Get Enough’ microphone up for a long or ‘It Can’t Be Right’, then time. Raghav is such a you’d know Raghav, the 28- humane individual that year old Indian-Canadian fans respect him. Playing JT vs paps heart throb who has been alongside hot bands like making waves across the Snow Patrol and Eric Clap- ustin Timberlake has Justin was spotted world. ton, Raghav performed at had it with the paps. the ‘Tsunami Relief J The pop star had his trying to get Cardiff’ concert in 2005 to patience tested Tuesday past the man as he raise £1.25 million. when he was met by an exited his car. When -born aggressive snapper who The photographer Raghav learned that one of nearly knocked JT over in his songs was voted the an attempt to get his shot. proceeded Best Original Song by the DJ Lauren A frustrated Justin was to jump directly National Songwriters Asso- spotted trying to get past in front of ciation of America in 1998, of a bonafide superstar win- the Wikipedia entry, the man as he exited his the star, stepping he decided to go to England ning high accolades such as Raghav’s achievements are: car at a hotel in West Hol- to study at Paul McCart- a MOBO award for Best 2005 Southern Asian Music lywood. into his face ney’s Liverpool Institute for Collaboration and a number Awards; Best Artist, 2005 The photographer pro- Performing Arts (LIPA). of international titles for his UK Asian Music Awards; ceeded to jump directly in what this was all about Raghav made his mark as pumpy tunes and dance Best Single, 2005 UK Asian front of the star, stepping but the photographer was a mover and shaker in 2004 frenzy tracks. Music Awards; Best New- into his face.As the two clearly furious about with his debut album ‘Sto- His next track will be ‘My comer, 2005 Urban Music stood nose to nose, Justin something. But Justin ryteller’. It sold 1.3 million Kinda Girl’ with Hip Hop Award; Best Chart Act, kept his cool by crossing was really cool- he just copies and became the 6th artist Redman which will be 2004 Asian Achievers his arms as the furious faced him down and took biggest selling album of all incorporated in his new Award, 2004 MOBO cameraman angrily shout- it all in his stride.” Hotel time in India. album ‘Identity’. There will Award; Best Collaboration ed at him. An onlooker staff eventually separated Born to Kayastha Uttar be two Hindi tracks on the and 1997 National Song- Justin Timberlake faces down to a papparazzi says, “No one could hear the men. Pradeshi Indian parents, album, one of them is titled writers Association of Raghav Raghav has got the resume “Humarahee”. According to America Award. =