Discography
2001 Epoxies (EP)
2002 Epoxies (Studio album)
2005 Stop the Future (Studio album)
2007 My New World (EP)
Toys
The Epoxies Lyrics
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So unsophisticated
Seems like nothing could go wrong
And all the nights were long and lovely
But now the times have changed
And everything's so complicated
Everything feels wrong
You think boys and girls are just toys
Made for one another
But I've got news for you
Even toys can hurt each other
But now the times have changed
And everything's so complicated
I don't know what went wrong
And all the nights are long and lonely
Once upon a time we had it made
But it just slipped away from us
It's too bad that things like that could get the best of us
You think boys and girls are just toys
Made for one another
But I've got news for you
Even toys can hurt each other
You think boys and girls are just toys
Made for one another
But I've got news for you
Even toys can hurt each other
You think boys and girls are just toys
Made for one another
But I've got news for you
Even toys can hurt each other
The Epoxies' song "Toys" explores the theme of growing up and the complications that come with it. The opening lines reflect on the simplicity and carefree nature of youth. The memories of times when everything seemed perfect, and the nights were long and lovely, are contrasted with the current state of affairs, everything seems complicated and wrong, and the nights have become long and lonely. The singer, reflecting on these changes, expresses confusion about what led to the separation, alluding to the idea that growing up may have played a part in distancing them from their youthful memories.
The chorus of the song repeats the line "you think boys and girls are just toys made for one another, but I've got news for you, even toys can hurt each other." This line may be interpreted as a warning against idealizing romantic relationships as something simple and easy, like playing with toys. There is a deeper reality, a complexity that can come with relationships that can hurt, just like toys can cause harm.
The song continues to mourn the loss of the past when they "had it made." But they acknowledge that over time, things changed, and it just slipped away from them. "Toys" is a poignant reminder that growing up can be challenging and can come with painful lessons about the world's complexity.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember times when we were young
I have memories of a time when we were young and naive.
So unsophisticated
We were innocent and inexperienced.
Seems like nothing could go wrong
It felt like we were invincible and nothing bad could happen.
And all the nights were long and lovely
We had carefree nights that seemed never-ending and wonderful.
But now the times have changed
Things are different now.
And everything's so complicated
Life is more complex and confusing.
Everything feels wrong
Nothing seems right anymore.
And I don't know what separated us
I'm not sure what caused our relationship to fall apart.
You think boys and girls are just toys
You believe that relationships are just simple games or amusements.
Made for one another
Designed to be a perfect match.
But I've got news for you
I have some information that contradicts your belief.
Even toys can hurt each other
Even seemingly innocent relationships can cause pain and harm.
Once upon a time we had it made
We were once happy and content with our relationship.
But it just slipped away from us
Our relationship gradually fell apart, without us realizing it.
It's too bad that things like that could get the best of us
It's unfortunate that our relationship struggles were too much for us to handle.
And all the nights are long and lonely
Now, my nights are filled with loneliness and sadness.
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