Toyland
SHEL Lyrics


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Toyland, toyland
Little girl and boy land
Once you dwell within
You are ever happy there

Childhood joy land
Mystic merry toyland
Once you pass it's borders
You can never return again

Toyland, toyland
Little girl and boy land
Once you dwell within
You are ever happy there

Childhood joy land
Mystic merry toyland
Once you pass it's borders
You can never, never
You can never return again





Toyland, toyland
Toyland, toyland

Overall Meaning

The song "Toyland" by SHEL speaks about a magical place where children can experience pure joy and happiness. It describes this place as a land filled with toys, where little boys and girls reside and never want to leave. This land is their childhood haven, and the memories and experiences they have here will stay with them forever.


The lyrics suggest that once you leave Toyland, you can never return again, implying that the magic and wonder that come with childhood are fleeting and once they're gone, they're gone forever. The song has a bittersweet quality to it, as it highlights the loss of innocence and wonder that comes as we grow up and become adults.


Overall, the lyrics of "Toyland" tap into the nostalgia and sentimental feelings associated with childhood, reminding us of the simple pleasures that we may have taken for granted when we were young.


Line by Line Meaning

Toyland, toyland
A repeated refrain, calling to mind a magical, childlike wonderland.


Little girl and boy land
A place where both boys and girls can experience the joys of childhood.


Once you dwell within
When you fully immerse yourself in the magic of Toyland...


You are ever happy there
...you will feel a lasting sense of joy that stays with you forever.


Childhood joy land
Toyland is a symbol of the pure and simple happiness we experience in childhood.


Mystic merry toyland
This place is filled with magical and enchanting toys that bring endless joy.


Once you pass its borders
If you leave Toyland behind...


You can never return again
...you will never be able to fully recapture the wonder and joy it once brought you.


You can never, never
Repeating the phrase emphasizes the finality of leaving Toyland and the impossibility of truly going back.


Toyland, toyland
The song ends with a final reminder of the magic and wonder of Toyland.




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Comments from YouTube:

@tiffanymcgee4074

Best rendition of Toyland ever. Dreamy, lovely, longing-filled and little sad.

@WillMinix

Great version of this old standard! They made it their own! Bravo!

@dangerkadung

Only Shell can play with winter gloves. You girls are amazing!

@LenaBeellc

I actually cried. Great version. Touching video.

@MrMuziekfan

Beautiful video,song & singing, good job !!!

@jmikeperkins

I love the harmonies and the melody. Great stuff.

@johnbelcheff3263

Sweet, sweet tunes--I'm so lost in the magical vibes displayed--So captivated over-and-over again--Wow, SHEL! ~Brother John

@buniluvr

Sweet! You captured the innocene of a Christmas long forgotten. Beautiful production and video. Magical :) cheers, julie

@MagnoliaMusicStudio

Simply beautiful!

@PwnageGravy

So beautifully innocent. I can't help but smile at this

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