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Pieces of L​.​A.

by Tam

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1.
Verse 1 It started out with hopeful thoughts in an empty room Couldn’t find the right way to say I love you Flipped through the dictionary, but the words were too ordinary You deserve so much better, but what can my pen do? Chorus 1 You are the hardest part of writing a love song Too hard to work it out when nothing’s quite spot on How can anyone describe, the angel I see in your eyes? Even as I write this line, trying to capture you Verse 2 At a dead end with a lazy cliché Wrote a couple down but can’t call it a day, gotta Try to think of something witty, nothing that’s been done already Maybe I’m trying too hard, to say what I need to say? Chorus 2 You are the hardest part of writing a love song Too hard to work it out when nothing’s quite spot on How can anyone describe, the angel I see in your eyes? Even as I write this line, trying to capture you Bridge Perfect rhymes and imagery Metaphors and similes But what are they good for? They don’t live up to you. Chorus 3 You are the hardest part of writing this love song Too hard to work it out when nothing’s quite spot on How can anyone describe, the angel I see in your eyes? Even as I write this line, trying to capture you Chorus 4 You are the hardest part of writing this love song Too hard to work it out when nothing’s quite spot on How can anyone describe, the angel I see in your eyes? Even as I write this line, trying to capture you
2.
Verse 1 I’ve been struck by the bounced cheque blues I’ve been struck by the bounced cheque blues That plastic devil in my wallet seduced me Making big spending look so easy now I’ve been struck by the bounced cheque blues I saw a new toy and I had to have it Convinced myself it wouldn’t be a habit now I’ve been stuck with looking for loose change in the couches Verse 2 I’ve been struggling with the bounced cheque blues I’ve been struggling with the bounced cheque blues Tried to get a job at the general store But got turned down cuz’ times are hard So, I’ve been struggling with the bounced cheque blues Nowadays a resume just ain’t enough, It’s hard to make a living when the doors are shut I’ve been seeing how when it comes to money there’s no room for love Verse 3 I’ve been sufferin’, got the bounced cheque blues I’ve been sufferin’, got the bounced cheque blues Frozen breakfast, microwave lunch and dinner Eating scraps and old leftovers cuz’ I’ve been hungerin, got the bounced cheque blues No caviar for this rising star If I lose the house gotta sleep in the car I’ve been hopin’ the better days will be comin’ around I’ve been hopin’ the better days will be comin’ around I’ve been hopin’ that the money will be rollin in somehow
3.
Verse 1 Cement and steel frames Don’t mean too much to me For nothing ever rivals The sound of sweet melody I’d trade it all for music Business meetings for a stage A fountain pen for a mic in hand Yes, that seems fair to me Refrain 1 The freedom to make love and music That’s the freedom of a king Verse 2 What's worth the fight Bright ideas just a dead-end streetlight What's born innate, left idle never sits right Found it when I was 16, lied to myself till I was 19 Didn’t want to wake at 50 and ask What have I done? Refrain 2 The freedom to make love and music That’s the freedom of a king Chorus 1 Dreams are what you chase Dreams are what you keep safe Seems they're the first to break When you shouldn’t have waited Do what you love, for love is what leads to happiness And that’s all we really want in the end Verse 3 The day will come When my son will ask me If he can chase his pipe dream A throne of his own And I’ll fear for him Like all parents do, But tell him it’s not up to me It’s up to you Refrain 3 The freedom to make love and music That’s the freedom of a king Chorus 2 Dreams are what you chase Dreams are what you keep safe Seems they're the first to break When you shouldn’t have waited Do what you love, for love is what leads to happiness And that’s all we really want in the end Bridge I might be crazy, but I’m strumming My fate may seem insane But I won't sign my life away Oh no Outro I arrived on a sailing ship From a land not far from here My father was the king and I was born To carry on his legacy My father said that one day his kingdom Would all be mine to keep But I declined with an innocent smile Because I know it’s not my dream
4.
Dragons 04:48
Verse 1 She was a little girl who loved to draw dragons In her sketchbook is where she found an escape So fearless was her young imagination She had big goals to accomplish and she just couldn’t wait But mommy and daddy who forgot they were once young too Told her to stop dreaming, that she’ll grow out of it soon A cold heart’s a strong heart it will help you survive So put your heart in a lock and Let your head be your guide Chorus 1 When you grow up do you really have to choose, To give up believing in magic for the sake of some truth? Have we all lost touch of that wonder and surprise? Those fairy tales before saying goodnight Verse 2 Every birthday there’s always a celebration But she can’t figure out why things don’t feel right Maybe it’s because she doesn’t want to live just for survival And what she wants is long lost and hard to find Every so often she really misses her dragons Because she worries that they’ve all been slain Should she standby or try and save them? And if she decides to free her heart, is it too late? Is that little girl gone now, is there no one left to save? Chorus 2 When you grow up do you really have to choose, To give up believing in magic for the sake of some truth? Have we all lost touch of that wonder and surprise? Those fairy tales before saying goodnight Bridge She’s standing in still water Feeling she should have done more, become more by now Move away from the motionless Choose away from being voiceless Draft the lines to lead you further Chorus 3 When you grow up do you really have to choose, To give up believing in magic for the sake of some truth? Have we all lost touch of that wonder and surprise? Those fairy tales before saying goodnight The possibilities through the eyes of a child
5.
Black Widow 03:32
Verse 1 First you were the girl Who never had to say a thing How was I to know You’d come along and ruin everything Naïve was I a boy To not see you for what you were Black widow, oh black widow You had your hold on me, But not anymore Chorus 1 I’m not gonna fall for your illusions Your black widow lies Not the same boy you once knew I see your disguise Spin your web around me, Try to lure me in Try to poison with your venom So I never love again So I can never love again Verse 2 Hey I see, It's in your eyes your hold's on me A child who plays too forcefully And I'm your helpless toy You went through my love With a box of matches Lick your fingers, put me out Lighting me up just to burn me down So sorry we can’t play, Anymore Chorus 2 I’m not gonna fall for your illusions Your black widow lies Not the same boy you once knew I see your disguise Spin your web around me, Try to lure me in poison with your venom So I never love again I can never love again Bridge Don’t think for a second That your web will always hold The cruel fate of age awaits you False grace is always the first thing to go You know, you know? Verse 3 Naïve was I a boy, To not see you for what you were lick your fingers, put me out Lighting me up just to burn me down With your eyes, lies and box of matches What a cruel thing to do, What did I ever do to you?
6.
Never Lasts 03:01
Verse 1 Time seems to move slow When you don’t want to let go You try to hold onto the moment forever But forever never lasts you know Chorus 1 We race to the peaks of mountain tops We swim in the rivers that never stop We open our minds to all we can find The world is ours, our own Because forever never lasts you know Verse 2 The light only sways in the past Then you’re left wondering how things moved so fast From sun to night sky, another instance gone by Forever never lasts you know Chorus 2 If chance greets you with both hands If you’re lucky enough that it all goes as planned Cherish the moment and don’t let it pass From spring’s first leap, to winter’s first glow Forever never lasts you know Bridge Why would it, why should it? It’s a clever illusion A ruse of the mind Because forever never lasts Forever never lasts Outro Forever never lasts Forever never lasts Forever never lasts

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Tam Duong's first studio recorded E.P.

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released May 7, 2011

Co-writers:
Cheryl Teoh, David "Tokyo" Speirs, Otto Flath

Musicians:
Lowtalk Tirolese, Otto Flath, David "Tokyo" Speirs, Kelly Currie

Producer:
David "Tokyo" Speirs

Engineer/Mix Engineers:
David "Tokyo" Speirs, Mat Keselman

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Tam Toronto, Ontario

Tam's music is thoughtful and thought provoking. He sings with a gentle intensity and captures imaginations with his poetic storytelling. Artists such as John Mayer, Al Green, Jason Mraz and Jimi Hendrix help Tam to blend jazz, blues, and pop, creating a refined yet soulful sound. Tam has won the awards for "Most Popular Singer/Songwriter" and "Artist of the Year" at the 2011 London Music Awards. ... more

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