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 16ร 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.
Take You Dancing
Tones And I Lyrics
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What is your name
Sometimes you wonder why
And wonder how
Don't be alone
Just say you conquer
Even if you choose or not to fight
Through all the pushing
Finding the truth
It's not hard to figure out your life
Take your time and let it rain on you
Blessings from mother earth are always always true
Take your time and meditate on you
Do you know who you are
What's your name
What's your worth
My charge is like the words of this ancient mythology
The wisdom I disperse in this verse no apology
Memorize to keep you from evil theology
For you that denied your equality
See for generations we perpetrating psychology
Divide and conquer each other we ly linch policy
We cannot build each other up how would we build economy
How you think is how you are is
It's just basic miralogy
So please recite the words of these ancient mythology
The wisdom I disperse in these verse no apology
Do you realise the negros are hunted commodity
Look around you Nigga observe your ecology
See they gonna try to tell you it's in their biology
They go tell you niggas can technology
That's why we have to rewrite our anthropology
Until they acknowledge
Take your time and let it rain on you
Blessings from mother earth are always always true
Take your time and meditate on you
Do you know who you are
What is your name
What is your worth
Yeah tell me the value of a free born
And all these habitations
Black is beautiful it is true isn't it or it
Generations raised just to ruin it
Shipped acrossed the sea and we conquered the options
Labor in the mind For options
Whatever path you take your existence Disfunction
Centuries later things will still be the same be cautious
Black man meditate on your pain
Hesitate in the rain
Let it wash off the curse
Then immerse in the hurt
Let your worse be rebirth
Have a thirst for the truth
Find protection for youth
Niggas open your wings
Let your women be Kings
Let your children redream
Then you find them the means
Give them reasons to smile
Make it last for a while
As I decree for a better future my child yea
Take your time and let it rain on you
Blessings from mother earth are always always true
Take your time and meditate on you
You gat two major issues
An identity crisis and psycological hopelessness
We hate our Africanity
Even within the black consciousness community
We are still we are Still anti African
Because deep down within our subconscious we were all conditioned by the same super structure
That made us Feel Africa wasn't anything worth claiming
Our problem is totally mental We're a trillion Dollar people we have all the degrees we need
We need all the expertise but you know what we're lacking
That cutural commitment to ourselves
Until we hate racism more than we hate each other
Nothing is going to change
It was a learning process for me to
Understand that the world does hate you yes
The world discriminates the world is full of prejudice and bigotry
And racism and hatred it's real I completely
Agree with you and that's the sought of explicit world against you
There's a more insidious world against you
Which I think has to do with the socialization process the
Expectation of men to be the strong one is a hell of an expectation
It's actually terrible because what do you do with all the real
Human vulnerability and then it goes back to what we started off
Talking about you have to become the
Super hero, the big muscle man and you aren't
You're just a person some of you is strong and some of you is weak
Just a person and a full person has all the vulnerability in the world
We need men's liberation to liberate men from the shackles of having
To be a warrior and a perfect and a soldier and a killer
And a big strong muscle man to just be a person
The lyrics of Tones and I's song, "Take You Dancing," are primarily focused on finding one's identity, worth, and purpose in life. It is evident from the lines, "Do you know who you are? What's your name? What's your worth?" that the song aims to urge the listener to introspect and question their existence. The song also speaks about the importance of believing in oneself, even if one decides not to fight. It promotes the idea of taking one's time to understand oneself and find the truth about their life.
Apart from self-discovery, the song also touches upon the issue of racism and how it has affected the perception of Black people over the years. The lines, "Black is beautiful, it is true, generations raised just to ruin it," speak about the struggle of Black people and how they were brought across the sea, conquered, and turned into laborers. The lyrics urge the community to take their time to meditate on their pain and find a way to break free from their history.
The song is an excellent example of how pop culture can be used to touch upon sensitive issues while being entertaining. It encourages people always to reflect and question their existence while also inspiring people to be comfortable with their vulnerabilities.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you know who you are
Identify your true self.
What is your name
Knowing your name helps you express your sense of individuality.
Sometimes you wonder why
There comes a time when we question our existence and purpose.
And wonder how
We often get lost and don't know how to move forward.
Don't be alone
Acknowledging companionship and guidance is important on your journey.
Just say you conquer
Asserting yourself and believing in your capabilities lead to victory.
Even if you choose or not to fight
Choosing not to engage in conflict is also an option.
Through all the pushing
Despite the constant challenges you face, keep moving forward.
With no dirty shoes
Maintain your integrity and self-respect through your journey.
Finding the truth
Discovering the truth about yourself is the ultimate goal.
It's not hard to figure out your life
Realizing your life's purpose is a simple yet essential achievement.
Take your time and let it rain on you
Give yourself space to introspect and let your emotions flow freely.
Blessings from mother earth are always always true
Appreciate the good that surrounds you and trust in the universe to provide.
Take your time and meditate on you
Reflecting on your emotions and intentions is a healthy habit to cultivate.
What's your worth
Your value is not determined by material possessions, but by your inner qualities and contributions to society.
My charge is like the words of this ancient mythology
I have a mission to spread ancient wisdom and knowledge.
The wisdom I disperse in this verse no apology
I don't apologize for sharing knowledge and insight.
Memorize to keep you from evil theology
Acquiring knowledge helps protect you from harmful ideologies.
For you that denied your equality
It's important to acknowledge and fight against discrimination and prejudice.
See for generations we perpetrating psychology
Mental conditioning has been passed down through generations.
Divide and conquer each other we ly linch policy
Our society is plagued with division and conflict.
We cannot build each other up how would we build economy
We need to support and uplift each other to build a strong economy.
How you think is how you are is
Your thoughts shape your identity and affect your behavior.
It's just basic miralogy
This concept is a fundamental principle.
So please recite the words of these ancient mythology
I urge you to learn and apply the knowledge passed down from our ancestors.
Do you realise the negros are hunted commodity
Black people are often targeted and oppressed.
Look around you Nigga observe your ecology
Observe your surroundings and acknowledge the issues affecting your community.
See they gonna try to tell you it's in their biology
People may try to excuse discrimination by claiming it's 'natural' or 'in their genes.'
They go tell you niggas can technology
Society may belittle and undermine the contributions of black people.
That's why we have to rewrite our anthropology
We need to redefine and celebrate our culture and history.
Until they acknowledge
We need society to recognize and acknowledge our worth and contributions.
You gat two major issues
There are two major challenges you need to overcome.
An identity crisis and psycological hopelessness
You struggle with understanding and accepting your true identity, which affects your mental wellbeing.
We hate our Africanity
We need to embrace and celebrate our African heritage and identity.
Even within the black consciousness community
Even among those who claim to be conscious of their black identity, we still struggle with self-hatred.
We are still we are Still anti African
Internalized racism and prejudice against our heritage still exists.
Because deep down within our subconscious we were all conditioned by the same super structure
The societal conditioning that has led to internalized racism affects us all at a subconscious level.
That made us Feel Africa wasn't anything worth claiming
We were taught to believe that Africa was inferior and unworthy of celebration.
Our problem is totally mental We're a trillion Dollar people we have all the degrees we need
Our problems stem from our mindset and internalized self-hatred rather than lack of resources or education.
We need all the expertise but you know what we're lacking
We have access to resources and knowledge, but we lack a sense of cultural pride and commitment.
Until we hate racism more than we hate each other
We need to unite and fight against racism and prejudice instead of perpetrating division and infighting.
It was a learning process for me to Understand that the world does hate you yes
I had to learn the hard way that society is biased against black people.
The world discriminates the world is full of prejudice and bigotry
Discrimination and prejudice are pervasive problems in our society.
And racism and hatred it's real I completely Agree with you and that's the sought of explicit world against you
Racism and hate are tangible issues that affect black people.
There's a more insidious world against you
There are hidden biases and systemic discrimination that disadvantage black people.
Which I think has to do with the socialization process the Expectation of men to be the strong one is a hell of an expectation
Society teaches men to suppress their emotions and be the epitome of strength, which is a harmful expectation.
It's actually terrible because what do you do with all the real Human vulnerability
Expecting men to be emotionless and strong is detrimental to their mental health.
And then it goes back to what we started off Talking about you have to become the Super hero the big muscle man and you aren't
Society places unrealistic expectations on men to be invincible and perfect.
You're just a person some of you is strong and some of you is weak
You're human and have varying strengths and weaknesses.
Just a person and a full person has all the vulnerability in the world
Being a full person means accepting your vulnerabilities and emotions.
We need men's liberation to liberate men from the shackles
Men need to overcome harmful societal expectations to achieve true liberation.
Of having To be a warrior and a perfect and a soldier and a killer And a big strong muscle man
Society places unrealistic expectations on men to be perfect and invincible.
To just be a person
It's important to embrace your humanity and recognize that you have vulnerabilities.
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Written by: Austin lwar
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Part 2 tomorrow
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