Tamara was raised in a musical family. Her father Velko Todevski is a professor in a music school and her mum Branka Todevska an opera singer. Tamara got the talent from her mum, because her color of the voice is very similar to her mum and she has a very deep opera voice.
Before her official breakthrough as a solo artist, she recorded two songs as a featuring singer: "Ljubov" with Marijana & Rosana in 1991 and "Igra luda" with her sister Tijana in 1997. However, her real music career started in 2003 when on the famous Montenegrian festival Suncane Skale, she interpreted her hit "1003", where she place on the 2nd place.
In 2005 her first album was realized under the title "Sino" (English: Blue). The music producer of this album is Aleksandar Masevski with whom Tamara cooperated since 2007. Some notable hits from that album are : "1003", "Najdobri prijateli", "Sex", "Loša Devojka" & "Sedmo Nebo (duets with Vrčak)".
Tamara was successful during the local Eurovision selection. She gained 105 points, placing a respectable second place with the song "Kazi Koj Si Ti" ("Tell Me Who You Are"), written by Aleksandar Masevski. In fact this is the last song since today that Masevski made for Tamara.
In February 2008 Tamara won the competition Skopje Fest 2008 with the composition Vo ime na ljubovta (feat. Vrcak & Adrian Gaxha). The song was hit on the Balkan, and it was predicted to be on a good place in the ESC 2008. The song was sung in 6 languages (Macedonian, English, Serbian, Turkish, Russian & Albanian) and the quality video was made by the famous director Dejan Milicevic. In the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 they set in the first semifinal on the number 18th. They sang the English version of "Vo ime na ljubovta" called "Let Me Love You (feat. Vrcak & Adrian Gaxha)" and they reached the 10th place in the semifinal. But with the decision of the jury they were disqualified and on their place came Charlotte Perrelli with "Hero" which represented Sweden.
PROUD
Tamara Todevska Lyrics
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How to look, smile, act and move
All the rules are made for you to lose
But baby let me tell you something
Girl, for every tear the world makes you cry
Hold on to me
I am always on your side
Tell them
Raise your voice and say it loudly
Show them what it means to stand up proudly
Tell them
This is me and thanks to you I'm proud
Go on now, tell them
Raise your voice and say it loudly
Show them what it means to stand up proudly
Tell them
This is me and thanks to you I'm proud, I'm proud, I'm proud
Girl, they will try to tell you what to do
Have no fear, the power lies in you
Shine your light, go and break the rules
Go on now
Tell them
Raise your voice and say it loudly
Show them what it means to stand up proudly
Tell them
This is me and thanks to you I'm proud, I'm proud, I'm proud
Go on now, tell them
Raise your voice and say it loudly
Show them what it means to stand up proudly
Tell them
This is me and thanks to you I'm proud
Girl
, the lyrics of Tamara Todevska's song Proud speak to the struggles of women in society, who are constantly being told how to look, smile, act and move. The song encourages girls to be themselves and not conform to the rules that are made for them to lose. The singer offers her support and tells them not to be afraid to spread their wings and fly. She explains that the power lies within them and they should not fear anything.
The chorus of the song is a message to girls to raise their voice and say it loudly. They should show the world what it means to stand up proudly and be themselves. The message they should send to everyone is that "This is me and thanks to you I'm proud." The song encourages girls to believe in themselves, to be confident in who they are, and to stand up for themselves.
The lyrics of Proud underline the importance of women empowerment through its inspiring and uplifting message. Tamara Todevska wants girls to know that they are not alone and shouldn't listen to the societal pressures that want to make them conform. The song offers a positive message that tells girls to be themselves, and that is something to be proud of.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl, they will try to tell you what to do
People will try to control your actions and decisions
How to look, smile, act and move
They will judge your appearance, expressions, behavior, and choices
All the rules are made for you to lose
The society creates rules that are meant to make you fail
But baby let me tell you something
Listen carefully to what I have to say
Girl, for every tear the world makes you cry
Whenever life makes you cry and feel hopeless
Hold on to me
Lean on me
I am always on your side
I'll always be by your side
Don't be afraid to spread your wings and fly
Don't fear to take risks and chase your dreams
Tell them
Tell those who oppress you
Raise your voice and say it loudly
Speak up confidently and boldly
Show them what it means to stand up proudly
Demonstrate what it means to resist and stand up for yourself
This is me and thanks to you I'm proud
I am who I am, and I owe my confidence to you
Go on now, tell them
Go ahead and tell them
Girl, others will attempt to dictate your path
Others will try to dictate your path
Have no fear, the power lies in you
Never forget, you hold the power within
Shine your light, go and break the rules
Unleash your potential, break the norms that confine
I'm proud, I'm proud, I'm proud
I owe my confidence to you.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Lazar Cvetkoski, Kosta Petrov, Sanja Popovska, Darko Dimitrov, Robert Bilbilov
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@anastasijaboshkovska17
[Verse 1]
Girl, they will try to tell you what to do
How to look, smile, act and move
All the rules are made for you to lose
But baby let me tell you something
[Verse 2]
Girl, for every tear the world makes you cry
Hold on to me
I am always on your side
Don't be afraid to spread your wings and fly
[Chorus]
Tell them
Raise your voice and say it loudly
Show them what it means to stand up proudly
Tell them
This is me and thanks to you I'm proud
Go on now, tell them
Raise your voice and say it loudly
Show them what it means to stand up proudly
Tell them
This is me and thanks to you I'm proud, I'm proud, I'm proud
[Verse 3]
Girl, they will try to tell you what to do
Have no fear, the power lies in you
Shine your light, go and break the rules
[Chorus]
Go on now, tell them
Raise your voice and say it loudly
Show them what it means to stand up proudly
Tell them
This is me and thanks to you I'm proud, I'm proud, I'm proud
Go on now, tell them
Raise your voice and say it loudly
Show them what it means to stand up proudly
Tell them
This is me and thanks to you I'm proud
[Outro]
Girl!
Beautiful song 😻❤
@ayatimasbrito
Girl, they will try to tell you what to do
How to look, smile, act and move
All the rules are made for you to lose
But baby let me tell you something
Girl, for every tear the world makes you cry
Hold on to me
I am always on your side
Don't be afraid to spread your wings and fly
Tell them
Raise your voice and say it loudly
Show them what it means to stand up proudly
Tell them
This is me and thanks to you I'm proud
Go on now, tell them
Raise your voice and say it loudly
Show them what it means to stand up proudly
Tell them
This is me and thanks to you I'm proud, I'm proud, I'm proud
Girl, they will try to tell you what to do
Have no fear, the power lies in you
Shine your light, go and break the rules
Go on now, tell them
Raise your voice and say it loudly
Show them what it means to stand up proudly
Tell them
This is me and thanks to you I'm proud, I'm proud, I'm proud
Go on now, tell them
Raise your voice and say it loudly
Show them what it means to stand up proudly
Tell them
This is me and thanks to you I'm proud
Girl
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@SanityBox
2:57
Tears won't fall
While pride stands tall
@serdalaydin9436
Finals - not more!
@aslihanchesher78
1- North Macedonia
2-Azerbaijan
3- France
4- Crotia
5-Sweden
6- Netherland
7-U.K
8- Greece
My favorite list .! Greatings from Turkey
@janellas1185
Women strong. False narrative. She has only her titts to be proud of. And the politically correct message.
@g-sin
@@janellas1185 nothing to do with her titts
@MrFerpz
Ok Eurovision already finished, but I can’t stop listening to this!!! Personally, she’s my real winner... her voice is WOW! I think you can hear it from out of this planet. I’m not living in Europe, I’m from Peru 🇵🇪 in South America and this message fix in every part where you can listen this masterpiece. Bravo North Macedonia 🇲🇰
@lauraseeler6395
2:44 😍
@bamb8s436
Hahahaha North Macedonia. More like North Mongolia.
@stefkamp3039
Skopja*