Although some may know him as the Bass player for Brad, Stone Gossard's sid… Read Full Bio ↴Although some may know him as the Bass player for Brad, Stone Gossard's side project with Shawn Smith and Regan Hagar, Jeremy Toback's thoughtful and melodic songcraft shows him to be a powerful force to be reckoned with on his own.

Jeremy has recently joined forces with Herb Graham, Jr. in groovalicious LA electro rock outfit, ONS.

On his three solo albums, the self-titled debut, Perfect Flux Thing, and Another True Fiction, Toback brings his gravel-edged voice to songs with a hint of folk, jazz and rock. Intelligent lyrically, and musically satifying, Toback remains an unappreciated singer-songwriter on growlers such as 1997's Eden Trampoline.

Another True Fiction
Jeremy Toback Lyrics

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The weight falls upon my back
Dig deep to balance attack
Anger appear
Bury big fear
Soon old fire consumes
Battle with will
But something will spill
So I take the time slowly

Learn to loose my mind
Finding another unreason
And I leave the goal lightly
Learn to valentine
Kissing another true fiction
Kissing another true fiction
We say
Welcome home
The weight waits to call my bluff
Dares me to shed this tough
Shell of resolve
And self-absolve
With plenty to go around
Why me martyr, with sound
Watch it unfold
Grow young and old
So I take the time slowly
Learn to lose my mind
Finding another unreason
And I leave the goal lightly
Learn to valentine
Kissing another true fiction
Kissing another true fiction
We say
Welcome home
The weight has a way to evolve
Attach it to ego dissolve
Guru within
Air fusion
We all sin

We all win
So I take the time slowly

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jeremy Toback's Another True Fiction describe the singer's struggle with their own emotions and the pressure they feel to succeed. The "weight" that falls upon their back represents the burden of these feelings, and they must "dig deep" in order to find balance and fight against the anger and fear that threaten to overcome them. In the face of this struggle, they learn to "lose [their] mind," to let go of the rigid goals and expectations they have set for themselves, and to embrace the "unreason" of their desires. The repeated phrase "kissing another true fiction" suggests that the singer chooses to indulge in fantasies and dreams that may never come to fruition, rather than focus on more concrete goals or realities. By doing so, they are able to find a sense of relief and escape from the pressures of their life.

As the song progresses, the singer acknowledges that this struggle is ongoing, and that the weight they feel will never truly be lifted. However, they come to view this weight as an opportunity for growth and self-discovery. They describe shedding their "tough shell of resolve" and letting go of their ego, in order to connect with the "guru within," or their inner wisdom. They see both "sin" and "win" as natural parts of the human experience, and embrace the idea that life is an ongoing process of learning and growth.

Line by Line Meaning

The weight falls upon my back
I am carrying a heavy burden

Dig deep to balance attack
I need to find strength to confront my problems

Anger appear
I feel angry

Bury big fear
I am afraid, but trying to hide it

Soon old fire consumes
My anger is getting out of control

Battle with will
I am struggling with my determination

But something will spill
Eventually, my emotions will overflow

So I take the time slowly
I need to slow down and be patient

Learn to loose my mind
I am trying to let go of my thoughts and worries

Finding another unreason
I am searching for a new perspective or justification

And I leave the goal lightly
I am not attached to my plans or expectations