“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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We Are
Toby Lightman Lyrics
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We are gum drops and vitamins
We are shiny jewels and swimming pools
We are hope
We are silver hair and underwear
We are stupid games like truth or dare
We are comets flying through the air
We are here
In Toby Lightman's song "We Are," she celebrates the diverse ways in which we identify ourselves as individuals. From "kings and queens and flying machines" to "gum drops and vitamins," Lightman reminds us that the human experience is varied and complex. The lyrics paint a picture of a world filled with "shiny jewels and swimming pools," where even the mundane - like "silver hair and underwear" - is a part of what makes us who we are. The song acknowledges the ways in which we play games like "truth or dare" and dream big, like "comets flying through the air." Ultimately, the song is a reminder that we should celebrate ourselves in all our complexity, and embrace the unique characteristics that make us who we are.
Line by Line Meaning
We are kings and queens and flying machines
We are powerful and capable, able to accomplish great feats of strength and ingenuity.
We are gum drops and vitamins
We represent both simple pleasures and necessary components for a healthy life.
We are shiny jewels and swimming pools
We embody luxury and indulgence, often associated with wealth and success.
We are hope
We provide a source of optimism and inspiration, a guiding light in difficult times.
We are silver hair and underwear
We encompass all stages of life, from the wisdom and experience of old age to the vulnerability and insecurity of youth.
We are stupid games like truth or dare
We take pleasure in simple, sometimes senseless activities that bring joy and laughter to our lives.
We are comets flying through the air
We transcend the limits of space and time, able to soar to incredible heights and achieve the impossible.
We are here
We exist in this moment, alive and present, with the opportunity to make a positive impact on the world around us.
We are what we are
We are defined by our unique identities, with all our flaws and imperfections, and that is something to be celebrated.
Contributed by Max K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.