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.
Ernie Had a Hernia
The Toy Dolls Lyrics
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He spent all night in the bog with the blues
An aching head, intoxicated
He didn't even know he was constipated
He forced & he frowned, he pushed & he stained
But on the toilet seat he remained
He let out a shout as he passed out
No walks in the park, no drinks, no grub
He can't embark on a trip to the pub
He sits in the dark, and says don't trouble me
[Counterpiont]
[Chorus:]
No one sees he's a ruptured man
He can't sneeze like you normally can
They're all mean, they're all riff raff
He turns green when they make him laugh
Ernie had a. Ernie had a...
Hernia, a hernie
Ernie had a. Ernie had a...
Hernia, a hernie...
He had a hernia
He can't stand up, her can't lie flat
The torment in his tummy preventing that
He can't sit down, can't go anywhere
The devil in his belly proving too much to bear
He can't go out & he can't stay in
Oh what's it all about? He just can't win
No chance of a bath or to see the lavatory for him
Ernie had a...[guitar bit]
Ernie never smiles & he dare not grin
An aggravating abdomen wearing him thin
Ernie had a hernia but he did not give in
Ernia had a...
He had a hernia
The Toy Dolls' song "Ernie had a Hernia" tells a story of a man named Ernie who overindulges in food and drink, leading to a hospitalization due to a hernia. The lyrics paint a picture of Ernie's discomfort and pain, as the condition prevents him from carrying out regular activities like going out or even sitting down. Ernie's state is described as hopeless, and his mood is grim, unable to smile or laugh as he wishes he could. Through the verses, the song stresses the negative impact of Ernie's unhealthy habits and serves as a warning to listeners about the dangers of overindulging.
The song's catchy chorus amplifies this message, highlighting the consequences of ignoring one's health. Even though Ernie is surrounded by people, they do not notice his condition, leaving him to suffer silently. This highlights the importance of being aware of people's emotional and physical state and the need to support and help them.
Overall, "Ernie had a Hernia" is an entertaining song with a deeper message that cautions against the dangers of taking good health for granted.
Line by Line Meaning
Too much nosh & too much booze
Ernie consumed too much food and alcohol
He spent all night in the bog with the blues
Ernie was in the toilet all night and feeling sad
An aching head, intoxicated
Ernie had a headache due to drinking too much alcohol
He didn't even know he was constipated
Ernie was not aware that he had constipation
He forced & he frowned, he pushed & he strained
Ernie put a lot of effort to go to the toilet
But on the toilet seat he remained
Ernie was unable to leave the toilet
He let out a shout as he passed out
Ernie shouted when he fainted
& his gut was rearranged
Ernie suffered from a hernia
No walks in the park, no drinks, no grub
Ernie cannot enjoy any kind of activity due to his condition
He can't embark on a trip to the pub
Ernie can't go to the pub with his friends
He sits in the dark, and says don't trouble me
Ernie isolates himself in the dark and doesn't want to be bothered
[Counterpiont]
[Chorus:]
No one sees he's a ruptured man
Nobody notices Ernie's condition
He can't sneeze like you normally can
Ernie can't sneeze normally because it causes him pain
They're all mean, they're all riff raff
People are unkind to Ernie
He turns green when they make him laugh
Ernie becomes sick when people make him laugh
Ernie had a. Ernie had a...
Hernia, a hernie
Ernie's medical condition is a hernia
Ernie had a. Ernie had a...
Hernia, a hernie...
Ernie's medical condition is a hernia
He had a hernia
Ernie's medical condition is a hernia
He can't stand up, he can't lie flat
Ernie can't assume some positions due to his condition
The torment in his tummy preventing that
Ernie experiences a lot of pain in his belly
He can't sit down, can't go anywhere
Ernie is not comfortable sitting and can't go anywhere
The devil in his belly proving too much to bear
Ernie's pain is unbearable
He can't go out & he can't stay in
Ernie can't go out or stay in because he is in pain
Oh what's it all about? He just can't win
Ernie is frustrated and feels like losing
No chance of a bath or to see the lavatory for him
Ernie can't take a bath or go to the toilet
Ernie had a...[guitar bit]
Ernie never smiles & he dare not grin
Ernie can't even smile because it makes him feel worse
An aggravating abdomen wearing him thin
Ernie's belly pain is making him weak
Ernie had a hernia but he did not give in
Ernie didn't surrender to his medical condition
Ernia had a...
He had a hernia
Ernie's medical condition is a hernia
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