“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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Weight of the World
Toby Lightman Lyrics
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Things I've done
I know there's nothing I can say that can wipe
It all away
My heart is telling, while tears are welling up
In your eyes
And I feel the weight of the world tonight
'Cause the weight of the world is too light, and
I'm heavy
And ready to make it right
I know that I cannot hide from all my flaws
And push them aside
There's no way to undo the mess I put you through
Now you're raining down on me
And your tears make it hard to see what I've done
I'll make it better, I'm gonna wipe it all away
I'll make it better, I'm gonna wash it away
I'll make it better, I'm gonna try to erase everything
The song Weight of the World by Toby Lightman is a reflective piece that explores themes of guilt, personal responsibility, and redemption. The lyrics express the songwriter's recognition that there are actions in their past that they cannot escape, no matter how much they wish to, and that they have hurt someone they care about deeply. The initial lines clearly admit that the songwriter is not perfect, and that they cannot escape the bad things they have done. Despite this, they express the desire to make things right, to alleviate the weight that they have placed on their loved one.
The chorus of the song is particularly powerful, as it conveys the sense of immense responsibility and the burden that comes from that guilt. The singer says that they don't want to hold the person they care about down, and that the weight of the world they feel is too light compared to the weight of guilt they feel. They acknowledge that they have caused damage, but they are ready to make amends and try to fix everything they have caused. The final lines of the song express the desire to wash everything away, to try and erase all of the wrongs they have done.
Overall, Toby Lightman's Weight of the World is a powerful song that explores themes of personal responsibility and working to mend damaged relationships. It conveys the emotions of guilt, regret, and empathy in a way that is relatable and authentic, and its message resonates with listeners who have ever struggled to make amends for their past actions.
Line by Line Meaning
I know that I cannot run from all the bad things I've done
I am aware that I cannot escape or avoid the consequences of my actions and mistakes.
I know there's nothing I can say that can wipe it all away
I understand that there is no amount of words or apologies that can completely erase the pain and hurt I have caused.
My heart is telling, while tears are welling up in your eyes
I can sense the emotional pain and sadness that you are feeling, and it breaks my heart.
And I feel the weight of the world tonight
I am overwhelmed by guilt and the burden of the consequences of my actions, and it feels like a heavy weight on my shoulders.
I don't want to be the one to hold you down
I do not want to be the reason for your pain and suffering, and I do not want to prevent you from moving forward.
'Cause the weight of the world is too light, and I'm heavy
The burden I feel is much heavier than the actual weight of the world, and it is weighing me down.
And ready to make it right
I am prepared and willing to do whatever it takes to make things right and alleviate the pain and hurt I have caused.
I know that I cannot hide from all my flaws
I understand that I cannot deny or ignore my imperfections and mistakes.
And push them aside
I cannot simply dismiss or forget about my flaws and mistakes without facing them and taking responsibility.
There's no way to undo the mess I put you through
I know that I cannot reverse or undo the harm I have caused, and that it will take time to heal.
Now you're raining down on me
I am facing the consequences of my actions, and it is difficult and painful to deal with.
And your tears make it hard to see what I've done
The emotional pain and tears you are experiencing make it difficult for me to see the full extent of the damage I have caused.
I'll make it better, I'm gonna wipe it all away
I promise to do everything in my power to make things right and help ease your pain and suffering.
I'll make it better, I'm gonna wash it away
I will not rest until I have done everything I can to make amends and help heal the wounds I have caused.
I'll make it better, I'm gonna try to erase everything
I am committed to doing whatever it takes to make up for my mistakes, even if it means starting over completely.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: STUART MATTHEWMAN, TOBY LIGHTMAN
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