

[Chorus]
Just when you think I’ve given up, I start to fight
When you think I’ve had enough, I start to bite
I’m gonna prove the whole world wrong tonight
This is for the underdog, underdog
You can count me out, but watch me rise
I’ve been going up against it all my life
I’m gonna prove the whole world wrong tonight
This is for the underdog, underdog (Yeah)
[Verse 1]
This is for the lost, the left out, the looked over
The ones who fight wars, the true soldiers
For the ones who keep marchin’ on
This is for the highs, that our eyes could not believe in
The woes, the low blows, we won’t give in, no
For the ones who keep holdin’ on (Keep holdin’ on)
[Pre-Chorus]
So remember what I told you
It ain’t over till it’s over
[Chorus]
Just when you think I’ve given up, I start to fight
When you think I’ve had enough, I start to bite
I’m gonna prove the whole world wrong tonight
This is for the underdog, underdog
You can count me out, but watch me rise
I’ve been going up against it all my life
I’m gonna prove the whole world wrong tonight
This is for the underdog, underdog (Yeah)
[Post-Chorus]
This is for the underdog, underdog
[Verse 2]
This is for the ones who jump high to touch heaven
The ones who must try, the true legends
They got something worth fightin’ for (Fightin’ for)
This is for the ones who dig deep, the prize winnin’
The need to succeed and keep givin’
Yeah, always getting up off the floor (Get up, get up, get up)
[Pre-Chorus]
So remember what I told you
It ain’t over till it’s over
[Chorus]
Just when you think I’ve given up, I start to fight
When you think I’ve had enough, I start to bite
I’m gonna prove the whole world wrong tonight
This is for the underdog, underdog
You can count me out, but watch me rise
I’ve been going up against it all my life
I’m gonna prove the whole world wrong tonight
This is for the underdog, underdog (Yeah)
[Post-Chorus]
Yeah
This is for the underdog, underdog (Yeah)
This is for the underdog, underdog (Yeah)
[Bridge]
The only one to wanna walk the walk, talk the talk
Oh, let’s hear it for the underdog
The only one against the odds to reach the top
Oh, let’s hear it for the underdog
The only one to walk the walk, talk the talk
Oh, let’s hear it for the underdog
The only one against the odds
Let’s hear it for the underdog, underdog
Soon to be top dog
[Outro]
This is for the underdog, underdog (Yeah)
This is for the underdog, underdog (Yeah)
Just when you think I’ve given up, I start to fight
When you think I’ve had enough, I start to bite
I’m gonna prove the whole world wrong tonight
This is for the underdog, underdog
Josua & Emie together with their families inviting you to celebrate our wedding
Markus N. | Christine P. | Efren Igdanes | Minda Igdanes |
Maurice M. | Nitya | Jake Igdanes | Chelo Igdanes & Clio |
Eugene | Charista C. | Chernie Plata | Efren Plata |
Nathanael M. | C. J. Plata | Chinno Plata | |
David S. | Sheren C. & Queency | Efren Igdanes Jr. | Christy Igdanes |
Mike Zhuo | Lie Jia Xin | Jay Igdanes | James Igdanes |
Miyuki | Miyuko | Jade Igdanes | Jemima Igdanes |
Dwi A. | Yong | Mia Kyla Abelida | Rosi Grace Ceňo |
Alfian I. | Kevin J. | Nikki Gatchalian | Princess Malvar |
Vin2 | Shemalin Sibayan | Dyrine Verano | |
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terima kasih
Want to live happily ever after (and keep your job) dining with bosses, clients, coworkers, family and friends? Learn how to wrestle for the check!
If you’ve been in China long enough, say ten dinners or more, chances are that you’ve caught a glimpse of the special wrestling ritual between locals and foreigners alike. The ritual begins when someone at the table calls for the check by shouting mǎi dān! 买单! (lit. buy list), the phrase which strikes fear into the hearts of cheap bastards everywhere. No matter whether you’re genetically predisposed to wrestling, feeling tempted jump into the fray, or just flat out confused by this strange ritual, we’re here to help.
Momentum escalates when the check arrives. The wrestling can get rough, with one-upmanship, even life threats, and at some point, if the restaurant server does not comply with their demands, the wrestlers may turn on the annoyingly neutral server, threatening to slice him to death with their imaginary credit card blades unless he makes the right choice, which at this point, does not exist. (note to servers: drop the check and run; do not attempt the “and the winner is” announcement!) The game is mental and physical brinksmanship, with fluid rules and spontaneous displays of hutzpah, which anthropologists have identified as rather similar to the mating rituals of certain species of wildebeest.
Let’s warm up with the basics. You get to enjoy a free meal when:
Piece of cake, right? The game becomes trickier, however, when the hidden agendas begin to surface.
Chinese people highly value relationships. Buying someone a meal is often the first step towards a closer connection and greater levels of trust. Asking others to a meal can backfire and destroy a good relationship, if not handled with care. For example, “going Dutch” or splitting the bill “AA制” read “A.A. zhì” (lit. Algebraic Average System) is frowned upon, unless you’re with really close friends, as it’s perceived as being too calculating or insincere. In most cases, you’ll recognize who is likely to foot the bill, especially if you’ve been applying our Chinese Dinner Etiquette – 4 Key Insights for Foreign Guests recommendations.
To be clear, you are expected to grab the bill when:
If none of those situations apply, you encounter the “to pay or not to pay” dilemma. If you decide to pay and others protest, then you should insist harder and give a reason why. For example, you might say “I just got a pay rise, let me treat you tonight” or “Please allow me the honor” or “I just won the lottery.” Keep in mind the value of Face, the final frontier.
To side step the dance altogether, you can excuse yourself to “go to the restroom” so that you can settle the bill without anyone noticing. If you are on the other end of the dance, you still have your role to play. Reach for your wallet and insist several times that you get the bill. Before giving in say “I’ll get the next one,” which is in line with another thing Chinese people value – lǐ shàng wǎng lái 礼尚往来 meaning “courtesy demands reciprocity.”
Here’s what you need to know in a handy chart:
DETERMINATION LEVEL | RECOMMENDED ACTIONS |
---|---|
HIGH (guaranteed win) | Avoid the wrestling ritual by sneaking out near the end of the meal and paying the bill. If needed, use excuses such as “I’m going to the restroom” or “I’m making a call in the hallway” to not tip off your intention. |
MEDIUM HIGH (you want to win) | Call for the check. Grab it fast. Refuse to take a second look at the detail. Insist on paying by saying “Let me have the privilege” or “It’s all on me today” or “Touch this check and there will be serious trouble.” Look angry if anyone wants to wrestle or give you money. |
MEDIUM (you want to win, but don’t mind losing) | Let’s get ready to rumble! Call for the check. Let server put the check on the table. Search for your credit card while double checking the breakdowns. Others will try to jump in. Let them see the amount on the bill. Push their offers away. Say something like “Let me take this cheap one and you buy me a fancier dinner later.” |
LOW (wrestling as a courtesy) | Wait for someone else to call for the check. Reach for your wallet in the wrong pocket. Not too fast, but don’t delay either. Offer to pay without insisting too much. You might still end up paying, so assess the risk and use discretion. |
NONE (you definitely don’t want it) | When the check is about to arrive, go to the restroom. If stuck there, you can’t find your wallet. Maybe it’s in the car. Or take out your credit card in a cash-only place, to stick it to the guy who never pays. |
The possibilities are endless, so use your creativity and go for that Oscar winning wrestling performance. The others at your table will appreciate it.
[Verse 1]
I know water that’s thicker than blood
That’s deeper than love with my friends
People come and some people go
And some people ride ’til the end
[Pre-Chorus]
When I am blind, in my mind
I swear they’d be my rescue, my lifeline
I don’t know what I’d do if I, if I’d survive
My brothers and my sisters in my life, yeah
[Chorus]
I know some people, they would die for me
We run together, they’re my family
When I get up, they gon’ be high with me
I’ll stay forever, my family
[Post-Chorus]
Family
I’ll stay forever, my family
Family
I’ll stay forever, my family
[Verse 2]
Stolen dreams took our, our childish days
Still, ain’t nothin’ changed, now we’re grown
We’re still young, still got our mindless ways
In a timeless phase, kickin’ stones
[Pre-Chorus]
When I am blind, in my mind
I swear they’d be my rescue, my lifeline
I don’t know what I’d do if I, if I’d survive
My brothers and my sisters in my life, yeah
[Chorus]
I know some people, they would die for me (Die for me)
We run together, they’re my family
When I get up, they gon’ be high with me (Gon’ be high with me, yeah)
I’ll stay forever, my family
[Post-Chorus]
Family
I’ll stay forever, my family
Family
I’ll stay forever, my family
[Chorus]
I know some people, they would die for me (Die for me)
We run together, they’re my family
When I get up, they gon’ be high with me (Gon’ be high with me, yeah)
I’ll stay forever, my family
Written By | McClenney, Kygo, Jorgen Odegard, Gradon Jay Lee, Andrew Jackson, Andrew Taggart & Alex Pall |
Background Vocals | Andrew Jackson |
Guitar | Gradon Jay Lee |
Vocals | Andrew Taggart |
Mastering Engineer | Michelle Mancini |
Mixing Engineer | Jordan Stilwell |
Primary Artists | The Chainsmokers & Kygo |
Release Date | December 6, 2019 |
“Family” is a collaboration between American electronic music duo The Chainsmokers and Norwegian DJ and producer Kygo.
The song, which predominantly features The Chainsmokers’ Drew Taggart on vocals and production from Kygo, explores the connection between friends and family, with the singer arguing that friendships can become as significant and important as those with blood relatives.