Born in Manchester in 2006, Tim and Sam have played 100s of shows all over the UK. They’ve had rave reviews from everyone in their home city, including local heroes Peter Hook and Stephen Fretwell. National radio tastemakers including Steve Lamacq, John Kennedy and Huw Stephens are enthusiastic supporters and the band receive frequent plays on their shows.
In November 2008 they self-released an EP entitled Put Your Slippers On.
Their Debut album 'Life Stream' is due to be released on May 3rd. It will feature a mix of their traditional instrumental tracks and, for the first time, vocals.
Choices
Tim and Sam's Tim and the Sam Band with Tim and Sam Lyrics
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Spent time spent time
I spent time
I spent time on loving you
And i would always be the one
To run away from you
This time i am not
This time i am not
I wanted you to be the one for me
I spent time
I spent time on loving you
I'll always be
Your second choice
I'll always be
Your second choice
And i don't wanna run away
From what we had
We were dumb kids in high school
When i look back i just laugh
I wanted to be the one you love
And you find no one else
I couldn't see you move on
Because my heart would just melt
When i look into those eyes all i see are those lies
That you used to love me
I know you wanted him the whole time
I'll always be
Your second choice
I'll always be
Your second choice
When i look into those eyes all i see are those lies
That you used to love me
I know you wanted him the whole time
I'll always be
Your second choice
I'll always be
Your second choice
The lyrics to Tim and Sam's Tim and the Sam Band with Tim and Sam's song Choices can be interpreted as a message about the difference between being true to oneself and living a life without sincerity or authenticity. The singer repeatedly asserts that they are in it "for real," suggesting that the other person is not genuine or present in the same way. The lines "I'm me, you're a ship" and "I'm fresh, you're old" emphasize the contrast between the singer's vitality and authenticity and the other person's lack of these qualities.
Each line of the song presents a contrast between the singer and the other person, with the singer consistently coming out as more authentic, decisive, and active. The lines "i move, you sleep" and "i walk, you creep" suggest that the other person is passive and lacks initiative, while the singer is dynamic and forward-thinking. The repetition of "i'm in this for real" emphasizes the singer's commitment to being true to themselves and living an authentic life.
Line by Line Meaning
i give
I am willing to offer and provide
you take
You only accept and receive without reciprocation
i do
I take action and achieve my goals
you fake
You pretend to be something you're not and do not take action
i'm here
I am present and committed to this situation
you're late
You are not committed and arrive too late
i'm in this for real
I am fully invested and dedicated to this situation
i stare
I am confident and determined
you blink
You lack confidence and have doubts
i float
I am flexible and adaptable
you sink
You are rigid and unable to adapt
i'm free
I have freedom and independence
you cling
You are dependent and unable to act on your own
i move
I make progress and take action
you sleep
You are complacent and stagnant
i walk
I am confident and proactive
you creep
You are cautious and unassertive
i'm me
I am unique and authentic
you're a ship
You are unremarkable and lack individuality
you ain't in this for real
You are not committed or invested in this situation
i swing
I am energetic and dynamic
you fold
You are indecisive and lack confidence
i tell
I am assertive and take control
you're told
You are passive and lack control
i'm fresh
I am innovative and current
you're old
You are outdated and irrelevant
tell me who is more real
I am challenging you to prove your authenticity and commitment
i hire
I am in charge and have authority
you're fired
You lack competence and ability
i'm wired
I am energetic and enthusiastic
you're tired
You lack energy and enthusiasm
i'm a sire
I am a leader and influencer
you're a squire
You lack leadership and influence
i'm mean
I am confident and assertive
you squeak
You lack confidence and have a weak presence
i'm cream
I am superior and excellent
you're steam
You are inferior and unsatisfactory
i'm lean
I am efficient and effective
you're routine
You lack creativity and originality
you ain't in this for real
You are not committed or invested in this situation
i walk
I am confident and proactive
you talk
You lack action and follow-through
i unlock
I solve problems and overcome obstacles
you're blocked
You are unable to solve problems or overcome obstacles
i'm a rock
I am strong and dependable
you're soft
You lack a strong presence and are easily influenced
you ain't in this for real
You are not committed or invested in this situation
i fly
I am capable and successful
you try
You lack success and are unable to achieve goals
i drive
I am a leader and take initiative
you ride
You are a follower and lack initiative
i decide you hide
I am decisive and confident, while you lack confidence
i'm ripe you're dried
I am successful and experienced, while you lack success and experience
i bite
I am assertive and take action
you're hype
You lack action and follow-through
i'm light
I am optimistic and positive
you're fried
You lack enthusiasm and energy
i'm spry
I am lively and energetic
you died
You lack energy and enthusiasm and are stuck in the past
tell me who is more real
I am challenging you to prove your authenticity and commitment
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Written by: Sam Harding
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Joel Ingalaturre Rosés
great song!
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