Tara was born in Gander, NFLD but moved frequently during her developmental years. Tara first moved to Malton, ON when she was 10 years old and then later to Brampton, ON, where she attended high school at Bramalea Secondary School.
During her school years Tara always participated in the school's Choir. To this day, Tara credits her music teachers Mrs. Joy Cookson (William Mercer Academy), Mr. Tanny Gibson (Dunrankin Elementary School) and Mr. Chris Arthurs (Bramalea Secondary School) for giving her the discipline and know-how for what it takes to be successful in the music business.
At 16, Tara was signed to an Indie Label and released her first country music single. She later toured with a local agency called Performerz which allowed her to sing in theatres, malls and festivals.
At 19, Tara joined her first real band. Tara and her band mostly played the bar/club circuit around Ontario for the better part of four years, performing a mix of country, top 40, rock, R’n B and retro.
In her own words, "when I turned 23, I realized I wanted to be more than just a club singer. I was living with my parents in my hometown of Hare Bay, NFLD when I knew I needed to take the next step. I didn’t exactly know what it was going to be but, I had to do something. For 4 years, my parents tried to talk me into auditioning for the Idol show. I was completely against everything that had to do with the show. I was not about to give up on years of paying my dues to become and instant star. My parents and friends understood my feelings but still pursued to talk me into auditioning." Tara instantly caught the eye of the judges and was given a ticket to Toronto.
Tara is currently signed with RGK Entertainment Group, Inc. and Open Road Recordings. She has a hit show on CMT Canada called "The Tara Diaries" and an upcoming an highly anticipated debut album.
Wildfire
Tara Oram Lyrics
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The first time that we met
It was bring bright light
I will never forget
The way you looked at me
The way you said my name
Of I felt a spark
Started up this crazy thing
Spreading like wildfire
Out of our control
Spreading like wildfire
Have to let it go
There's no way we can stop it
These flames we can't put out
Spreading like wildfire, wildfire
And there's no way of knowing
Which what it's gonna turn
Or what we're headed for
Just gimme more
And baby let it burn
Spreading like wildfire
Out of our control
Spreading like wildfire
Have to let it go
There's no way we can stop it
These flames we can't put out
Spreading like wildfire, wildfire
The feelings that surround us now
Are closing in we can't get out
Can't escape this moment
Love is all around
Spreading like wildfire
Out of our control
Spreading like wildfire
Have to let it go
There's no way we can stop it
These flames we can't put out
Spreading like wildfire, wildfire
The song "Wildfire" by Tara Oram is a love song that uses the metaphor of a wildfire to describe the intensity and uncontrollable nature of the relationship between the two people in love. The lyrics describe the first meeting between the two people as an "ember in the wind," which quickly grew into a powerful flame that neither of them can control. The singer reminisces on the way her partner looked at her and said her name, which ignited a spark in her heart and started this "crazy thing." The fire between them is spreading like a wildfire, and they have to let it go as they cannot stop it or put out the flames.
The chorus of the song repeats the metaphor of the wildfire, emphasizing the intense nature of their love and the fact that they cannot control it. The singer acknowledges that they don't know where their love will take them, but they want to keep it burning brightly. The bridge of the song suggests that the intensity of their love is all-consuming, and they cannot escape their feelings. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the all-encompassing nature of their love, like a wildfire that cannot be stopped.
Overall, the song is an emotional ballad that describes the intensity and passion of a new relationship. The metaphor of the wildfire is used effectively throughout the song to convey the overpowering nature of their love.
Line by Line Meaning
There was an ember in the wind
The start of something small that triggered the beginning of something bigger
The first time that we met
The start of a new relationship
It was bring bright light
A positive and hopeful beginning
I will never forget
A memorable moment that had a significant impact
The way you looked at me
A strong connection felt between two individuals
The way you said my name
An emotional connection made through a simple action
Of I felt a spark
The beginning of strong emotions and attraction
Across my heart
Felt deep within the soul and core of their being
Started up this crazy thing
A relationship that began with strong emotions and unexpected turns
Spreading like wildfire
Growing and spreading uncontrollably
Out of our control
No longer able to direct or contain
Have to let it go
Accepting that it cannot be held back or controlled
There's no way we can stop it
No longer able to prevent or put an end to it
These flames we can't put out
Strong emotions that cannot be suppressed
And there's no way of knowing
Uncertainty of what the future holds
Which what it's gonna turn
Unpredictable outcomes that may occur from the strong emotions felt
Or what we're headed for
Uncertainty of where the relationship may go
Just gimme more
Desire to continue experiencing the emotions and feelings
And baby let it burn
Willingness to accept the strong emotions and let it continue
The feelings that surround us now
Current emotional state of the relationship
Are closing in we can't get out
Feeling trapped by the intense emotions
Can't escape this moment
Inability to move beyond the strong emotions and feelings
Love is all around
The dominant force in the relationship
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRYAN G. FRYZEL, ROBERT CLYDE HARGROVE III, CATHERINE ANSLEY HUGHES, HALI FAITH KHA, JASON MILLS, CHRISTOPHER RIMMER
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