Tina Dico was born in Aabyhøj near Aarhus. At a very young age she was introduced to music by her father who owned a big hifi-system in their basement.
After public school, she attended a music boarding school, and after that she went to high school. Music was still her passion and during her first years she performed with the cover band, Fester Kester.
In 1997 while attending her third year at high school, she was cast to the erotic TV-series, Karrusel (Carrousel), (inspired by the famous play Reigen (La Ronde)) where she starred with Peter Steen and Michael Falch (produced 1997, broadcast 1998 on Danish TV2). After her performance she was offered several parts but didn’t like to be recognized as the "naive girl from Jutland" which was why she refused every offer.
In 1998, Tina Dico introduced the other members of the band Fester Kester to a song of her own, and their enthusiasm made them enter, and win, two talent contests the same year: "Talentspot" on Danish TV2, and "Vi har scenen, har I musikken?" (We have the stage, do you have the music?) in Aarhus.
The band "Tina Dickow and Sheriff" was formed in 1998 and later that year the single "Your Waste of Time" was released. It was picked as "Song of the Week" on Danish National Radio, P3, and lead to some degree of fame.
Hereafter several conversations with established record labels followed, but the way they intended to market her was not satisfying. Instead she got a loan from a bank, and started her very own record label, Finest Gramophone, in 2000.
The company’s first release was Dico’s Fuel in 2001. The critics were modest, but most recognized her potential as an artist. Also in 2001, Tina Dico teamed up with her current manager, Jonathan Morley on the SPOT-festival in Aarhus. She signed a four year contract with Morley and during the 2002 MIDEM-festival in Cannes, France she signed with the English publisher, Kojam Music.
In the beginning of 2002 Tina Dico moved to England in an attempt to escape from the cosy atmosphere in Denmark. The lack of challenge in Denmark drove her to seek her fortune and uncertainty in England.
Thanks to her contract with Jonathan Morley she had the opportunity to step into the English music community which lead to a collaboration with the Australian singer, Holly Valance on the song "Send My Best".
The album Notes was written during her stay in England and it captured the loneliness and fear of being all alone in London. Notes was recorded in two days and was released later same year. The critics were very positive this time.
Notes won a Steppeulv (the Danish music critics award) in the category "Composer of the year" and a Danish Music Award for "Songwriter of the year".
During her work with Holly Valance, Tina Dico met Sam Hardaker, the man behind the English trip-hop-lounge duo, Zero 7. She was asked to collaborate with them and they recorded "Home" and "The Space Between" which are featured on the album When It Falls. A tour with more than 100 shows in Europe, USA and Asia followed after.
The EP Far with new versions of some of the tracks from Notes, one track from Fuel and a brand new song was released in 2004. The purpose of the EP was to follow up on the success from the Zero 7 tour.
In 2004 Tina Dico signed a multinational record deal with Sony UK, and the recordings to her international debut begun in late 2004.
In early 2005 Sony and BMG merged, and the deal was cancelled. The legal rights to the songs was handed over to Tina Dico, and the album was released in cooperation with the Danish company, A:Larm in June 2005. The album went straight to number one on the Danish album chart in front of prominent names such as U2 and Coldplay.
In January 2006 Tina Dico won the P3 Award and DKK 100,000 which is granted by Danish National Radio P3. Some of the motivations from the jury were: “Courage, self esteem and talent is required if you want to be yourself and perform your own songs – without overstyled fuss. The winner of the P3 Award certainly possesses these qualities.”
In March 2006 Tina Dico won the Danish Music Award in the category "Singer of the year".
Dico also appears on "Side By Side - Duets Vol. 1" by AM which features original tracks and two cover tunes, performed with friends of AM; Meiko, Susie Suh, Julianna Raye, Buddy, Tina Dico and Rick Garcia. (5 Bonus tracks available at iTunes) The EP is worth owning if only on the strength of the incredibly haunting and beautiful cover of George Harrison's "While My Guitar Gently Weeps." - performed by Tina
Let's Get Lost
Tina Dico Lyrics
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To leave you muddled up and blind
There's nothing like fear riding your soul
To leave you stone cold
There's nothing like rain falling in the night
From a vast hidden height
Falling like tears from the dark sky's lonely eye
There's nothing like heat biting your skin
To let you boil from within
There's nothing like sweat dripping down your spine
Gleaming nights
There's nothing like flames licking in the air
Hungry, without a care
Licking like tongues, here and there and everywhere
Let's get lost
Let these frozen hearts defrost
Whatever the cost, let's get lost
Let's get lost
Roll the dice and play our cards
Whatever the cost, let's get lost
There's nothing like hopes taken to the test
To the edge of more or less
There's nothing like truth cutting to the bone
To leave you overthrown
There's nothing like hearts breaking in two
As only trusting hearts can do
Breaking like glass, frail and new
What else can we do
Let's get lost
Let these frozen hearts defrost
Whatever the cost, let's get lost
Let's get lost
Throw the dice and play our cards
Whatever the cost, let's get lost
In too deep
Already we're in too deep
Feels good to be in too deep
In this song, Tina Dico explores the complexities and difficulties of relationships. She describes the feelings of doubt and fear that can arise when we open ourselves up and become vulnerable to others. The rain falling in the night serves as a metaphor for tears shed by someone who feels alone and isolated. The heat biting the skin and causing us to boil from within represents the intensity of our emotions. Sweat dripping down the spine represents nervousness and anxiety, while flames licking in the air represent passion and desire. All of these emotions and experiences can make it difficult for us to connect with others, but Dico encourages us to take a risk and get lost in the moment with someone else, even if it comes at a cost.
The chorus of the song is particularly powerful, as Dico sings "Let's get lost, let these frozen hearts defrost, whatever the cost, let's get lost." Here, she is conveying a sense of urgency and the need to take action in order to break down the barriers that separate us from one another. She acknowledges that it won't always be easy or painless, but that the rewards of truly connecting with another person are worth the risk.
Line by Line Meaning
There's nothing like doubt tearing your mind
The feeling of doubt can consume your thoughts and leave you feeling confused and uncertain.
To leave you muddled up and blind
Doubt can make you feel disoriented and unable to see things clearly.
There's nothing like fear riding your soul
Fear can take a hold of your emotions and leave you feeling empty and alone.
To leave you stone cold
Fear can make you feel numb and unable to fully experience life.
There's nothing like rain falling in the night
Rain can evoke a feeling of sadness and loneliness, especially when it falls at night.
From a vast hidden height
The rain can feel overwhelming and never-ending, seeming to come from a far-off and mysterious place.
Falling like tears from the dark sky's lonely eye
The rain can be likened to tears falling from the sky, emphasizing a sense of sadness and despair.
There's nothing like heat biting your skin
Heat can be uncomfortable and oppressive, making your skin feel like it's being bitten or stung.
To let you boil from within
Heat can make you feel like you're boiling on the inside, overwhelmed with emotions and feelings.
There's nothing like sweat dripping down your spine
Sweat can be a physical manifestation of stress and discomfort, especially when it drips down your back.
Gleaming nights
This phrase can refer to the way that the night looks when it's hot and humid, with a slick and shiny quality to everything.
There's nothing like flames licking in the air
The image of flames licking in the air can evoke a sense of danger and unpredictability.
Hungry, without a care
Flames can seem like they're alive and hungry, consuming everything in their path without a second thought.
Licking like tongues, here and there and everywhere
The image of flames as tongues reinforces the sense that they're alive and moving on their own, with no set direction or purpose.
Let's get lost
The singer is suggesting that they take a break from their lives and get lost in something new and unknown.
Let these frozen hearts defrost
The artist is asking for a thawing of emotions and feelings, which have been so frozen they are unresponsive.
Whatever the cost, let's get lost
The artist is emphasizing that the destination or outcome is not important, but rather the journey of getting lost is what matters.
Roll the dice and play our cards
The singer is suggesting that they take chances and be spontaneous in their decision-making.
There's nothing like hopes taken to the test
The act of testing one's hopes can be stressful and impactful, putting them on the line and risking disappointment.
To the edge of more or less
Pushing one's hopes to the limit can result in either gaining or losing everything, without a clear outcome.
There's nothing like truth cutting to the bone
When the truth is revealed, it can be painful and raw, slicing deep into emotions and thoughts.
To leave you overthrown
The truth can be a catalyst for change, taking away any sense of control or stability in one's life.
There's nothing like hearts breaking in two
The experience of heartbreak can feel like a physical sensation and have far-reaching consequences.
As only trusting hearts can do
When one trusts deeply, the feelings of betrayal and hurt can be magnified.
Breaking like glass, frail and new
The metaphor of glass shattering emphasizes the fragility of emotions and the pain of that breaking.
What else can we do
The singer is acknowledging that they have exhausted their options and are questioning what to do next.
Throw the dice and play our cards
The singer is reiterating their desire to take risks and be spontaneous with their decisions.
In too deep
The artist is acknowledging that they have taken things too far and are in over their heads.
Already we're in too deep
The artist is emphasizing that they are already in a situation that feels beyond their control.
Feels good to be in too deep
Despite the risks and consequences, the singer is acknowledging that there is some enjoyment in the thrill of the unknown, even if it is overwhelming.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Tina Dickow
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@piprist5099
Can’t get enough of Tina Dico.. Need more of this, it’s addictive.
@piprist5099
I think we should see this as being a new GOLD standard of writing and performing. Vulnerability coupled with power and absolute precision. The very best there is. Wonderful/sparkling Tina Dico. Love it.
@NIKONGUY1960
Wondered how she'd pull this song off live. Very well done. That drummer was tearin' it up! One of those rare artists who sound as good live as she does in the studio. Love her music. Thank you for posting this.
@zekebeagle9029
Great song, great singer! Wonderful lyrics! Never get tired of watching and listening to this! Tina is such a talent!
@jbennett1951
Great music and lyrics. I listen often, a real classic in international music.
@realityboost4405
I was there at 'The Beginning'…So I'll always love Tina and all who played with her, and continue to do so…Bless you all for giving us such incredible music…
@auntalice1
I listen to this every time I need to 'come home'. Don't ask me why. I'm not smart enough to answer that. Some artists like Tina are able to capture the Infinite and the minute at the same time, and it just resonates and echoes inside bringing such a warm Embrace and powerful Release. Each time, every time. -M.
@andrebeasley7358
I was just introduced to Tina's music. I am enthralled by the way she gets lost in the music. You can FEEL her spirit intertwine with the notes and the result is a beautiful creation. Thank you so much for sharing your music with us. Namaste!
@Sildeben
Jeez - she's SO talented. Her voice, her lyrics, her melodies, her performace. I fall in love every single time i listen to her.
@x-roytube2218
Too bad she's not that hot, though....🤨