As a teen in the mid-'90s, Vek was inspired by grunge and began making rock along the lines of Smashing Pumpkins and Pearl Jam; before that, he backed his guitarist father on bass and drums in their practice space/garage. When his family acquired a reel-to-reel tape recorder when he was 14, Vek began recording his music, which evolved from grungy rock to Warp- and Ninja Tune-influenced electronica as the '90s came to a close.
Vek had been sending his music to a friend of the family (who happened to be Alex Cooper, the longtime drummer for Katrina & the Waves) who in turn sent Vek's latest, electronica-inspired music to his cousin (who happened to be Tim Lee, the head of quirky electronic label Tummy Touch). Lee signed Vek to the label, and in 2001 the 7" There's Only One Thing Left Now became Vek's first officially released work. Tummy Touch agreed to release a full-length from Vek, which he began working on in between his graphic design studies at St. Martins. However, Vek's music had morphed again, moving from delicate electronica to something sharper-edged and more rock-based. Singles such as If You Want heralded this new direction, as did gigs (with a full backing band) supporting acts like Bloc Party and Engineers. Vek's debut album, We Have Sound, was released in the U.K. in spring 2005 via Tummy Touch, and then sublicensed by Island/Universal. Startime International released the album in the U.S. that fall.
6-6-2011 his long awaited second album Leisure Seizure was finally released on Island.
C-C
Tom Vek Lyrics
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It's like I've learn how to breathe easily
Photograph for a fashion magazine
It's just New York on a mean
I know it can't be easy for you
I know it can't be easy for you
You set the fire in me, see, see
You set the fire in me, see, see
You set the fire in me
Like a hobbit you'd rather see me
Seems all I can do without is bleed
We should go down to the sea
It's just you, oh god, and me
I know it can't be easy for you
I know it can't be easy for you
You set the fire in me, see, see
You set the fire in me
You set the fire in me, see, see
You set the fire in me
You set the fire
You set the fire
You set the fire
You set the fire
You set the fire in me, see, see
You set the fire in me
You set the fire in me, see, see
You set the fire in me
You set the fire in me, see, see
You set the fire in me
You set the fire in me, see, see
You set the fire in me
You set the fire in me, see, see
You set the fire in me
You set the fire in me, see, see
You set the fire in me
You set the fire in me, see, see
You set the fire in me, see, see
You set the fire in me, see, see
You set the fire in me, see, see
See, see, see, see, see, see, see, see, see, see, see, see
In Tom Vek's song C-C, the lyrics describe a love that has ignited a fire in the singer's heart. The fire is not one of destruction, but of warmth and life. The love that the singer is experiencing has allowed them to breathe easily, as if they have finally found something that completes them. The mention of a fashion magazine and New York imply a sense of glamour and sophistication, but the underlying message is about the power of love to transform and elevate one's life.
The second verse speaks of a hobbit, a character from J.R.R. Tolkien's novels who is known for his small size and bravery. The singer seems to be saying that they are willing to bleed for this love, to give it everything they have. Going down to the sea, just the two of them, represents a sense of intimacy and isolation. The repetition of the line "I know it can't be easy for you" suggests that there are challenges and obstacles that the singer and their lover must face, but that they are committed to overcoming them together.
Overall, the song is a poetic expression of the transformative power of love. The fire that the lover has ignited in the singer's heart represents a passion and a warmth that has changed their life for the better. The song celebrates the beauty and power of falling in love, even in the face of difficulty and uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
You set the fire in me, see, see
You ignited passion within me and it's so evident, so clear
It's like I've learn how to breathe easily
Being with you makes everything just fall into place, as if it comes naturally
Photograph for a fashion magazine
Life can appear glamorous from an outsider's perspective, but it's not always what it seems
It's just New York on a mean
Life can be tough, especially in a big city like New York
Like a hobbit you'd rather see me
You see me as someone small, maybe even insignificant
Seems all I can do without is bleed
It feels like my life is draining out of me, that I have nothing to give
We should go down to the sea
Let's get away, escape together and go to the ocean
It's just you, oh god, and me
Let's leave everything behind and just be together, just the two of us and the universe
You set the fire
You started this fire, this passion, this energy within me
See, see, see, see, see, see, see, see, see, see, see, see
Emphasizing how evident this energy is, it's so clear that it can be seen over and over again
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Paul Brady
Nearly 14 years later, still one of the best songs I've ever heard
Herb Brand
and at that 15 years!!!! Still such a great track!!!!
Martino Pilot
and 16 too guys <3
Draco Volantus
Tom Vek is tha man
Paul Reynolds
Tom Vek is one of the London greats- right up there with Bowie, David Essex, Rolo McGinty, some others (but not a very large number!) His heart and soul is pure.
Irish Fairy Tarot
I just love him!
Cosmic Nikki
I absolutely adored Tom Vek and this song back when I was 17. (34 now). This song is so effing beautiful….. the chord changes the breakdown… the vocals… it’s so dreamy and always was and will be a top fave. Tom, you are a true genius musician. This shaped me. I can smell, taste, and touch this song.
Cosmic Nikki
Also Does time go by that fast?!
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