Tokunbo Akinro - vocals
Morten Klein- tenor saxophone and mouth drums
Before founding "Tok Tok Tok", Tokunbo Akinro and Morten Klein, the creative and organizing heart of the band, worked together in various other projects. Their musical search for melodic beauty associated with groove and soul led them to find their completing parts in each other. Like on "Ruby soul" from 2002, they continue to concentrate on the song qualities of their acoustic soul compositions. The CDs "It took so long" and "About" speak for themselves.
Christian Flohr - double bass:
Christian is the bass player with double- and electric- bass. The absence of drums (except Morten Kleins mouth drums) offer them the opportunity to exhibit timing and lyrical musicality in their bass playing.
Jens Gebel - fender rhodes:
Jens is a multi instrumentalist. He is a very sensitive musician and it seems as if he never did any other thing than playing the rhodes at Tok Tok Tok. Keep on flying with his harmonies
I Wish
Tok Tok Tok Lyrics
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Was a little nappy headed boy
Then my only worry
Was for Christmas what would be my toy
Even though we sometimes
Would not get a thing
We were happy with the
Joy the day would bring
To hang out with those hoodlum friends of mine
Greeted at the back door
With "Boy thought I told you not to go outside"
Trying your best to bring the water to your eyes
Thinking it might stop her from whooping your behind
I wish those days could come back once more
Why did those days ever have to go
I wish those days could come back once more
Why did those days ever have to go
'Cause I love them so
Brother says he's telling
About you playing doctor with that girl
Just don't tell I'll give you
Anything you want in this whole wide world
Mama gives you money for Sunday school
You trade yours for candy after church is through
Smoking cigarettes and writing something nasty on the wall ("You nasty boy.")
Teacher sends you to the principal's office down the hall
You grow up and learn that kind of thing isn't right
But while you were doing it-it sure felt out to sight
I wish those days could come back once more
Why did those days ever have to go
I wish those days could come back once more
Why did those days ever have to go
The lyrics of Tok Tok Tokβs song βI Wishβ tell the story of a person reminiscing about their childhood and the simpler times they had during the holiday season. The singer remembers that their only worry was about what Christmas gift they would receive, and even though they sometimes didnβt get anything, they were happy to spend time with loved ones. The song also touches on the singerβs mischievous behavior, such as sneaking out with their βhoodlum friendsβ and writing on walls at school. The lyrics convey a sense of nostalgia and longing for the innocence and freedom of youth.
The repetition of the chorus, βI wish those days could come back once more, why did those days ever have to go, βcause I love them so,β highlights the singerβs desire to relive those happy memories. However, the verses also acknowledge that some of their actions were not the best, such as smoking cigarettes and writing inappropriate things on walls. As the person grew up, they learned that those things were not right, but they still hold an appreciation for the excitement and thrill of those moments.
Overall, βI Wishβ is a reflective and nostalgic song that captures the bittersweet feelings of growing up and leaving behind the carefree joys of childhood.
Line by Line Meaning
Looking back on when I
Reflecting on a time in the past
Was a little nappy headed boy
As a young child with unruly hair
Then my only worry
At that time, the singular issue was
Was for Christmas what would be my toy
The concern was the type of gift that would be received during the holiday season
Even though we sometimes
Despite the occasional time when
Would not get a thing
There was nothing to receive
We were happy with the joy the day would bring
The happiness that came with the festive atmosphere was enough
Sneaking out the back door
Exiting discreetly from the rear of the home
To hang out with those hoodlum friends of mine
Spending time with my delinquent associates
Greeted at the back door
Encountered at the entrance
With 'Boy thought I told you not to go outside'
Informed that going outside was against the rules
Trying your best to bring the water to your eyes
Attempting to produce tears
Thinking it might stop her from whooping your behind
Hoping it would prevent the punishment that was forthcoming
I wish those days could come back once more
I long for a return to that period
Why did those days ever have to go
Why did that time have to conclude
Cause I love them so
Because those moments are dear to my heart
Brother says he's telling
My sibling indicates that he will reveal
About you playing doctor with that girl
Observing or knowing about one's sexual experimentation with a female peer
Just don't tell I'll give you anything you want in this whole wide world
Making an offer in exchange for silence about a misdeed
Mama gives you money for Sunday school
The mother provides financial resources for religious instruction
You trade yours for candy after church is through
Exchanging the funds for sweets following the conclusion of the worship service
Smoking cigarettes and writing something nasty on the wall ('You nasty boy.')
Engaging in the unsavoury acts of smoking and scrawling crude messages on surfaces
Teacher sends you to the principal's office down the hall
The educator directs you to the administrative office nearby
You grow up and learn that kind of thing isn't right
With maturity comes the realisation that such behaviour is unacceptable
But while you were doing it, it sure felt out to sight
Although inappropriate, the act was thrilling and enjoyable at the time
I wish those days could come back once more
I still yearn for a reappearance of that era
Why did those days ever have to go
Why did the stage of life have to end
Cause I love them so
Due to the fondness that remains
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Stevie Wonder
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