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[Lintcode] 53. Reverse Words in a String

2017-11-08T08:42:00.002+08:00

一看到題目, 直覺就是用 stack 去實作
class Solution {
public:
/*
* @param s: A string
* @return: A string
*/
string reverseWords(string &s) {
// write your code here
stack<string> strStack;
string word;

string::iterator iter;
for (iter = s.begin(); iter != s.end(); iter++) {
if (' ' == *iter) {
if (0 != word.length()) {
strStack.push(word);
word.erase();
}
}
else {
word.push_back(*iter);
}
}

if (0 != word.length()) {
strStack.push(word);
}

string result;

while(! strStack.empty()) {
if (0 != result.length()) {
result.push_back(' ');
}
result.append(strStack.top());
strStack.pop();
}

return result;
}
};

[Lintcode] 13. strStr

2017-11-08T08:36:00.001+08:00

只想到用暴力解, 兩個迴圈去掃描字串

class Solution {
public:
/*
* @param source: source string to be scanned.
* @param target: target string containing the sequence of characters to match
* @return: a index to the first occurrence of target in source, or -1 if target is not part of source.
*/
int strStr(const char *source, const char *target) {
// write your code here
if (NULL == source || NULL == target) {
return -1;
}

if ('\0' == *source && '\0' == *target) {
return 0;
}

int srcIdx = 0;

while ('\0' != source[srcIdx]) {
bool isMatch = true;
int srcTestIdx = srcIdx, tgtIdx = 0;

while ('\0' != target[tgtIdx]) {
if (target[tgtIdx] != source[srcTestIdx]) {
isMatch = false;
break;
}
srcTestIdx++;
tgtIdx++;
}

if (isMatch) {
return srcIdx;
}

srcIdx++;
}

return -1;
}
};

[Leetcode] 65. Valid Number

2017-11-04T14:55:00.001+08:00

解法本身不難, 但是要想清楚數字的規則

{空格}{+/-}{整數或浮點數}{e}{+/-}{整數}{空格}

class Solution {
public:
enum State {
PRE_SPACE,
SIGN,
BEFORE_PT_NUM,
POINT,
AFTER_PT_NUM,
EXP,
AFTER_EXP_SIGN,
AFTER_EXP_NUM,
POST_SPACE
};

bool isNumber(string s) {
bool flag[9] = {false};
State state = PRE_SPACE;

for (std::string::iterator iter = s.begin() ; iter != s.end() ; iter ++) {
switch (state) {
case PRE_SPACE:
if (' ' == *iter) {
state = PRE_SPACE;
}
else if ('+' == *iter || '-' == *iter) {
state = SIGN;
if (flag[state]) {
return false;
}
}
else if ('0' <= *iter && '9' >= *iter) {
state = BEFORE_PT_NUM;
}
else if ('.' == *iter) {
state = POINT;
if (flag[state]) {
return false;
}
}
else {
return false;
}

flag[state] = true;
break;
case SIGN:
if ('0' <= *iter && '9' >= *iter) {
state = BEFORE_PT_NUM;
}
else if ('.' == *iter) {
state = POINT;
if (flag[state]) {
return false;
}
}
else {
return false;
}

flag[state] = true;
break;
case BEFORE_PT_NUM:
if ('0' <= *iter && '9' >= *iter) {
state = BEFORE_PT_NUM;
}
else if ('.' == *iter) {
state = POINT;
if (flag[state]) {
return false;
}
}
else if ('e' == *iter) {
state = EXP;
if (flag[state]) {
return false;
}
}
else if (' ' == *iter) {
state = POST_SPACE;
}
else {
return false;
}
break;
case POINT:
if ('0' <= *iter && '9' >= *iter) {
state = AFTER_PT_NUM;
}
else if ('e' == *iter) {
state = EXP;
if (flag[state]) {
return false;
}
}
else if (' ' == *iter) {
state = POST_SPACE;
}
else {
return false;
}
break;
case AFTER_PT_NUM:
if ('0' <= *iter && '9' >= *iter) {
state = AFTER_PT_NUM;
}
else if ('e' == *iter) {
state = EXP;
if (flag[state]) {
return false;
}
}
else if (' ' == *iter) {
state = POST_SPACE;
}
else {
return false;
}
break;
case EXP:
if ('+' == *iter || '-' == *iter) {
state = AFTER_EXP_SIGN;
if (flag[state]) {
return false;
}
}
else if ('0' <= *iter && '9' >= *iter) {
state = AFTER_EXP_NUM;
}
else {
return false;
}
break;
case AFTER_EXP_SIGN:
if ('0' <= *iter && '9' >= *iter) {
state = AFTER_EXP_NUM;
}
else {
return false;
}
break;
case AFTER_EXP_NUM:
if ('0' <= *iter && '9' >= *iter) {
state = AFTER_EXP_NUM;
}
else if (' ' == *iter) {
state = POST_SPACE;
}
else {
return false;
}
break;
case POST_SPACE:
if (' ' == *iter) {
state = POST_SPACE;
}
else {
return false;
}
break;
default:
return false;
}

flag[state] = true;
}

if ((BEFORE_PT_NUM == state || POINT == state || AFTER_PT_NUM == state || AFTER_EXP_NUM == state || POST_SPACE == state) &&
(flag[BEFORE_PT_NUM] || flag[AFTER_PT_NUM])) {
return true;
}
return false;
}

};

SSN 申請社會安全碼

2014-05-27T06:17:00.003+08:00

到美國的第一件事就是去申請社會安全碼 (SSN), 這個號碼類似每個人的身分證號碼, 有了這個號碼, 就可以開始領薪水, 繳稅以及累積信用。

申請SSN需要準備:

1. 護照正本: 護照內需含有合法的工作簽證
2. I-94 表格: 上網申請並列印 (I-94 申請)
3. 如果是工作簽證持有人的配偶的話, 要再準備英文結婚證書

準備好文件之後, 就可以到各地的 SSA 填寫表格並且申請, 大概五到十個工作天之後會收到。

如果是在矽谷的人要申請的話, 建議可以去這家, 人比較少, 等待時間較短。

加州駕照 - 路考篇

2014-05-14T01:42:00.000+08:00

路考只接受預約考試, 不能當天進 DMV 排隊, 所以要記得先去預約路考時間。

路考當天, 首先要先到櫃台報到, 接著會拿到一張評分單, 然後就是開著車前往路考區排隊, 等待路考官來考試。在排隊等待考試的時候, 建議可以看一下前面的考生是怎麼考試的, 順便放鬆心情。

輪到之後, 考官會先考手勢以及車輛的操作, 這部分網路上都可以找到相關的資訊, 也可以在等待的時候, 觀察前面的考生, 基本上不太會有問題。

接著就是路考, 每個 DMV 都有不只一條路考的路線, 可以事先上網搜尋一下, 然後考試前去DMV附近繞一繞, 熟悉附近的路況。

個人覺得在選擇路考的地點時, DMV 附近路況越單純的越好, 然後考試時間盡量避開上下學或是上下班的時間, 這樣可以減少在路上遇到特殊狀況的機會, San Jose 周邊的話, 強力推薦 Los Gatos, 附近路況單純, 速限不高, 慢慢開就好。

路考結束之後, 考官會講評你的開車行為, 當場就會知道考試結果。如果通過了, 就可以去櫃台拿臨時駕照, 並且確認駕照的郵寄地址。如果不幸失敗了, 也不要灰心, 再去預約一次路考就是了。

加州駕照 - 筆試篇

2014-05-13T05:45:00.000+08:00

到加州居住, 很重要的一件事就是要考駕照, 有加州駕照有幾個好處:
可以合法在路上開車,
租車的價格比較便宜,
買車的保險比較便宜,
最大的好處就是可以當作身分證明, 不需要再隨身攜帶護照跟國際駕照。

個人建議, 如果下定主意要拿加州駕照的話, 不管開始準備了沒, 第一件事就是先上DMV的網站預約, 因為加州DMV的效率是有名的糟糕, 以 San Jose 周邊為例, 預約都要排到一個月後, 一個月時間準備筆試我想應該是相當充足了, 如果沒預約的話, 到DMV現場 (San Jose 周邊) 排隊大概要花3個小時才能考完。

預約完成之後, 可以在 DMV的網站上下載筆試手冊, 英文版跟中文版皆有, 就看個人喜好, 手冊內容就是交通號誌、交通規則與開車上路應該注意的規矩, 筆試考題都是來自手冊內容, 路考的標準也是按照手冊裡面所描述的行車規則, 多看幾遍對筆試跟路考都有幫助。

考試前可以先上網找一些考古題來練習, DMV 網站也有提供一些模擬試題, 中文考古題的話, 華人工商網是個不錯的選擇。

考試當天要攜帶護照, 台灣駕照, 國際駕照還有I-94 form, 到現場之後, 先到報到櫃台領取號碼牌的表格, 叫到號碼之後到櫃台辦理報名作業, 包括繳交費用 (可以刷Debit卡), 還有視力檢查, 接著就到筆試區拍大頭照以及領取考券, 考券可以選擇中文或英文, 強烈建議選中文的, 因為大部分題目都在考古題裡面。

筆試通過之後, 如果你有台灣駕照的話, DMV應該會發給你一張兩個月的臨時駕照, 讓你在通過路考前可以合法獨自開車上路, 但是這種臨時駕照有個缺點, 就是不能線上預約路考, 之後要預約路考還要再跑一趟DMV。

英文戶籍謄本, 英文結婚證書

2014-05-12T12:19:00.000+08:00

因為要申請簽證的關係, 需要申請英文的戶籍謄本及結婚證書。

英文戶籍謄本需要到戶籍所在的縣市才能申請, 申請前要先把會出現在上面的所有人的英文名字準備好, 而且要跟護照上的英文名字一樣, 戶政事務所不會幫你準備, 申請後, 大約需要五個工作天才會好。如果有需要的話, 最好提早去申請。

英文結婚證書可以於任何一家戶政事務所申請, 申請前先準備好夫妻雙方的英文名字, 要跟護照上的一樣, 當場就可以辦好。

L1 Individual 簽證

2014-05-01T11:51:00.000+08:00

承接前面兩篇, L1 Blanket 簽證及 L2 簽證。

由於某些原因加上我工作的公司願意幫我申請 L1 簽證, 因此我後來也申請並獲得 L1 簽證。

之前提過 L1 簽證分為兩種, 一種是 Regular L1 (L1 individual), 一種是 Blanket L1。

因為公司規模比較小, 不符合申請 Blanket L1的資格, 因此我是申請 Regular L1。

事前工作就是配合律師的要求, 準備學歷證明, 成績單, 履歷, 還有一些工作相關的文件, L1 individual 因為是針對個人提出的申請, 申請所需要的時間和文件相對較長而且繁瑣, 大概花了兩個多月的時間才拿到美國移民局的批准。

拿到美國移民局的批准之後, 就可以準備預約面試, 預約面試前要先去 AIT 的網站填寫 DS-160 表格以及準備 5X5 的大頭照, 看不懂英文沒關係, 網頁上有中文解釋, 要填的資料蠻多的, 中途記得隨時存檔, 以免不小心太久沒動作被強制離開。

有了 DS-160 表格的號碼之後, 就可以去 AIT 的網站去填寫面試申請, 送出面試申請之後, 網站會產生一張繳費單, 拿著繳費單去郵局繳錢, 才可以利用收據號碼來預約面試的時間。

有兩件事情要注意:
1. 下午5點前完成繳款隔日中午之後才可以預約時間
2. 劃撥單上「登帳編號」下面那行有 136XXXXXXXXXXX, 後面11碼就是收據號碼

面試時, 一定要攜帶的東西有: 繳費收據, 面試預約單, DS-160 確認單, I-797c, 以及 5X5 大頭照, 不需要再繳交其他費用, 除了上述的文件之外, 可以準備其它有利的文件, 例如在職證明, 學歷證明, 成績單, 英文戶籍謄本...等。當初我都準備了, 不過面試官都沒看, 只看了 I-797c, 問的問題也都跟工作有關, 不外乎就是在這間公司待多久, 要去美國多久, 要去做甚麼, 誠實回答是唯一準則, 我想對於 L1 individual, 申請人的資格方面美國移民局都已經書面審查過了, 面試官主要應該是要確認這個人與申請人是同一個人, 並且確認資料的正確性。

面試通過後, 大約三天就收到簡訊通知去超鋒營業所領取護照了。

在通過海關時, 記得要攜帶 I-797c, 因為美國海關會要求查看。

[遊記] FILOLI Garden

2014-04-26T00:58:00.000+08:00

到美國第一個會遇到的問題就是 "時差", 克服時差最好的方法就是在白天的時候, 到外面去曬曬太陽, 讓身體知道現在是白天。

為了克服時差, 想找了一個附近的景點走走, 曬曬太陽, 剛好有人邀約, 就一同前往這個為在灣區的著名花園 FILOLI。

FILOLI 原本是個富豪的私人莊園, 後來捐贈給基金會, 並且開放給大眾參觀, 但是不是免費的, 大人 $20, 小孩 $10。
而莊園名字則是取自莊園主人的格言

FILOLI — Fight for a just cause. Love your fellow man. Live a good life. —WB Bourn II

園區內主要分兩部分:
一個是主建築, 裡面有許多房間擺設及收藏展覽

另外一部分就是建築周圍的景觀花園

逛完整個莊園大概要花兩個小時左右, 是個適合散步, 溜小孩以及拍照的好地方, 莊園內有一間咖啡廳, 如果肚子餓的話, 可以在裡面用餐。

L2 簽證

2014-04-19T09:15:00.000+08:00

承接上一篇 L1 Blanket 簽證, 因為要陪老婆去美國工作, 我就必須要申請 L2 簽證。

L2 簽證: 就是L1的親屬簽證, 對象是 L1 簽證的配偶跟子女, 持有 L2 簽證可以合法在美國工作, 到了美國之後, 工作之前要先去申請 EAD (Employment Authorization Document)。

申請 L2 最簡單的方法就是跟著 L1 申請人一起去參加面試, 一樣需要先在網路上填寫 DS-160 表格以及準備 5X5 大頭照, 接著在 L1 申請人預約面試的時候, 可以選擇增加一同去面試的家屬, 在預約時間一同去面試即可。

如果無法跟 L1 申請人一起去面試, 那就單獨去 AIT 的網站去填寫面試申請, 送出面試申請之後, 網站會產生一張繳費單, 拿著繳費單去郵局繳錢, 才可以利用收據號碼來預約面試的時間。

有兩件事情要注意:
1. 下午5點前完成繳款隔日中午之後才可以預約時間
2. 劃撥單上「登帳編號」下面那行有 136XXXXXXXXXXX, 後面11碼就是收據號碼

如果無法跟 L1 申請人一起去面試, 單獨前往面試時一定要攜帶繳費收據, 面試預約單, DS-160 確認單, L1 持有人的 I-129, I-797 以及 5X5 大頭照, 另外還要準備英文結婚證書及戶籍謄本來證明自己是 L1 持有人的配偶或是子女, 面試時不需要再另外繳費, 面試官主要就是要確認配偶或子女的身分, 還有到了美國之後打算做甚麼。

面試通過後, 大約三天就收到簡訊通知去超鋒營業所領取護照了。

在過海關時, 記得也要攜帶 L1 持有人的 I-129 及 I-797, 因為海關會要求查看。

L1 Blanket 簽證

2014-04-19T07:50:00.000+08:00

因為某些原因, 我在一個月內經歷了 L1 blanket, L2 及 L1 individual 的簽證申請過程, 過程中在網路上搜尋了許多資料, 發現很少人分享這方面的經歷, 決定在網路上跟大家分享我這一個月申請的經歷, 首先就從 L1 Blanket 開始。

L1 簽證 : 基本上就是前往美國的工作簽證, 可以合法在美國工作, 適用的對象是公司內部的人員調動, 必須要在近三年內在美國以外被公司連續僱用至少一年，而此職位必需是經理級、主管級、或具有特殊專業知識，並且在美國的公司是您現職公司的分公司、總公司、關係企業、或子公司。
(美國在台協會的說明)

L1 簽證可以分成兩種, 一種是 Regular L1 (L1 individual), 一種是 Blanket L1。

Blanket L1 : 一間公司在符合某些條件之下 (我猜基本上就是夠大, 繳的稅夠多), 可以事先跟美國移民局 (USCIS)申請調動公司員工來美國工作的名額, 不限制是哪一位員工, 當員工要前往美國工作之前, 要帶著公司通過申請的文件 (I-797, I-129)以及員工的個人資料 (在職證明, 學歷證明 ....等), 前往美國在台協會面試, 通過面試即可獲得 L1 簽證。

由於工作上的需要, 我老婆需要到美國長期工作, 因此她的公司就幫她提出了 L1 的申請, 因為是間大公司, 所以他們是申請 L1 Blanket, 事前就是準備學歷證明, 成績單給律師, 律師提出申請並且通過之後, 就會拿到 I-797 影本以及 I-129 正本, 因為是 Blanket L1 的關係, 這個過程還蠻快的, 大概兩到三個禮拜就可以預約面試了。

預約面試前要先去 AIT 的網站填寫 DS-160 表格以及準備 5X5 的大頭照, 看不懂英文沒關係, 網頁上有中文解釋, 要填的資料蠻多的, 中途記得隨時存檔, 以免不小心太久沒動作被強制離開。

有了 DS-160 表格的號碼之後, 就可以去 AIT 的網站去填寫面試申請, 送出面試申請之後, 網站會產生一張繳費單, 拿著繳費單去郵局繳錢, 才可以利用收據號碼來預約面試的時間。

有兩件事情要注意:
1. 下午5點前完成繳款隔日中午之後才可以預約時間
2. 劃撥單上「登帳編號」下面那行有 136XXXXXXXXXXX, 後面11碼就是收據號碼

面試時, 一定要攜帶的東西有: 繳費收據, 面試預約單, DS-160 確認單, I-797, I-129 以及 5X5 大頭照, 另外還要在現場繳交 500 塊美金, 除了上述的文件之外, 可以準備其它有利的文件, 例如在職證明, 學歷證明, 成績單, 英文戶籍謄本...等。當初我們都準備了, 不過面試官都沒看, 只拿了一定要有的文件跟表格, 問的問題也都跟工作有關, 不外乎就是在這間公司待多久, 要去美國多久, 要去做甚麼, 誠實回答是唯一準則, 我想對於 Blanket L1, 面試官主要應該是要確認這個人真的是在這家公司工作, 而且提供的資料都是正確且真實的。

面試通過後, 大約三天就收到簡訊通知去超鋒營業所領取護照了。
領取護照的時候, 會附著一個信封, 裡面裝有AIT蓋過張的 I-129, 在通過美國海關時會被要求出示這份文件, 記得要跟 I-797 一起隨身攜帶。

核心肌群訓練

2012-08-02T11:20:00.002+08:00

Mountain Climbers x 50次
Rocking Elbow Plank x 50次
Side Plank Dips x 20 a side(每邊各20次)
Spiderman Lunges x 30次
Alternating Reaching Elbow Plank 10 a side with 3 second hold each(每邊各10次，每次停留3秒)
Balance Pushups x 20次
Cross Body Mountain Climbers x 50次
Up Down Plank 15 a side(每邊各15次)
Sit Outs x 20次
Burpees x15次
Fire Hydrants x 30次
Side Plank Reach Unders 15 a side(每邊各15次)
Double Leg Lifts x 20次

[音樂] Shine Down - Second Chance

2011-12-06T23:42:00.001+08:00

My eyes are open wide
By the way I made it through the day
I watch the world outside
By the way I'm leaving out today

I just saw Haley's Comet, she waved
Said, "Why are you always running in place?"
Even the man in the moon disappeared
Somewhere in the stratosphere

Tell my mother, tell my father I've done the best I can
To make them realize this is my life, I hope they understand
I'm not angry, I'm just saying
Sometimes goodbye is a second chance

Please don't cry one tear for me
I'm not afraid of what I have to say
This is my one and only voice
So listen close, it's only for today

I just saw Haley's Comet, she waved
Said, "Why are you always running in place?"
Even the man in the moon disappeared
Somewhere in the stratosphere"

Tell my mother, tell my father I've done the best I can
To make them realize this is my life, I hope they understand
I'm not angry, I'm just saying
Sometimes goodbye is a second chance

Here is my chance
This is my chance

Tell my mother, tell my father I've done the best I can
To make them realize this is my life, I hope they understand
I'm not angry, I'm just saying
Sometimes goodbye is a second chance
Sometimes goodbye is a second chance
Sometimes goodbye is a second chance

[音樂] Kelly Clarkson - Already Gone

2011-12-05T20:49:00.000+08:00

又是一首由 Kelly Clarkson 所演唱的歌曲, 發行於2009年, 也可以算是她的代表作之一, 不過片中可以發現, 她好像有越來越有福份的趨勢 XD

Remember all the things we wanted
Now all our memories they're haunted
We were always meant to say goodbye

Even with our fists held high
It never would've worked out right
We were never meant for do or die

I didn't want us to burn out
I didn't come here to hold you, now I can't stop

I want you to know that it doesn't matter
Where we take this road someone's gotta go
And I want you to know you couldn't have loved me better
But I want you to move on so I'm already gone

Looking at you makes it harder
But I know that you'll find another
That doesn't always make you want to cry

Started with a perfect kiss then we could feel the poison set in
Perfect couldn't keep this love alive
You know that I love you so, I love you enough to let you go

I want you to know that it doesn't matter
Where we take this road someone's gotta go
And I want you to know you couldn't have loved me better
But I want you to move on so I'm already gone

I'm already gone, already gone
You can't make it feel right when you know that it's wrong
I'm already gone, already gone
There's no moving on so I'm already gone

Already gone, already gone, already gone
Already gone, already gone, already gone, yeah

Remember all the things we wanted
Now all our memories they're haunted
We were always meant to say goodbye

I want you to know that it doesn't matter
Where we take this road someone's gotta go
And I want you to know you couldn't have loved me better
But I want you to move on so I'm already gone

I'm already gone, already gone
You can't make it feel right when you know that it's wrong
I'm already gone, already gone
There's no moving on so I'm already gone

[音樂] The Band Perry - If I Die Young

2011-12-01T22:55:00.000+08:00

這首歌是由之前介紹過的美國鄉村音樂樂團 The Band Perry 所演唱的, 發行於 2010 年, 在美國告示牌排行榜最高曾經衝到冠軍寶座, 可以說是他們的代表作之一, 也要恭喜他們入圍了2012葛萊美獎的最佳新人

If I die young, bury me in satin
Lay me down on a bed of roses
Sink me in the river at dawn
Send me away with the words of a love song

Uh oh, uh oh

Lord make me a rainbow, I'll shine down on my mother
She'll know I'm safe with you when she stands under my colors, oh and
Life ain't always what you think it ought to be, no
Ain't even grey, but she buries her baby

The sharp knife of a short life, well
I've had, just enough time

If I die young, bury me in satin
Lay me down on a, bed of roses
Sink me in the river, at dawn
Send me away with the words of a love song

The sharp knife of a short life, oh well
I've had just enough time

And I'll be wearing white when I come into Your Kingdom
I'm as green as the ring on my little cold finger,
I've never known the loving of a man
But it sure felt nice when he was holdin' my hand
there's a boy here in town says that he'll love me forever
Whoever thought forever could be severed by

The sharp knife of a short life oh Well,
I've had just enough time

So put on your best boys and I'll wear my pearls
what I never did is done

A penny for my thoughts,
Oh no,
I'll sell em' for a dollar
They're worth so much more after I'm a goner
and maybe then you'll hear the words I've been singing
funny when you're dead how people start listenin'

If I die young, bury me in satin
Lay me down on a, bed of roses
Sink me in the river, at dawn
Send me away with the words of a love song

Uh oh (uh, oh)
The ballad of a dove (uh, oh)
Go with peace and love
Gather up your tears, keep 'em in your pocket
Save them for a time when you're really gonna need 'em, oh

The sharp knife of a short life, oh well
I've had just enough time

So put on your best boys and I'll wear my pearls

[音樂] Chris Brown ft. Justin Bieber - Next To You

2011-11-30T21:58:00.000+08:00

這首歌是由美國創作歌手 Chris Brown 所創作及演唱的, 發行於 2011 年, 他找來知名的加拿大歌手 Justin Bieber 一起合唱這首歌, Chris Brown 2005 年16歲時, 就發行個人第一張專輯, 並且登上告示牌排行榜的 Hot 100, 小小年紀就一炮而紅, 後來發行的幾張單曲及專輯也都獲得熱烈的迴響, 不過不知道是不是成名過早, 在2009年的時候, 居然把當時的女朋友 Rihanna 揍成跟豬頭一樣, 讓他吃上官司, 也影響了他的名聲與地位

這首歌兩人的聲音配合的非常漂亮, 不論是個人的獨唱, 還是合唱及合音都讓人聽得很舒服, 而且交錯安排得恰到好處

[Chris Brown]

You've got that smile,
That only heaven can make.
I pray to God everyday,
That you keep that smile.

[Justin Bieber]

Yeah, you are my dream,
There's not a thing I won't do.
I'll give my life up for you,
Cos you are my dream.

[Bridge]

And baby, everything that I have is yours,
You will never go cold or hungry.
I'll be there when you're insecure,
Let you know that you're always lovely.
Girl, cos you are the only thing that I got right now

[Chorus]

One day when the sky is falling,
I'll be standing right next to you,
Right next to you.
Nothing will ever come between us,
I'll be standing right next to you,
Right next to you.

[Chris Brown]

You had my child,
You make my life complete.
Just to have your eyes on little me,
That'd be mine forever.

[Bridge]

And baby, everything that I have is yours
You will never go cold or hungry
I'll be there when you're insecure
Let you know that you're always lovely
Girl, cos you are the only thing that I got right now

[Chorus]

One day when the sky is falling,
I'll be standing right next to you,
Right next to you.
Nothing will ever come between us,
I'll be standing right next to you,
Right next to you.

[Bridge]

We're made for one another
Me and you
And I have no fear
I know we'll make it through

One day when the sky is falling
I'll be standing right next to you
Ohh ohh ohh ohhhhh

[Chorus]

One day when the sky is falling,
I'll be standing right next to you,
Right next to you.
Nothing will ever come between us,
I'll be standing right next to you,
Right next to you.

Oh nah nah
Oh yeah
Stand by my side
When the sky falls
Oh baby
I'll be there

You've got that smile,
That only heaven can make.
I pray to God everyday,
To keep you forever.

[音樂] Gwen Stefani - Cool

2011-11-29T23:27:00.001+08:00

這首歌是由美國創作女歌手兼時尚設計師 Gwen Stefani 所演唱的, 她在2004年開始發行個人專輯, 在這之前她是搖滾樂團 No Doubt 的主唱, 個人專輯發行後, 就獲得市場熱烈的迴響, 她的曲風走復古懷舊的音樂風格, 偏向1980年代的歌曲節奏與旋律, 雖然與大部分的流行音樂不同, 但是一樣能擄獲廣大歌迷的心

這首歌在各大音樂排行榜的獲得相當亮眼的成績, 懷舊復古的曲風, 輕快的節奏, 配上80年代的音樂伴奏, 在加上她有點甜美, 有點嬌滴的嗓音, 把人帶回那個過往的時光

It's hard to remember how it felt before
Now I found the love of my life...
Passes things get more comfortable
Everything is going right

And after all the obstacles
It's good to see you now with someone else
And it's such a miracle that you and me are still good friends
After all that we've been through
I know we're cool

We used to think it was impossible
Now you call me by my new last name
Memories seem like so long ago
Time always kills the pain

Remember Harbor Boulevard
The dreaming days where the mess was made
Look how all the kids have grown
We have changed but we're still the same
After all that we've been through
I know we're cool

And I'll be happy for you
If you can be happy for me
Circles and triangles, and now we're hangin' out with your new girlfriend
So far from where we've been
I know we're cool

[音樂] Atomic Kitten - Someone like me

2011-11-28T22:04:00.000+08:00

這首歌是由來自英國的女子團體 Atomic Kitten 所演唱的, 她們成立於1997年, 當時可以算是女子團體的黃金時期, 在 Spice Girl 之後, 出現了不少想接班的女子團體, 她們也是其中之一, 在英國與歐洲都有不錯的成績, 在2004年的時候, 因為其中一位團員要回家相夫教子, 所以宣布解散, 雖然在2005年又重新出發, 不過還是沒能回到巔峰的時期, 在2008年正式從歌壇消失

這首歌是她們在2004年解散時的告別作, 在台灣衝到排行榜的第一名, 在英國也有不錯的成績, 雖然後來她們又重新出發, 不過因為成績不是很好, 所以這首歌應該還是算她們的最後告別作吧

Don't let your head rule you heart
Don't let your world be torn apart
Don't keep it all to yourself
Just let all your emotions run free with someone like me
That's the way it should be
Someone like me

I know Its hard when you're feeling down
To lift your feet up off the ground
We make mistakes but doesn't everybody
You don't always have to agree with someone like me
That's the way it should be
Someone like me

We know the story so far (what you want and who you are)
What you want and who you are (Free)
Let all your emotions run free
You don't always have to agree
With someone like me
That's the way it should be
Someone like me
Someone like me

[音樂] Kelly Clarkson - Mr. Know It All

2011-11-22T21:54:00.001+08:00

這首歌是由美國創作女歌手 Kelly Clarkson 所演唱的, 發行於2011年, 在發行後幾小時就攻上告示牌排行榜的第20名, 接著更攻上Top 100 的第18名, 然後開始攻佔世界各大音樂排行榜, 她是來自美國實境選秀節目 American Idol 2002 的冠軍, 擁有渾厚充滿力量的嗓音, 並且帶有一點沙啞的特色, 從選秀節目出道後就一炮而紅, 後來更獲得了葛萊美獎的肯定, 可以說是 American Idol 出道的歌手中成績最好的一位

Live 版本

Well ya think you know it all
But ya don't know a thing at all
Ain't it something y'all
When somebody tells you something bout you
Think that they know you more than you do
So you take it down another pill to swallow

Mr bring me down
Well ya like to bring me down don't ya
But I ain't laying down, baby
I ain't going down
Can't nobody tell me how it's gonna be
Nobody gonna make a fool out of me
Baby you should know that I lead not follow

[Chorus]
Oh you think that you know me, know me
That's why I'm leaving you lonely, lonely
Cause baby you don't know a thing about me
You don't know a thing about me

You ain't got the right to tell me
When and where to go, no right to tell me
Acting like you own me lately
Yeah baby you don't know a thing about me
You don't know a thing about me

Mr play your games
Only got yourself to blame
When you want me back again
But I ain't falling back again
Cause I'm living my truth without your lies
Let's be clear baby this is goodbye
I ain't coming back tomorrow

[Chorus]
Oh you think that you know me, know me
That's why I'm leaving you lonely, lonely
Cause baby you don't know a thing about me
You don't know a thing about me

You ain't got the right to tell me
When and where to go, no right to tell me
Acting like you own me lately
Yeah baby you don't know a thing about me
You don't know a thing about me

[Bridge]
So what, you've got the world at your feet
And you know everything about everything
But you don't
You still think I'm coming back but baby you'll see

[Chorus]
Oh you think that you know me, know me
That's why I'm leaving you lonely, lonely
Cause baby you don't know a thing about me
You don't know a thing about me

You ain't got the right to tell me
When and where to go, no right to tell me
Acting like you own me lately
Yeah baby you don't know a thing about me
You don't know a thing about me

Mr know it all
Well ya think you know it all
But ya don't know a thing at all
Yeah baby you don't know a thing about me
You don't know a thing about me

[音樂] The Band Perry - Hip To My Heart

2011-11-21T22:30:00.000+08:00

這首歌是由美國鄉村樂團 The Band Perry 所演唱的, 這首歌發行於 2009 年, 是他們發行的第一張單曲, 他們成立於2005年, 由3個姐弟所組成的鄉村樂團, 在2009年出道, 發行的首張單曲就衝到告示牌排行榜鄉村音樂類的第20名, 曲風帶有輕鬆的感覺, 在鄉村音樂中加上了一點流行音樂的節奏

I like your lips like I like my Coca-Cola yeah
Oh how it pops and fizzes
You like my shirt like I like it when you hold my hand
the way it fits
Its got me feelin lucky

Chorus:
Lucky who its got me. Who you've got that somethin
Boy I wanna be where you are
And I'm gunnin for ya
Can't even fall for some other man
Cuz brother man
You know how to get hip to my heart
Come on now

All the girls in town look you up and look you down

I know
So come on and pick your kitten
Purr baby purr go ahead and say the word let's go
Think I'm the one your takin
Got me feelin lucky

(Chorus)

Tell me who, who (x2)

You play it cool
You play it so c-c-cool
And what am I supposed to do
When you play it so cool and I've got the hots for you
(chorus x2)
I said you know how to get hip to my heart
(x2)

[音樂] Augustana - Sweet And Low

2011-11-17T21:54:00.001+08:00

這首歌是由美國搖滾樂團 Augustana 所演唱的, 發行於2008年, 收錄在他們的第3張專輯 Can't Love, Can't Hurt 中, 算是他們的成名曲之一, 最高衝到告示牌排行榜的88名, 他們成立於 2003年, 在2005年發行了第2張專輯 All the Stars and Boulevards 讓他們的人氣直線上升, 專輯衝上冠軍寶座, 之後的第3張專輯裡面許多的歌曲更出現在許多的電視電影中, 可惜到了第四張專輯, 銷量整個跌落谷底, 團員也離開, 目前樂團發展呈現停滯的狀態, 也讓人見識到樂團大起大落的現實

這首歌曲調輕鬆, 節奏及配樂都走簡約路線, 加上低沉與高昂嗓音交錯, 低沉嗓音像是在女孩耳邊細語, 也像是在心中默念, 高昂的嗓音就像是在高聲吶喊, 對著女孩訴說心中的想法

Anywhere you go, anyone you meet,
Remember that your eyes can be your enemies,
I said, well hell is so close
And heaven's out of reach
I ain't giving up quite yet,
I've got too much to lose

Hold me down, sweet and low, little girl
Hold me down, sweet and low, and I'll carry you home
Hold me down, sweet and low, little girl
Hold me down, and I'll carry you home

Rain is gonna fall, the sun is gonna shine,
The wind is gonna blow, the water's gonna rise
She said, when the day comes, look into my eyes
No one's giving up quite yet,
We've got too much to lose

Hold me down, sweet and low, little girl
Hold me down, sweet and low, and I'll carry you home
Hold me down, sweet and low, little girl
Hold me down,

And I'll carry you all the way,
You say you're fine
But you're still young, and out of line
All I need is to turn around,
To make it last, to make it count
You're gonna make the same mistakes
That put my momma in her grave
I don't wanna be alone

Hold me down, sweet and low, little girl
Hold me down, sweet and low, and I'll carry you home
Hold me down, sweet and low, little girl
Hold me down, and I'll carry you home

[音樂] Daughtry - It's Not Over

2011-11-16T21:00:00.000+08:00

這首歌是由 Daughtry 所演唱的另外一首暢銷歌曲, 是他們的第一首單曲, 曾經衝上告示牌排行榜的冠軍寶座, 可以算是他們的成名曲

I was blown away what could I say
It all seemed to make sense
You’ve taken away everything
And I can’t do without
I try to see the good in life
But good things in life are hard to find

(Chorus)
Blow it away, Blow it away
Can we make this something goooood
Well I tried to do it right this time around
Let’s start oveeerr
I tried to do it right this time around
Its not oveeerr
There’s a part of me that’s dead and in the ground
This love is killing me, but you’re the only one
Its not overrrrr
(Chorus)

Taken all I could take and I cannot wait
Were wasting to much time
Being strong holding on
Cant let it bring us down
My life with you means everything
So I won’t give up that easily

(Chorus)
Blow it Away, Blow it Away
Can we make this something gooood
Cause its all misunderstoooood
Well I tried to do it right this time around
Let’s start over
I tried to do it right this time around
It’s not over
Cause a part of me is dead and in the ground
This love is killing me
But you’re the only one
It’s not oveeeerrr
(Chorus)

We can’t let this get away
Let it out, let it out
Don’t get caught up in yourself
Let it ouuuuttttt

(Chorus)
Let’s start over
I tried to do it right this time around
It’s not over
Cause a part of me is dead and in the ground
This love is killing me
But you’re the only one
It’s not oveeer
Let’s start oveeeerrr
Its not oveeerr, Oh yeah, yeah!
This love is killing me
But you’re the only one
It’s not oveeerrrr.....

[音樂] Carrie Underwood - Before He Cheats

2011-11-15T22:06:00.001+08:00

這首歌是由美國鄉村創作歌手 Carrie Underwood 所演唱的, 發行於 2006年, 收錄在她的第一張專輯 Some Hearts 中, 她是美國選秀節目 American Idol 第四季的冠軍, 從節目出道後一炮而紅, 拿下了好幾座的葛萊美獎, 唱片更是張張暢銷, 首首熱賣, 這首歌同樣也是受到歌迷的喜愛, 銷售成績超棒, 並且獲獎無數

她的歌曲風格是鄉村音樂風格, 但是她帶有力量的嗓音, 讓她的歌在眾多鄉村音樂中顯得格外不同

Right now he's probably slow dancing
With a bleached-blond tramp
And she's probably getting frisky
Right now, he's probably buying
Her some fruity little drink
'Cause she can't shoot whiskey

Right now, he's probably up behind her
With a pool stick
Showing her how to shoot a combo
And he don't know

I dug my key into the side
Of his pretty little souped-up 4 wheel drive
Carved my name into his leather seat
I took a Louisville slugger to both head lights
Slashed a hole in all 4 tires
And maybe next time he'll think before he cheats

Right now, she's probably up singing some
White-trash version of Shania karaoke
Right now, she's probably saying, "I'm drunk"
And he's a thinking that he's gonna get lucky

Right now, he's probably dabbing on 3 dollars
Worth of that bathroom Polo
Oh and he don't know

That I dug my key into the side
Of his pretty little souped-up 4 wheel drive
Carved my name into his leather seat
I took a Louisville slugger to both head lights
Slashed a hole in all 4 tires
And maybe next time he'll think before he cheats

I might've saved a little trouble for the next girl
'Cause the next time that he cheats
Oh, you know it won't be on me!
No, not on me

'Cause I dug my key into the side
Of his pretty little souped-up 4 wheel drive
Carved my name into his leather seat
I took a Louisville slugger to both head lights
Slashed a hole in all 4 tires
Maybe next time he'll think before he cheats
Oh, maybe next time he'll think before he cheats
Oh, before he cheats
Oh

[音樂] Daughtry - Over You

2011-11-14T21:07:00.000+08:00

這首歌是由美國搖滾樂團 Daughtry 所演唱的, 發行於2007年, 收錄在他們的第一張同名專輯中, 他們是由American Idol 第五季的第四名 Chris Daughtry 所組成的團體, 在拿到 American Idol 的第四名之後, 他成立的這個搖滾樂團, 以團體而非個人的形式發行專輯, 第一張同名專輯發行後就大受好評, 攻上告示牌排行榜的冠軍寶座, 甚至超越了第五季的冠軍 Taylor Hick 的同名專輯, 實在是相當厲害, 這首歌發行時, 最高達到告示牌排行榜的第18名, 是同名專輯中歌迷票選最喜愛的歌曲

主唱的嗓音帶有強大的power, 其中參雜了一點點的沙啞, 唱功十分厲害, 在關鍵的時候會將他沙啞的嗓音擠出來, 讓人感受到音樂中想表達的情感

Now that it’s all said and done
I can’t believe you were the one
To build me up and tear me down
Like an old abandoned house
What you said when you left
Just left me cold and out of breath
I felt as if I was in way to deep
Guess I let you get the best of meeee

(Chorus)
Well I never saw it coming
I should have started running
A long, long time agooo!
And I never thought I’d doubt you
I’m better off without you
More than you, more than you know
I’m slowly getting closure
I guess it’s really over
I’m finally gettin’ better
Now I’m picking up the pieces
From spending all of these years
Putting my heart back together
‘Cause the day I thought I’d never get through
I got over you!!!
(End Chorus)

You took a hammer to these walls
Dragged the memories down the hall
Packed your bags and walked away
There was nothing I could say,
And when you slammed the front door shut
A lot of other’s opened up
So did my eyes so I could see
That you never were the best for meee

(Chorus)
Well I never saw it coming
I should have started running
A long, long time agooo!
And I never thought I’d doubt you
I’m better off without you
More than you, more than you know
I’m slowly getting closure
I guess it’s really over
I’m finally getting’ better
Now I’m picking up the pieces
From spending all of these years
Putting my heart back together
‘Cause the day I thought I’d never get through
I got over you!!!
(End Chorus)

I never saw it coming
I should have started running
A long, long time agooo
And I never thought I’d doubt you
I’m better off without you

And I never saw it coming
I should have started running
I’m finally getting better
Now I’m picking up the pieces
From spending all of these years
Putting my heart back together
And I got over you!!!
And I got over you!!!
And I got over you!!!

The day I thought I’d never get through
I got over you…

[音樂] 我們的一百年

2011-11-10T21:42:00.001+08:00

我們的一百年協奏曲
作曲：鍾興民
演唱：郭金發（月夜愁）、官靈芝、王彩樺（夜來香)、紀露霞（綠島小夜曲）、黃連煜、陳雙、蕭盈昕（無緣）、紀曉君Samingad、鄒女-Yangui Yasiyungu安歆澐、Yinguyu Yatauyungana、Paicu Yatauyungana（高山青）、鄧麗君（月亮代表我的心）、洪榮宏（思慕的人）、劉福助、蔡旻佑（愛拼才會贏）、楊培安（我的未來不是夢）、李建復（中華民國頌）

這首歌是為了紀念中華民國建國100年所製作的主題曲, 由這幾年來11首經典的歌曲所組成, 不過在裡面唱歌的歌手好像都不是很紅 XD