Robert Tait - Vocals, rhythm guitar
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Robert Tait - Vocals, rhythm guitar
Steve Cowgill - Lead guitar
Brandon Hawks - Bass
Greg Phillips - Drums
Fresh from San Francisco, Bag of Toys is a four piece acoustic surf-rock band now based in Wilmington, NC. The band has released three albums and has sold thousands of CDs across the globe. Original music by Bag of Toys has been licensed for use on a national Microsoft commercial, an episode of "Bones" on the Fox network, two Universal Pictures movies as well as numerous surfing DVDs. They've also had the distinction to share the stage with bands like Fishbone, Pato Banton & Sean Kingston (to name a few).
The foundation was laid in San Francisco in late 2004 when lead vocalist Robert Tait and lead guitarist Steve Cowgill met through the musicans section of craigslist.com. After a single jam session and several beers at Tait's apartment, the two decided to start a band and eventually found the perfect fit with Joe Schewe holding a bass and Robert Stadler behind a drum set. The foursome spent the summer of 2005 in Tait's apartment molding his early creations into the addictive sound that has become known as Bag of Toys.
In 2006, the group released their full-length debut album, "Nooner" and quickly propelled to the top of the rankings for unsigned acoustic artists on myspace.com. Mastered by Dave Collins (Jack Johnson, No Doubt, Ben Harper), the CD has since sold thousands of copies worldwide and the band has since surpassed 1 million song plays on myspace. In 2007, "Share", one of the band's original songs from "Nooner", was prominently featured on both a national television commercial for the Microsoft Zune media player and San Francisco's KFOG Local Scene (Vol. 4) radio station compilation.Ê "Share" was later used in an episode of "Bones" on the Fox network, "Surf Song" was featured in the motion picture "Beethoven's Big Break" and numerous songs by the band were licensed for use in the film "Parfection: The Golf Movie".
Bag of Toys released their second full-length album in July of 2008.Ê Entitled "Afternooner," the album was recorded at Gadgetbox Studios in Santa Cruz and produced by Andy Zenczak. Mastered by John Cuniberti (Dave Matthews, The Grateful Dead, Aerosmith), "Afternooner" features 13 contagious tracks which not only have the signature sound that made their debut album popular, but also incorporates some new elements such as funk, country, and Latin rhythms. "Afternooner" was well received by both fans and critics alike and continues to sell thousands of copies worldwide.
2010 brought some big changes to the band as Stadler and Schewe left to pursue other interests while Tait and Cowgill relocated to Wilmington, NC. In May of 2010 Tait and Cowgill released a third album called "Stripped Alive" which captured the duo blasting through 12 of the band's biggest hits, recorded completely live in the studio. The two immediately started looking for a new rhythm section and found Brandon Hawks on bass and Greg Phillips on drums to once again bring the Bag back up to full power. Bag of Toys is currently playing shows throughout the southeastern US and is working on material for a fourth studio album that is sure to captivate current fans and new listeners alike.
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Bag of Toys Lyrics
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You've got to share...Share the love
You've got to share
Share your time together...
Cuz you never know when that will come to pass
You've got to love / Love one another
Until it's time, time to let them go
While you can, Cuz you just never know
Sitting in the grass, pass/sucking on the wet ass
end of a fat blunt / taking in the warm front
Sipping on a cold beer / breathing in the clean air
Chilling with my good friends/Here's to hoping that it never ends
You've got to take / Take those chances
Dig inside your heart to find a clue
You've got to make
Make your time together...
All that it can be to see you through
Sitting in the grass, pass/sucking on the wet ass
end of a fat blunt / taking in the warm front
Sipping on a cold beer / breathing in the clean air
Chilling with my good friends/Here's to hoping that it never ends
Chilling n' spilling the loving I'm feeling / I'm holding the tone that I'm always believing
Flowing, unknowing meticulous growing / Last of the circle to get what your doing
Dealing with feelings, but take what you get
Your falling in love, but you only just met
If I got the chance to do it, man, i'd do it all over again
If I had, If I had, If I had that chance...
The song "Share" is a tribute to the importance of cherishing the time we have with our loved ones. The repeated chorus lines emphasize the need to share and love in the moment, as we never know when our time with those we care about will come to an end. The verses paint a picture of friends hanging out together, enjoying each other's company and the simple pleasures of life like grass, beer, and good conversation. It's a reminder to take chances, be true to our feelings, and appreciate the connections we make with others.
The lyrics also suggest a sense of nostalgia and a desire to hold onto the good times, even as they slip away. The final lines of the song express a longing to go back and relive those moments again, to seize the chance to be with loved ones and make the most of the time we have.
Overall, Bag of Toys's "Share" is a heartfelt and relatable song about the importance of treasuring the people in our lives and experiencing joy in the present moment.
Line by Line Meaning
You've got to share
You should share the moment and love with others.
Share the moment
Share special moments with others.
Share the love
Share love with others.
Share your time together...
Spend time together and enjoy it because it may not last forever.
Cuz you never know when that will come to pass
Appreciate every moment you have with someone because it could be your last.
You've got to love
Love one another as much as you can.
Love one another
Show love and care for others.
Until it's time, time to let them go
Keep loving until it's time to say goodbye.
You've got to hold
Hold onto each other while you still can.
On to each other
Stay together and support each other.
While you can, Cuz you just never know
Stay together because you never know when you'll be separated.
You've got to take
Take chances and dig inside your heart to find answers.
Take those chances
Take risks and try new things.
Dig inside your heart to find a clue
Search within yourself for guidance.
You've got to make
Make the most of your time together.
Make your time together...
Make memories and enjoy your time together.
All that it can be to see you through
Make the most of your time together to get through tough times.
Chilling n' spilling the loving I'm feeling
Relaxing and expressing the love I feel for my friends.
I'm holding the tone that I'm always believing
I'm staying true to my beliefs.
Flowing, unknowing meticulous growing
Life is a journey and we learn and grow along the way.
Last of the circle to get what your doing
Everyone has their own pace and it's ok not to be on the same page as others.
Dealing with feelings, but take what you get
Dealing with emotions but accepting what comes.
Your falling in love, but you only just met
You can fall in love quickly.
If I got the chance to do it, man, i'd do it all over again
If given the opportunity, I would do it all again.
If I had, If I had, If I had that chance...
Expressing a desire to relive good memories with friends.
Contributed by Kennedy J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.