T.O.Y. (formerly known as "Evil's Toy") is a German futurepop/synthpop band… Read Full Bio ↴T.O.Y. (formerly known as "Evil's Toy") is a German futurepop/synthpop band composed of members Oliver Taranczewski (lyrics, keyboards) and Volker Lutz (vocals, programming, production). The founding members were Volker Lutz and Thorsten Brenda. They cite bands such as Depeche Mode, Icehouse, One Giant Leap, Massive Attack, Leftfield, FSOL, and Erasure as their musical inspiration.

**HISTORY**

Having achieved previous success in their careers as Evil's Toy, the band decided to change their name to T.O.Y., which stands for "Trademark of Youth". Soon afterward, the band released the album "Space Radio," which defined the future of their music in a fresh and revitalized style. Their second and most recent album is "White Lights," released in 2003.

The band has also produced many remixes for such big-name bands as Apoptygma Berzerk, In Strict Confidence, De/Vision and !Bang Elektronika. In addition, Volker has undertaken many album productions in his SonicStage Recording Studios, working with bands such as And One, L'Âme Immortelle, Funker Vogt, and Pulcher Femina.

As of Febuary 2007, The band has announced that due to a number of factors, recent work on the project has been minimal. They do however state that there has been a degree of progress in the form of some studio demos, and that they will try to upload some of this as listenable content in the future.

**MEMBERS**

Volker Lutz - Vocals, Programming, Production
Oliver Taranczewski - Keyboards, Lyrics

Robert Schick - Live keyboards
Chris Leonhardt - Live drums

Fairytale
T.O.Y. Lyrics

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A million men forlorn
A secret place to stay
And the sun forces the light
To keep them warm and save

A dreamland full of secrets
Fighting all alone
The forces of the darkness

A hundred miles away from home

A fellowship was born
To fight the evil force
When the light defeats the night
The days turned warm and bright

Those men fulfilled their mission
Fought against the storm
The treasure is the secret
Keeping daylight bright and warm

When we're all alone
Darling close your eyes
Enter the land of fate

Wherever a sign is
Whenever a secret falls apart

She's my colored secret light
A mystic flavored guide

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to T.O.Y.'s song "Fairytale" are about a group of men who come together to fight darkness and evil. They find a secret place to stay and are forced to rely on the sun's warmth and light to survive. The men are fighting a battle against an unseen enemy, but they are not alone. They have formed a fellowship to fight against the evil force. As they fight, the light defeats the darkness, and the days become warmer and brighter.

The men fulfill their mission and fight against the storm, and the treasure they find is the secret that keeps daylight bright and warm. The chorus speaks to the idea that even when we feel alone, we can find solace in entering the land of fate, where secrets and signs can guide us. The use of the term "colored secret light" suggests that there is something magical or mystical about this guidance.

Overall, the song is a metaphor for the battles we face in life and the power of finding a community to fight against darkness and evil. It encourages listeners to find solace in the things that guide them, even when they feel alone.

Line by Line Meaning

A million men forlorn
There are countless men who are sad and feeling alone.

A secret place to stay
There is a hidden refuge for these men to seek solace.

And the sun forces the light
The sun's rays compel brightness and warmth upon the land.

To keep them warm and save
It provides safety and warmth for these men.

A dreamland full of secrets
An imaginary world full of hidden wonders.

Fighting all alone
In this world, the battle is fought in isolation.

The forces of the darkness
The opposition comes from the malevolent powers in the realm.

A hundred miles away from home
These men are away from their own world, and unable to return for now.

A fellowship was born
A band of men united to combat evil originated.

To fight the evil force
Their goal was to vanquish the malicious power at work.

When the light defeats the night
When hope conquers despair.

The days turned warm and bright
The world is full of light and happiness.

Those men fulfilled their mission
The men completed their task, and accomplished what they set out to do.

Fought against the storm
They had to persevere through challenging circumstances.

The treasure is the secret
The true valuable resource in this world is the hidden knowledge.

Keeping daylight bright and warm
Preserving the light and hope in the realm.

When we're all alone
During dark times of despair and isolation.

Darling close your eyes
A loved one offering comfort and a sense of safety.

Enter the land of fate
Embrace the possibility of a brighter future.

Wherever a sign is
If a symbol or clue is apparent.

Whenever a secret falls apart
When a hidden truth is revealed.

She's my colored secret light
A bright and joyous influence on the artist's life.

A mystic flavored guide
This person acts as a mystical mentor, guiding the singer through life.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: OLIVER TARANCZEWSKI, VOLKER LUTZ

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