There are at least two artists with the name Tamia.

1) Tamia Washing… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two artists with the name Tamia.

1) Tamia Washington-Hill (born May 9, 1975 in Windsor, Ontario) is a Canadian R&B singer. She is noted for her spinto mezzo-soprano, a rangy three octaves, capable of both dark contralto depths and angelic soprano highs. Tamia has released numerous albums since her discovery by Quincy Jones in 1995, at the age of 19. Her first three albums, 1998's Tamia, 2000's A Nu Day, and 2004's More, all achieved moderate success on R&B charts and urban radio, but failed to achieve mainstream success.

As a result of the disappointing performances of her albums, Tamia split from her label and released her next record, Between Friends, independently. As of 2019, Tamia has released a further three studio albums through her own label, Plus One Music Group - 2012's Beautiful Surprise, 2015's Love Life, and 2018's Passion Like Fire.

She has been married to the NBA basketball player Grant Hill since 1999, with whom she has two children.

2) Tamia is an experimental/avant-garde vocalist who has collaborated with Pierre Favre.

Like You Do
Tamia Lyrics

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There you were in a crowded room
With someone, at least I assumed
How did I know I would fall in love
With you
So soon

Just one look in your eyes and I see the truth
And I try hard to hide that I'm made for you

But I know deep inside, things that we could do
Just as long as we're together, oh

But who do you tell when you love someone?
Hoping that someone's in love with you
Who do you tell when you love someone?
I think I might as well tell you

I can't believe that I feel this way
There is so much I want to say
I want to touch you, hold you, feel you, please you
As we're making love all through the night
We would talk to each other
We would laugh and play
We would claim it's forever
Every night and day
We would share every minute
'Til the test of time
In my mind, baby, yeah, oh

Who do you tell when you love someone?
Hoping that someone's in love with you
Who do you tell when you love someone?
I think I might as well tell you

Who do you tell when you love someone?
Hoping that someone's in love with you
Who do you tell when you love someone?
I think I might as well tell you

Oh, I've hesitated much too many times
And I won't let you slip away from me
No
I know you're for me and me for you
But I don't know what to say or to do
So now that we're together
I'm telling you

Who do you tell when you love someone?
Hoping that someone's in love with you
Who do you tell when you love someone?

I think I might as well tell you
I think I might as well tell, tell you

Overall Meaning

In Tamia's song "Who Do You Tell?", the singer is expressing her feelings for someone she has fallen for at first sight. She discovers the person in a crowded room, and despite not knowing them, she immediately feels a strong connection. Tamia describes how she tries to hide her true feelings and reveal them only to the person she loves. She imagines spending time with this person, talking, laughing, and sharing every moment with them. She's decided that there's no point in keeping these feelings to herself anymore, and so she declares that she might as well tell the person she's in love with them.

The song is about the universal experience of falling in love with someone and the vulnerability and uncertainty that come with it. The lyrics capture the fear and hesitation that can come with confessing one's feelings because there is always a risk of rejection or unrequited affection. Tamia's desire to share her feelings with the object of her affection is relatable, and many listeners may find themselves nodding along in agreement with the song's message.

Line by Line Meaning

There you were in a crowded room
The song begins with the singer seeing the person they fall in love with, in a crowded room.

With someone, at least I assumed
The singer acknowledges that they assumed the person they fell in love with was already in a relationship with someone else.

How did I know I would fall in love
The singer expresses surprise and disbelief at how easily they fell in love with the person.

With you, so soon
The artist fell in love with the person very quickly, without expecting it.

Just one look in your eyes and I see the truth
The artist knows that the person they fell in love with is their true love, just by looking into their eyes.

And I try hard to hide that I'm made for you
The singer is trying to hide their feelings because they are unsure if the other person feels the same way.

But I know deep inside, things that we could do
Despite their reservations, the singer is aware of the potential for a romantic and fulfilling relationship with the other person.

Just as long as we're together, oh
The artist believes that as long as they are together, everything will work out and they can explore a deep connection.

Who do you tell when you love someone?
The chorus of the song asks the important question of who the person can tell about their feelings when they are unsure if their love is reciprocated.

Hoping that someone's in love with you
The artist is hoping that the person they love also loves them back.

I think I might as well tell you
The singer decides to tell the person they love about their feelings, even though they are unsure of the other person's response.

I can't believe that I feel this way
The artist is in disbelief about the strength of their feelings for the other person.

There is so much I want to say
The singer has a lot of thoughts and emotions that they want to express to the other person.

I want to touch you, hold you, feel you, please you
The singer is expressing their desire to have physical intimacy with the other person.

As we're making love all through the night
The singer is envisioning a romantic night spent with the other person, filled with intimacy and passion.

We would talk to each other
The artist sees a loving relationship where communication is open and easy between them and the other person.

We would laugh and play
The artist envisions a relationship filled with joy and playfulness.

We would claim it's forever
The singer believes that their love is forever and everlasting.

Every night and day
The singer's love and devotion for the other person is constant and never-ending.

We would share every minute
The artist wants to share every moment of their life with the other person.

'Til the test of time
The artist wants to be with the other person through all of life's challenges and obstacles.

In my mind, baby, yeah, oh
The artist is expressing their deep and intense emotions for the other person.

Oh, I've hesitated much too many times
The singer acknowledges that they've waited too long to express their feelings and wants to take action now.

And I won't let you slip away from me
The artist is determined to be with the person they love and won't let them go.

No, I know you're for me and me for you
The singer has a strong belief that they are meant to be with the person they love, and vice versa.

But I don't know what to say or to do
Despite their confidence, the singer is unsure of how to express their feelings and take the next step in their relationship.

So now that we're together, I'm telling you
The song ends with the singer deciding to tell the person they love about their feelings now that they are together, hoping for a positive response.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BROWN BUTTERFLY ENTERPRISES
Written by: Fred Zimmerman, Marc Nelson, Mark Coleman, Sherree Brown

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