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.
I'm a Telly Addict
The Toy Dolls Lyrics
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I don't need an injection, I need to put the telly on.
Got me in a cold sweat, I don't need no cigarette
Sh sh sh shakin' like a jelly fish, I need a satellite dish
There's no doubt that I miss nowt, a TV I can't do without
Anything you get on yer television set I'll watch it...
[Chorus:]
I'm a telly, I'm a telly,telly I'm addicted
Telly I'm a telly, I can tell I am addicted
I'm a telly, I'm a telly, telly I'm addicted
Telly I'm a telly, I can tell I am addicted
I like to keep a step ahead, a TV in the garden shed
& with a telly in the bog, I never miss the epilogue
Dynasty or Daktari, a broadcast by the Tory party
Celebrity squares, blind date, who cares, I'll watch it...
I'm a telly...[guitar bit]
It's no surprise I've got square eyes, anyone could predict
I'm TV mad, I'm a telly addict!
I'm a man in great pain, the box is on the blink again
I don't need no morphine, I need a television screen
Documentaries, there's no degrees, I'll even watch a film
If it's
In Chinese
A speech from the Queen, though I'm not very keen. I'll
Watch it...
I'm a telly...
Coz I'm addicted
The Toy Dolls's song "I'm a Telly Addict" is a humorous take on the obsession with television. The lyrics emphasize the addiction to television programs and how the individual does not need any substance to relieve their pain or stress, but instead uses the television as a form of escapism. The chorus emphasizes the addiction to television which is evident throughout the song with lines like "There's no doubt that I miss nowt, a TV I can't do without." The song also pokes fun at the idea of having a television in unusual locations like the garden shed or bathroom.
The verses reference different television shows and channels that the song's protagonist would watch, regardless of quality or content. The lyrics are witty and humorous, making light of the obsession with television and how it can gradually take over someone's life. The song's upbeat pop-punk style adds to the lighthearted tone of the song and makes it catchy and fun to sing along to.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't need a doctor, I don't need a drugstore
I don't need any medical help or drugs to make me feel better.
I don't need an injection, I need to put the telly on.
Watching TV is the remedy that makes me feel good and gives me pleasure, not medical treatment.
Got me in a cold sweat, I don't need no cigarette
Watching TV exerts so much excitement that it makes me sweat, but I don't need a cigarette to keep my nerves in check.
Sh sh sh shakin' like a jelly fish, I need a satellite dish
I get so much enjoyment from watching TV that I tremble like a jellyfish, and I need to install a satellite dish to watch more channels.
There's no doubt that I miss nowt, a TV I can't do without
I'm confident that I don't miss out on anything, and I can't function without watching TV.
Anything you get on yer television set I'll watch it...
I'm willing to watch anything and everything that's broadcasted on TV.
I'm a telly, I'm a telly,telly I'm addicted
I'm addicted to watching TV - it's an important part of my routine.
Telly I'm a telly, I can tell I am addicted
I know I'm addicted to watching TV, and I can't change that.
I like to keep a step ahead, a TV in the garden shed
I like to stay updated, so I have a TV even in my garden shed.
& with a telly in the bog, I never miss the epilogue
I also have a TV in the bathroom so that I can watch TV while using the toilet without missing the episode's ending.
Dynasty or Daktari, a broadcast by the Tory party
I watch anything that's broadcasted, including dramas like Dynasty, wildlife shows like Daktari, or political parties' broadcasts like the Tory party.
Celebrity squares, blind date, who cares, I'll watch it...
I can watch any show, be it dating reality shows or game shows, without caring about its content or quality.
It's no surprise I've got square eyes, anyone could predict
It's a common saying that people who watch too much TV have square eyes, and it's not surprising that I have them due to my addiction.
I'm TV mad, I'm a telly addict!
I'm crazy for TV - I can't go a day without it.
I'm a man in great pain, the box is on the blink again
If my TV stops working, I suffer a lot of pain and discomfort.
I don't need no morphine, I need a television screen
When I'm in pain, I don't need any pain killer medication - all I need is a working TV screen to watch.
Documentaries, there's no degrees, I'll even watch a film
I'm willing to watch any type of TV program, be it documentaries, informational shows, or even movies.
If it's in Chinese, a speech from the Queen, though I'm not very keen. I'll watch it...
Even if I don't understand the language or if the content doesn't interest me, I'll still watch it because I'm addicted to TV.
I'm addicted
I'm hopelessly addicted to watching TV.
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