Soft release: This hand-made and specially designed track is made for our special day commemorating 5 years of our love, overcoming mental health issues of our family and our past and celebrating the music community who lifted me and who I am so proud to call my friends.

I dedicate this song to the one and only Sean Joseph, my fiancé.


Queen (2022) - Fym Summer
Draft version.

It almost feels like yesterday
The summer kisses from you
I almost knew it right away
The only one it’s you

Don’t deny it
Can’t deny it
All the citrus taste
On your lips
Down and in
You’re on my skin
All the smokey scent
Around me

Whoo -
You make me a queen
(It feels like heaven)

I know we’re real but anyway
It’s still too good to be true
We will hold hands and run away
My only wish is you

Oh believe it
Just believe it
All the days and nights
In our bed
Up above
Like a dove
Flying round and free
Eternally

Whoo -
You make me a queen
(It feels like heaven)

I can’t explain in words
The words they all fail me
The way you love me
It's more than anyone can see
I’m your lucky girl
All the stars are so jealous of me
‘Cos you make me your

Whoo -
You make me your queen
(It feels like heaven)

It almost feels like yesterday
The summer kisses from you

Available on my music & art page:
https://iamfymsummer.bandcamp.com/track/queen

Vocals: Fym Summer
Lyrics: Fym Summer
Guitar: Fym Summer
Harmonies: Kenny Osbourne
Arrangements: Jian Ming, Fym Summer
Producer: Jian Ming

Queen

Can you believe that
Every single moment has been spent with you and
Now you are gone

2022
Gonna be 32 soon
I’m fatherless
I’m talking to the moon
I feel loveless
Lost nonetheless
I guess I can’t help it

You’d have sent consolation
Telling me now
“Enjoy the process”
You’d have sent words of wisdom
And all the angels

Can you believe that
Every single moment has been spent with you
Now you’re gone

Can you believe that
Every passing second I am missing you
But now you’re gone

1991
When I was just born
You are my father
Like no other
I feel so loved
As your first daughter
“You’re the summer of my life”

You’d have made resolutions
Telling me how to
Spend your time well
You’d have made your decisions
Before you go

From dear father album, by Fym Sumer
https://iamfymsummer.bandcamp.com

you are gone

On the weekends here I come
On the weekdays there I go
To and fro and to and fro
Don’t even want a GetGo

There’s a clear lack of space
Not this nation but in our place
Don’t get me wrong don’t get me wrong
It’s not where I belong

I don’t feel at ease
I can’t hear my music

Everyday is a struggle
Even when we are together
It’s as if I’m still alone
Can I still call you my home

Everyday I’m a warrior
Even when we are apart
Relationship is just a title
Can I still call you my own

In the midnights I’m awake
In the mornings there I lay (Alarm goes)
On and on and on and on (on and on)
I don’t know where I hear it from

It’s unclear how I live
Is this real or just a dream
Wake me up oh wake me up (wake me up oh)
This is not where I belong

I can’t sleep in peace
I can’t hear my heartbeat

Everyday is a struggle
Even when we are together
It’s as if I’m still alone
Can I still call you my home

Everyday I’m a warrior
Even when we are apart
Relationship is just a title
Can I still call you my own

On my own, am I on my own
On my own, am I on my own

From dear father album, by Fym Summer
https://iamfymsummer.bandcamp.com

limbo (feat Kylistana)

Hearts
They bind us together
We found us each other
Wanna be together

Guts
They hurt us so badly
I want this to end right now
I’m at my wits' end

When you don’t have it
You want it
(I dont want to leave you)
When you got it
You miss the chance
To cherish it

When you don’t have it
You crave it
(I just want to love you)
When you got it
You forget to
Treasure it

Is this love?

Hearts
We wear them on our sleeves
We have been so in love
Until we are not

Guts
They turn us into strangers
Who are we right now?
I can’t recognise

From dear father album, by Fym Summer 
https://iamfymsummer.bandcamp.com/album/dear-father

hearts & guts (feat Kenny Osbourne)

Control your thoughts
Control your mind
Everything will be fine but I
Why do I feel so tired?

Control your moods
Oh don’t you brood
Today’s gonna be so good but I
Why do I feel like it’s a lie?

(Oh)
Regulate yourself
My brain’s like a wild child
It sure feels like hell
Regulate yourself

Create a space
Between your brows
Let the joy permeate
And smile
(Let the joy in now)
You don’t have to feel so tired

Create a song
Between the lines
Let the music lighten up
Your life
(Let the music flow)
Everything is not a lie

(Oh)
Regulate yourself
My brain’s like a wild child
It sure feels like hell
Regulate yourself

I got to get myself out now
You got to get yourself out now
We got to get ourselves out now
(Regulate yourself)

Control your thoughts
Control your mind
Everything will be fine and I
Today I will be alright

From dear father album, by Fym Summer
https://iamfymsummer.bandcamp.com/album/dear-father

regulate yourself (feat Ethel Yap)

Dear father, are you there
Can you say a “hello” back?
I know you can hear me well
You’re always there for me

Now you’re a step closer to heaven
I know you’re in a better place
I know I’m not in a position
Where I could say
I need you back

Dear father, are you well
Please take good care of yourself
You know I will clean up my mess
Don’t worry and have a good rest

Now you’re a step closer to heaven
I know you’re in a better place
I know I’m now in a position
Where I could say
I got your back

So, my father, here I am
Singing is what I do best
In my dreams you softly land
In my tears I feel your caress

Now you’re a step closer to heaven
I know you’re in a better place
I know right now I can safely say
You did your best

We will live our best

From dear father album, by Fym Summer
https://iamfymsummer.bandcamp.com/

dear father (feat Yxyvonne)

Unedited recording from my phone during rehearsal before the gig!
Our cover of "Little Lion Man" originally performed by Mumford & Sons.

Lead Vocals - Fym Sümmer
Vocals & Percussions - Faizal Ali
Vocals & Guitars - Wesley Young, Kenny Osbourne

"Little Lion Man"

Weep for yourself, my man,
You'll never be what is in your heart
Weep, little lion man,
You're not as brave as you were at the start
Rate yourself and rake yourself
Take all the courage you have left
And waste it on fixing all the problems that you made in your own head

But it was not your fault but mine
And it was your heart on the line
I really fucked it up this time
Didn't I, my dear?
Didn't I, my...

Tremble for yourself, my man,
You know that you have seen this all before
Tremble, little lion man,
You'll never settle any of your scores
Your grace is wasted in your face,
Your boldness stands alone among the wreck
Now learn from your mother or else spend your days biting your own neck

But it was not your fault but mine
And it was your heart on the line
I really fucked it up this time
Didn't I, my dear?

But it was not your fault but mine
And it was your heart on the line
I really fucked it up this time
Didn't I, my dear?
Didn't I, my dear?

[harmonizing]

But it was not your fault but mine
And it was your heart on the line
I really fucked it up this time
Didn't I, my dear?

But it was not your fault but mine
And it was your heart on the line
I really fucked it up this time
Didn't I, my dear?
Didn't I, my dear?

Little Lion Man (cover)

Giving my thanks and my all to God.(Exo 20:8)

Here's one of my favourite gospel song... lovely lyrics. Original song by Hillsong United.

Lyrics:
You call me out upon the waters
The great unknown, where feet may fail
And there I find You in the mystery
In oceans deep, my faith will stand

And I will call upon Your name
And keep my eyes above the waves
When oceans rise
My soul will rest in Your embrace
For I am Yours, and You are mine

Your grace abounds in deepest waters
Your sovereign hand will be my guide
Where feet may fail and fear surrounds me
You've never failed, and You won't start now

Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders
Let me walk upon the waters
Wherever You would call me
Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander
And my faith will be made stronger
In the presence of my Savior

Oceans (cover)

‘’Gingerbread Woman’’
This song's written, composed & freshly baked by : Faizal Ali, Fym Summer, Kenny Osbourne during Christmas 2015.

I’m a Gingerbread man looking for a Gingerbread woman
Wonder why the hell people tend to add icing on me?
As if they cannot accept me for what I wanna be and who I am
I’m just baked brown and handsome, can’t you see?

Where are you my Gingerbread woman?
I’m finding you under the Christmas lights
Where are you my Gingerbread woman?
I’m loving you till the end of time.

Uh when I get baked I start to mumble
Slurred speech trippy lips if I’m being humble
Say things I might regret
Guess that’s how the cookie crumbles

It’s not wrong just a bit off
I’m hung over the pastry I’ve been thinking of
She like that special sauce of course, no remorse
I’m giving it won’t quit it until there is no pulse 

But I’m just a pastry mane we ain’t got pain
We just win the game and that’s the plan
Watch yo step, careful where you land
Don’t step into the fire when you get outta the pan

Where are you my Gingerbread woman?
I’m finding you under the Christmas lights
Where are you my Gingerbread woman?
I’m loving you till the end of time.

‘Til the end of time…

Gingerbread Woman

Here's the snippet of the podcast covering Singapore's music scene with me chatting with Kenn Delbridge from Splice Studio podcast interview about my music performance at SXSW Music Festival in Austin, Texas in March 2018, featuring one of my songs, "The Lone Star State" which is written in reference to the city Austin in Texas. Kenn is a pro and a man passionate of what he does and I am proud and happy to be part of his podcast series episode.

You may find the full podcast episode here: http://bit.ly/2V9A2uI

Podcast: Music Interview (Fym Summer)

This song 'Be' is written by Kevin Mathews, accompanied by Eileen Chai's violin playing, sung and performed by Fym Summer. 

It is my first song written for 3am Music Collective, an initiative consisting of a group of musicians and artists who dedicate their gifts to sing, write and raise awareness on mental health issues. I am a survivor of depression and have a professional counsellor to manage, and my mom has suffered from schizophrenia for a long time, recovering from IMH hospital under therapy and medication. Mental health awareness is very important to me and to know and understand more will help us to cope better.

 'Be' is a song recorded at GRYD Studio, in Singapore, and produced by Edric Hwang and Dino Ong.

My second song, 'Spark', will also be out soon between April - May 2020. Stay tuned!

Available at all music platforms.

Lyric video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKglcqbPpks
Info on 3am Music Collective: www.facebook.com/3amMusicCollective/
Song Premiere on ChannelNewsAsia: www.channelnewsasia.com/news/video-on-demand/show-me-the-city/singapore-songsmiths-12143048 (EP 3)

Lyrics:
Hard to understand when life goes wrong
You feel so sad you can't be strong
The pain you feel, what is the deal?
Don't want to play along

Let go of the fear
Never be, never be
Embrace the moment
Simply be, simply be

The drone is in your head, it will never stop
Anxiety is a constant throb
The friends you have lost, what is the cost?
Don't want to play along

Let go of the fear
Never be, never be
Embrace the moment
Simply be, simply be

Frantic searches and the problem-solving
You hope and pray to find the meaning
You try to belong, but you can't hold on
Don't ever play along

Let go of the fear
Never be, never be
Embrace the moment
Simply be, simply be

//draft phone recording//
A tribute song for the late the 2 year old dog named Kopi O （咖啡乌 ）who is everyone's guide in Pulau Ubin, Singapore and who has sadly passed away in an accident in February recently, leaving his siblings Teh O and Teh C behind. I was hiking and cycling in the island few days before his death and it was such a saddening news. He came up to me while I went offtrack discovering a stream. His news also gathered a lot of sharing of encounters from others, so I wrote this song as a memory of him.

Be free and happy forever now, Kopi O :)

Photo is taken by Chua Hong Jie.

/English Lyrics

He's always there waiting with a smile
He loves to bring everyone all around in here
In Ubin island where he calls it home
He never leaves anyone all alone

And there he goes... Kopi O

He loves to hang around Ah Ma's drink stall
He's chasing all the boars away from us, saying
In Ubin island with Teh C and Teh O
Brothers, sisters, you are not alone

And there he goes... Kopi O
And there he goes... Kopi O
In loving memory of... Kopi O
And there he goes... Kopi O

He's always there waiting with a smile.

/Mandarin Lyrics
他总是在海边等着微笑
他喜欢将所有人带到这里走逛
他把乌敏岛称为他的家
他从不让任何人感到孤单

让他去吧... 咖啡乌 (Kopi O）

他喜欢在阿嬷的店里玩耍
他总会把所有野猪都赶走仿佛
说在乌敏岛与Teh C和Teh O
兄弟姐妹你都是我朋友

让他去吧... 咖啡乌 (Kopi O）
让他去吧... 咖啡乌 (Kopi O）
挂念着他... 咖啡乌 (Kopi O）
随风去吧... 咖啡乌 (Kopi O）

他总在我回忆里等着微笑。

Tribute Song For Kopi O

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