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.
Whispers
Tamia Lyrics
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Yeah, we almost blew it
Had a thing so perfect
I was scared
I wanted to find something wrong
So I put you through it
And I made excuses
I knew I was wrong
'Cause when you went away
Something so strong
I didn't know until you were gone, oh, I didn't know
Whisper sweet nothings in my ear
And tell me all the things that I long to hear (baby, you gotta whisper)
Whisper sweet nothings in my ear
Let me know that you feel the way I do
Hearing your voice, it took me back to the way it should be
Passion so strong, it feels like I'm losing my mind
You gotta please forgive me
Yes, so I tripped completely
What can you do, oh
When love gets hold of you
'Cause when you went away
Something so strong
And I didn't know until you were gone, oh, I didn't know
Whisper sweet nothings in my ear
And tell me all the things that I long to hear (baby, you gotta whisper)
Whisper sweet nothings in my ear
Let me know that you feel the way I do
Whoa, whoa
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
Oh, babe, I knew I was wrong
I need those sweet nothings whispered
Baby, you need to understand
These feelings so strong
Right by your side is where I belong
Oh, I'm on my way home
Whisper sweet nothings in my ear
Tell me all the things that I long to hear (baby, you gotta whisper)
Whisper sweet nothings in my ear
Let me know that you feel the way I do, whoa
Whisper sweet nothings in my ear
And tell me all the things that I long to hear
Whisper sweet nothings in my ear
Let me know that you feel the way I do, whoa
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa (baby, I'm on my way home)
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
The lyrics of Tamia's song "Whispers" is a reflection on a relationship that almost fell apart. In the first verse, Tamia expresses her own insecurities and how she projected them onto her partner, almost pushing them away. However, upon their departure, Tamia realizes the strength of their love and what they had together. The chorus is a plea for her partner to whisper sweet nothings in her ear and reaffirm their love for each other.
The second verse of the song shows Tamia's regret and guilt for her past mistakes in the relationship. She acknowledges that she was wrong and asks for forgiveness from her partner. Despite her mistakes, Tamia's love for her partner is unwavering, and she asserts her desire to be by their side.
Throughout the song, Tamia's vocals are emotive and soulful, conveying the depth of her emotions. The chorus, in particular, is powerful, with the repetition of the phrase "whisper sweet nothings in my ear" emphasizing the importance of verbal affirmation in a relationship.
Overall, "Whispers" is a touching and honest portrayal of the ups and downs of love and the importance of communication in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, oh, oh
Opening line of the song that sets the overall tone of the song.
Yeah, we almost blew it
Acknowledging that they almost messed up the relationship, but they are still together.
Had a thing so perfect
Describing their relationship as being ideal in every way.
I was scared
Admitting that she was afraid of losing her perfect relationship.
I wanted to find something wrong
Looking for a reason to not be happy in the relationship due to a fear of losing it.
So I put you through it
Acting out in a way that could have hurt the relationship.
And I made excuses
Trying to justify why she was acting out instead of owning up to it.
Tried to turn you away
Pushing the other person away when they were trying to help and support.
I knew I was wrong
Realizing that her actions were harmful and that she was at fault.
'Cause when you went away
Realizing how much she missed the other person when they left.
Something so strong
Feeling an intense connection with the other person that she didn't previously realize existed.
I didn't know until you were gone, oh, I didn't know
Realizing after the fact how much she cared for the other person.
Whisper sweet nothings in my ear
Asking for reassurance and affection from the other person.
And tell me all the things that I long to hear (baby, you gotta whisper)
Wanting to hear words of love and affirmation from the other person to feel secure in the relationship.
Let me know that you feel the way I do
Wanting to know that the other person cares for her as deeply as she cares for them.
Hearing your voice, it took me back to the way it should be
Being reminded of how she used to feel in their perfect relationship by the sound of the other person's voice.
Passion so strong, it feels like I'm losing my mind
Feeling overwhelmed by the intensity of their love and desire for the other person.
You gotta please forgive me
Asking for forgiveness for her past mistakes and behavior.
Yes, so I tripped completely
Admitting that she made a mistake and went too far in acting out in the past.
What can you do, oh
Feeling helpless about how to fix the situation and relationship.
When love gets hold of you
Acknowledging how all-consuming and overwhelming love can be.
Oh, babe, I knew I was wrong
Repeating that she knows she was at fault in the past.
I need those sweet nothings whispered
Reiterating that she requires affection and reassurance from the other person to feel secure in their relationship.
Baby, you need to understand
Asking the other person to empathize with and recognize her needs.
These feelings so strong
Acknowledging the intense love and desire she has for the other person.
Right by your side is where I belong
Expressing the desire and belief that she is meant to be with the other person.
Oh, I'm on my way home
Ending the song on a positive, hopeful note that suggests she and the other person are reunited and working towards a stronger relationship.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Joshua Nile, Tamia Washington, V. Jeffery Smith
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Mbalee Ndlovu
Hey, oh, oh
Yeah, we almost blew it
Had a thing so perfect
I was scared
I wanted to find something wrong
So I put you through it
And I made excuses
Tried to turn you away
I knew I was wrong
'Cause when you went away
Something so strong
I didn't know until you were gone, oh, I didn't know
Whisper sweet nothings in my ear
And tell me all the things that I long to hear (baby, you gotta whisper)
Whisper sweet nothings in my ear
Let me know that you feel the way I do
Hearing your voice, it took me back to the way it should be
Passion so strong, it feels like I'm losing my mind
You gotta please forgive me
Yes, so I tripped completely
What can you do, oh
When love gets hold of you
'Cause when you went away
Something so strong
And I didn't know until you were gone, oh, I didn't know
Whisper sweet nothings in my ear
And tell me all the things that I long to hear (baby, you gotta whisper)
Whisper sweet nothings in my ear
Let me know that you feel the way I do
Whoa, whoa
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
Oh, babe, I knew I was wrong
I need those sweet nothings whispered
Baby, you need to understand
These feelings so strong
Right by your side is where I belong
Oh, I'm on my way home
Whisper sweet nothings in my ear
Tell me all the things that I long to hear (baby, you gotta whisper)
Whisper sweet nothings in my ear
Let me know that you feel the way I do, whoa
Whisper sweet nothings in my ear
And tell me all the things that I long to hear
Whisper sweet nothings in my ear
Let me know that you feel the way I do, whoa
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa (baby, I'm on my way home)
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa
Shelly J
The most underrated and underappreciated singer ever. I LOVE Tamia. Went to see her in DC couple of years back and I was fangirling!
atlnikka
Love this song by her it shoulda been a single
Ron Harrison
never thought I'll run into you on here
purplerainhearts
This was my favorite song off the album.
Janay Daniel
Yyaaassss Tamia!! Please bring real soulful artist like herself back!!!!
M Shembe
How did radio miss this song 😳 beautiful song 👌🏾.... 🇿🇦 Sunday Soul Therapy
Anthony Watkins
I'm just now hearing this mind blowing, heart- filled song I can't stop playing it I thank you Mz.Rose for da introduction!
Lisa Stigall
I love still live this song 11 years later 😊
Kiiya B
Lisa Stigall 2018 it sounds even better
Namhla Sithole
+Lisa Stigall I can't believe it's been 11 years!!