“Lightman’s dusky vocals and earthy, groovy vibe invite comparisons to Joan Osborne and Sheryl Crow”
- USA TODAY
“no small talent… Toby Lightman continues to shine a light on her knack for making rich, soulful pop”
- PEOPLE
From releasing her first two records, Little Things (2004) and Bird on a Wire (2006) on Atlantic Records, to releasing two independent records, Let Go (2008) and Know Where I'm From (2010), which featured a limited edition, sold out fan participation book, on her own T Killa Records, Toby Lightman has been very busy.
Toby has performed on various National TV shows such as Late Show with David Letterman, Late Night with Conan O'Brien, NBC's Today Show, and CBS' Second Cup. She has toured with renowned artists such as Rob Thomas, Jewel, James Blunt, Gavin DeGraw, Train, Marc Cohn, Lilith Fair 2010 and on one memorable evening, Prince.
Since becoming an independent artist, it has seemed as though her career has really blossomed through much success with film and TV placements including "Everyday" on Fox's Bones, "Holding a Heart" from her side project Girl Named Toby on WB's One Tree Hill, Vampire Diaries as well as the feature film What's Your Number?, "Let Go" as the HSN commercial theme song, "Snow Day" as the KMart commercial theme song, "Addicted" which aired recently in the ongoing commercial for ABC's Desperate Housewives and too many other features to mention in this tiny blip. Excited about what lies ahead, Toby is now busier than ever working on her newest record, which is due for release later this year … to be continued!
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Running Away
Toby Lightman Lyrics
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And the smoke spirals off your cigarette
The wind blows hard off the side of the car
And the sun shines on our silhouette
And today we have no cares, today
And tomorrow we'll be more aware, tomorrow
We're not running to run away
We're just wasting away the day
Does it show
We're not running to run away
We're just wasting away the days
And we know, we know
We'll be laughing until our tears run dry
And our silence fills the air with a smile
We'll talk about all the years that are passing us by
And about how we've been friends all the while
And today we have no cares, today
And tomorrow, we'll be more aware, tomorrow
[Chorus]
Toby Lightman's song "Running Away" describes a moment shared between two friends who are enjoying the present without any worries or concerns about the future. They are in a state of pure bliss as they walk together, surrounded by the beauty of nature. The warm sun, cool breeze, and clear skies complement their good mood. The singer observes the smoke from her friend's cigarette that spirals off and the silhouette that they both cast on the ground. The pair is conscious of the passing of time and how the years are slipping away, but they choose not to worry about it today. They are reminded of their long-lasting friendship that has endured the years. At this moment, they have nothing holding them down.
The chorus of the song emphasises the importance of being present in the moment and appreciating each day as it comes. They are not running from anything nor attempting to escape but merely savouring their time and each other's company. The day seems to have no end, and the laughter continues until the tears roll down their cheeks. Even in moments of silence, there is a connection between them that needs no words. Their relationship is one based on a deep friendship that has lasted the test of time.
Line by Line Meaning
There's not a cloud in the sky when we walk by, no
The weather is pleasant and the sky is clear as we stroll together
And the smoke spirals off your cigarette
As you puff on your cigarette, the smoke swirls and dances around you
The wind blows hard off the side of the car
The air rushing past our ears as we drive along is strong and forceful
And the sun shines on our silhouette
The sunlight casts our shadows onto the ground as we bask in its warmth
And today we have no cares, today
Today, we're carefree and living in the moment with no worries or stress
And tomorrow we'll be more aware, tomorrow
Tomorrow, we will be more conscious and mindful of our actions and decisions
We're not running to run away
We're not escaping from anything, we're just enjoying the moment
We're just wasting away the day
We're aimlessly passing the time, enjoying each other's company
Does it show
Is it obvious to others that we're carefree and happy?
And we know, we know
We're aware of our feelings and the moment we're in
We'll be laughing until our tears run dry
We will continue to laugh until we can no longer shed anymore tears of happiness
And our silence fills the air with a smile
Our quiet and contentedness is palpable and brings joy to those around us
We'll talk about all the years that are passing us by
We'll reminisce about the memories we've shared together over the years
And about how we've been friends all the while
We'll reflect on the fact that we've remained good friends throughout all of this time
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: TOBY LIGHTMAN
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