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
The Littlest Things
Toh Kay Lyrics
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I had a hole in my heart and I was looking for the missing piece
The next time I was privy to their dirty secrets, all their little hidden clues
And when I added it up I knew a little but a little won't do
Can anybody out there tell me something true
Preferably something that no one can dispute
When everybody's spilling life-long secrets
Despite his weakness
He'll take his secrets to the grave
I took the medicine, but the pills won't work
The pills they don't do anything but rearrange all the littlest things
And I know a little but that bit won't do
The bit I know is irrelevant
So the songs I sing are irrelevant to and oh...
And though I know it'll never ever come to this I have a secret
And that secret is there was a lie that I told myself till it became the truth
And rest assured there is a plan B on my mind
If all the webs I weave should ever come to unwind
But if I won't well I've plenty of time
Can anybody out there tell me something true
Preferably something that no one can dispute
When everybody's spilling life-long secrets
I'm betting safely I'm a man who will keep his
Despite his weakness
He'll take his secrets to the grave
I took the medicine, but the pills won't work
The pills they don't do anything but rearrange all the littlest things
And I know a little bit but that bit won't do
The bit I know is irrelevant
So I guess this song is irrelevant to and...
We will leave this all, behind
So get your fill while you're alive
And I don't know where the lies end and the truth begins
Don't listen to anyone telling you anything is it truth, it's all relative
I still believe, in mysteries
And all their lies in reveries
And though they'll lay my body in the ground
I plan to never settle down
Toh Kay's song The Littlest Things delves deep into the complexities of truth, lies, secrets, and the struggle to find one's place in a world full of them. The first verse sets up the theme of the song by showcasing the artist's quest for identity and completeness. The lines "I had a hole in my heart and I was looking for the missing piece" clearly show how the singer is searching for something missing from his life.
In the second verse, the singer declares that he is a man who is good at keeping secrets, even though he has his problems and weaknesses like everyone else. He is looking for something that is true and cannot be disputed, and that's why he is keeping all his secrets to himself, despite taking medicine or seeking help from others. The singer seems to be wary of trusting others with his secrets because they might let him down, or they might use them for their own benefit.
The singer acknowledges that he still believes in mysteries, lies, and reveries, which suggests that he is not giving up on his search for meaning and purpose. He is determined to keep seeking his truth, even if it might seem elusive, and he plans to never settle down.
Line by Line Meaning
The first time that it came to me I was young boy little did I not believe
As a young boy, I didn't believe in the concept of personal longing until I experienced it for myself.
I had a hole in my heart and I was looking for the missing piece
I felt a deep sense of emptiness that I hoped to fill with something or someone.
The next time I was privy to their dirty secrets, all their little hidden clues
I became aware of the secrets and hidden messages that people keep from others.
And when I added it up I knew a little but a little won't do
Even though I had some knowledge, it wasn't enough to truly understand the situation.
Can anybody out there tell me something true
I am seeking an undeniable truth from someone, if it exists.
Preferably something that no one can dispute
I want this truth to be undebatable, with no room for different interpretations or opinions.
When everybody's spilling life-long secrets
In a world full of people sharing intimate details about themselves, I am different.
I'm betting safely I'm a man who will keep his
I am confident in my ability to keep my own secrets to myself.
Despite his weakness
Even though I have my own flaws.
He'll take his secrets to the grave
I am willing to keep my secrets a secret forever.
I took the medicine, but the pills won't work
I tried to find a solution, but it didn't work as expected.
The pills they don't do anything but rearrange all the littlest things
The solution I tried just rearranged minor details, but didn't solve the bigger issue.
And I know a little bit but that bit won't do
Despite having some knowledge, it's not enough to make a meaningful impact.
The bit I know is irrelevant
The information I have is useless in its current context.
And though I know it'll never ever come to this I have a secret
Even though the chance is slim, I still have a secret that I keep hidden.
And that secret is there was a lie that I told myself till it became the truth
I convinced myself of a falsehood for so long that it became my reality.
And rest assured there is a plan B on my mind
I have a backup plan in case things don't go as planned.
If all the webs I weave should ever come to unwind
If everything falls apart, and the lies I have told are exposed.
But if I won't well I've plenty of time
If things don't go wrong, I have enough time to keep my secret to myself forever.
We will leave this all, behind
Eventually, everything will come to an end.
So get your fill while you're alive
Enjoy your time while you have it.
And I don't know where the lies end and the truth begins
It's hard to differentiate between the falsehoods and actual facts.
Don't listen to anyone telling you anything is it truth, it's all relative
Nobody can be certain of the truth, as everything is based on people's own experiences and perspectives.
I still believe, in mysteries
I still hold a fascination for the unknown and unexplained.
And all their lies in reveries
And I am also intrigued by lies and fabrications that people create in their minds.
And though they'll lay my body in the ground
Even though I will die one day.
I plan to never settle down
I don't plan to ever be truly at ease with life, always seeking something more.
Contributed by Julia F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Esther Smyth
For some reason this is the one that resonates with me most. I first heard it lying in my boyfriend's student bedroom with the rain on the window and that kind of soft light you get from lamps at night. Since then I've started on anti-depressants and I think I get what this song means. Not that the pills don't work, but that unless you want to change they'll do nothing for you. Fucking love this whole album.
projectbaum
"Can anybody out there tell me something true? Preferably something that no one can dispute."
In 1966, Al Bundy scored four touchdowns in a single game while playing for the Polk High School Panthers in the 1966 city championship game versus Andrew Johnson High School, including the game-winning touchdown in the final seconds against his old nemesis, Bubba "Spare Tire" Dixon.
Cindy O
LOL, did not expect this here.
davepicklebeen
4 touchdowns, in one game, not the whole season, one game
Alex Peris Llobell
Did they really? Where you there yo see it or something? How do I know you're not lying to me?
doing what you're not
Listening to this and the streetlight manifesto version are so different one of my favorite songs ever how can a man do this he is just so talented
Mightypi
It's crazy how different they are. Same words, same context, but the message is so different. Never been on any meds, but both songs speak to me. This one tho, has a bleakness that's so unique.
Ian Carlton
Out of the songs I've listened to so far from this album (admittedly only The Three Of Us and Toe to Toe) this one is by far the best. Not that the others aren't amazing: this one is just HOLYOMGROFLMAOWTFBBQ amazing.
Matt
I absolutely love how the Toh Kay and Streetlight version switch up which parts are the chorus and outro lines.
Also, I just noticed that this chorus sings the first line (backup in the Streetlight version) and ends with the last word of the main vocals ( 2nd line)
Merek
No worries, I'm keeping a close eye on these.