Chaos
Toby Johnson Lyrics
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All of my faults and mistakes
Peace for once in my lifetime
Pain is a price I have paid
Here comes that time again
To keep it all inside
Goodbye my closest friend
We'll meet again when you're feeling right
It was chaos, my love
A hurricane inside my head
It was chaos, my love
Hold me while I catch my breath
Sometimes it feels like no one's looking down
'Cause it was chaos, my love
Oh-oh-oh
Bow in the presence of danger
Dancing around in the cage
Float like the essence of beauty
Wings of unfathomable rage
I'm sinking down again
I'll keep it all inside
Goodbye my closest friend
We'll meet again when you're feeling right
It was chaos, my love
A hurricane inside my head
It was chaos, my love
Hold me while I catch my breath
Sometimes it feels like no one's looking down
'Cause it was chaos, my love
Oh-oh-oh
It was chaos, chaos
Oh-oh-oh
It was chaos, chaos
Oh-oh-oh
Little did we know one thing so small could change it all
'Cause it was chaos
Oh-oh-oh
And it was chaos, my love
A hurricane inside my head
It was chaos, my love
Hold me while I catch my breath
Sometimes it feels like no one's looking down
'Cause it was chaos, my love
Oh-oh-oh
It was chaos, chaos
Oh-oh-oh
It was chaos, chaos
Oh-oh-oh
Toby Johnson's song "Chaos" is about one's struggle to cope with the chaotic mess in their head. The singer admits to tossing their faults and mistakes into the riptides to find some peace, but there comes a time when they must confront their turmoil. The chorus declares that it was chaos inside the singer's head, a hurricane that was overwhelming and difficult to contain. The singer seeks comfort in the arms of a loved one, hoping to catch their breath after a long struggle. The second verse talks about the self-destructive behaviour, feeling caged while daring to dance close to danger. Here the singer again confesses to keeping it all inside yet bidding farewell to their closest friend who will return when they are feeling better.
The repetitive nature of the song brings out the feelings of distress and confusion enveloping the singer. The hurricane-like chaos that the singer metaphorically refers to seeks a way to come out to the world to make sense of it all, do everything once and for all. Life can become chaotic in a second, and the song highlights that bigger themes emerge from small moments, pointing towards the inevitability of change. Through it all, the singer assures that they're not alone in their chaos and seeks comfort in their loved ones.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, I have thrown to the riptides
I let go of my faults and mistakes
All of my faults and mistakes
My errors and shortcomings
Peace for once in my lifetime
Feeling tranquil for the first time
Pain is a price I have paid
Suffering has been part of the cost
Here comes that time again
This moment has arrived once again
To keep it all inside
To conceal everything internally
Goodbye my closest friend
Farewell to my dearest companion
We'll meet again when you're feeling right
We'll reunite when you're back to yourself
It was chaos, my love
It was tumultuous
A hurricane inside my head
A tempestuous maelstrom in my mind
Hold me while I catch my breath
Embrace me while I regain my composure
Sometimes it feels like no one's looking down
At times it seems like no one's watching over
Bow in the presence of danger
Submitting to peril
Dancing around in the cage
Prancing within bounds
Float like the essence of beauty
Drift like a serene concept of elegance
Wings of unfathomable rage
Unknowable fury within my wings
I'm sinking down again
Succumbing once more
It was chaos, chaos
It was utter disorder
Little did we know one thing so small could change it all
We failed to realize how a tiny thing could alter everything
Writer(s): Toby Johnson
Contributed by James A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Philipp Schroer
Love your voice. I am sure you have a bright future ahead of you.
Wish you all the best and hope to see you once live performing in Germany
Mike Johnson
Hey Philipp so happy that you like Tobys new song (If you have Spotify) how about following him then you will be notified of his next release😁. Also, be sure to tell your friends so they don’t miss out. 😎
Ro
I love it Toby! excellent work :)
Chants
Nice to see you still making music and pulling nice numbers after I saw you a few years at the recording of your Mahogany Session! Since then you've inspired me to make my own music and improve myself :)
Mike Johnson
Hey Chants so happy that you like Tobys new song (If you have Spotify) and amazing that his music has inspired you. How about following him then you will be notified of his next release😁. Also, be sure to tell your friends so they don’t miss out. 😎
Ceci Louie
I always love your songs and this is not an exception. Is an amazing song. Thank you for your music Toby, you are so talented.
Ceci Louie
@Mike Johnson l already followed him on Spotify but I will share it. Thank you!
Mike Johnson
Yo Cesi so happy that you like Tobys new song (If you have Spotify) how about following him then you will be notified of his next release😁. Also, be sure to tell your friends so they don’t miss out. 😎
trompetanche
Simply so great! ❤❤🌷
trompetanche
@Mike Johnson Thank you for your reply and I do like very much all of his songs, as I am subscribed to his official channel on Youtube. I don't use Spotify, but anyway thank you for the information, if I decide one day. 😊👍