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
Out at Sea
Tom Dice Lyrics
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Let's get used to this
Avoid a broken heart
We'll be spending time
Apart...
I would stay for you but I have this dream,
And it's wrong enough for me to leave
Will you wait for me well I'm out at sea
Will you wait
Will you wait
I can promise you that my destiny
Holds your name
Holds your name
Every song I play
You are right here with me
In every word I say
Still you're calling me
Mr. Runaway
I would have stayed for you but I have this dream
And it's strong enough for me to be here
Will you wait for me well I'm out at sea
Will you wait
Will you wait
I can promise you that my destiny
Holds your name
Holds your name
Soon,
Soon I'll be home
Will you wait for me well I'm out at sea
Will you wait
Will you wait
I can promise you that my destiny
Holds your name
Holds your name
Will you wait for me well I'm out at sea
Will you wait
Will you wait
I can promise you that my destiny
Holds your name
Holds your name
Will you wait for me well I'm out at sea
Will you wait
Will you wait
I can promise you that my destiny
Holds your name
Holds your name
Will you wait for me well I'm out at sea
Will you wait
Will you wait
I can promise you that my destiny
Holds your name
Holds your name
The song "Out At Sea" by Tom Dice is a powerful and emotional ballad about love and the sacrifices that must sometimes be made for dreams to be fulfilled. From the opening lines, the singer makes it clear that their relationship is not perfect and that they will be spending time apart. In the chorus, the singer asks their partner to wait for them while they are out at sea pursuing their dreams. The lyrics convey a sense of longing and uncertainty as the singer struggles with the decision to leave their loved one behind.
The song's theme of sacrifice is further reinforced in lines like "I would have stayed for you but I have this dream" and "And it's strong enough for me to be here." These lyrics suggest that the singer wishes they could stay with their partner, but they cannot ignore the call of their dreams. Despite this conflict, the chorus remains hopeful and optimistic, with the singer promising that their destiny holds their loved one's name.
Overall, "Out At Sea" is a touching and heartfelt tribute to the complexities of love and the challenges of pursuing one's dreams. The song's themes of sacrifice and uncertainty are sure to resonate with anyone who has had to make difficult choices in their relationships or careers.
Line by Line Meaning
It's not a perfect start,
Let's get used to this
Avoid a broken heart
We'll be spending time
Apart...
Acknowledge that our relationship may not be perfect and let's take time to adjust to being apart and avoid heartbreak.
I would stay for you but I have this dream,
And it's wrong enough for me to leave
I care for you, but I have a dream that I must follow even if it means leaving.
Will you wait for me well I'm out at sea
Will you wait
Will you wait
I can promise you that my destiny
Holds your name
Holds your name
Will you patiently wait for me while I'm away? I promise that my future includes you in it.
Every song I play
You are right here with me
In every word I say
Still you're calling me
Mr. Runaway
Even though you are not physically here, you are still with me and my music reminds me of you, yet I'm still leaving.
I would have stayed for you but I have this dream
And it's strong enough for me to be here
I love you, but my ambition is stronger and it keeps me pursuing my dream.
Soon,
Soon I'll be home
I'll be back home with you soon, I promise.
Will you wait for me well I'm out at sea
Will you wait
Will you wait
I can promise you that my destiny
Holds your name
Holds your name
Will you have faith in me while I'm out at sea? My fate includes you as a part of it.
Will you wait for me well I'm out at sea
Will you wait
Will you wait
I can promise you that my destiny
Holds your name
Holds your name
Even though I may be distant, will you wait patiently for me? My future definitely involves you.
Will you wait for me well I'm out at sea
Will you wait
Will you wait
I can promise you that my destiny
Holds your name
Holds your name
Please wait for me, I beg of you because I know that my destiny is centered around you.
Will you wait for me well I'm out at sea
Will you wait
Will you wait
I can promise you that my destiny
Holds your name
Holds your name
I hope you'll wait for me, knowing that my destiny involves having you by my side.
Contributed by Ethan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
G_G
Really great song
joey elsen
echt een super nummer het is gwn de max love you tom dice
Farah Seller
Zo'n mooie stem :D
patriciadw60
Heb dezelfde mening. Dit liedje beurt me helemaal op.:)
amber Van de Velde
ik heb het normaal niet voor tom zijn muziek maar dit liedje vindt ik wel goed xd
LA- RS
Je beste nummer 😎😎😎😎😎😎ben je grootste fan
shania Peeters
ja inderdaad ook nooit niet echt voor hem geweest maar echt mooi nummer
Daphne Martens
yes, ik ben de eerste reactie, LOVE THIS SONG
jonathan dedeurwaerder
jajaja das teminste een belgische zanger die het ver ga schoppen eindelijk zeg
amber Van de Velde
ja echt he die andere liedjes dan denk ik zo van hou op aub maar dit is wel goed :)