Childhood
Ning started singing professionally at the age of six by recording radio and television jingles and began formal studies in voice at the age of nine under the renowned Indonesian opera linguist and soprano Siti Chairani for five years. In that time, she also sang with the National Choir at the Akademi Seni Kebangsaan, and was offered a full scholarship in music at the prestigious Vienna Conservatoire, which she turned down). At the age of 16, Ning had won the 'Best Artiste Development' award at the prestigious Voice of Asia Competition.
Career
Ning crossed over into the commercial scene in 1992 and became a recording artiste under various international labels (Sony, BMG, AMS Records Japan, and currently Warner Music Group), where she recorded within the genres of pop and R&B. Her discography includes nine full studio albums (two of which are full English albums), as well as numerous compilations. Ning has also won various industry awards and prizes, and has performed in the UK, Italy, France, China, Indonesia, Korea, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, Pakistan and Monte Carlo, Monaco.
Ning is best known for her live stage performances, an extensive repertoire and her versatility especially in cross-over projects. She is also an actor and has taken roles in a musical, seven major films, a short film and several tele-movies. Most significant is her critically acclaimed performance in the short film 'Malaikat Di Jendela' (Angel by My Window), directed by Osman Ali. The short film had participated in several film festivals in Cannes, Rotterdam and Singapore. Beside singing and acting, Ning is also a violinist and played 1st violin in the National Youth Orchestra in her teens.
In 2006, Ning set up her own recording company, 'Artiste United Records (AUR)'. Her stable of artistes are her proteges, Nicolette Palikat or 'Nikki' from Malaysian Idol Season 1) and Siti Surianie Julkarim (Yanie) (from Mentor Season 1). Ning is currently in the midst of recording both her latest English and Malay studio albums.
Commercial Endorsements
She has been the brand ambassador for TIME.com, IMEDEEN, F1 Malaysia, The Singapore Tourism Board, Curlers & Trimmers, Yuzari Batik, and has had strong brand associations with Christian DIOR couture, Christian DIOR parfums, the Carat Club and REDKEN in the past. NING is currently the brand ambassador for SSANGYONG and was recently appointed the Judo Ambassador by the Judo Association of Selangor to create awareness of self-defence for women.
Personal Life
Ning was engaged to Omar Shariff Christopher Layton Dalton on 19 July 2007. Omar Shariff (His name after converting to Islam on 7th July 2007) from Nottingham, United Kingdom is a regional Consulting Director for Landmark Graphics for Asia Pacific Region. The couple has said they plan to marry by January 2008.
Controversies
In 1996, Ning's first professional manager created a stir when it was alleged that he had cheated her out of significant revenue.
In 1998, Ning performed in Singapore wearing a "tank top". Criticism in the Malaysian media was swift as her choice of clothing was deemed "inappropriate" for a Muslim woman.
In the July 2000 issue of the Malaysian version of FHM (For Him Magazine), Ning gave a tell-all interview where she mentioned, among other things, that she prefers G-string underwear, she likes sex in the morning, and that her personal fantasy was to sleep with five guys at the same time. Initially, this English-language interview was little noticed by the general Malaysian society. But within a few weeks, a translation of the interview appeared in a popular and widely-read Malay-language daily newspaper. Public outrage in predominantly Muslim Malaysia was immediate and widespread and Ning was subsequently ordered to appear at the Malaysia Ministry of Information. FHM magazine was subject to increased scrutiny by Malaysian authorities.
Useful website links:
http://www.myspace.com/ningbaizura
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ning_Baizura
***note: previous version contained links to her manager's blog, seeing it was inappropriate to be placed here, therefore was removed from this version***
human
Ning Baizura Lyrics
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I'm only human
Come on baby dry your eyes
Wipe your tears
Never like to see you cry
Won't you please forgive me
I wouldn't even try to hurt you
I just needed someone to hold me
To fill the space of emptiness
(chorus)
I'm only human
Flesh and blood I'm made
Human
Born to make mistakes
So many night I long to hold you
So many times I look and saw your face
And think to change to way I feel
No one else could ever take your place
(chorus rap)
Dee is the name, life is a game
Can be true or not, whats up with you
I mean to say I make you cry
Don't have to be but I didn't know why
Baby I'm sorry if I heard you cry
Would you please forgive me
If I tell whats keeping inside
I promise to know of each day and every day
So please forgive me
(repeat chorus)
The song "Human" by Ning Baizura is a beautiful ballad that explores the human condition of making mistakes and the longing for forgiveness. The singer acknowledges that she is only human, with flesh and blood, capable of making mistakes. She apologizes to her loved one for hurting them and causing them to cry, but she also explains that she didn't mean to hurt them. She confesses that she needed someone to hold her and fill the void that her loved one left while they were away. She expresses her deep love and longing for her loved one, acknowledging that no one else could ever take their place.
The chorus of the song is powerful, as it emphasizes the humanity of the singer and the need for forgiveness. The lyrics "I'm only human, flesh and blood I'm made, human, born to make mistakes" are a reminder that everyone makes mistakes, but it takes a strong person to admit their mistakes and ask for forgiveness. The rap verse in the middle of the song adds a different dimension to the overall message. It emphasizes the reality of life and how it can be true or not, but at the end of the day, we all have to face our mistakes and seek forgiveness.
Overall, Ning Baizura's "Human" is a heartfelt and emotional ballad that reminds us of our humanity and the need for forgiveness. It is a beautiful tribute to the power of love and the strength of admitting one's mistakes.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm only human
I am just a person with flaws and imperfections
Come on baby dry your eyes
Don't cry anymore, let me comfort you
Wipe your tears
Use a cloth to remove the tears from your eyes
Never like to see you cry
It hurts me to see you upset and in tears
Won't you please forgive me
Can you find it in your heart to pardon me
I wouldn't even try to hurt you
I did not intend to cause you any pain
I just needed someone to hold me
I needed someone to give me emotional support and comfort
To fill the void while you were gone
To fill the emptiness inside me during the time when you were not around
To fill the space of emptiness
To occupy the emptiness within me so that I don't feel alone
Flesh and blood I'm made
I am a human being made of skin and bone
Born to make mistakes
It is natural for humans to err and learn from their mistakes
So many night I long to hold you
There were numerous nights where I yearned to embrace you
So many times I look and saw your face
I reminisced often and visualized your face in my mind
And think to change to way I feel
I contemplated ways to modify my emotions
No one else could ever take your place
You hold a unique and irreplaceable spot in my life
Dee is the name, life is a game
My name is Dee and life is like a game with uncertain outcomes
Can be true or not, whats up with you
The things that happen in life can be factual or not, how are you doing?
I mean to say I make you cry
What I'm trying to express is that I caused you to cry
Don't have to be but I didn't know why
I didn't have to cause you harm but I didn't understand why I did it
Baby I'm sorry if I heard you cry
I apologize if my actions made you cry
If I tell whats keeping inside
If I reveal what is causing me pain
I promise to know of each day and every day
I commit to being mindful and present each day
So please forgive me
So, please pardon me
Contributed by Thomas M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Aya
on Awan Yang Terpilu
I thought there'll be the explanation of the lyrics :v