Dear Me

by Amanda Ong

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Dear Me is a collection of life lessons learned in therapy that Amanda Ong wishes she learned earlier in life. The narrative is sure to resonate with anyone who has yearned to travel back in time to teach their past self a crucial life lesson or two. The song’s playful, upbeat disposition encourages listeners to embrace the journey that is growing into an authentic self without taking things too seriously.

lyrics

Little me, here are some things I want to say
Even though you may look the other way
It’s my thoughts about your future
It may sound just like a lecture
Well it’s unlikely that you’ll hear me anyway
You don’t have to say everything to be heard
Sometimes you don’t have to have the last word
Honesty without tact is plain cruel
And you might make yourself out to be the fool
There’s no right or wrong, only perspectives
And society influences narratives
All humans make mistakes so it’s imperative
To learn how to reframe and to forgive
Dear me, I hope you listen to yourself
’Cause I’m pretty sure there is no one else
Whom you would want to hear these things from
Whom you’d understand and learn from
Sincerely, from your older, wiser self
One day your priorities may change,
And you’ll have to shift the things you pre-arrange
Be less uptight about the structure,
Leave a little space for some adventure
Look at the bigger picture
At the end of the day, take care of your soul
You’ll make sacrifices, but don’t lose your whole
Don’t take advice from someone whose choices concern you
Seek out, instead, the ones you look up to
Dear me, I hope you listen to yourself
’Cause I’m pretty sure there is no one else
Whom you would want to hear these things from
Whom you’d understand and learn from
Sincerely, from your older, wiser self
Dear me, I hope you listen to yourself
’Cause I’m pretty sure there is no one else
Whom you would want to hear these things from
Whom you’d understand and learn from
Sincerely, from your older, wiser self
Dear me, I hope you listen to yourself

’Cause I’m pretty sure there is no one else
Whom you would want to hear these things from
Whom you’d understand and learn from
Sincerely, from your older, wiser self

credits

released August 11, 2023
Music & Lyrics: Amanda Ong
Arranger: Luigi Maesano
Mix Engineer: Pablo Dominguez
Master Engineer: Amit Kashyap

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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