Krikorian is a singer/songwriter, whose songs have been recorded by Charlie Sexton, Bette Midler, Peter Case, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Vanessa Williams, Bonnie Raitt and others. He is most commonly regarded as a Christian artist, and has released several albums of Christian songs starting with Romeo Unchained (1986); prior to that, he was decidedly a secular artist.
Krikorian and Alan Shapazian (rhythm guitar) formed a band called The Raik's Progress which recorded one single for Liberty Records, released in 1967. In 1973, he appeared as a member of the former Buddy Holly backing band the Crickets on their album "Remnants".
By 1978, Krikorian went solo, adopting the name of Tonio K, possibly a reference to the Thomas Mann novel Tonio Kröger, with Life In The Foodchain.
Krikorian is featured as lead vocalist on the song "Don't Fade Away." from the Crickets & Their Buddies album, released in the summer of 2004.
Go Away
Tonio K. Lyrics
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Lookin' all innocent and lost
With your sleazy dress barely coverin' up
All the parts that you know that i want
You talk about the past
And ask me how i'm gettin' on
Yes you're rememberin' all the good times
That we had before you turned up gone
You think i'm maybe goin' for it
But do you take me for a fool?
I wouldn't touch you with a stick
I know what you came here for
But i ain't no kid anymore
You think i don't know what your game is
You think that i'm blind
You think i'm fool enough
To ever want to play with...?
You think i've lost my mind?
Well i do
And i'm not
And i don't so it won't matter if you stand here
'til the cows come home
So don't you waste your precious time
And when that don't work
You start in pullin' rabbits out your hat
And you're pretty good
But we're not amused
Now would you kindly put them back
You drop some names einstein that i once mentioned
Thinking augustine maybe i'll respond
But i've passed thomas mann beyond all of that nonsense
What with the hugo ball arabs droppin' bombs
Did you really think j. that you could robert trick me oppenheimer
Just by memorizing names? gene ament
Oh you're a spicey little number
Pope peter pigmouth
But your mind's between your legs
You think i don't know what your game is
You think that i'm blind
You think i'm fool enough
To ever want to play with...?
You think i've lost my mind?
Well i do
And i'm not
And i don't so it won't matter if you stand here
'til these cattle go home
No don't you waste my precious time
I'm not buyin'
I ain't interested
Go away
The song "Go Away" by Tonio K. is about a woman who walks into the singer's room and tries to seduce him with her suggestive dress and talk about their past. The singer sees through her manipulative tactics and refuses to play into her games. The woman attempts to impress the singer by dropping names of intellectuals and historical figures, but he sees beyond this facade and recognizes that her mind is "between her legs". Ultimately, the singer tells her to go away, as he is not interested in her manipulation.
The lyrics of the song convey a powerful message about the importance of seeing through manipulative people who try to deceive us. The woman in the song represents people who try to take advantage of others for their own gain, such as gold diggers or power-hungry individuals. The singer's refusal to give in to her advances shows that he values his self-respect and is unwilling to compromise his dignity for a short-term pleasure.
Overall, "Go Away" is a powerful song that speaks to the importance of staying true to oneself and refusing to be manipulated by others. The song is a reminder to always stay alert to the insincere people in our lives and to refuse to play their games.
Line by Line Meaning
Well you walk into my room
You come into my private space uninvited
Lookin' all innocent and lost
Your demeanor is feigned and unconvincing
With your sleazy dress barely coverin' up
Your clothing is suggestive and inappropriate
All the parts that you know that i want
You are aware of my desires and are using them against me
You talk about the past
You bring up memories in an attempt to manipulate me
And ask me how i'm gettin' on
You feign concern for my wellbeing
Yes you're rememberin' all the good times
You selectively recall moments that would benefit you
That we had before you turned up gone
You abruptly left without explanation
And by the way i smile and stare
My friendly demeanor is only a facade
You think i'm maybe goin' for it
You believe I am receptive to your advances
But do you take me for a fool?
You underestimate my intelligence and perception
I wouldn't touch you with a stick
I have no interest in engaging in physical or emotional intimacy with you
I know what you came here for
I understand your ulterior motives
But i ain't no kid anymore
I am not naive or gullible
You think i don't know what your game is
You believe that I am unaware of your manipulative tactics
You think that i'm blind
You believe that I am ignorant to your true intentions
You think i'm fool enough
You think that I am easy to deceive
To ever want to play with...?
To become entangled in your schemes or advances?
You think i've lost my mind?
You believe that I am irrational or insane
Well i do
I acknowledge that you are attempting to manipulate me
And i'm not
I am not susceptible to your advances or schemes
And i don't so it won't matter if you stand here 'til the cows come home
I remain steadfast in my intentions and will not be swayed
So don't you waste your precious time
Your efforts at manipulation are futile
And when that don't work
Your previous attempts at manipulation failed
You start in pullin' rabbits out your hat
You begin using new tactics to deceive me
And you're pretty good
You are skilled at manipulation
But we're not amused
Your antics are not entertaining or convincing
Now would you kindly put them back
Cease your attempts at manipulation
You drop some names einstein that i once mentioned
You attempt to use my own words against me
Thinking augustine maybe i'll respond
You reference intellectuals to appear intelligent yourself
But i've passed thomas mann beyond all of that nonsense
I have moved on from superficial discussions and pretentious name-dropping
What with the hugo ball arabs droppin' bombs
I am more concerned with real-world issues and events
Did you really think j. that you could robert trick me oppenheimer
You are attempting to use complex names to confuse and deceive me
Just by memorizing names? gene ament
Your superficial attempts at appearing intelligent are transparent and ineffective
Oh you're a spicey little number
You are an attractive and seductive individual
Pope peter pigmouth
You are arrogant and pretentious
But your mind's between your legs
You prioritize physical gratification over intellectual pursuits
I'm not buyin'
I do not believe your lies or manipulative tactics
I ain't interested
I have no desire to engage with you
Go away
Leave me alone and do not continue to attempt to manipulate me
Contributed by Kennedy N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.