Lamont is also the co-founder of Love146 - an international organization working to abolish child sex slavery and exploitation. Many of his songs reflect his commitment to this cause and to the restoration of survivors of abuse and exploitation. He has been the musical guest of a wide variety of hosts including GQ Magazine, NBA, International Justice Mission, Yale Sex Week, feminist gatherings, mega churches, synagogues and bars.
Lamont grew up in rural British Columbia, Canada, where he learned to love music, partying with friends and of course ice hockey. He is currently based in New Haven, Connecticut where he continues to pursue music and develop programs for Love146.
Over the years, many friends have collaborated with Lamont under the band name Ten Shekel Shirt including Jonny Rodgers, Austin Morrison, Tommy Lee, Colin Meyer, Jake Carey and Tim Sway.
The Ten Shekel Shirt discography includes Much, Risk and the most recent album Jubilee.
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House Of Memories
Ten Shekel Shirt Lyrics
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You always save the day with your smile
You know I'm in love
With one behind those pretty eyes
I will build for all time, a house of memories
Just for you and I, there you'll find
Rooms inside, filled with laughter, joy
Around the table, down the hall
Chase each other till the laughter makes us fall
In the evening, lay our heads down
And thank God for these memories
You're my angel
Sending messages of love
You're my future
A part of me that carries on
I will build for all time, a house of memories
Just for you and I, there you'll find
Rooms inside, filled with laughter, joy
And your daddy's pride
Around the table, down the hall
Chase each other till the laughter makes us fall
In the evening, lay our heads down
And thank God for these memories
I will build for all time, a house of memories
Just for you and I, there you'll find
Rooms inside, filled with laughter, joy
And your daddy's pride
Around the table, down the hall
Chase each other till the laughter makes us fall
In the evening, lay our heads down
And thank God for these memories
You're my hero
Come and save the day with your smile
You're my angel
The song "House Of Memories" by Ten Shekel Shirt is a heartfelt tribute to a daughter who is a hero and an angel to the singer. He describes her as someone who always saves the day with her smile and is the source of his love. The singer then goes on to promise to build a house of memories that will be filled with love, laughter, and joy for both of them to cherish. He imagines them playing and laughing around the table, chasing each other down the hall, and thanking God for all the precious memories they create together. He concludes the song by reiterating his admiration for his daughter, calling her his hero and his angel once again.
Line by Line Meaning
You're my hero, little girl
The singer sees the girl as a hero because she saves the day with her smile.
You always save the day with your smile
The girl's smile has the power to make things better and give hope.
You know I'm in love
The singer is in love with the girl.
With one behind those pretty eyes
The artist is in love with the person behind the girl's pretty eyes.
I will build for all time, a house of memories
The artist wants to create lasting memories with the girl.
Just for you and I, there you'll find
The house of memories will be a place for only the singer and the girl.
Rooms inside, filled with laughter, joy
The singer wants the house of memories to be filled with happy moments.
And your daddy's pride
The artist wants the girl to know that she is her father's pride.
Around the table, down the hall
The artist imagines the happy moments with the girl taking place all over the house.
Chase each other till the laughter makes us fall
The artist wants to enjoy playful moments with the girl until they laugh uncontrollably.
In the evening, lay our heads down
At the end of each day, the singer wants to reflect on the happy moments with the girl.
And thank God for these memories
The artist is grateful to have happy memories to look back on.
You're my angel
The singer sees the girl as a guardian angel who brings messages of love.
Sending messages of love
The girl brings love to the singer's life.
You're my future
The singer sees the girl as his future.
A part of me that carries on
The artist sees the girl as a continuation of himself and his legacy.
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