Candice Alley stormed onto the Australian music scene with her debut single… Read Full Bio ↴Candice Alley stormed onto the Australian music scene with her debut single “Falling.” As one of the hits of 2003, “Falling” claimed a Top 5 spot in the charts and Candice became the Number 1 Australian Artist to feature on the National Airplay, charting for 32 weeks. Not bad for a song that took her 20 minutes to write! On the back of the success of “Falling” and her debut album “Colorblind” Candice supported Enrique Iglesias’ Australian Tour. She also opened at the 2003 ARIAs on the same night she was nominated for Best New Artist Single.

Candice consolidated on the success of her debut album – this time as an independent artist. Candice's second album was produced by Michael Szumowski. The first single from this album, “Before You Go” received radio airplay and spent 11 weeks in the Australian Singles Chart, peaking at number 16. The second single was "I Belong” which marked an up-tempo change of pace for Candice, with a chugging guitar line which compliments her immediately identifying vocals. When asked what “I Belong” is about Candice replies, "it is about moving on and being optimistic, about letting go of old things. It’s a positive song.”

Through Candice's success on her second album a US label approached her to do a remix of the 2003 hit single 'Falling' which climbed the USA Billboard Dance Charts and was a top 40 single, January 2009.

Playing acoustically or with her band, Candice is a natural live performer. Candice plays the piano and guitar. With mature, emotional lyrics, catchy melodies and a unique voice, Candice Alley is an instantly recognisable talent.

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Tongue Tied
Candice Alley Lyrics

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When my eyes aren't open wide
When it's hard to make the time
When words are so uptight
Thoughts collide

If answers are unsure
I've been through this before
And an ocean fills my mind

I'm so tired

You can make a face at me
But it's more than I can hide
You can place it all on me

And even though I try
I am speaking slowly
But inside I am only wanting you
To hear me

Too late to make a sound
And I can't drown it out
Too much to say aloud
I'm tongue-tied

Too many strangers in the crowd
Only your face I have found
But with all the lines I try
I never find

You can make a face at me
But it's more than I can hide
You can place it all on me

And even though I try
I am speaking slowly
But inside I am only wanting you
To hear me

Too late to make a sound
And I can't drown it out

Too much to say aloud
I'm tongue-tied

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Candice Alley's "Tongue Tied" depict the struggle of being unable to communicate one's thoughts and feelings effectively, particularly when feeling overwhelmed or uncertain. The song begins by acknowledging the difficulty in expressing oneself when one's mind is preoccupied or when one is struggling to find the right words. The imagery of an ocean filling the mind emphasizes a sense of being consumed by one's own thoughts.

As the song progresses, the focus shifts to the frustration of feeling unable to connect with others despite one's desire to be heard. The phrase "speaking slowly, but inside I am only wanting you to hear me" encapsulates the feeling of being trapped within one's own thoughts and unable to effectively convey them to others. The chorus reinforces this sense of being "tongue-tied," or unable to express oneself, even in the presence of those one is closest to.

Overall, "Tongue Tied" is a poignant exploration of the difficulties of communication and the frustration that can arise when one feels unheard.

Line by Line Meaning

When my eyes aren't open wide
When I'm not fully aware of my surroundings

When it's hard to make the time
When I struggle to find enough time for everything

When words are so uptight
When I'm struggling to express myself clearly

Thoughts collide
My mind is overwhelmed and chaotic

If answers are unsure
When I'm uncertain about how to proceed

I've been through this before
I have experience dealing with this type of situation

And an ocean fills my mind
I'm overwhelmed with thoughts and emotions

I'm so tired
I'm emotionally and mentally exhausted

You can make a face at me
You can react negatively to what I'm saying

But it's more than I can hide
But it's impossible for me to conceal my feelings