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.
Things I Collected
Tamia Lyrics
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About what's wrong with you and me
And I don't need another conversation
About the way we're supposed to be
Now I see that you're gone
And I don't believe that everything
I have to get over you
Like you never did a thing to lead me on in any kind of way
How could you make me feel so helpless every day
From the path you laid before me
These are things I collected along the way
[Chorus:]
I got tears in my ears sometimes and I got a bad case of sleep last night
And I got holding you on my mind and I try to think of ways I can get you back all the time
Oh baby, that's a lot of weight to carry every day
But these are things I collected along the way
Everytime I think about it I hate it in every way
Said I thought I couldn't live without you
But I live with it every day
Never thought I'd see the day that you would ever leave
But now I'm here sifting through memories
How could you make me love you and then just walk away
Like you never did a thing to lead me on in any kind of way
How could you make me feel so helpless every day
From the path you laid before me
These are things I collected along the way
[Chorus: Repeat 3X]
In Tamia's song "Things I Collected," the singer speaks about the aftermath of a relationship where the person she loved has left her. She no longer needs to have conversations about what went wrong between them or how they were meant to be. The person is gone, and Tamia must find a way to get over the lost love. Tamia is frustrated by how the relationship ended, particularly how the person made her love him but then just walked away as if he had done nothing wrong. She feels helpless, and it is difficult for her to carry the weight of her feelings and memories every day. The song addresses the ways Tamia is dealing with the aftermath of the relationship and how she is struggling to move on.
"Things I Collected" is a song packed with emotions, and Tamia's vocal delivery is outstanding in capturing the feelings of someone trying to cope with a broken heart. The lyrics are relatable to anyone who has gone through a difficult breakup, and they reveal the complicated process of grieving a lost love. The song's shuffling drums and a strong bassline work well to create a melancholic but upbeat melody, with Tamia's signature cadence roughing up the edges to add a personal touch.
There are varying interpretations of the song, but it is most commonly understood to be about Tamia's past relationship with rapper Grant Hill. The song's lyrics suggest that the relationship ended on a sour note, and Tamia had to collect the memories and emotions from it.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't need another long talk
I am tired of discussing our relationship problems with you.
About what's wrong with you and me
I know that something is not working between us and we cannot keep talking about it.
And I don't need another conversation
I don't want to talk anymore about how things are supposed to be.
About the way we're supposed to be
I don't want to keep trying to meet unrealistic expectations.
Now I see that you're gone
I realize that you are not here anymore.
And I don't believe that everything
I am not convinced that I must get over you right now.
I have to get over you
I know that I will eventually have to move on from our relationship.
How could you make me love you and then just walk away
I am hurt that you made me fall in love with you and then left without any explanation.
Like you never did a thing to lead me on in any kind of way
You acted as if you never gave me the impression that you loved me.
How could you make me feel so helpless every day
I felt powerless because of the way you treated me.
From the path you laid before me
You influenced my decisions and now I have to deal with the aftermath.
These are things I collected along the way
My experiences with you have left a mark on me, whether good or bad.
[Chorus: ]
Refrain from speaking.
I got tears in my ears sometimes and I got a bad case of sleep last night
I am emotionally drained and it has affected my physical health.
And I got holding you on my mind and I try to think of ways I can get you back all the time
I can't stop thinking about how much I miss you and how I can fix our relationship.
Oh baby, that's a lot of weight to carry every day
It's difficult for me to cope with these feelings on a daily basis.
But these are things I collected along the way
I have learned from our relationship and will grow from these experiences, whether good or bad.
Everytime I think about it I hate it in every way
Thinking of our failed relationship brings negative feelings to my mind.
Said I thought I couldn't live without you
I thought that our relationship was crucial to my happiness.
But I live with it every day
I have adjusted to my life without you.
Never thought I'd see the day that you would ever leave
I never imagined that you would ever walk out of my life.
But now I'm here sifting through memories
I am alone and left to remember the happy moments we shared.
[Chorus: Repeat 3X]
Refrain from speaking.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dallas Austin, Dallas L Austin, Debra Lou Killings
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@withoutatrace2208
Tamia, your voice calms my soul in ways I cannot explain, Tamia, your voice is everything, love you
@withoutatrace2208
Thank you Tamia.
@ThaGodKingDorell
A very beautiful song that every fan of Tamia needs in their collection.
@withoutatrace2208
4 sure
@vusancube1978
l love the song
@Eggiejoy118
I’ve been a fan since your first album. Your voice resonates throughout my home during my morning routine and has kept me company during my 1.5 hour commute after a long day at work. You’re amazing.
@moee.6488
Why isn't this getting more clout ? I'm catching 90s rnb soul from this.
@zennithascott1123
I absolutely love this ❤️❤️❤️❤️
@teebaby4000
That's a lovely song it's my first time hearing this.
@TimelessSoundz1
Your voice on this song touches me in every kind of way. Absolutely love you Tamia❤❤. This song feels new everytime I listen to it. Every word is mouthful 😢.🇿🇦