Toyland
Barry Manilow Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

Toyland, Toyland
(Toyland)
Little girl and boy land
When you dwell within it
You are ever happy there

Childhood Toyland
Mystical merry Toyland
Once you pass its borders
You can never return again
(Not again)

Childhood Toyland
(Toyland)
Mystical merry Toyland
Once you pass its borders
You can never return again

(Toyland)
Toyland
(Toyland)
Toyland




(Toyland)
Toyland

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Barry Manilow's Toyland describe a fantastical land full of toys that bring happiness to children. The song begins by addressing the listener and telling them that in Toyland both little girls and little boys are happy. The second verse expands on this, calling the land "mystical merry Toyland" and warning that once you leave its borders, you can never return again. The repetition of "Toyland" at the end reinforces the magic and wonder of the place being described.


The lyrics of Toyland could be interpreted in a few different ways, depending on the listener's perspective. One possible interpretation is that Toyland represents childhood and the innocence, joy, and freedom that comes with it. In this interpretation, the song is a warning that once you grow up and leave childhood behind, you can never fully go back to those carefree days. Another interpretation is that Toyland represents a kind of utopia or heaven, where everything is perfect and happy. In this interpretation, the warning at the end is a cautionary note that even the most idyllic place can't last forever.


Overall, Toyland is a song that celebrates the magic of childhood and the joy that can come from simple things like toys. At the same time, it acknowledges the bittersweet truth that childhood doesn't last forever, and that we can't always go back to the happiest times of our lives.


Line by Line Meaning

Toyland, Toyland
The magical land of childhood, where toys and play rule, is called Toyland.


(Toyland)
The word Toyland is repeated to emphasize the name of this land beyond reality.


Little girl and boy land
Toyland is a place especially made for children where boys and girls can play and have a merry time.


When you dwell within it You are ever happy there
In Toyland, everything is fun and joyful. Living in this world of toys makes children happy and keeps them contented always.


Childhood Toyland Mystical merry Toyland
Toyland is a magical place that exists in the world of childhood. The joy and happiness that reign there is beyond the mundane world.


Once you pass its borders You can never return again (Not again)
Once kids outgrow their childhood and leave Toyland, there is no going back to it. The nostalgic feeling of never returning to those happy days is painful and permanent.


(Toyland) Toyland (Toyland) Toyland
The repetition of the word Toyland is a nostalgic reminder of the name and existence of the magical world of childhood that we have lost forever.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID ROSE, DAVID D. ROSE, VICTOR HERBERT

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found