Toy
The Murmurs were an American alternative pop music duo composed of singers/… Read Full Bio ↴The Murmurs were an American alternative pop music duo composed of singers/songwriters Leisha Hailey and Heather Grody. They began performing in 1991 while the duo were both students of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. With their self-released, debut album, Who We Are, the duo quickly attracted a cult following on the East Village club circuit. In 1994, The Murmurs signed with MCA Records. They released their self-titled LP the same year. The duo expanded into a four-woman group in 1997 with the addition of bassist Sheri Ozeki and drummer Sherri Solinger. They released Pristine Smut in 1997 and, a year later, Blender.

Hailey and Grody rejoined in 2001 as a new band entitled Gush. But the band Gush later split up due to Hailey's busy acting schedule.

In 2007 Leisha Hailey started another band called Uh Huh Her with Camila Grey and Alicia Warrington.

As of now Uh Huh Her consists of Leisha Hailey and Camila Grey.

Toy
The Murmurs Lyrics


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Stranger licks, but this hurts better
Slimy tickles on my bones
I'm having a thrill with my jet setter
I just don't want to be alone
I just don't want to be alone

If you decide what makes up my mind
Then you belong in bed alone
If you don't know what's aching me
If you can't stand to watch
Then you're a liar cause your hands won't let you stop

I want you to be my favorite toy
We'll play a game of house
You be the girl I'll be the boy
I want to throw you down
And put you in my mouth
We've got to figure something out

I have made a fool of you
I'm leaving with no excuse
Can you tell me again how cute I am
Then I can let you loose

Lately I've been so scared, so scared
Lately I've been so bad, so bad

I want you to be my favorite toy
We'll play a game of house
You be the girl I'll be the boy
I want to throw you down




And put you in my mouth
We've got to figure something out

Overall Meaning

The Murmurs’s song, “Toy” is about a complicated yet fascinating relationship between two individuals who are exploring their deep erotic desires for each other. The song features odd yet seductive metaphors that intensifies the raw, primal pleasure of the characters’ sexual encounters. The opening lyrics “Stranger licks, but this hurts better / Slimy tickles on my bones” describes the character’s intoxication with this “stranger” but acknowledges that the pleasure can also be painful. The reference to “slimy tickles” portrays the character’s enthusiasm for the stranger while recognizing the dangers of giving in to that temptation.


The middle verse is about the push-pull nature of the characters’ relationship. The lyric “If you don’t know what’s aching me / If you can’t stand to watch / Then you’re a liar cause your hands won’t let you stop” describes the way their desires are both compelling and volatile. They’re drawn to each other but the complexity of their attraction ultimately creates fear and discomfort.


The chorus, “I want you to be my favorite toy / We’ll play a game of house / You be the girl I’ll be the boy / I want to throw you down / And put you in my mouth” is the ultimate expression of the characters’ desires. They want to play out their erotic fantasies and create an imaginary world where they can give into their deepest desires. It’s clear that they’re both struggling to come to terms with their relationship, but still willing to explore the depth of their desires together.


Line by Line Meaning

Stranger licks, but this hurts better
I may not know this person well, but their touch is more pleasurable than anything else


Slimy tickles on my bones
The sensation of their touch is almost slimy and makes me shiver with pleasure


I'm having a thrill with my jet setter
I'm enjoying myself with a person who is wealthy and able to travel frequently


I just don't want to be alone
Although I may not be completely comfortable with this person, I don't want to be by myself


If you decide what makes up my mind
If you think you have control over my thoughts and actions


Then you belong in bed alone
You shouldn't be with anyone if you believe you have control like that


If you don't know what's aching me
If you don't understand what's bothering me


If you can't stand to watch
If you can't handle seeing me in pain


Then you're a liar cause your hands won't let you stop
You must be lying if you claim to care but can't help trying to soothe me


I want you to be my favorite toy
I want to have control over you and play with you however I please


We'll play a game of house
We'll pretend to have a domestic, romantic relationship


You be the girl I'll be the boy
You take on the submissive role and I'll be the dominant one


I want to throw you down
I want to have rough, passionate sex with you


And put you in my mouth
I want to perform oral sex on you


We've got to figure something out
We need to come up with a plan for how we can continue this dynamic together


I have made a fool of you
I have taken advantage of you and made you look foolish


I'm leaving with no excuse
I'm going to end things abruptly without giving you a reason


Can you tell me again how cute I am
I want validation and reassurance that I'm still attractive and desirable


Then I can let you loose
Once I have my ego boosted, I'll feel comfortable leaving you behind


Lately I've been so scared, so scared
I've been feeling fearful and unsure lately


Lately I've been so bad, so bad
I've been engaging in unhealthy or dangerous behavior recently




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Asia Tineo

This song is the shit !!

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