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
If I Lost You
Shiny Toy Guns Lyrics
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We fade away
But now you're living in a dream
I'm torn apart from the one I love
Oh, my baby, where have you gone?
You know I'm sending angels to watch you sleep
'Cause I'm always on the run
And what in the world would I do without you?
I try to picture memories we made
On these cold and lonely nights,
Sometimes it's hard to see your face
Soon, my baby, when I return
I swear we'll make up every moment to erase the morning sun
And I don't know what I'd do if I lost you
And what in the world would I do without you?
I wonder what I'd do if I lost you
And what in the world would I do without you?
And I don't know what I'd do if I lost you
And what in the world would I do without you?
I wonder what I'd do if I lost you
I wonder what I'd do if I lost you
I wonder what I'd do if I lost you
I wonder what I'd do if I lost you
I wonder what I'd do if I lost you
I wonder what I'd do if I lost you
I wonder what I'd do if I lost you
I wonder what I'd do if I lost you
The lyrics of Shiny Toy Guns's "If I Lost You" are a heartbreaking declaration of love and fear of loss. The singer is clearly very much in love with someone, but there's a sense of distance between them. The opening lines suggest a pattern of staying up late together and then eventually drifting apart, perhaps due to emotional exhaustion or other factors. The next line, "But now you're living in a dream," may suggest that the singer's partner has either become unreachable or is somehow living in a different reality than the singer.
The chorus drives home the fear and anxiety at the heart of the song - the singer doesn't know what they would do if they lost this person, and the idea of being without them is almost too much to bear. There's a sense of total reliance and dependence on this person, both emotionally and perhaps even practically. The lyrics are very much about the struggle to hold onto love and the fear of it slipping away, along with the question of what happens if that fear becomes a reality.
The second verse offers a glimmer of hope. The singer tries to remember the good times and memories shared with their partner, but it's difficult to conjure up those images in the midst of loneliness and separation. There's a sense of sadness and longing for that intimacy, which makes the singer more determined than ever to make up for lost time when they finally reunite. The final chorus repeats the same sentiment as before - the terror of losing this person and the impossibility of imagining life without them.
Overall, "If I Lost You" is a beautifully sad song about the intense emotions of love and attachment. Its catchy melody and relatable lyrics are sure to resonate with anyone who has ever experienced the fear of losing someone they love.
Line by Line Meaning
We stay up every night
We spend our nights together, staying up late.
We fade away
As the night goes on, we become more tired and eventually fall asleep.
But now you're living in a dream
You are no longer here with me, but instead in a dream world.
I'm torn apart from the one I love
I am in great emotional pain because I am separated from the person I love.
Oh, my baby, where have you gone?
My darling, where have you disappeared to?
You know I'm sending angels to watch you sleep
I am thinking of you and want you to be protected, so I am sending angels to watch over you while you sleep.
'Cause I'm always on the run
I am constantly busy and on the move.
And I don't know what I'd do if I lost you
I cannot imagine living without you or coping with losing you.
And what in the world would I do without you?
I cannot fathom how I would continue living and functioning in the world without you.
I try to picture memories we made
I attempt to remember the experiences we shared and the moments we cherished together.
On these cold and lonely nights,
During these times when I am feeling isolated and lonely.
Sometimes it's hard to see your face
Occasionally, I cannot conjure up a clear image of your face in my mind.
Soon, my baby, when I return
I will be seeing you again soon upon my arrival.
I swear we'll make up every moment to erase the morning sun
We will spend every available moment together in order to eliminate the impact of our separation.
I wonder what I'd do if I lost you
I am still questioning how I would navigate my life without you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Carah Faye, Jeremy Dawson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
DopplerDefect
LYRICS:
"If I Lost You"
We stay up every night
We fade away
But now you're living in a dream
I'm torn apart from the one I love
Oh, my baby. Where have you gone?
You know I'm sending angels to watch you sleep
Cuz I'm always on the run
And I don't know what I'd do if I lost you
And what in the world would I do without you?
I try to picture memories we made
On these cold and lonely nights,
Sometimes it's hard to see your face
Soon, my baby, when I return
I swear we'll make up every moment to erase the morning sun
And I don't know what I'd do if I lost you
And what in the world would I do without you?
I wonder what I'd do if I lost you
And what in the world would I do without you?
And I don't know what I'd do if I lost you
And what in the world would I do without you?
I wonder what I'd do if I lost you
I wonder what I'd do if I lost you
I wonder what I'd do if I lost you
I wonder what I'd do if I lost you
I wonder what I'd do if I lost you
I wonder what I'd do if I lost you
I wonder what I'd do if I lost you
I wonder what I'd do if I lost you
Kimchii Is Confuzzled
I dont know how STG doesn't have more followers, their music is amazing.
Rainlue
I adore this song so much, but I can barely listen to it because it was me and my ex’s song. I loved her more than anything in the world, so it’s still a sore wound, but it is slowly healing. This is truly such a magical song and I wish I could thank them for making it, because as painful as they are, I made such beautiful memories with this song.
sidearmsalpha
STG should be bigger but their songs are too thought-provoking for most people. I'm glad they have a loyal fan base that keeps them performing.
MJade
For real
Stephanie
Such an underrated band. Such great music.
Eric Weber
miss new uploads
DopplerDefect
LYRICS:
"If I Lost You"
We stay up every night
We fade away
But now you're living in a dream
I'm torn apart from the one I love
Oh, my baby. Where have you gone?
You know I'm sending angels to watch you sleep
Cuz I'm always on the run
And I don't know what I'd do if I lost you
And what in the world would I do without you?
I try to picture memories we made
On these cold and lonely nights,
Sometimes it's hard to see your face
Soon, my baby, when I return
I swear we'll make up every moment to erase the morning sun
And I don't know what I'd do if I lost you
And what in the world would I do without you?
I wonder what I'd do if I lost you
And what in the world would I do without you?
And I don't know what I'd do if I lost you
And what in the world would I do without you?
I wonder what I'd do if I lost you
I wonder what I'd do if I lost you
I wonder what I'd do if I lost you
I wonder what I'd do if I lost you
I wonder what I'd do if I lost you
I wonder what I'd do if I lost you
I wonder what I'd do if I lost you
I wonder what I'd do if I lost you
Paula Vidal
thanks
Aram Joao Mestre León
I love this song. It's been almost 7 years since the last record.
The Fireline
Are they still active???