In 2019, she broke the Australian record for the most weeks at number one on the ARIA Singles Chart by any artist with 16 weeks. By mid-January 2020, "Dance Monkey" had spent its 24th and final week at number one, beating Bing Crosby's all-time Australian record for his version of "White Christmas", which spent 22 weeks at the top in 1943.
"Dance Monkey" was accredited 16× platinum by ARIA for shipments of over 1,120,000 units, by mid-2021. Tones was the most awarded artist at the ARIA Music Awards of 2019, winning four of eight nominations. Tones and I released her debut extended play, The Kids Are Coming, on 30 August 2019, which peaked at number three in Australia, and top 10 in several countries. Her debut album, Welcome to the Madhouse, was released via Bad Batch on 16 July 2021. It debuted at number one on the ARIA Albums Chart. The album's lead single "Fly Away" peaked at number four in Australia and number 11 in the UK.
Toni Watson grew up in Mount Martha on the Mornington Peninsula to the south of Melbourne, in the Australian state of Victoria. Conflicting reports state she was born either in 1993 or in 2000. The artist prefers not to disclose her birth details, "I never denied my age. I never lied about it. I just don't say anything now... Everything is wrong online."
She explained choosing a music career: "One day I was at the park with my family, all my cousins and stuff, in Frankston... We were all just singing a song and my aunty was like 'oh guys, she can actually hold a note.' I think that's the earliest memory of someone actually pointing me out as someone that has an ability to sing. I was probably like 7 years old." The singer-songwriter had learned to play keyboards and drum pads while at secondary school.She started busking in Melbourne, while working in fashion retail at the Universal Store.
In 2009, as Toni Watson, she created a YouTube page and posted a cappella cover versions of songs. She performed local gigs and festivals, including the Let Go festival. Tones was the vocalist for a duo in 2014, and remembered: "I started out singing in small pubs and bars in Mornington, I was singing along to a guitarist until I ended up branching out on my own." She explained her shift to a solo career: "I actually got made redundant from my retail job and with that money I bought an RC300 (loop station) and just started to try to figure it all out." She busked "up and down the east coast with her synthesizers and loop pedal, she has been building a loyal fanbase and captivating crowds with her genre-diverse style."
In September 2017, the singer-songwriter travelled to Byron Bay in the Australian state of New South Wales to try busking there. At an early performance, she met Jackson Walkden-Brown who became her manager about a month later. Her busking success led to a greater commitment to a music career. The artist spent 2018 living between Walkden-Brown's home in the Gold Coast hinterland and in her van in Byron Bay, writing music and busking full-time. Later that year she won the Battle of the Buskers at Buskers by the Creek.
Lonely
Tones And I Lyrics
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Am I the only one who feels this way?
Why am I so damn reckless?
I can't shake this, I am not okay
And they say, maybe I should learn a little thing about depression
Like crying to a stranger's gonna help me with progression
And I don't wanna take it, I don't wanna learn my lesson
And they don't understand a single word that I am saying
All they wanna do is put me on some medication
It's hard for me to open up, it's hard for me to say shit
Writin' all this music's like my form of meditation
And ooh, ooh, they've come to take me away again
Take control of me and all my friends
I've got this feeling and I can't pretend
Why am I so damn lonely?
Am I the only one who feels this way?
Why am I so damn reckless?
I can't shake this, I am not okay
Why am I so damn lonely?
Am I the only one who feels this way?
Why am I so damn reckless?
I can't shake this, I am not okay
So I thought, what's the point in trying if I cannot find a reason?
I'm lying to myself, I got a problem with believing
Believing in the good, I know my face can be deceiving
'Cause I've been tryna hide that I've been falling off the deep end
We're posting happy photos like we have two different faces
Writing, "Take me back to this" from when we're on vacation
Doesn't help me fill this hole of loneliness I'm facing
Like twenty likes a post supposed to be the one salvation
And ooh, ooh, they've come to take me away again
Take control of me and all my friends
I've got this feeling and I can't pretend
Why am I so damn lonely?
Am I the only one who feels this way?
Why am I so damn reckless?
I can't shake this, I am not okay
Why am I so damn lonely?
Am I the only one who feels this way?
Why am I so damn reckless?
I can't shake this, I am not okay, ooh, ooh
In the song "Lonely" by Tones and I, the lyrics express the feelings of loneliness and recklessness that the artist is experiencing. She questions herself about why she feels so isolated, wondering if she is the only one feeling this way. The lyrics suggest that the artist has been struggling with depression and has been trying to find ways to cope with it. She reveals that she finds it difficult to open up and express her thoughts and feelings, and instead turns to writing music as a form of meditation.
The artist feels as if no one really understands what she is going through, and instead, they offer medication as a cure for her pain. She is frustrated by the lack of emotional support and understanding from those around her. The artist also touches on how social media can be deceptive when it comes to portraying one's true emotions. She highlights that the constant need for validation and attention through likes and comments does not solve her feelings of loneliness.
The overall message of the song is that loneliness is a universal struggle, and it's important to seek help and support from others who understand or can relate to our experiences. It's also essential to avoid relying on quick fixes and instead find healthy coping mechanisms that work for us.
Line by Line Meaning
Why am I so damn lonely?
Questioning the reason for feeling empty and alone
Am I the only one who feels this way?
Doubting if others feel the same sense of loneliness and isolation
Why am I so damn reckless?
Wondering why making dangerous decisions is the only solution
I can't shake this, I am not okay
Acknowledging that this feeling can't easily be overcome, and admitting to not being okay
And they say, maybe I should learn a little thing about depression
Others suggest that having knowledge about depression might be helpful
Like crying to a stranger's gonna help me with progression
Expressing skepticism about the effectiveness of talking to a stranger about personal problems
And I don't wanna take it, I don't wanna learn my lesson
Resisting the idea of accepting the reality of a situation or learning from mistakes
All I really want is just the love and the affection
Craving emotional connection with others as the solution to the feeling of loneliness
And they don't understand a single word that I am saying
Feeling misunderstood and not heard by others
All they wanna do is put me on some medication
Feeling that others only want to medicate the problem, rather than listen and provide emotional support
It's hard for me to open up, it's hard for me to say shit
Struggling to be vulnerable and share personal feelings and experiences
Writin' all this music's like my form of meditation
Describing writing music as a way to cope and find peace and calmness
And ooh, ooh, they've come to take me away again
Feeling like mental health issues have taken control and caused others to intervene
Take control of me and all my friends
Feeling like mental health issues have also affected loved ones and friends
I've got this feeling and I can't pretend
Admitting to feeling something that can't be ignored or disguised
So I thought, what's the point in trying if I cannot find a reason?
Questioning the purpose of trying to overcome mental health issues if there doesn't seem to be a clear reason
I'm lying to myself, I got a problem with believing
Admitting to denial and struggling to believe in a positive future
'Cause I've been tryna hide that I've been falling off the deep end
Trying to conceal the struggles and pain that have reached a serious level
We're posting happy photos like we have two different faces
Acknowledging the disconnect between portraying a happy facade on social media and the reality of struggling with mental health in private
Writing, "Take me back to this" from when we're on vacation
Feeling nostalgic for a time when things felt easier and not weighed down by mental health struggles
Doesn't help me fill this hole of loneliness I'm facing
Recognizing that focusing on past positive experiences doesn't address the current issue of feeling lonely and disconnected
Like twenty likes a post supposed to be the one salvation
Feeling the pressure of social media to receive validation and support from online friends, even though it doesn't truly address the feeling of loneliness
Why am I so damn lonely?
Repeating the initial question, still seeking an answer
Am I the only one who feels this way?
Repeating the initial doubt, still unsure if others experience the same feelings
Why am I so damn reckless?
Repeating the initial wonder, still questioning why making dangerous decisions seems like a solution
I can't shake this, I am not okay, ooh, ooh
Repeating the acknowledgement of the feeling of being unable to overcome this, and not being okay
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Toni Watson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Zain12323s
Lyrics:
Why am I so damn lonely?
Am I the only one who feels this way?
Why am I so damn reckless?
I can't shake this, I am not okay
And they say, maybe I should learn a little thing about depression
Like crying to a stranger's gonna help me with progression
And I don't wanna take it, I don't wanna learn my lesson
All I really want is just the love and the affection
And they don't understand a single word that I am saying
All they wanna do is put me on some medication
It's hard for me to open up, it's hard for me to say shit
Writin' all this music's like my form of meditation
And ooh-ooh, they've come to take me away again
Take control of me and all my friends
I've got this feeling and I can't pretend
Why am I so damn lonely?
Am I the only one who feels this way?
Why am I so damn reckless?
I can't shake this, I am not okay
Why am I so damn lonely?
Am I the only one who feels this way?
Why am I so damn reckless?
I can't shake this, I am not okay
So, I thought what's the point in trying if I cannot find a reason?
I'm lying to myself, I got a problem with believin'
Believing in the good, I know my face can be deceiving
'Cause I've been tryna hide that I've been falling off the deep end
We're posting happy photos like we have two different faces
Writing "Take me back to this" from when we're on vacation
Doesn't help me fill this hole of loneliness I'm facing
Like 20 likes a post supposed to be the one salvation
And ooh-ooh, they've come to take me away again
Take control of me and all my friends
I've got this feeling and I can't pretend
Why am I so damn lonely?
Am I the only one who feels this way?
Why am I so damn reckless?
I can't shake this, I am not okay
Why am I so damn lonely?
Am I the only one who feels this way?
Why am I so damn reckless?
I can't shake this, I am not okay, ooh-ooh
@alifeofcarlontae8334
Yesss I'm here 🔥🔥🔥🔥
@awesomenesstmkihoro2316
Yoww, Honestly This song actually says what its like to be a functional suicidal person with an independent mentally and singing this is the only way you can express it cause she found the right words... when being alone is the only thing that feels right... She is the epitome of awesomeness..
Whats the point of trying
@kimdierner9689
Being lonely can feel like a wound in the heart that won’t heal, and hurts more by being around people who looks so happy together and feeling so alone in the world.
@moscatello1974
Love this artist. She’s so raw and real.
@yvettedouglass4642
She is a true musical artist. Original sound, singing about real things. Absolutely unique. Sings from her soul and write lyrics from there too. Great stuff.
@carlharbo1821
Are you serious?
@yvettedouglass4642
@@carlharbo1821 here is my honest answer. I tend to worship other people’s creativity instead of paying attention to my own. But she is really great. I love her uniqueness. Thank you for your challenge.
@carlharbo1821
@@yvettedouglass4642 😰
@lizaltv
Espectacular
@katiebarker
Facts