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
Turn to Real
Shiny Toy Guns Lyrics
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See right through me
Makes me feel like
A girl in a fantasy
Turned to real life
Stars in the morning
Makes me feel like
A girl in a fantasy
Now I'm glowing
Like a sunset
In the window
Of my dreams
That turned to real life
I'll never forget when
For the first time
A girl in a fantasy
Turned to real life
[Chorus]
Makes me feel like
A girl in a fantasy
Turned to real life
I'm a believer
For the first time
I can be beautiful
A girl in a fantasy
Turned to real life
Your fingers running
Over my body
Makes me feel like
A silver angel
Under the moonlight
Right beside me
Makes me feel like
A girl in a fantasy
Turned to real life
[Chorus: x3]
The lyrics of Shiny Toy Guns' song Real Life portray a girl who feels like she is living in a fantasy world until the moment when her deepest desires, hopes, and dreams come to fruition and become real life. The song describes how someone or something can make you feel alive, beautiful and magical. The verse "Eyes are magic, see right through me, makes me feel like a girl in a fantasy turned to real life" expresses the feeling of finally finding someone who truly understands and appreciates you. This person sees through all of your walls and barriers, making you feel vulnerable, yet confident in your skin.
Line by Line Meaning
Eyes are magic
The eyes of the other person have an enchanting effect on me.
See right through me
The other person is able to perceive my true thoughts and feelings.
Makes me feel like
The effect the other person has on me makes me experience a certain emotion or sensation.
A girl in a fantasy
A character who exists only in the realm of fantasy or imagination, someone who is idealized and unattainable.
Turned to real life
The idealized character has become a tangible reality.
Stars in the morning
The feeling of being surrounded by something magical and unattainable.
Now I'm glowing
I have a sense of inner radiance and happiness.
Like a sunset
The feeling is peaceful and beautiful.
In the window
Reflective of the emotions and feelings that are present inside me.
Of my dreams
A state of idealized existence that I have always hoped for.
I'll never forget when
This memory is one that is very significant to me.
For the first time
This experience is a completely new one for me.
I'm a believer
I have a strong sense of conviction about the reality of this experience.
I can be beautiful
I have a new sense of self-confidence and self-worth.
Your fingers running
The sensation of being touched in an extremely intimate manner by the other person.
Over my body
This touch is all-encompassing and all-consuming.
Makes me feel like
The touch invokes a certain emotion or sensation within me.
A silver angel
An idealized, purified version of myself.
Under the moonlight
The sensation of being in an idealized, surreal environment.
Right beside me
The feeling of being in close proximity to the other person.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JEREMY DAWSON
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@pandasaurusb.c.6047
I was cruising on the highway. The sun was shining. It was a perfect drive. Then this song came on and it all seemed like a fantasy. It was amazing. I started to tear up :')
@Seeyatellite
Hehe flobots handlebars hit me on the highway driving from Michigan to California through a bunch of states. May have been with my father but that's still how I remember that song. Behind the wheel of our silver Jeep Grand Cherokee felt like driving my first car with friends. All it takes is a connected memory and relevant lyrics to switch back to that nostalgia mode. I had a white 2wd Jeep GC that we always saved money to just escape to the highway... actually wrote and narrated a poem about it then uploaded it to this Youtube channel.
@pandasaurusb.c.6047
@@Seeyatellite I would like to read this poem
@Seeyatellite
@@pandasaurusb.c.6047 Check my profile. I also made a vid for a classic American poem. More interest and I may do some more. Got any requests? =)
@Seeyatellite
@@pandasaurusb.c.6047 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qmbnj2JqVU
@calvin-flynn
still love this in 2019
@sErgEantaEgis12
Carah radiates such heartwarming energy.
@takeshitatnall5496
This deserves to be remembered
@fremmenista
wow. I can see why everyone freaked when Carah left. Both singers have their ups and downs. And the pic at 1:45 is amazing. You guys can't deny that!
@lexlutor2587
Excellente musique et... très charmante dame !