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Music Pop with with PunchBy Tatat Bunnag, Photos by Varuth Hirunyatheb The queen of sorrow returns
Vorakan Rodjanavud (Punch) has released three successful albums in just a couple of years, but the 24-year-old pop star doesn�t plan on taking a break any time soon. Listening to any of Punch�s previous records requires bracing yourself for a collection of sorrowful pop tunes about love and relationships. If you�re feeling down, her songs always provide some beautiful, soulful solace. Her latest effort, Woman Story, explores the same themes of heartbreak, but it has a more polished and mature sound. It blends all the elements together with the unique voice that propelled Punch into the limelight. Student Weekly recently met with Punch at a press conference, just as her latest single, �Jeb Mai (Does It Hurt?),� was racing up the charts. She talked about her latest album and the ideas behind the songs.
Student Weekly: What does the title Woman Story mean? Punch: It�s the theme of the record. This album has more variety in mood and style than my previous records. Most of my previous songs were based on my own character. This time we had the idea to write love songs that are based on different women�s perspectives. Student Weekly: You still have the image of a heartbroken woman. Do you plan to stick with that? Punch: Well, I don�t really know. This album has mainly slow songs, but there are a couple of up-tempo tracks too. Maybe my producer thinks that I�m better at singing sad songs and ballads. Student Weekly: Do you ever get tired of crying in all your music videos?
Besides, it�s kind of become my signature now, which is a good thing. Student Weekly: Can you tell us about the song that you wrote for Woman Story? Punch: Yes. I wrote couple of songs on my first record, but I haven�t written much since then. I thought this would be a good time to have another go. The song is called �Khao Jai Sia Mai (Think Again).� It�s about looking at love in different ways. Many people think that love is a beautiful thing. But to some people, it may not be such a pleasant thing � it can have a bad side too. Student Weekly: Why did you include Japanese lyrics on the song �Ying Duek Ying Nao (Colder as the Night Goes On)�? Punch: We found out that I might have an opportunity to tour Japan sometime this year, so we thought it�d be nice to include a Japanese song to play on the tour. There�s also some traditional Japanese instruments on the track, particularly on the intro. Student Weekly: You sing sad songs, but do you enjoy watching sad movies? Punch: Sometimes � it depends on my mood. I really like the movie I Am Sam. It�s a sad film � but really beautiful at the same time. That movie made me cry.
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Punch says that her favourite singer is Beau Sunita.
Punch:
[Laughs.] Well, not really. It�s all about acting. I�ve been crying in my
videos since the first album, so I�m getting used to it now. 
