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
Utopía
Tom Dice Lyrics
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Everything's hard
All the roads seem to lead us nowhere
We're a million smiles that never seem to work
But there is a space
Deep in your heart
Just close your eyes and we can go there
It's a million miles away from all this hurt
I will light the way
And I, won't let you fall, we're
Almost there
So don't give it up just yet
I know it's been hard darling
Hold on it's not too far
Utopia
Let's break a way
Bury these scars
All of these hearts are closed for repair
But we'll find some peace and leave this world behind
I will light the way
And I won't let you fall
We're almost there
So don't give it up just yet
I know it's been hard darling
Hold on it's not too far
Utopia
Almost there
No, don't give up, not yet
You're falling apart now but surely it's not too far
Oh, Utopia
Utopia, Utopia, Utopia
Aah, don't let it go, don't let me go
Come on!
Aah, don't let me, don't let me go
We're almost there
So don't give it up just yet
I know it's been hard darling
Hold on, it's not too far
Utopia
Almost there
No, don't give it up, not yet
You're falling apart now, but surely it's not too far
Utopia
The lyrics of Tom Dice's Utopia seem to be about a place that is far better than the current reality of the singer or the person he addresses in the song. The opening lines of the song already set the mood of the song by stating everything is hard, and all roads lead to nowhere. The lyrics convey a sense of hopelessness and despair, where even a million smiles don't seem to work. The singer suggests that there is still hope in the form of a space that exists within the person's heart. It's a space that can be reached by closing one's eyes, and it's a million miles away from all the hurt.
The singer of the song then promises to light the way for the person, and not let them fall. Through this promise, he urges the person not to give up just yet and to hold on, saying Utopia is not too far. The song ends with an exclamation of Utopia, Utopia, Utopia, which emphasises the importance of the concept of Utopia as an idealistic world in the song.
Overall, Tom Dice's Utopia is a song that conveys a message of hope and encourages the listener to hold on through difficult times. The song highlights the importance of having faith and hope in oneself to reach a better place beyond the current limited reality.
Line by Line Meaning
Here in this place
We are currently in a difficult situation
Everything's hard
Things are tough and challenging
All the roads seem to lead us nowhere
We are lost and unsure of where to go or what to do
We're a million smiles that never seem to work
We pretend to be happy, but we are not truly content
But there is a space
Despite our struggles, there is still hope
Deep in your heart
This hope lies within ourselves
Just close your eyes and we can go there
We can access this hope by focusing inward
It's a million miles away from all this hurt
This hope can transport us away from the pain we are feeling
I will light the way
I will guide and support you
And I, won't let you fall, we're
I will keep you from harm and we are in this together
Almost there
We are close to our goal
So don't give it up just yet
Do not lose hope or quit trying
I know it's been hard darling
I understand that it has been difficult
Hold on it's not too far
Keep persevering, it is within reach
Utopia
Our ideal world or perfect place
Let's break a way
Let us change course and start anew
Bury these scars
Put our pain and trauma behind us
All of these hearts are closed for repair
We have all suffered and need time to heal
But we'll find some peace and leave this world behind
We will overcome our troubles and move on to a better future
No, don't give up, not yet
Once again, do not quit trying
You're falling apart now but surely it's not too far
Even though things seem bleak, we will soon reach our destination
Oh, Utopia
Our perfect place still awaits us
Aah, don't let it go, don't let me go
Do not abandon our goal or each other
Come on!
Encouragement to keep going
Aah, don't let me, don't let me go
Keep me close and do not leave me behind
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TOM EECKHOUT, ASHLEY HICKLIN, JEROEN SWINNEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Mylifeismusica
Since Eurovision 2010 that I can't forget Tom Dice! Tom come to Portugal.You've got lot of fans here :)
@themadgiraffe
Since the Eurovision I can't get Tom out of my head. Finally got Teardrops when I was on hols in Holland. Come to Ireland Tom. You are awesome 3
@ManuellaBosmans
Eigenlijk wel een mooi liedje en een vrij simple videoclip die zo fout in mekaar zit, maar toch vind ik het geweldig.
@juulke6309van
fantastische song van een eenvoudige kerel, werelderfgoed van maken zou ik zeggen, zo zijn er niet veel meer
@imaneattia
BRAVO TOM
@Rudy1442
Dank aan crew en fans die dit mogelijk maakten, is de Max de clip !!!!
@carpi5200
very good song from Spain!
@Emmaaaa8D
Tom Dice moet terug naar Eurosong, maar nu met dit liedje !! :D
@juliedemoor8551
twas echt super leuk om daar in mee te doen ;d LOVE THAT SONG !
@julietteaustralia1
Woah the girl is so gorgeous o.O