While I kept living in the shadows I was missing the sun Realising far too late You were the one

If I had heard you knocking Boy I would’ve opened the door I would not have kept you Waiting anymore

It was over before I Could ask the boy to stay Mighta kept him here in front of me If I knew he’d walk away

I couldn’t see you in front of me Too blind to know we were meant to be I got a habit of finding out the hard way When I’m wrong

Thought I was stronger when I’m alone Not hurting more than I’d ever known I bet they’d tell me I’m crazy I’m not right where I belong

I’d overthink a bit, 
I’d overthink of everything Every choice I’d make 
I’d keep on questioning 
You didn’t need to worry 
‘bout my worrying No you couldn’t be certain 
I could beat uncertainty

It was over before I Could ask the boy to stay Mighta kept him here in front of me If I knew he’d walk away

I couldn’t see you in front of me Too blind to know we were meant to be I got a habit of finding out the hard way When I’m wrong

Thought I was stronger when I’m alone Not hurting more than I’d ever known I bet they’d tell me I’m crazy I’m not right where I belong

I couldn’t see you in front of me Too blind to know we were meant to be I got a habit of finding out the hard way When I’m wrong
Thought I was stronger when I’m alone Not hurting more than I’d ever known I bet they’d tell me I’m crazy I’m not right where I belong

Music and Lyrics by Tom Hall ©️2025

In Front of Me

About the Music

I’ve been a songwriter and producer for many years, and every lyric and melody I create comes straight from me. Because I live with MTD, I’m no longer able to sing the way I once could.

When AI technology became capable of faithfully interpreting vocal performances, I saw it as an opportunity to keep making and sharing music without losing the ability to share new songs that I’ve written. Every song still begins and ends with me. I write the lyrics, compose the melodies, and record full vocal takes myself. Those recordings are then used to teach an AI singer to perform each song exactly as I intend it to sound, with every note and emotion intact.

Nothing musically is generated by AI. The AI voice simply allows me to share the songs I’ve written and performed in the past or for new songs I can’t physically sing nearly as well anymore. It’s not about replacing the human side of music. It’s about repackaging and re-presenting it. 

I chose a female vocal model because my lyrics take on a new depth when expressed through a female voice. It draws attention to the emotion behind the words in a way that feels right to me.

Written and composed by Tom Hall
Produced by Tom Hall and AI
Vocals performed by AI

In Front of Me

Penny Nickels