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.
The Kids Are Coming
Tones And I Lyrics
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The fibs these days, yeah
They say that we're all the same
But they're the ones to blame
Speaking of the young as if we killed someone
But we don't need your guns
We're all too busy on the run
Tryna be someone
The kids are comin'
The kids are gunnin'
The kids are runnin'
The kids are comin'
The kids are comin'
The kids are gunnin'
The kids are runnin'
The kids are comin' for you
No one seems to understand the kids these days
And why we live this way
We got to clean up the mess you've made
Still you don't wanna change
You create the law but can't control our thoughts
And no, we won't be bought
We don't just protest for the fun
We're here to get it done
The kids are comin'
The kids are gunnin'
The kids are runnin'
The kids are comin'
The kids are comin'
The kids are gunnin'
The kids are runnin'
The kids are comin' for you
Now you've gone and done it and we locked you in the basement
Marching through the streets is not the only way to change things
Now you've gone and done it and we locked you in the basement
Marching through the streets is not the only way to change things
This never would've happened when I was a boy
You kids these days and your millennium items
And your card games
And your loud music
And your hula hoops
And your hopscotch
And your dungarees
And your lollipops
And your Sony Playstations and your
The kids are comin'
The kids are gunnin'
The kids are runnin'
The kids are comin'
The kids are comin' for you
The lyrics of Tones And I's "The Kids Are Coming" express the feelings of the young generation towards their elders who do not seem to understand their way of life or listen to their opinions. The singer chants that nobody wants to listen to the kids these days or the "fibs" they say. It appears that older people assume that all youngsters are the same, and they blame them for many things instead of accepting responsibility themselves. Interestingly, the song shifts from poetic to confrontational with the monotonous repetition of the phrase "The kids are coming" in the chorus, emphasizing the urgency of this message that they have something to say, and they will not be silenced. The lyrics reflect the frustrations of the younger generation and the need for change.
Further, the song suggests that there's a division between the young and old, with the latter being left to clean up the mess created by the former generation. Sadly, the older generation does not seem willing to change, despite holding the power to shape the future. The kids recognize this and chant "You create the law but can't control our thoughts," indicating that they are not afraid to challenge the status quo. The sing-along chorus' repetitive nature is likely to inspire and empower the younger generation to speak up and fight for their rights. The verse that reads, "Marching through the streets is not the only way to change things," encourages the young generation to do things differently and find new ways of bringing change.
Line by Line Meaning
No one wants to listen to the kids these days, yeah
The younger generation's thoughts and opinions are overlooked by adults.
The fibs these days, yeah
Adults spread misinformation about younger generations.
They say that we're all the same
Adults believe all younger people are alike, with no distinctive personalities.
But they're the ones to blame
Adults are responsible for the negative attitudes they hold towards younger generations.
Speaking of the young as if we killed someone
Adults view younger generations as criminals.
But we don't need your guns
Younger generations do not need violence to make a change.
We're all too busy on the run
Younger generations are always on the move, exploring new ways to make a difference.
Tryna be someone
Younger generations strive to make their mark on the world and be recognized.
No one seems to understand the kids these days
Adults do not comprehend the unique qualities of adolescents and young adults.
And why we live this way
Older generations struggle to grasp the motivations behind the lifestyle choices of younger people.
We got to clean up the mess you've made
Younger generations feel the need to rectify the errors made by the previous generation.
Still you don't wanna change
Older generations are resistant to changing their beliefs and ways of life.
You create the law but can't control our thoughts
Adults enforce rules and regulations, but cannot manipulate younger people's thinking patterns.
And no, we won't be bought
Younger generations cannot be swayed by mere monetary compensation or material objects.
We don't just protest for the fun
Younger generations are motivated by a genuine need to make change, not simply to cause disruption.
We're here to get it done
Younger generations are determined to make a real difference.
Now you've gone and done it and we locked you in the basement
The younger generation has taken control and has locked up the adults who have ignored their voices.
Marching through the streets is not the only way to change things
There are many ways to make an impact, and protests are not the only option.
This never would've happened when I was a boy
Adults reminisce about their own childhoods and disapprove of the way younger generations live today.
You kids these days and your millennium items
Adults find issue with the technology and advancements of current times.
And your card games
Adults criticize younger generations' hobbies and pastimes.
And your loud music
Adults disapprove of the musical choices of younger people.
And your hula hoops
Adults find fault with the toys and games that younger generations enjoy.
And your hopscotch
Adults see children's games as frivolous and pointless.
And your dungarees
Adults criticize younger generations for their clothing choices.
And your lollipops
Adults belittle the things that bring younger people joy.
And your Sony Playstations and your
Adults see gaming systems as a waste of time and resources.
The kids are comin'
Younger generations are taking charge and making their voices heard.
The kids are gunnin'
Younger generations are motivated to fight for what they want and need.
The kids are runnin'
Younger generations are always moving forward, pushing towards a brighter future.
The kids are comin' for you
Younger generations are making waves and will not be silenced.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Toni Watson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@adaplay13
Elite!!! Una serie española.
And I recommend you other soundtracks of the serie:
- Armenia https://youtu.be/FI4BbPUDxbQ
- Djadja https://youtu.be/iPGgnzc34tY
- Assasin https://youtu.be/8JEhYPOHBeU
- 5 in the morning https://youtu.be/4qyUb4OU_P8
- Antes de morirme https://youtu.be/RxKVWs_qYBk
- Hundred Miles https://youtu.be/9hmd7of42DM
- Friends https://youtu.be/jzD_yyEcp0M
@thespacedementia1292
came for Elite, stayed for the song.
@delancey3181
AC AC same
@melissaozuna693
Yasss💕
@juliocesarvalenciacaceres5476
AC AC x2
@nao-li7dl
Same here
@strwbrnana
same
@christinaybarra1342
I think I’m the only one here that hasn’t heard of this Elite teaser. I just wanted to hear more of her music
@AngelLopez-eh2vv
👍
@yuridiana9724
Same
@kickers12c
Never heard of that show either