In 1985, she signed to A&M Records, who released her debut album Union in 1988. She had previously provided backing vocals on David & David's album Boomtown. Later that year, she was nominated for two Grammy Awards, Best New Artist and Best Rock Vocal Performance (female). Her first national tour was opening for Bob Dylan. Her follow-up album House of Hope yielded a large hit in Australia with "I've Got To Go Now", but did not sell well in the US and was dropped from the A&M label. DGC Records, a subsidiary of Geffen Records, signed her and released her third album, The Woman's Boat. Although she was nominated for another Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Performance, the album sold poorly, and Childs was again left without a recording label. She recorded another album in 1996, but could not find a label to release it. Also in 1996, "The Very Best Of Toni Childs" was released, becoming the fifth biggest-selling album of 1996 in Australia. She retired from touring in 1997 after contracting a serious illness and starting the "Dream a Dolphin" charity. Childs released a song entitled "Because You're Beautiful", which won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Music & Lyrics in 2004. She has recorded a new album entitled Keep the Faith, which is expected to be released in Australia in 2006 and in the US and UK in 2007.
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Toni Childs Lyrics
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Where are you from
You want to walk and talk like angels talk
Tell me then some
With a room by the sea
And a voice in the sand
Telling me your truth
In how you see the world
Spinning, spinning round
And what is love and what is death
The fears you have to put to rest
And so you walk
Like angels talk
You want to walk and talk like the angels talk
This I hear
You want to walk and talk like the angels
Tell me then dear
With a smile in the sun
And a face in the sand
Sitting on a swing
Unfolding bits of string
The face is innocence
But the words are something more
It's in the voice
It's in the sound
It's in the way the world is round
And so we walk
Like angels talk
You want to walk and talk like the angels talk
This I hear
You want to walk and talk like the angels
Tell me then dear
You see it's easy running angels down
And I can't help but shutter from the sound
It's that small girl
Down by the sea
Found the angel in me
The words are such
I'll always recall
As they faded into day [Repeat: x4]
In Toni Childs's song "Walk and Talk Like Angels," the artist seems to be exploring the concept of divine communication and the desire to emulate angelic behavior. The lyrics open with the singer observing someone who "walks like the angels talk" and expressing curiosity about their origins and influence. The song then transitions into a conversation with this person, who shares their "truth" and "view" about the world, including questions about love and death.
The second verse depicts the singer sitting with this person by the sea, where they continue to discuss life's mysteries. The person is described as having an innocent face, but their words carry deeper meaning. The chorus repeats the desire to "walk and talk like the angels," suggesting that the person's insights are highly valued and worth emulating. The final lines of the song mention a "small girl down by the sea" who found the "angel in me," implying that the singer has undergone a transformative experience due to their conversation with the angelic figure.
Overall, the lyrics of "Walk and Talk Like Angels" seem to be about seeking and valuing higher knowledge and wisdom, as well as the desire for spiritual transcendence. The song encourages listeners to pay attention to those who "walk like angels talk" and to consider how they might emulate them in their own lives.
Line by Line Meaning
You walk like the angels talk
Your elegant and graceful strides resemble the soothing and melodious speech of celestial beings
Where are you from
I am curious to know about your origins and upbringing
You want to walk and talk like angels talk
You aspire to possess the same divine aura and articulate words like the heavenly beings
Tell me then some
Please share with me some of your thoughts and insights regarding life and its mysteries
With a room by the sea
You are situated in a tranquil dwelling near the vast ocean
And a voice in the sand
The sand represents the echoes of your past experiences embedded in your memory, which shape the way you perceive things
Telling me your truth
You share with me your honest innermost feelings and opinions
And telling me your view
You reveal your unique perspective and outlook towards the world
In how you see the world
You express your personal interpretation of the world's complexities
Spinning, spinning round
Life is constantly changing and evolving, like a never-ending cycle of rotations
And what is love and what is death
You contemplate the meanings and implications of profound concepts like love and death
The fears you have to put to rest
You acknowledge and accept the fears and uncertainties that hold you back and strive to overcome them
And so you walk
You carry on with your journey through life
This I hear
I understand your aspirations to emulate angelic qualities
Tell me then dear
Please elaborate further on your desire to embody the ideals of angels
With a smile in the sun
You radiate happiness and positivity in the warmth of the sun's rays
And a face in the sand
Your facial expressions and emotions are reflected in the sand, symbolizing your emotional state
Sitting on a swing
You take a moment to relax and swing with the carefree attitude of a child
Unfolding bits of string
You unravel the mysteries of life, one by one, like untying knots in a piece of string
The face is innocence
Your innocent and pure appearance belies the depth of your knowledge and experiences
But the words are something more
Your words resonate with deeper meanings and insights, reflecting your wisdom and maturity
It's in the voice
Your tone of voice carries the weight of your emotions and convictions
It's in the sound
The melody and rhythm of your speech convey the beauty and elegance of your thoughts
It's in the way the world is round
The circular nature of life's journey is reflected in your words and actions
You see it's easy running angels down
It is often effortless to criticize and belittle even the most virtuous of individuals
And I can't help but shutter from the sound
I recoil at the harsh and unjust criticism directed towards the angelic qualities that both you and I aspire to possess
That small girl down by the sea
The youthful and innocent version of yourself, situated by the sea, experienced an epiphany or realization
Found the angel in me
You discovered the angelic qualities within yourself, which you seek to cultivate and embody
The words are such
The words you spoke were profound and impactful
I'll always recall
Your words will remain etched in my memory forever
As they faded into day [Repeat: x4]
As the sun rises and a new day dawns, the impact of your words lingers in my mind and heart
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DAVID JEFFREY RICKETTS, TONI CHILDS
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Richie is Major Drama!
Love this woman, love her music, love her message (and she looks fantastic and beautiful) – she makes the world a better place – thank you
ngtflyer
It's ten years later and I hope you are doing well and reading this. I just happened to be going through my music and ran across an old favorite song of yours, "Dreamer" and decided to search Youtube for maybe the video, and I came across this. I am glad you are doing better and still making music. I've been a fan for decades. Cheers!
John Gray
Toni Childs: Truly a wold talent, an incredible singer songwriter and a voice like no other! Here’s hoping she tours Scotland some day! 🏴
Jelena Lazarevic
You are beautiful Toni. Your music once served as my only inspiration to change my life in my darkest hours of '91/92 . Your song I've got to go now mirrored exactly what I knew I had to do and helped me out of my fear of doing it. Thank you. Can't wait to hear your new music <3
Eric Walker
Stop Your Fussing. My favorite song by you. Your voice has soul, much soulfulness.
Thander Easton
Toni, come to Sao Paulo in Brazil. I fell in love with your music since I saw you at the Grammy Awards back in 1989-90. I can't quite understand how cruel is this world as we see talented people like yourself with no space in the media while loads of rubbish music playing massively at the radio and TV all around the world, Sad thing!
Linda Lightfoot
A thank you from one "citizen of the planet" to another. I have listened to you since when you first appeared on the music scene. Your voice entranced me then and still does BUT what you say in your songs touches my soul. You words have helped me move through some things in my life and right now Keep the Faith plays here every day :) I foresee a future for our planet when this is what we do - we support each other and we all get to live our passion. Thank you for living your passion!
Sigrid Gulau
Ich bin fasziniert von ihrer Stimme und die wunderschönen Texte. Jeder ihrer Songs. I loved so much. Thank you very much Toni Childs. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🇩🇪👍
Anne Saree
Aloha and mahalo to you, Toni, for a wonderful, empowering and inspiring experience last night, here in Fremantle, Western Australia!! I have already thanked you in a comment on Facebook (Anne Tieppo), but wanted to do so on here as well. Much love to you always xxoo ♥
Jerrythecoo
Stay strong Toni!!!!!!!! Keep the music coming....................🇨🇦