Dice learned to play the guitar as a child, began songwriting in his early teens and at the age of 15 joined band The Dice, using Tom Eeckhout Dice as his stage name.
In 2008 he entered the Flemish X Factor and, with Maurice Engelen as his vocal coach, finished runner-up to Dirk De Smet. Following X Factor, Dice became the first signing to new label SonicAngel, and in June 2009, now under the name of Tom Dice, released his first single, an acoustic cover of Leona Lewis' Bleeding Love. The single went on to reach number 7 on the Flemish singles chart during a 14-week chart run. Dice received a nomination in the 2009 TMF Awards in the category "Best New Artist", losing out to Jasper Erkens.
In May 2009, Dice began working, again with Engelen, on his debut album, which was originally scheduled for an October 2009 release, but has yet to be issued.
On 25 November 2009, Dice was chosen by the Flemish broadcaster Vlaamse Radio- en Televisieomroep (VRT) to represent Belgium at the Eurovision Song Contest 2010 in Oslo, Norway. His distinctive voice and TV experience were cited among the factors behind his selection. Reaction in Belgium to the announcement that Dice had been chosen by internal means was mixed, with some feeling that an open and public selection involving different artists would have been preferable.
The chosen song "Me and My Guitar" was unveiled on 7 March 2010. Dice will perform in the first semi-final in Oslo on 25 May 2010.
More information at his official website at http://www.tomdice.be
Me and My Guitar
Tom Dice Lyrics
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I'm not afraid to change my dreams
Just me and my guitar
And no one may ever know
The feelings inside my mind
'Cause all of the lines I ever write
Are running out of time
So maybe I should get a nine to five
And I don't wanna let it go
There's so much more to life
Tell me, did I get it wrong?
Tell me everything will be okay
And before I fall
Tell me they'll play my songs
And tell me they'll sing the words I'll sing
When darkness falls
All of the stars will see
Just me and my guitar
Surely I'll find my way
'Cause I'm not afraid to try
Even a world of love and hope
Can't guarantee that prize
So maybe I should get a nine to five
And I don't wanna let it go
There's so much more to life
Tell me, did I get it wrong?
Tell me everything will be okay
And before I fall, no no
Tell me they'll play my songs
And tell me they'll sing the words I'll sing
When darkness falls
All of the stars will see
Just me and my guitar,
Me and my guitar
In Tom Dice's song Me and My Guitar, the lyrics describe a young musician who is facing doubt and uncertainty about his musical career. He acknowledges that people have told him that he is pushing his dream of becoming a successful musician too far, but he is not afraid to change his dreams. The underlying theme of the song is about staying true to oneself and pursuing what one is passionate about, regardless of the doubts and criticisms of others. Tom Dice's lyrics express the challenges of being a struggling artist and the difficulties of making it in the music industry. He sings about his fears, hopes, and aspirations, all while strumming his guitar, the only constant in his life.
The song speaks to the struggle that many artists face - the fear of not being recognized for their work, the struggle to succeed, the need for validation through their craft, and the hope that one day their music will be heard by everyone. The line "all of the lines I ever write, are running out of time" speaks to the idea that time is running out for the artist to make it big. Despite feeling uncertain, he knows that he can't give up on his dream, which is why he sings "there's so much more to life."
Tom Dice's Me and My Guitar is a touching and relatable song about the ups and downs that come with pursuing one's dreams. The song was well received by audiences and critics alike, and it went on to be a popular hit in Belgium and the Netherlands.
Line by Line Meaning
People always say: "Tom, this is going too far"
People often discourage Tom from chasing his dreams
I'm not afraid to change my dreams
Tom is willing to pursue different dreams if needed
Just me and my guitar
Tom's guitar is his constant companion and source of comfort
And no one may ever know
Tom keeps his true feelings to himself
The feelings inside my mind
Tom's deepest emotions and thoughts
'Cause all of the lines I ever write
Tom's creativity is limited by time constraints
Are running out of time
Tom's artistic ideas are fleeting and must be captured quickly
So maybe I should get a nine to five
Tom considers a more stable job instead of pursuing music
And I don't wanna let it go
Tom doesn't want to give up on his passion for music
There's so much more to life
Tom believes there is more to life than just a traditional job
Tell me, did I get it wrong?
Tom questions if he is making the right choices
Tell me everything will be okay
Tom seeks reassurance that he is on the right path
And before I fall
Tom wants recognition for his work before he fades away
Tell me they'll play my songs
Tom hopes his music will be heard by many
And tell me they'll sing the words I'll sing
Tom wants his lyrics to resonate with listeners
When darkness falls
Even in the darkest of times
All of the stars will see
Tom's music will reach far and wide
Surely I'll find my way
Tom is determined to find success in his musical journey
'Cause I'm not afraid to try
Tom is courageous and willing to take risks
Even a world of love and hope
Despite a positive outlook on life
Can't guarantee that prize
Success in the music industry is not guaranteed
Me and my guitar
Tom continues to rely on his guitar as he pursues his dreams
Contributed by Josiah D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Tom Parci
Just him and his guitar nothing more. What we can call a masterpiece!
Thomas Kettels
Did you hear music from him and his wife? They should compete again but together. They sound perfect together
Jonas Daniëls
@Thomas Kettels the starlings ?
Bill Molloy
And the backing vocals 🤣
Vicky Van Hoof
@Jonas Daniëls yes the starlings.
Kejvin Çika
And backing tracks
Grey Guerilla
A very mellow, light song. I'm a big fan of emotional guitar ballads; Tom Dice did not disappoint. My absolute favorite from 2010! 🇺🇸🇧🇪
Verena_fcb8
It's been 13 years and i still love this song so much!!
StephVee
11 years later and I still come back to this song after every Eurovision Song Contest. My all time fave!
Bodger
Saame 8)