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.
The Final Countdown
The Toy Dolls Lyrics
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Maybe we'll come back, to Earth, who can tell
Guess there is no one to blame
We're leavin' ground (leavin' ground)
Will things ever be the same again?
It's the final countdown, the final countdown
Uh, oh
Were headed for Venus, and still we stand tall
So many light years to go
Things to be found
So bad we all miss her so
The lyrics to The Toy Dolls's song The Final Countdown describe a group of people leaving together and bidding farewell to Earth with the possibility of returning in the future. The song reflects on the uncertainty of the future and whether things will ever be the same again after leaving the planet. The lyrics mention the journey to Venus and the hope that the aliens on that planet would welcome them. The song ends on a somber note, expressing sadness for leaving Earth.
The lyrics of The Final Countdown can be interpreted in many ways. One interpretation is that the song is about exploring new frontiers and leaving the safety of our planet to discover new worlds. Another interpretation is that the song may be about the inevitability of change and the sadness that comes with leaving something behind. The song could also be about the final moments before a profound and life-changing event like death, leaving the audience to ponder the mysteries of the universe and the fragility of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Leavin' together, still it's farewell
We're leaving this place as a group, but it's still a goodbye.
Maybe we'll come back, to Earth, who can tell
There's a chance we might return to this planet in the future, but it's uncertain.
Guess there is no one to blame
No one is at fault for our departure.
We're leavin' ground (leavin' ground)
We're taking off into space and leaving this planet behind.
Will things ever be the same again?
Will this place ever be as we remember it once we return?
It's the final countdown, the final countdown
This is the last countdown for our time on Earth and our journey into space.
Uh, oh
An expression of concern, worry or surprise.
Were headed for Venus, and still we stand tall
We're on our way to Venus and remain confident despite the challenges ahead.
Coz maybe they've seen us, and welcome us all, yeah!
Perhaps the inhabitants of Venus have seen us coming and are happy to have us there.
So many light years to go
We have a long way to travel through space to reach our destination.
Things to be found
There are many discoveries to be made on our journey.
So bad we all miss her so
We'll miss Earth dearly and the memories we have made here.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Joey Tempest
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