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As winner of the inaugural "Trophée Stan Hugill", French fans dub Tom "The Springsteen of Sea Chanteys". Old Songs Festival (Altamont NY) declares "This man knows the sea ... from the bottom up!", whilst Living Tradition (UK) says "Although I always knew he was good, I was not quite prepared for HOW good." 24 years in the British Royal Navy, "provides him with that vitally authentic stance with which to tackle nautical song" Living Tradition.

Tom's repertoire—from traditional shanties to songs fashioned out of his own seafaring background—recruits his audience for a voyage by turns reflective, dramatic and humorous. Now resident in Canada's Rocky Mountains, Tom was born in Northern Ireland and that Celtic heritage is obvious in his clear, strong voice, evoking quiet sorrow for a fisherman lost to the sea just as honestly as it powers out a shanty "to be heard above the gales."

With songs that have become folk standards; known and sung wherever great choruses ring out; Tom accompanies himself on button accordion and ukulele—but it's that powerful vocal style and infectious humour—that quality of entertaining—which keeps audiences coming back again ... and again.

See his website at http://www.tomlewis.net/index.htm

Devoted To You
Tom Lewis Lyrics

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Darling you can count on me 'til the sun dries up the sea,
Until then I'll always be - devoted to you.

I'll be yours 'til endless time, I'll adore your charms sublime,
Guess by now you know that I'm - devoted to you.

I'll never hurt you, I'll never lie, I'll never be untrue,
I'll never give you reason to cry, I'd be unhappy if you were blue.

Through the years our love will grow, like a river it will flow,
It can't die because I'm so - devoted to you.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Tom Lewis's song Devoted To You express the deep and unfailing commitment of a person towards their beloved. The opening line "Darling you can count on me 'til the sun dries up the sea" showcases the level of loyalty that the person is willing to offer, which is a very long period of time, as long as the sun exists. This also indicates that the person is not just devoted to their partner for the time being but plans to stay devoted for eternity.

The lyrics further express the adoration for the partner, where the singer mentions that they will adore their partner's charms sublime, and their devotion towards them will be never-ending. The singer then guarantees that they will never hurt, lie or be untrue to their partner, which explains the depth of the loyalty the person is willing to offer. The last two lines focus on how their love will continue to grow and flow like a river, implying continuity and stability, which ultimately cannot die because the person is so devoted to their partner.

Overall, Tom Lewis's song Devoted To You presents a perspective on love that demonstrates unwavering devotion and commitment towards another person for an endless amount of time, expressing how a strong connection can withstand the test of time and difficulties.

Line by Line Meaning

Darling you can count on me 'til the sun dries up the sea,
My love for you is everlasting, and I will always be here for you, no matter what happens in life until even the impossible happens.

Until then I'll always be - devoted to you.
I will remain steadfastly committed to you until the world's end.

I'll be yours 'til endless time, I'll adore your charms sublime,
My love for you will persist for eternity, and I will forever relish your superior qualities and energies.

Guess by now you know that I'm - devoted to you.
You must have realized by now that my love is unwavering and steadfast, and that I am dedicated to you.

I'll never hurt you, I'll never lie, I'll never be untrue,
I will always treat you with kindness and integrity, and I will never deceive or betray you.

I'll never give you reason to cry, I'd be unhappy if you were blue.
I will strive to keep you happy, and I don't want to be the cause of any emotional distress to you.

Through the years our love will grow, like a river it will flow,
As time goes by, our love will mature and deepen, much like a river that flows and gains strength over the years.

It can't die because I'm so - devoted to you.
My ever-consuming love for you serves as an immovable and indestructible shield that will keep our love alive regardless of the circumstance.

Lyrics © HOUSE OF BRYANT PUBLICATIONS, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BOUDLEAUX BRYANT

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