Amanda, by Amanda Ong

Amanda

by Amanda Ong

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1.	You Don't Exist 02:27	lyrics	buy track
Number one You have a brilliant smile And bright blue eyes That I can spot from a mile Away Number two You make me laugh all-day When I’m with you I’m okay You somehow know When I need your company You just know 'cause You are nothing like the others You were made for me You are perfect as can be But nobody can see The things you do You make me feel So wonderful Number three You like all things Disney You don't laugh when I say I was a fan of Miley Number four I love how you can sing Play the drums and the sax And the bass like a king You somehow know When I need your company You just know 'cause You are nothing like the others You were made for me You are perfect as can be But nobody can see The things you do You make me feel So wonderful Cause You are nothing like the others You were made for me You are perfect as can be But nobody can see The things you do You make me feel So wonderful But you don't exist
2.	Eye To Eye 02:16	lyrics	buy track
I try to fix things step by step Oh, but I messed up again it looks like nothing's being done Ooh, boy I messed up again You don't understand me And I don't understand why You can barely see it when I try Why, don't we see eye to eye Take a look at this once more Oh, tell me what's the matter now I can't tell who's the one at fault But it will be mine somehow You don't understand me And I don't understand why You can barely see it when I try Why, don't we see eye to eye I wish to meet halfway I’ll see you another day Okay? You don't understand me And I don't understand why You can barely see it when I try Why, don't we see eye to eye
3.	The Man I Knew Better 03:21	lyrics	buy track
I can’t see you anymore That’s not you walking through the door He has your face; he has your build But I can’t see the man he killed What happened to all the things You taught me, to grow out my own wings You threw me into the fire to learn But now you’re leaving me to burn Can you see who you’re turning into By her side all the time, now do you Hear the things that I try to tell you No, you don’t You don’t listen, anymore To me Where’s the man I knew better? He’s not coming back, is he? I don’t have anywhere to go now I’m pretty lost and I don’t wanna throw Away whatever I still have With you if you have the time to listen Please hear what I have to say Without shutting me out Don’t shut me out Can you see who you’re turning into By her side all the time, now do you Hear the things that I try to tell you No, you don’t You don’t listen, anymore To me Where’s the man I knew better? He’s not coming back, is he? Ohhh I’m trapped and there’s no way to leave The boundaries that you’ve set for me I’m still a child please understand And I want you to hold my hand Can you see who you’re turning into By her side all the time, now do you Hear the things that I try to tell you No, you don’t You don’t listen, anymore To me Where’s the man I knew better? He’s not coming back To me
4.	Living On My Own 03:08	lyrics	buy track
Single bedsheets and a toothbrush for one You’d think living on your own is second to none No curfews all year round Sleepover, fool around Do everything and anything you want The first week in feels fresh and everything is new Oh so many things to do and sights to pursue Welcomes and orientation This still feels like a vacation Almost seems too good to be true You’re fine, you say, it’s all good At the end of the day, you know you Just wanna go home Cause there’s no one to call your own Reality has set; gallivanting is a novelty There's so much to fix; nothing seems to agree in-between the days and sleepless nights You lie awake; surrounded by So many but nothing seems right You’re fine, you say, it’s all good At the end of the day, you know you Just wanna go home Cause there’s no one to call your own The ones you love aren't with you The friends you've made; they'll leave soon You're living on your own Still, your house is not a home You’re fine, you say, it’s all good At the end of the day, you know you Just wanna go home Cause there’s no one to call your own I’m fine, I say, I’m all good At the end of the day I know i Just wanna go home But there’s no one to hold me close it feels silent and empty Hopeless; unhappy I’m stuck living on my own
5.	Nice To Meet You 05:37	lyrics	buy track
I saw it coming Right from the start it didn’t scare me back then I’m not that smart Maybe you didn’t know it yet You kept on denying it didn’t make much of a difference it’s still terrifying I’ll be here while you’re there If you have any time to spare I hope you don’t forget me I don’t think you will And if you happen to move on And someday I’m out of your life Thank you for the friendship; it was Nice to meet you I’m glad you’re happy Genuinely Don’t worry about me it was meant to be I’m still here if you need me I haven’t disappeared Well maybe I have; inside; I am what I feared I’ll be here while you’re there If you have any time to spare I hope you don’t forget me I don’t think you will And if you happen to move on And someday I’m out of your life Thank you for the friendship; it was Nice to meet you Afraid and alone Away and thrown Make me out of stone Afraid and alone Afraid and alone Away and thrown Make me out of stone Afraid and alone I’ll be here while you’re there If you have any time to spare I hope you don’t forget me I don’t think you will And if you happen to move on And one day you’re out of my life Thank you for the friendship; it was Nice to meet you
6.	Zero To Me 03:46	lyrics	buy track
Slowly, please be patient with me I’m gonna make mistakes, but for as long as it takes I wanna learn from you, learn everything that you do I’m so amazed by your ability, your knowledge, and humility One day I’ll make you proud Glad that we ever crossed paths I will be somebody I won’t be nobody And I’ll have you to thank Cause when my mind drew a blank You opened me a window When I was but a zero To me Fervour, the more I discover Life has been colorful, something I never knew I haven’t been seeing dark, everything has a spark How did it get this way? I want this every day One day I’ll make you proud Glad that we ever crossed paths I will be somebody I won’t be nobody And I’ll have you to thank Cause when my mind drew a blank You opened me a window When I was but a zero To me Is this a fantasy? Or my broken reality? Was it all in my head? Am I hanging by a thread? I wanna make you proud Glad that we ever crossed paths But I feel like nobody I am a nobody And I only have myself to blame And no one else to name So I’m closing up the window Cause I’m nothing but a zero To me

about

With songs written since she was 17, each track encapsulates a different stage in her coming-of-age. Amanda is a cathartic journey back to her later teens and early 20s.

The project is multi-dimensional both thematically and sonically, addressing family, friendship, self-doubt, love, and conflict through elements of indie-pop, folk, and a cappella.

The transition from adolescence to early adulthood brings about new beginnings but also painful departures.

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released September 25, 2020

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Amanda Ong Singapore

Born and bred in Singapore, Amanda Ong is an indie-folk singer-songwriter who seeks to soothe listeners struggling with mental health issues through her music. Also a proponent of the Singapore arts community, Amanda ensures that the work she produces still keeps in touch with her Singaporean roots. ... more