After losing a demo contest on belgian alternative national radio Pure FM and receiving a true enthusiastic response, the two boys got more sure of themselves and decided to show the people what they are up to. In october 2005 they opened shyly for Saint Thomas at Brussels Botanique Club. A few month later, they are back as a support act for Belgian band Venus and The Tellers are truly another group, Ben and Charles show the arrogant talent of the ones that come from nowhere. Okay from nowhere indeed, but you have to reckon that they don’t show up holding anything in their hands...
Ben has a voice that gives you thrills as
Charles is taking care of all subtle acoustic arrangments, the Tellers fire at you with laidback ballads, melancholy tunes,...beauty.
Their third gig was at the Nuits Botanique festival in Brussels, they’ll play the Dour festival and a couple summer gigs around Europe.
They’ll have a 7-track-mini album available in june, lend them your ear... or even both...
(2) There is at least one pre-existing artist with this name, a power-pop/ pub rock group from Brisbane, Australia fronted by Damien Garvey. They released 2 albums, a cassette-only release in 1991, and CD "Flex" in 1992, and enjoyed a loyal local following.
Toodoo
The Tellers Lyrics
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If for tonight we take that train, for free,
Hey pretty lady will you complain,
If for tonight we take that train,
Just you and me,
Well I′m not saying I'm the one you want,
Well I′m not saying you're the one I need,
Well I don't want to miss that one,
For once in my life,
Oh don′t you dare,
Leave me alone,
I don′t want to be on my own,
Just me and me,
Well I'm not saying I′m the one you want,
Well I'm not saying I′m the one you need,
So get back, burn the tracks and get back,
I know where you've been,
And I know what you′ve got for me.
The Tellers' song "Toodoo" is a playful and upbeat tune that tells a story of two individuals contemplating taking a train trip together. The song opens with the lyrics "Hey mister hey will you complain, if for tonight we take that train, for free. Hey pretty lady will you complain, if for tonight we take that train, just you and me." This suggests that the two characters are considering breaking the rules and taking a train trip without paying for it. The song continues with the two characters expressing their desire to not miss out on this adventure and to be on time for once in their lives.
The lyrics hint at a potential romantic relationship between the two individuals, as they address each other as "pretty lady" and "hey mister" and sing "just you and me." However, there is reluctance and uncertainty in their desire, with the repetition of "I'm not saying I'm the one you want, well I'm not saying you're the one I need." It could be interpreted that they are unsure if this is what they truly want, but are willing to take the risk and go on this adventure together.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "get back, burn the tracks and get back, I know where you've been and I know what you've got for me." This could be interpreted as a call to action to take the train and go on this journey, as they know what they'll be getting out of it - an exciting adventure, free from the monotony of everyday life.
Overall, "Toodoo" is a fun and lighthearted song that explores themes of adventure and rebellion, with hints of romantic undertones.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey mister hey will you complain,
Excuse me sir, would you mind if we board this train without paying a fare?
If for tonight we take that train, for free,
If you join me tonight and we sneak onto this train without paying, would you object?
Hey pretty lady will you complain,
Excuse me ma'am, would you object to taking this train without buying a ticket?
If for tonight we take that train,
Would you like to ride this train tonight?
Just you and me,
Just the two of us riding together.
Well I'm not saying I'm the one you want,
I'm not claiming to be the person you desire.
Well I'm not saying you're the one I need,
I'm not saying you're the person I require in my life.
Well I don't want to miss that one,
I don't want to miss out on the opportunity to ride this train.
Well I want to be on time,
I want to arrive at our destination punctually.
For once in my life,
For the first time in my existence.
Oh don't you dare,
Please do not even consider.
Leave me alone,
Abandon me to solitude.
I don't want to be on my own,
I do not desire to be alone.
Just me and me,
Only me, myself, and I.
So get back, burn the tracks and get back,
Let's leave this train and return to where we came from.
I know where you've been,
I am aware of your previous actions and whereabouts.
And I know what you've got for me.
I am aware of what you can offer me.
Writer(s): B Baillieux-beynon, C Blistin
Contributed by Ryan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
llama ajol
We need season 3. I miss their squad so much
Puii Royte
llama ajol me too 😭
Shamoli Karmakar
I do too 😔
Deborah Oyetunji
llama ajol me too
maya
we stan a squad.
Lía Martínez Vazquez
Obvi 😃😍
Sub☆e !!
I wanna listen to this on a summer road trip on a summer night with a cool breeze as I walk to distinctly anywhere
Cashews Inc.
My girlfriend told me she was listening to this while she had a crush on me.. now we have an healthy, amazing, non-tozic relationship and we're happy.
Cashews Inc.
@Miya Soul Well, amonth ago we had a talk with each other that she wanted to end this relationship for several reasons
We broke up without a fight nor an argument, up to this day we're still friends, it's good to see that she didn't go on her way to cheat or ignore like others I've seen, instead she were honest with her feelings
Cashews Inc.
@Miya Soul thank you, nice person 💜