1) TAT began life in 2003… Read Full Bio ↴There are several artists using this name:
1) TAT began life in 2003 and after a few line up changes now consists of Tatiana DeMaria (Vocals, Guitars), Nick Kent (Bass, Vocals) and Jake Reed (Drums, Vocals). Over 5 years, the band have built up a large following of extremly dedicated fans thanks to DIY promoting (via websites such as Myspace and posters/flyers) and their energetic live shows.
In their career so far the band have played festivals such as Reading, Download and the Vans Warped Tour and have toured with some of the industries biggest names such as The Offspring, Bouncing Souls, Therapy?, Me First And The Gimmie Gimmies, The Loved Ones, NOFX and most recently Bad Religion.
The band have completed recording their debut album which is set for release in the summer along with a pre-album EP which is out now as well as being signed up to play the Vans Warped Tour 2008. The band have also just confirmed that they will be playing a series of dates in the US with Lagwagon and MXPX!
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2) TAT (short for Thematic Apperception Test) is a young french artist who has taken part in various experimental dark projects (classical, progressive rock and dark electro). In 2006 he created his own post-classical album, called "Quinta Essentia". More information can be found at: http://tat.darkfolk.free.fr/
3) TAT - Time After Time is a Latvian funk/acid jazz band formed by Kārlis Lācis(keyboard,vocals), Deniss Paškevičs(saxophone, flute, vocals), Mārtiņš Linde(drums), Gints Pabērzs(saxophone, vocals), Ingars Viļums(bass guitar), Kaspars Zemītis(guitar, vocals). TAT was founded in 1995 and was a major figure on Latvian music stage, being the most popular funk/acid jazz band at the time. Among the most popular hits are "Time After Time(We Gonna Sing)", "Saulriets"(Sunset) and others. They released three studio albums, performed in most festivals and music events both in Latvia and other European countries. The band has ended its existence in the initial form(after releasing their last studio album, late 2003/early 2004), but the members still play together when taking part in other projects or simply in free jam sessions. All the members have pursued solo careers, have joined other projects and are active musicians.
TAT remains legendary and its members are regarded as highly accomplished professionals in all Latvian musical community.
Happiness
TAT Lyrics
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I'm just another explosion of a random dreamer
With nowhere else to go
I said
My thoughts are stumped and my mind is hollow
Empitied from those trafficated thoughts
That I just couldn't follow cuz I might have been stoned
Ohh, all I need is happiness, yeah yeah
A little bit of happiness
Ohhh, a little bit of freedom, exactly what I need
Yeah I'll get down on my knees for it
Ohhh, all I need is happiness, yeah yeah
A little bit of happiness
Ohhh, a little bit of freedom, exactly what I need
Yeah, just to start the dreaming with you
Why do I have to be so damn problematic?
It's just another excuses, just another reason
For me not to be me
And as times change, everybody seems to stay the same
The same, and their names don't change, don't change...
Yeah yeah
And as times change, everybody seems to stay the same
The same, and their names don't change, don't change...
Ohhh, all I need is happiness, yeah yeah
A little bit of happiness
Ohh, a little bit of freedom, exactly what I need
Yeah, I'll get down on my knees for it
We'll all look out of each other
My thoughts are stumped, and my mind is hollow
Empitied from those trafficated thoughts
That I just couldn't follow, cuz I might have been stoned
Ohh, all I need is happiness, yeah yeah
A little bit of happiness
Ohhh, a little bit of freedom, exactly what I need
Yeah I'll get down on my knees for it
Ohhh, all I need is happiness, yeah yeah
A little bit of happiness
Ohhh, a little bit of freedom, exactly what I need
Yeah, just to start the dreaming with you
As times change, we stay the same
Our names don't change, we remain insane
We're all just a bunch of random dreamers
I wanna start my dreaming with you
We'll all look out for each other...
The lyrics to TAT's song "Happiness" seem to express a sense of dissatisfaction with life, and a desire to find happiness and freedom. The lines "My brain's dead and my body follows" and "My thoughts are stumped and my mind is hollow" paint a picture of someone who feels stuck, unable to think or act in a meaningful way. The singer mentions feeling like "just another explosion of a random dreamer," suggesting a sense of aimlessness or lack of purpose.
Despite these feelings, the chorus of the song expresses a simple desire for happiness and freedom, with the singer saying they would "get down on my knees" for it. The final lines of the song – "As times change, we stay the same / Our names don't change, we remain insane / We're all just a bunch of random dreamers / I wanna start my dreaming with you / We'll all look out for each other" – suggest a desire for connection and community, and a recognition that perhaps finding happiness and freedom is something that can't be done alone.
Overall, "Happiness" seems to be a song about the search for meaning and happiness in a world that can often feel overwhelming and confusing.
Line by Line Meaning
My brain's dead and my body follows
I'm mentally exhausted and my physical energy is depleted
I'm just another explosion of a random dreamer
I'm filled with endless creative ideas and imagination
With nowhere else to go
I have no clear destination or direction in life
My thoughts are stumped and my mind is hollow
I'm unable to form coherent ideas and my thinking is empty
Empitied from those trafficated thoughts
My head is cluttered with too many distracting and overwhelming thoughts
Cuz I might have been stoned
Because I could have been under the influence of drugs
Ohh, all I need is happiness, yeah yeah
I am desperately seeking joy and contentment
A little bit of happiness
Just a small amount of joy would make a big difference
Ohhh, a little bit of freedom, exactly what I need
I am longing for the freedom to be myself and follow my dreams
Yeah I'll get down on my knees for it
I'm willing to do whatever it takes to achieve happiness and freedom
Why do I have to be so damn problematic?
Why do I always seem to create problems for myself?
It's just another excuses, just another reason
These problems are just excuses I use to avoid being my true self
For me not to be me
I'm masking my true self and not being genuine
And as times change, everybody seems to stay the same
Despite the passing of time, people seem to remain unchanged
The same, and their names don't change, don't change...
People retain the same identities and don't grow or evolve
We'll all look out of each other
We will care for and support each other as a community
Ohhh, all I need is happiness, yeah yeah
I am constantly seeking happiness and fulfillment
Yeah, just to start the dreaming with you
I want to explore my dreams and aspirations alongside someone else
Our names don't change, we remain insane
We continue to act in nonsensical and irrational ways
We're all just a bunch of random dreamers
We all have unique and unconventional aspirations
I wanna start my dreaming with you
I want to pursue my dreams and ambitions with someone special
Contributed by Cooper I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
TATstreet
Nice, love how the acoustic version is like a whole difference feel against the EP version, good job. :)
Delia JM
Amazing! I love acoustic stuff :)
russianwcn
These guys rock
Destiny Turford
This song actualy makes me happy
Carlos Ferreira
Fucking beautiful...
StainX
Why no TAT Dying Scene Sessions mp3´s on amazon!? :(
wontacceptthis
Wow. Where did her accent go?
Punkina C
pre sure she did bro
wontacceptthis
@wontacceptthis Oh. I guess it comes back :)