Two o’clock in the morning and it looks like it’s gonna be another sleepless night…
Feeling homesick so I watched a couple of Korean movies tonight. My Sassy Girl and Old Boy. I’ve seen them both before, but what the hell. My Sassy Girl is a sappy romantic comedy but it works for me every time I see it for some reason. You can watch it on YouTube if you are so inclined. Old Boy is just crazy whacked. I didn’t remember just how fucked up it truly is until I saw it again. You’ve got to see it to believe it, and I won’t spoil it for you here if you haven’t. It truly is an outstanding film. Interestingly, both of these movies were remade in the USA. I’ve not watched either American version though and the reviews I read were not very kind.
I guess my self-inflicted immersion in Korean film arts and culture was somewhat of a song writing inspiration. Because I sat down and wrote stole appropriated one. So with apologies to James Taylor here you go: [Update: sorry about the pagination, I’ve tried six ways to Sunday to get it right but WordPress refuses to cooperate]
In my mind I’m going to South Korea,
Riding on the Blue Line,
Having galbi with some rice wine
And it seems just like a friend of mine that I’ve left behind
Yes, I’m going to South Korea in my mind.
Jee Yeun she’s my smiling sun,
Want to hike with her and watch it shine,
Watch her climbing Bukhansan.The lonely fear’s disappearing now, I’m flying, ain’t I?
I’m going to South Korea in my mind.
There ain’t no doubt in no ones mind
That Seoul’s the finest town around,
The cars and the bars it all suits me fine.
And hey, babe, we’ll be together, I’m trying, ain’t I?
I’m going to South Korea in my mind.
Dark and lonely late tonight,
I think I might have heard Incheon calling.
Want to catch that flight and drink some Hite.And signs that might be omens say I’m going, going,
I’m gone to South Korea in my mind.
I’ve done my best to make this work
But I’ve got to cross that ocean soon
And it seems like I’ve been far away forever,
You must forgive me
If I’m up and gone to South Korea in my mind.
In my mind I’m going to South Korea,
Riding on the Blue Line,
Having galbi with some rice wine,
And it seems just like a friend of mine that I’ve left behind
Yes, I’m going to South Korea in my mind.
Yeah I know, I won’t quit my day job. Provided I ever get one.
Damn, speaking of Korea I just got an alert on my credit card about a potential fraudulent charge. I called and found out that a charge was made at a clothing store in Seoul. I told them that was an authorized purchase. Unfortunately, they declined the charge. Must have been embarrassing for my yobo. Anyway, they promised not to decline future purchases in Korea and they were very apologetic, so what are you going to do?
Hey, let’s end the night (or more aptly, start the morning) with James Taylor playing the song his way…
http://youtu.be/IYnu9JG3tF0