Toh Kay is a solo project by Streetlight Manifesto, Bandits of the Acoutsic Revolution and former Catch 22 front man, Tomas Kalnoky. The project started with acoustic shows by Kalnoky, redoing streetlight/catch/BOTAR/Gimp songs. It was announced that Toh Kays first album (You By Me Vol.1) was to be released in November as a split with singer-song writer Dan Potthast. You By Me Vol.1 was released Novmber 15th, with 5 Toh Kay tracks (which are all covers of Potthast songs).
Toh Kay released his first full length "Streetlight Lullabies" through Pentimento Music Co. on November 22nd, 2011. Released along with the CD was an LP version and a 7" single of the song, "We Will Fall Together" on the A side and "Hooray For Me" (a Bad Religion cover) on the B side. The album can be purchased through The Risc Store - www.RiscStore.com
Shantantitty Town
Toh Kay Lyrics
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BOOM, BOOM, BOOM, DE-BOOM, BOOM, BOOM, DE-BOOM, BOOM
Shanty Town
Shan-Tan-Titty Town
BOOM, BOOM, BOOM, DE-BOOM, BOOM, BOOM, DE-BOOM, BOOM
BOOM, BOOOM, BOOOOM, Oh in
Shanty Town
Shan-Tan-Titty Town
Rosie never closes, oh, it ought to be a sin
She's a very busy gal, but she can squeeze you in to
Shanty Town
Shan-Tan-Titty Town
BOOM, BOOM, BOOM, DE-BOOM, BOOM, BOOM, DE-BOOM, BOOM
BOOM, BOOM, BOOM, DE-BOOM, BOOM, BOOM, DE-BOOM, BOOM
Shanty Town
Shan-Tan-Titty Town
Shan-Tan-Titty Town lasies are handsome
They get you so excited you can hardly keep yr pants on
The johns line up, they push and they grunt
The Sheriff busts in
And he cuts to the front in
Shanty Town
Shan-Tan-Titty Town
BOOM, BOOM, BOOM, DE-BOOM, BOOM, BOOM, DE-BOOM, BOOM
BOOM, BOOM, BOOM, DE-BOOM, BOOM, BOOM, DE-BOOM, BOOM
Shanty Town
Shan-Tan-Titty Town
BOOM, BOOM, BOOM, DE-BOOM, BOOM, BOOM, DE-BOOM, BOOM
BOOM, BOOOM, BOOOOM, Oh in
Shanty Town
Shan-Tan-Titty Town
Put yr pennies in the slot of the piggy bank
Fifty dollars for the works
Fifty cents for a spank
Flanagan's broke, but he's gotta uncork it
He's going to the garden
Gonna get himself an orchid in
Shanty Town
Shan-Tan-Titty Town
BOOM, BOOM, BOOM, DE-BOOM, BOOM, BOOM, DE-BOOM, BOOM
BOOM, BOOM, BOOM, DE-BOOM, BOOM, BOOM, DE-BOOM, BOOM
Shanty Town
Shan-Tan-Titty Town
Spent the night with Miss Heidi Jekyll
Woke the next morning all freckled and speckled
Told the Doctor I didn't know where I caught it
He said "Come on, boy,
you've been spotted in
Shanty Town"
Shan-Tan-Titty Town
BOOM, BOOM, BOOM, DE-BOOM, BOOM, BOOM, DE-BOOM, BOOM
BOOM, BOOM, BOOM, DE-BOOM, BOOM, BOOM, DE-BOOM, BOOM
Shanty Town
Shan-Tan-Titty Town
BOOM, BOOM, BOOM, DE-BOOM, BOOM, BOOM, DE-BOOM, BOOM
BOOM, BOOOM, BOOOOM, Oh in
Shanty Town
Shan-Tan-Titty Town
Nooooooo
The song "Shanty Town" by Toh Kay is about a town called Shan-Tan-Titty Town, where Madame Rosie and her "crack crew" run a house of ill repute. Rosie is always open for business, and despite the fact that she is always busy, she can "squeeze you in" if you're looking for a good time. The ladies of Shan-Tan-Titty Town are described as "handsome" and capable of getting their clients "so excited you can hardly keep yr pants on." However, the Sheriff frequently interrupts the fun by "busting in" and cutting to the front of the line.
The song describes a place that is filled with desire, lust, and a dark underbelly. The lyrics convey a mix of excitement and danger as the characters navigate their way through Shan-Tan-Titty Town. While the piggy bank gets filled with pennies, and Flanagan finds a way to afford his orchid, the risks of infection and disease loom large.
Overall, the song is a commentary on the allure of temptation and the dangers that often come with indulging in one's desires.
Line by Line Meaning
BOOM, BOOM, BOOM, DE-BOOM, BOOM, BOOM, DE-BOOM, BOOM
Repetitive drum sounds that set the rhythm for the song
BOOM, BOOOM, BOOOOM, Oh in
A variation of the drum pattern
Shanty Town
The location of the story's events
Shan-Tan-Titty Town
A nickname for Shanty Town that emphasizes its illicit activities
Madame Rosie and her Crack Crew run a house of ill repute which is getting rave reviews
Describing the establishment and its success
Rosie never closes, oh, it ought to be a sin
Rosie's illicit activities continue unabated
She's a very busy gal, but she can squeeze you in to
Despite being busy, Rosie can still accommodate customers
Shan-Tan-Titty Town lasies are handsome
Commenting on the physical attractiveness of the women in the town
They get you so excited you can hardly keep yr pants on
The women are sexually provocative
The johns line up, they push and they grunt
Describing the eager customers
The Sheriff busts in
Introducing an authority figure to the story
And he cuts to the front in
The Sheriff takes priority in the line
Put yr pennies in the slot of the piggy bank
Referring to the money given for services
Fifty dollars for the works
The cost of premium services
Fifty cents for a spank
The cost of a cheaper service
Flanagan's broke, but he's gotta uncork it
A character that can't afford the services, but still wants them
He's going to the garden
Referring to an upcoming location for the story
Gonna get himself an orchid in
Flanagan still plans to afford the services despite his current financial status
Spent the night with Miss Heidi Jekyll
Another character and their experience with the services
Woke the next morning all freckled and speckled
Implying a negative result of his experience
Told the Doctor I didn't know where I caught it
Seeking medical attention for a possible STD
He said "Come on, boy, you've been spotted in Shanty Town"
The Doctor is suggesting the location of the disease's source
Nooooooo
An extended note in the song, possibly signifying disappointment or regret
Contributed by Grayson C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@DrMacadoo
Gutted this has been removed from Spotify
@phantomxof3269
DrMacadoo
I know it sucks he album was pulled:/
@matthewlarson9223
Why was it? I’m so upset..
@mikesnopes8623
IT IS BACK
@DrMacadoo
@@mikesnopes8623 I've never been happier !
@clipso9061
It’s back again
@WooHooLadttv
Beautiful banger balls 👍😎
@PogoMeraki
God this is beautiful. I wish there was more stuff just like this.
@MoonLightxNightt
this song always puts me in agood mood
@MoonLightxNightt
Still does