Tom Road

I would like to introduce you to this song. 

This is a song about relationships. There is an innate desire that our relationship is perfect, with a lot of friendship, affection and love. But that’s not always what happens. In some situations, there is a tendency to give priority to our thoughts and desire, leading to a more selfish inclination. This can cause negative feelings, especially in the person who is ignored. Even though not giving up easily, many efforts do not work. This theme portrays the ignored and rejected side that complaints by attention, mentioning that the other half does not know, or does not want to know, about the feelings of the other. These are arguments for us to reflect and evaluate how our relationships are. In this song I try to portray a life situation where someone is mistreated, ignored and rejected by their lover. This person is haunted by this relationship.

The original idea came up in 2010 when Nuno Esperto came up with an instrumental and I started writing lyrics. The initial name I chose was “If I Stay with you”The original English lyrics needed to be grammatically corrected and given a new vocalization. This was done in 2021 with the help of Scobie Rider.

In 2023, this song was included in a mixing and mastering course project. On this occasion, the drums, created originally in a VST instrument, were replaced by a studio recording by Andrés Malta. In 2024, this song receives the latest mix by Andrés Malta.

Hope you like it!

Here is the Lyric:

Verse I
MY WORDS ARE NEVER ENOUGH
IS IT SO HARD TO SEE?
ALL I WANT IS YOUR LOVE
YOU DON’T EVEN NOTICE ME
EVERY DAY IS THE SAME
I CAN’T GET OVER YOU
EVERY DAY I FEEL THIS PAIN
WHAT AM I “GONNA” DO?

Chorus
YOU’RE HAUNTING ALL MY DREAMS
BUT I’M AFRAID TO TELL YOU
EVERY NIGHT YOU MAKE ME SCREAM
YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT YOU’RE PUTTING ME THROUGH!

Verse 2
YOU DON’T CARE HOW I FEEL
THAT DRIVES ME CRAZY
EVERYTHING SEEMS SO UNREAL
YOU ACT LIKE YOU HATE ME
I DON’T “WANNA” LOSE MY MIND
DON’T TREAT ME UNKIND

BRIDGE
EVERY DAY IS THE SAME
I CAN’T GET OVER YOU
EVERY DAY I FEEL THIS PAIN
WHAT AM I “GONNA” DO?

CHORUS
YOU’RE HAUNTING ALL MY DREAMS
BUT I’M AFRAID TO TELL YOU
EVERY NIGHT YOU MAKE ME SCREAM
YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT YOU’RE PUTTING ME THROUGH

SOLO BREAK
DON’T SAY NO
PLEASE
DON’T LET ME GO

CHORUS
YOU’RE HAUNTING ALL MY DREAMS
BUT I’M AFRAID TO TELL YOU
EVERY NIGHT YOU MAKE ME SCREAM
YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT YOU’RE PUTTING ME THROUGH

Verse 3
WON’T LAST A DAY WITHOUT YOU
I FEEL SO LONELY!
WE GOT A LOVE, IT’S SO TRUE
I WANT YOU ONLY
DON’T “WANNA” LOSE MY MIND
DON’T LEAVE ME BEHIND

BRIDGE
EVERY DAY IS THE SAME
I CAN’T GET OVER YOU
EVERY DAY I FEEL THIS PAIN
WHAT AM I “GONNA” DO?

CHORUS X3
YOU’RE HAUNTING ALL MY DREAMS
BUT I’M AFRAID TO TELL YOU
EVERY NIGHT YOU MAKE ME SCREAM
YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT YOU’RE PUTTING ME THROUGH
YOU’RE HAUNTING ALL MY DREAMS (AAH AAH)
BUT I’M AFRAID TO TELL YOU
EVERY NIGHT YOU MAKE ME SCREAM
YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT YOU’RE PUTTING ME THROUGH
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YOU’RE HAUNTING ALL MY DREAMS (AAH AAH)
BUT I’M AFRAID TO TELL YOU (AAH AAH)
EVERY NIGHT YOU MAKE ME SCREAM
YOU DON’T KNOW
BABY, YOU DON’T KNOW!

Aqui fica a letra:

Verso I
As minhas palavras nunca são suficientes,
É assim tão difícil de perceberes isso?
Tudo o que quero é um pouco do teu amor.
Nem sequer me ligas.
Todos os dias é sempre o mesmo,
não te consigo perceber.
Todos os dias tenho esta dor,
o que vou fazer?

Refrão
Assombras-me nos meus sonhos,
mas tenho receio de te contar,
todas as noites tenho vontade de gritar,
tu não sabes o que estou a passar!

Verso 2
Não te importas sobre como me sinto,
e isso deixa-me louco.
Tudo parece tão irreal!
Ages como se me odiasses.
Eu não quero perder a minha sanidade,
não me trates desta forma!

Bridge
Todos os dias é sempre o mesmo.
Não te consigo perceber.
Todos os dias tenho esta dor.
O que vou fazer?

Refrão
Assombras-me nos meus sonhos,
mas tenho receio de te contar,
todas as noites tenho vontade de gritar,
tu não sabes o que estou a passar!

SOLO

Não digas não!
Por favor,
não me deixes!

Refrão
Assombras-me nos meus sonhos,
mas tenho receio de te contar,
todas as noites tenho vontade de gritar,
tu não sabes o que estou a passar!

Verso 3

Não vou durar um dia sem ti,
sinto-me tão sozinho!
Já nos amámos muito, isso é verdade!
Continuo a querer-te.
Não quero perder a minha sanidade,
não me abandones.

Bridge
Todos os dias é sempre o mesmo.
Não te consigo perceber.
Todos os dias tenho esta dor,
o que vou fazer?

REFRÃO X3

Assombras-me nos meus sonhos,
mas tenho receio de te contar,
todas as noites tenho vontade de gritar,
tu não sabes o que estou a passar!

Assombras-me nos meus sonhos, (AAH AAH)
mas tenho receio de te contar,
todas as noites tenho vontade de gritar,
tu não sabes o que estou a passar!

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Assombras-me nos meus sonhos, (AAH AAH)
mas tenho receio de te contar,
todas as noites tenho vontade de gritar,
tu não sabes o que estou a passar!

Tu não sabes,
querida, tu não sabes!

Crédits:

  • Vocal: Scobie Rider.
  • Backing Vocals: Scobie Rider.
  • Guitars: Nuno Esperto.
  • Drums: Andrés Malta.
  • Lyrics: António Rodrigues (reviewed by Scoby Rider).
  • Instruments: Nuno Esperto & António Rodrigues.
  • Mixed by Andrés Malta.
  • Photo by 2’M – Double Moments