1. Terrance Quaites is an American R&B singer, known professionally as TQ.<… Read Full Bio ↴1. Terrance Quaites is an American R&B singer, known professionally as TQ.
TQ was raised in the church (he sang in the choir) but his real education came from the streets, where the first wave of hip-hop music became the soundtrack to his life. "From Monday to Saturday I was hangin', partyin', chasing girls, getting in trouble, and straight-up acting the fool," he admits. "But on Sunday my mother dragged me out of bed to go to church. That's where I developed my singing voice and learned how to make people feel me."

2. Nadine Nguyen known as TQ, a veteran singer from Southern California who made her debut Italo Disco singing career in November 2012.
After singing in the Vietnamese community for more than a decade, TQ teamed up with Ian Nguyen (DJ BPM) and many European producers & songwriters to record her own materials with the 80’s New Wave/Italo Disco sound. Her first song & music video; LET’S GO TO TOKYO immediate got the attentions from many audiences who love the sounds of the 80’s. Follow the success of LET’S GO TO TOKYO, TQ released 12 more songs & music videos with special appearances of some 80’s icons including Lian Ross, Fancy, Ken Laszlo, Fred Ventura, Linda Jo Rizzo, Trans-X, John Sauli (ROFO). She also teamed up with a Swedish band, ITALOVE with project: RHYTHM OF LOVE. All of her music video were shot and directed by Ian Nguyen. Many of her songs have reached #1 in dance charts and popularity in countries such as Mexico, Poland, Hungary, Russia, Serbia etc…
Recently, she just signed the contract with ZYX Music, a major German record label specialized in Italo Disco/New Wave since the 80’s. TQ will be the first Vietnamese recording artist who will be with ZYX Music. Her first album, OUT OF THE SHADOWS will be released worldwide by the end of 2014, which contains 14 audio tracks and 12 music videos.

Intro
Tq Lyrics

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Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Alright, alright
Won't you take a listen?
Take a listen baby
Listen, oh right
You might learn something
Won't you take a listen?
Take a listen

Listen
Take a listen, baby
You might burn something
I want you to listen
Listen
Listen
You might learn something
Please just listen

Hey, hey
What's happening why'all?
Check this out
Listen to me for a minute
I know you've been waiting a long time
So I'm much obliged
To get your mind
Right on my main man's guitar
How lucky we are
To be alive the day the west returns
With funky shit
For all your emotions
That's right
While I'm sipping on this love potion
I must say I did miss my folks
But I had to go down there and get my money right
Understand?
All good loving California music
Enjoy it while you can

Why don't you listen, yeah?
Won't you take a listen?

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Tq's song "Intro" implore the listener to take a listen, suggesting that there is something to be learned or gained from doing so. This request is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the importance of active listening. The lyrics go on to describe the return of the western genre of music, promising "funky shit for all your emotions." The singer acknowledges that they had to leave their home in California to pursue financial gain, but that they missed their community while they were gone.

Overall, the song seems to be about the importance of both listening and participating in a musical community. The singer describes the joy and emotional resonance of the music they create, and encourages their listeners to fully engage with it. At the same time, they also acknowledge the sacrifices and difficulties that come with pursuing a career in music, emphasizing the importance of community support.

Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm before the start of the song

Alright, alright
Confirming that everything is going smoothly and that the listener can relax

Won't you take a listen?
Asking the listener to pay attention to the music that is about to start

Take a listen baby
Encouraging the listener in a playful and friendly way to enjoy the music

Listen, oh right
Emphasizing the importance of listening to the music and letting go of any worries or distractions

You might learn something
Suggesting that the music has valuable lessons or insights to offer

You might burn something
Playing with the word 'learn' to make a playful and light-hearted joke, while also implying that the music has the power to ignite passion or inspire creativity

I want you to listen
Making a direct request for the listener's undivided attention

Please just listen
Politely asking the listener once again to focus on the music and let go of any distractions or thoughts

Hey,hey
Calling the listener's attention and signaling a new section of the song

What's happening why'all?
Asking about the listeners' current state of mind and setting a friendly, conversational tone

Check this out
Indicating an exciting or surprising element to come

Listen to me for a minute
Asking for the listener's patience and attention to hear a message or story

I know you've been waiting a long time
Acknowledging the listener's anticipation and showing gratitude for their support and patience

So I'm much obliged
Expressing gratitude and appreciation for the opportunity to share the music with the listener

To get your mind right on my main man's guitar
Noting that the guitar playing is a highlight of the song and inviting the listener to fully immerse themselves in the experience

How lucky we are
Celebrating the joy and wonder of experiencing live music

To be alive the day the west returns
Drawing attention to a resurgence of west coast music and the sense of excitement and possibility it creates

With funky shit
Describing the music in a playful and lighthearted way, while emphasizing its rhythm and groove

For all your emotions
Emphasizing that the music has the power to touch and evoke a wide range of feelings in the listener

That's right
Confirming a point that was just made and signaling enthusiasm and agreement

While I'm sipping on this love potion
Reference to drinking something with love in it, and highlighting the joy that comes with playing music

I must say I did miss my folks
Expressing a sense of nostalgia and reminiscence about the people who inspired and supported the musician

But I had to go down there and get my money right
Explaining the practical or financial reasons behind the musician's absence and reaffirming their commitment to their craft

Understand?
Asking the listener if they can relate to the hardships and challenges of pursuing a career or passion

All good loving California music
Describing the style and energy of the music in a positive, upbeat way, with a nod to the musician's home state

Enjoy it while you can
Encouraging the listener to savor the moment and fully appreciate the music while it lasts

Why don't you listen, yeah?
Repeating the earlier request for the listener to pay attention and enjoy the music

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