Tamta was born and raised in Georgia, where she started singing at the age of five. She has a daughter, Annie, whom she gave birth to at the age of 14. At the age of 22, she and her family moved to Athens, Greece.
In 2004, she took part in 'Super Idol'. Her outstanding vocal abilities along with her surprisingly rapid familiarization with the greek language (she could speak fluently in months) won the judges' and the audience's attention and as a result she made it to the finals and placed 2nd. Her first single was a duet with fellow contestant Σταύρος Κωνσταντίνου called Είσαι τ' άλλο μου μισό.
In 2006 she released her first studio album called Tamta, which spawned the hits "Φταις (Faraway)", "Δεν τελειώνει έτσι η αγάπη" and "Tornero/Τρομερό", a duet with Romanian pop star Mihai Trăistariu.
A year later she released her sophomore album Αγάπησέ με which spawned 4 hit singles: the ESC candidate song "With Love", the eponymous "Αγάπησέ με", "Μια στιγμή εσύ κι εγώ" and "Έλα στο ρυθμό".
Her third studio album is due for release in March 2009, with the first single being "Κοίτα με", a composition by the greek DJ Etostone, originally released a couple of years earlier.
Girl Like Me
Tamta Lyrics
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You can turn to when you need to
I can be the one who holds your chin up
Keeps you standing strong
I can be the girl that supports all your decisions
'Cause that's me, hard to find a girl like me
Down for whatever and wherever
Help you get your cheddar
Through the stormy weather
Wanna make you feel better
You will al ways be my fellow
Ah ah ah ah
Down like me
Down like me
Don't think you'll find another girl other girl
That's down like me
Down like me
Don't think you'll find another girl other girl
That's down like me
Down like me
Don't think you'll find another girl other girl
That's down like me
Down like me
Down like me
Down like me
Down like me
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Ha ha ha ho ha ha ha ho ha ha ha ho whoa whoa
I can be the girl that always got your back
Even when you mess up I'll be there to get you out of it
I can be the girl that will always call you my boo
'Cause that's me hard to find a girl like me
Down for whatever and wherever
For as long as we're together
Help you get your cheddar
Through the stormy weather
Wanna make you feel better
You will al ways be my fellow
Ah ah ah ah
Down like me
Down like me
Don't think you'll find another girl other girl
That's down like me
Down like me
Don't think you'll find another girl other girl
That's down like me
Down like me
Don't think you'll find another girl other girl
That's down like me
Down like me
Down like me
Down like me
Down like me
No one rubs you down like I do
No one makes you feel like I do
No one cares for you like I do
'Cause that's for me, 'cause that's me
Down like me
Down like me
Don't think you'll find another girl other girl
That's down like me
Down like me
Don't think you'll find another girl other girl
That's down like me
Down like me
Don't think you'll find another girl other girl
That's down like me
Down like me
Down like me
Down like me
Down like me
Tamta's "Girl Like Me" is a song about a woman expressing her willingness to support her beloved through thick and thin with consistent positive energy. She starts by promising to be there whenever her partner needs her, implying that she is dependable and trustworthy. The singer goes on to imply that she will always be present, maintaining a strong demeanor for her partner, even during difficult times. She asserts that she is a rare gem, one that is hard to find.
The chorus emphasizes the point that her uniqueness and loyalty are unmatched. Tamta repeatedly sings that her partner cannot find another woman who can be as committed and consistent as her. She is "down for whatever and wherever, for as long as they are together," which signifies her willingness to face challenges with her partner, no matter what comes their way. Tamta also suggests that even in difficult times, she will strive to bring joy into her partner's life by helping them make more money or by simply making them feel better. The song's infusion of positive energy and affectionate declarations of love create a melodic and lyrics interpretation that leaves a lasting impression about the endless power of love giving and loyalty.
Line by Line Meaning
I can be the one who
You can turn to when you need to
I am willing to lend you a listening ear whenever you are in need of someone to talk to.
I can be the one who holds your chin up
Keeps you standing strong
I can give you the emotional support you need to keep pushing through difficult times in your life.
I can be the girl that supports all your decisions
'Cause that's me, hard to find a girl like me
I will stand by you through all the choices you make, even if they seem unconventional, as it is hard to find someone like me who is so supportive.
Down for whatever and wherever
For as long as we're together
I am always down to accompany you anywhere and do anything with you for as long as we remain together.
Help you get your cheddar
Through the stormy weather
Wanna make you feel better
You will always be my fellow
I will always be there for you even during the tough times, as I want to help you financially, emotionally, and make you feel better. Also, I consider you my comrade for life.
I can be the girl that always got your back
Even when you mess up I'll be there to get you out of it
I will always defend, protect and have your back, even in situations when you flounder, and do everything in my power to assist you.
I can be the girl that will always call you my boo
'Cause that's me hard to find a girl like me
I will always refer to you as my sweetheart, as it is hard to find a girl like me who loves you so much.
No one rubs you down like I do
No one makes you feel like I do
No one cares for you like I do
'Cause that's for me, 'cause that's me
No one can offer you affection, attention, and care the way I can and do, as that is just who I am and how I love you.
Down like me
Down like me
Don't think you'll find another girl other girl
That's down like me
Down like me
Down like me
Down like me
Down like me
I am loyal, trustworthy and reliable, and you won't find another girl that compares or is willing to go to such lengths for you.
Contributed by London D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.