Read Full Bio ↴There are two bands that have recorded under the name The Toy Dolls.
1. The Toy Dolls are a British punk rock band. They formed in 1979, playing their first ever gig at Millview Social Club, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, UK, on 20 October 1979. After a couple of gigs, vocalist Pete Zulu left to form his own band. He was replaced by Paul "Hud" Hudson, who himself left after a single gig, leaving Toy Dolls as a trio with guitarist Michael "Olga" Algar to assume vocal duties. This was just the start of the revolving door of drummers and bassists that would characterize the Toy Dolls line-up over the years.
They quickly built up a local fan base and were initially grouped with the Oi! scene that was emerging at the time, although many would say that despite having the singalong choruses that are typical of Oi!, they are better classified as pop punk. Another reason they are associated with Oi! is that they were championed by Garry Bushell who was heavily involved with Oi! bands such as The Angelic Upstarts. In 1980 a local businessman financed their debut single, "Tommy Kowey's Car" with "She Goes to Finos" on the B-side. The single quickly sold out its initial 500 pressing but the band couldn't afford to press any more, making the single a collector's item.
In 1983, they released their debut album Dig That Groove Baby, by which time with Bushell's help they were beginning to attract national press attention, and in 1984 they burst into the charts with their punk rendition of "Nellie the Elephant", a classic children's song, which reached #4 in the UK charts and stayed in the Top 100 for no less than 12 weeks.
The Toy Dolls have since changed their lineup and record labels, establishing and cultivating fan bases in Europe, America and Japan, continuing to release new singles and albums.
More information at http://www.thetoydolls.com
2. The Toy Dolls were a female vocal group from the early 1960s that released one single in 1962, Little Tin Soldier / Fly Away.
Dougy Giro
The Toy Dolls Lyrics
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is like, he wakes up in the street,
No home, no bed, he says he's lucky,
That he can smile and be happy
Dougy, Dougy, Giro,
Dougy, Dougy, Giro.
of clothes, that shows that they don't care,
But he does not let this get him down,
That is how Dougy stays alive
Dougy, Dougy, Giro,
Dougy, Dougy, Giro.
Dougy's inside a bus shelter,
It's raining and a sight to see,
Dougy smiles he's seen a rainbow,
Every, where's bright, and so is he
Dougy, Dougy, Giro,
Dougy, Dougy, Giro.
The Toy Dolls' song "Dougy Giro" sheds light on the grim realities of homelessness and the struggles that the underprivileged and disadvantaged face on a daily basis. The song is a tribute to the poverty-stricken life of Dougy, who wakes up on the street every day, without a home or a bed to call his own. Despite his hardships, Dougy puts on a brave face and feels fortunate to be alive, which is evident from the lyrics, "he says he's lucky, that he can smile and be happy."
The song also highlights the harsh judgment and disregard that society often has for homeless individuals. Dougy is judged for his appearance and worthiness of clothes, but he chooses to rise above the negativity and maintain his spirits. He finds joy in small things like a rainbow, which brightens up an otherwise gloomy day for him.
Overall, "Dougy Giro" is a poignant song that reminds us to be kind and empathetic towards those less fortunate and to not judge people based on their circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
You can guess what life for Dougy is like, he wakes up in the street,
It's obvious that Dougy is homeless; he has no bed or a roof over his head.
No home, no bed, he says he's lucky, That he can smile and be happy
Despite his homeless state, Dougy is content with what he has and chooses to always stay optimistic.
People say that he's not worthy of clothes, that shows that they don't care,
Some people assume Dougy doesn't deserve basic clothing and thereby don't think about his condition.
But he does not let this get him down, That is how Dougy stays alive
While some people's disregard for him can be discouraging, he doesn't let their opinions affect him because optimism keeps him going.
Dougy's inside a bus shelter, It's raining and a sight to see,
Dougy is taking shelter from the rain in a bus stop, and it's evident to people passing by.
Dougy smiles he's seen a rainbow, Every, where's bright, and so is he
Despite his current condition, Dougy remains joyful and finds good in even the simplest things like a colorful rainbow.
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