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biography
Energetic. Raw. Feisty.
These three words tell you everything you need to know about Australian roots artist Toby on stage.
Toby is a stand out performer - and this is why she is making her mark touring the world - with seven Canadian tours up her sleeve, she also tours throughout Europe, America and Australia playing major festivals, and performing her own headline shows.
For an audience, these live shows are a deeply emotional and joyous experience. For Toby, she wears her emotions, thoughts and adventures on her sleeve as clearly as the delighted smile she sports while playing. It's that chemistry and connection – in between plenty of dancing and jumping from both sides – that makes each performance so strikingly unique and deliciously unpredictable.
Passionate and known for her unwavering commitment to her craft Toby is willing to take the risk and be vulnerable with her thoughts and emotions committed to song.
Perth born TOBY’s new album "SLEEPTALK" is the album you should be listening to! Why?
This album was recorded in San Francisco, California, where TOBY worked with co-producer Carey Williams. They met when TOBY played alongside Etta James (managed by Carey) at a festival in Milwaukee in 2009.
This is TOBY’s fourth full length album and is the culmination of years of touring endlessly throughout Australia, four tours to Europe, eight tours to Canada and memorable performances in the USA.
This album showcases TOBY’s insightful, honest and poignant song writing. It is an invitation to explore her mind and her soul. This critique of the human condition is both personal and broad.
It has captured TOBY’s best songs to date - with a full mature sound, and an incredible line up of musicians!
It tells stories across emotions and continents, yet never loses track of it's Australian roots, giving it a sense of place and time.
But best of all, it is simply full of great songs that people want to hear.
TOBY’s songwriting skills are honed enough to make her radio-friendly, and her voice is naturally soulful, earthy and dynamic enough to appeal to all kinds of music fans. The songs themselves have some seriously infectious hooks and draws in European flavours, some gutsy blues, slow, chilled out reggae and some soulful acoustic ballads.
Half of SLEEPTALK was recorded at Decibelle Recording in San Fran with JJ Wiesler, and the other half in Berkely at San Pablo Recorder with Jon Evans. One track was recorded at Couch Studio with Shaun O'Callaghan, North Fremantle, WA (John Butler Trio)
Carey put together an amazing team of musicians to record the album . Jon Evans played bass on several tracks. Jon has toured and performed with Tori Amos for twelve years. He has also worked with Linda Perry and Paula Cole. Other musicians include Dawn Richardson on drums (4 Non Blondes, Tracy Chapman), Julie Wolf (Ani Difranco, The Indigo Girls, Maceo Parker), David Matthews (Etta James), Claytoven Richardson on backing vocals (Kenny G., Michael Bolton, Elton John, Peabo Bryson, New Kids on the Block, Ricki Martin, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez, Aretha Franklin, Natalie Cole), Sakai (live performances with Quincy Jones, Stevie Wonder, and Chaka Khan), Marcie Brown (She has performed with Lucianno Pavoratti, Andreas Bocelli, Dizzy Gillespie, Itzak Perlman and Ray Charles. She has been a member of the Cirque du Soleil.)
TOBY has pulled together experiences from travelling the world, performing her music. She has supported the likes of Sheryl Crow, John Mellencamp, Paul Kelly, The John Butler Trio, Brandy, The Indigo Girls, Gomez, Donavon Frankenreiter, Luka Bloom and Pete Murray. TOBY has performed at major festivals worldwide including Summerfest (Milwaukee, USA), PrideFest (Milwaukee, USA), Big Time Out Fest (Canada) and WA Blues and Roots Fest (Australia)
By not deviating from her fiercely independent origins, TOBY keeps this album real and untamed as she criss-crosses the globe connecting with audiences, injecting them with the passion she feels for music and turning each performance into a memorable party.
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updated August 2010
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Energetic, raw and feisty, Toby is a charismatic singer, songwriter and guitarist magically weaving together roots, rock and reggae. Passionate and joyous on stage, recent appearances like America's Summerfest prove why Toby is warmly welcomed to festival bills, support slots and headlining shows world-wide.
Capo
Toby Lyrics
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Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Huh? Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Hahaha
I ain't doin' no playing Jack, you hear me?
Yeah, yeah, hrrroww
Bow, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I'm tired of him breathing, I'm taking his breath (Huh?)
I earned my stripes but I'm not a ref
These niggas, they woke, they overslept (Yeah)
My bitch, she clutch because she a nurse
Whenever I'm down she give me a perc
The police pull up, my gun in her purse
The ops pull up, put him on a shirt
Bitch, we came in this world and we lookin' for murder
Knock yo cap off and it's word to Bobby Shmurda
Nigga watch yo mouth, I would hate to have to hurt ya
You would kill off a perc but snitch when you sober
Ran down in the street, man, this nigga tried to play me
I hit one in the head but his gun was on safety
They askin' how I been, what I been feelin' lately
I got good aim in the pocket like I'm Brady
Can't speak on the shit I did to you
To be honest, them bullets wasn't meant for you
I'm sorry that they hit you
Fuck that, spin again, shoot again, shoot the friend too
See at first I was gon' stop until
Hell nah, how them hollows feel?
I'm independent, can't sign a deal
Gon' sell out for a couple mill
Before you try and rob, hit yo knees and pray to Buddha
Soon as you up it, Lil Trey gonna shoot ya
Remember I was young and I used to be a hoopa
I got into guns then I turned to the shoota
Knock off yo head, call that a fuckin' train wreck
Bitch, close yo legs, Where the fuck is yo brain at?
Wet a nigga block, make it look like we painted
Man I used to struggle, now a nigga famous
I'm 16, with big dreams, I wanna be a star
I used to spend money on lil things, now I want a car
Aye, that Rollie or that Audemars, Where do I start?
Man this lean fuckin' up my tummy, makin' me fart
Hunnid-sumthn shots in the rental
My bitch, she bad, like Kendall
I'm poppin' niggas like pimple
I'm in her mouth, that's dental
We strapped up like a gay ho
We kill niggas like Tadoe
We ruthless like Fredo and love totin' Dracos
Mop a nigga with the .40, I'm a janitor
We swervin' on gas, that's cannabis
That's a lot in the Draco, I'm a animal
In Florida, chillin' in Panama
He said he want smoke, I hope that he ready
I put on my mask like Jason and Freddy
You soft as bear, just like Teddy
I shoot him in the head, knock out his spaghetti
I'm tired of him breathing, I'm taking his breath (Huh?)
Shoot to my right, my flag on the left
I earned my stripes but I'm not a ref
These niggas, they woke, they overslept (Yeah)
My bitch, she clutch because she a nurse
Whenever I'm down she give me a perc
The police pull up, my gun in her purse
The ops pull up, put him on a shirt
Bitch, we came in this world and we lookin' for murder
Knock yo cap off and it's word to Bobby Shmurda
Nigga watch yo mouth, I would hate to have to hurt ya
You would kill off a perc but snitch when you sober
Ran down in the street, man, this nigga tried to play me
I hit one in the head but his gun was on safety
They askin' how I been, what I been feelin' lately
I got good aim in the pocket like I'm Brady
The song "Capo" by Toby has a dark and aggressive tone with violent lyrics. The track is named after the Capo, which is the movable bar placed across the guitar to raise the pitch of the strings. The song revolves around Toby's aggression, and he talks about how he is tired of someone breathing, and he wants to take his breath. He also talks about his earned stripes but not being a referee, indicating that he is not interested in being a mediator but instead focuses on his goals. In addition, he mentions his clutch bitch, who is a nurse and gives him a perc when he is down, indicating that his life is somewhat dependent on her.
Toby spells out his violent intentions quite clearly, with lines like "Knock yo cap off and it's word to Bobby Shmurda" and "shoot the friend too." He seems to have no remorse and is not afraid to commit murder to achieve his goals. The rapper mentions his past struggles and how he has come a long way, from spending money on little things to now wanting a car or a Rolex watch. Overall, the song portrays Toby as an unforgiving and ruthless person who is determined to achieve his goals by any means necessary.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, huh
Expressing a mix of agreement and uncertainty
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Repeating 'yeah' several times to convey enthusiasm
Huh? Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Another mix of confusion and agreement while adding more enthusiasm
Hahaha
A burst of laughter, possibly indicating a sense of power or control
I ain't doin' no playing Jack, you hear me?
Asserting oneself and making it clear that there is no room for games or tricks
Bow, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Adding a sound effect to emphasize one's power or dominance
I'm tired of him breathing, I'm taking his breath (Huh?)
Making a serious threat against someone's life
Shoot to my right, my flag on the left
Describing a tactical move, possibly indicating involvement in gang or military activity
I earned my stripes but I'm not a ref
Boasting about one's achievements and authority in a situation
These niggas, they woke, they overslept (Yeah)
Praising oneself and one's associates as being aware and active while others are not
My bitch, she clutch because she a nurse
Describing one's girlfriend as a competent and reliable partner
Whenever I'm down she give me a perc
Admitting to using prescription drugs to cope with emotional pain
The police pull up, my gun in her purse
Revealing a potentially illegal activity and the need to hide a weapon quickly
The ops pull up, put him on a shirt
Suggesting the desire to kill rivals and celebrate their elimination
Bitch, we came in this world and we lookin' for murder
Expressing a nihilistic and violent worldview
Knock yo cap off and it's word to Bobby Shmurda
Referencing a famous rapper's act of violence to show a sense of connection and inspiration
Nigga watch yo mouth, I would hate to have to hurt ya
Issuing a specific warning to someone who is seen as disrespectful or threatening
You would kill off a perc but snitch when you sober
Criticizing people who are willing to commit crimes but not willing to take responsibility for their actions
Ran down in the street, man, this nigga tried to play me
Describing an incident that led to violence or retaliation
I hit one in the head but his gun was on safety
Proudly bragging about one's ability to outsmart or overpower someone else
They askin' how I been, what I been feelin' lately
Acknowledging the curiosity of others about one's emotional state
I got good aim in the pocket like I'm Brady
Comparing oneself to a skilled sports player to demonstrate proficiency in a specific area
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Toby Posen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Aleem
bruh dont delete this of spoftify this slow and reverb is so good
cxshoutclixs
@[FR] MeteoroidShot yeah
[FR] MeteoroidShot
@cxshoutclixs so sad
cxshoutclixs
They took it down
Hell O
Put it back on Spotify
JE3
Can we get the Spotify version uploaded to Soundcloud or something? The bass from this vid doesn’t sound as good as it did on Spotify & I neeeeeed to hear it again in it’s full glory, so good
Toby Posen
Done
MXProductions
This is easily the best version
PopularPeePee 123
Y did they take this off spotify :(
Toby Posen
Copyright reasons