Chad Petree and Jeremy Dawson grew up in Oklahoma and were involved in previous music projects together, including the soundtrack for the videogame Grand Theft Auto III in 2000 and Cloud2Ground. After relocating to Los Angeles, California in 2004, the two recruited vocalist Carah Faye Charnow and drummer Mikey Martin.
Their debut album, We Are Pilots was originally released in January 2005, though versions of the album featuring different cover art and tracklisting would be released later the following year. Three singles were issued: "Le Disko", "You Are the One" and "Rainy Monday". We Are Pilots received a Grammy Award nomination on 6 December 2007 in the category of Best Electronic/Dance Album, but lost to The Chemical Brothers.
The band's second studio album, Season of Poison, was released on 4th November 2008, with Sisely Treasure as vocalist. They have released two singles from their second album: "Ghost Town" and "Ricochet!".
In 2009, Shiny Toy Guns released "Major Tom", a Peter Schilling cover.
In 2011, Carah Faye Charnow returned to Shiny Toy Guns. In addition, Daniel Johansson also joined the band on guitar, synth and bass. In March 2011, the band released a new single "The Sun", available to download for free.
In May 2012 the band announced that Daniel Johansson left the band.
Band Members:
Current members
Carah Faye Charnow – vocals, synth (2004–2008, 2011–present)
Gregori Chad Petree – vocals, guitar (2002–present)
Jeremy Dawson – synths, bass (2002–present)
Mikey Martin – drums (2004–present)
Former members
Daniel Johansson – guitar, synth, bass (2011–2012)
Sisely Treasure – vocals (2008–2010)
Ursula Vari – vocals (2004)
Official site: http://www.shinytoyguns.com
02. Rainy Monday
Shiny Toy Guns Lyrics
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But someone that I'll get
And you don't know how hard I've tried
To convince myself that I could easily forget
But you let this feeling here inside me
One that never fails to find me
On a rainy Monday
Like the days of summer
On a rainy Monday
I feel it inside me
In the hopes of one day
I won't lie, I still can say that I
Admit we went too far
And you won't see me change my mind
But I really wish that I
Could forget the way you are
On a rainy Monday
I feel it inside me
Like the days of summer
On a rainy Monday
I feel it inside me
In the hopes of one day
I can see that you're not beside me
But I still feel you shine inside of me
[Repeat: x2]
On a rainy Monday
I feel it inside me
Like the days of summer
On a rainy Monday
I feel it inside me
In the hopes of one day
The song "Rainy Monday" by Shiny Toy Guns is about a person who is struggling with their feelings for someone who is not theirs. The lyrics indicate that the person acknowledges that the one they desire is unattainable, but they cannot help the way they feel. The line "you let this feeling here inside me, one that never fails to find me" suggests that the desire is deep-rooted and always present, even when the person tries to ignore or forget it. The person is tormented by their feelings, and the metaphor of a "rainy Monday" adds to the melancholic mood of the song. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the intensity of the feelings and the hope that one day, things may change.
Overall, the song portrays the conflicting emotions of unrequited love. The person is aware that pursuing their desire may not be the right decision, but they also cannot help their feelings. The metaphor of a "rainy Monday" suggests the person is in a state of desolation and sadness, which is a common feeling when someone cannot have what they want. However, the song ends on a note of hope, with the person believing that one day, their desire may be fulfilled.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't mind, you're someone that ain't mine
It doesn't bother me that you belong to someone else.
But someone that I'll get
I still have hope that one day you'll be with me.
And you don't know how hard I've tried
I've put a great effort into trying to forget about you.
To convince myself that I could easily forget
I've tried to make myself believe that forgetting you would be simple.
But you let this feeling here inside me
Despite my efforts, I still have feelings for you.
One that never fails to find me
These strong emotions for you always resurface.
On a rainy Monday
This feeling is particularly strong on gloomy days like today.
I feel it inside me
I can sense the emotions stirring within me.
Like the days of summer
It's as strong as the feeling I have for you during the sunny months.
In the hopes of one day
I hold onto the hope that one day we will be together.
I won't lie, I still can say that I
To be honest, I can admit that I still have strong feelings for you.
Admit we went too far
I acknowledge that we took things to a level that we probably shouldn't have.
And you won't see me change my mind
However, I won't change my opinion on how I feel about you.
But I really wish that I
I do have a strong desire to forget about you.
Could forget the way you are
I wish I could erase every memory I have of you and move on.
I can see that you're not beside me
I'm aware that you're not physically present with me.
But I still feel you shine inside of me
However, I still feel a strong connection to you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHAD PETREE, STEPHEN PETREE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I have been looking for this version of this video in HQ forever. Awesome. Tyvm for uploading!