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[rickinbeijing]

Thanks for the heads-up on that book from Xinhua bookstore. Even smaller cities usually have a token Xinhua bookstore, so it shouldn't be too hard to get. Translations are a big help, especially for idiomatically-laden songs, as we all know.

THE song for Chinese teens at this moment is "Take Me To Your Heart" by Michael Learns to Rock, which I believe is an Irish band. The melody was composed by a Hong Kong musician. Here are the lyrics (chances are good your students already know the melody).

(Music:Jacky Zhang/Words: Jascha Richter)

Hiding from the rain and snow
Trying to forget but I won't let go
Looking at a crowded street
Listening to my own heart beat

So many people all around the world
Tell me where do I find someone like you girl

(Chorus)
Take me to your heart take me to your soul
Give me your hand before I'm old
Show me what love is - haven't got a clue
Show me that wonders can be true

They say nothing lasts forever
We're only here today
Love is now or never
Bring me far away

Take me to your heart take me to your soul
Give me your hand and hold me
Show me what love is - be my guiding star
It's easy take me to your heart

Standing on a mountain high
Looking at the moon through a clear blue sky
I should go and see some friends
But they don't really comprehend

Don't need too much talking without saying anything
All I need is someone who makes me wanna sing
(Chorus)

P.S. I am now almost as sick of this song as Celine Dion's theme song from Titanic.