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
Starting a New Life
Tom Dice Lyrics
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I′ve wasted my time blindly doing what you asked
In all my life you never found time to see
That I was so locked in love – time to break free
I'm starting a new life for me
I′m starting a new life for me
A spark of life deep within, is it wrong to feel right?
Let it go, let it go, I won't come back
You can fall on your knees but nothing′s gonna change the blast
′Cause all this time I fought for us but you did nothing, you did nothing
I won't regret decisions I′ve made in life
I'm starting a new life for me
I′m starting a new life for me
A spark of life from deep within, is it wrong to feel right?
I'm starting a new life for me
I′m starting a new life for me
I'm starting a new life for me
A spark of life from deep within, is it wrong to feel right?
I'm starting a new life for me
Oh yes I′m starting, oh yes I′m starting
Oh yes I'm starting, starting, starting
Oh yes I′m starting, oh yes I'm starting
Oh yes I′m starting, starting, starting, starting
The lyrics of Tom Dice's song "Starting a New Life" convey the singer's desire to break free from a toxic relationship and begin anew. The repeated phrase "let it go" emphasizes the need to leave the past behind and move forward. The singer reflects on wasted time spent blindly following the demands of their partner, who never made an effort to truly see and understand them. The feeling of being trapped in love becomes suffocating, prompting the singer to finally break free. They express a sense of empowerment in starting a new life and discovering a spark of life within themselves.
The repetition of the line "I'm starting a new life for me" reinforces the determination and resolve to leave the past behind, no matter the consequences. The singer acknowledges that there may be difficulties along the way, but they are unapologetic about the decisions they have made. The final repetition of "oh yes I'm starting" emphasizes the excitement and eagerness to embark on this new chapter.
Overall, the lyrics of "Starting a New Life" by Tom Dice depict a bold and courageous decision to let go of a toxic past, embrace personal freedom, and begin the journey towards a brighter future.
Line by Line Meaning
Let it go, let it go, cut the past
I am releasing all the burdens and regrets of my past and moving forward
I've wasted my time blindly doing what you asked
I have spent so much time following your commands without questioning, which ultimately led to a waste
In all my life you never found time to see
Throughout my entire existence, you never took the time to truly see and understand me
That I was so locked in love – time to break free
I was trapped in a love that held me back, and now it's time for me to liberate myself
I'm starting a new life for me
I am embarking on a journey to create a new and fulfilling life for myself
A spark of life deep within, is it wrong to feel right?
There is a flame of vitality burning within me, and I question whether it is incorrect to embrace this sense of happiness
Let it go, let it go, I won't come back
I am severing all ties and there is no turning back for me
You can fall on your knees but nothing's gonna change the blast
Even if you beg and plead, nothing can alter the devastating aftermath of our relationship
Cause all this time I fought for us but you did nothing, you did nothing
Throughout the duration of our relationship, I put in all the effort and fought to make it work, while you did nothing to contribute
I won't regret decisions I've made in life
I refuse to feel remorse for the choices I have made in my life
Oh yes, I'm starting, starting, starting
I am filled with determination and eagerness to begin this new phase of my life
Writer(s): Tom Cyriel C Eeckhout
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