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
Somewhere In The Between
Toh Kay Lyrics
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You were practically surrounded, you were trapped
But the opposition stalled, their blood ran cold
When they saw the look of love in your eyes
Maybe the times we had, they weren't that bad
And everything else was part of the plan
We sang: "I don't know where we go from here"
And we all just idolize the dead
So you were born (So you were born!), and that was a good day
Someday you'll die (Someday you'll die!), and that is a shame
But somewhere in the between was a life of which we all dream
And nothing and no one will ever take that away
You had a love and that love had you
And nothing mattered, you were fine
And some will complain, they're just bitter, what a shame
They know that loving and losing is better than nothing at all
Maybe the times we had, they weren't that bad
And everything else was part of our path
We sang: "I don't know where we go from here"
This is the anthem, the slogan, the summary of events
And we all just idealize the past
So you were born (So you were born!), and that was a good day
Someday you'll die (Someday you'll die!), and that is a shame
But somewhere in the between was a life of which we all dream
And nothing and no one will ever take that away
Yeah the times we had, they were not that bad
And everything else it was part of the plan
We sang: "I don't know where we go from here"
This is the alpha (Alpha!), omega (Omega!), beginning and the end
And we all just idolize the dead
So you were born (So you were born!), and that was a good day
Someday you'll die (Someday you'll die!), and that is a shame
But somewhere in the between you lived a life of which we all dream
And nothing and no one will ever take that away
And someday soon my friends, this ride will come to an end
But we can't just get in line again
The song Somewhere In The Between by Toh Kay talks about life, death, love, and everything that happens in between. The song starts with an intense tempo, where the singer talks about finding someone who was stuck and trapped, but the opposition had stalled when they saw the love in their eyes. The song then moves into the chorus, where the singer talks about the times they had not being that bad, and everything else was just part of the plan. The chorus also mentions that we all just idolize the dead, maybe because we don't want to face the reality of our own mortality.
The second verse continues in the same vein, talking about how life is a good thing, and death is a shame, but somewhere in between, there is a life that we all dream of. The singer talks about how love is everything, and how having loved and lost is better than not having loved at all. The chorus repeats, and the song ends with a somber tone, where the singer talks about how life is just a ride, and the ride will come to an end someday soon.
In summary, the song Somewhere In The Between by Toh Kay is a song about life, love, and death. The song talks about the times we have, and how they may not be that bad, but everything else is part of the plan. The song also mentions that we all just idolize the dead, maybe because we don't want to face the reality of our own mortality, and how love is everything, and losing it is better than not having loved at all.
Line by Line Meaning
You were gone when we found you
We discovered you after you had passed away
You were practically surrounded, you were trapped
You were in a difficult situation with seemingly no way out
But the opposition stalled, their blood ran cold
The people who were against you were intimidated and afraid
When they saw the look of love in your eyes
They saw that you were not afraid and had love in your heart
Maybe the times we had, they weren't that bad
The moments we shared may not have been perfect, but they were still good
And everything else was part of the plan
Other experiences and hardships were all necessary parts of our journey
We sang: "I don't know where we go from here"
We acknowledged that the future was uncertain
This is the alpha, omega, beginning and the end
Our experiences, good or bad, shape our entire existence
And we all just idolize the dead
We tend to idealize and romanticize those who are no longer with us
So you were born (So you were born!), and that was a good day
The day you were born was a significant moment and reason for celebration
Someday you'll die (Someday you'll die!), and that is a shame
Death is inevitable and often sad
But somewhere in the between was a life of which we all dream
There was a time between your birth and death where we all wish to have lived
And nothing and no one will ever take that away
Those memories and experiences are ours to keep and cherish
You had a love and that love had you
You had a deep and meaningful connection with someone
And nothing mattered, you were fine
Everything else in the world seemed insignificant because of your love
And some will complain, they're just bitter, what a shame
Some people will always find something to complain about and miss out on the beauty of life
They know that loving and losing is better than nothing at all
Even the pain of losing a loved one is worth the experience of loving someone
Maybe the times we had, they weren't that bad
Once again acknowledging the value of the moments we shared
And everything else was part of our path
All experiences, good or bad, are a necessary part of our journey
This is the anthem, the slogan, the summary of events
This song is a representation of our experiences and emotions
And we all just idealize the past
We often look back with nostalgia and longing for past moments and experiences
And someday soon my friends, this ride will come to an end
Life is finite and we must appreciate the journey while we can
But we can't just get in line again
We cannot simply hit a reset button and start over
Contributed by Molly B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.