He then released two solo albums, 12 Song Program (2010) and Sad Bear (2011), as well as another split album with Joey Cape in 2012, Acoustic Volume 2.
On August 1, 2012 it was announced that he had passed away.
Burgies Basics and You
Tony Sly Lyrics
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I am danger you are safe,
I've been drinking from this bottle for at least a couple of days
Everytime you walk in our room angels blindly follow you
You are kind and sincere but so few
Take me downtown to the gutter
Where I am one step away
But we're makin enough money to make my daughters feel safe
Stay with me, I am built from all your parts
And I don't recall the first time that I locked my eyes with yours
But I remember seeing in double outside the liquor store,
There were two of you so beautiful I couldn't even talk
I tried to sweep you off your feet but you couldn't walk
Let's get back now to the present where you're living in a world
Where you don't want me for comfort you just need your little girls
That's ok cause I am looking but I don't have such a see
Maybe I cannot change me cause I am me
And you do not love the person that you met that sunny day
I am no longer on your path but it seems i'm in your way
There were two of you so beautiful I couldn't even talk
I tried to sweep you off your feet but you couldn't walk
I tried to sweep you off your feet but you couldn't walk
The lyrics to Tony Sly's song "Burgies Basics and You" tell a story of a man who recognizes his faults and acknowledges the perfection of his partner, but struggles to live up to her standards. He describes himself as "stupid" and "danger," while she is the epitome of safety and kindness. He also reveals his struggles with alcohol as he sings that he has been drinking from a bottle for at least a couple of days.
The man places his partner on a pedestal, saying that angels follow her every time she enters a room. He acknowledges that he has ruined everything good in his life, but she remains constant and committed to him. He pleads for her to stay with him and admits that he is built from all of her parts. He reminisces about the first time he saw her, but also reveals his initial inability to talk to her due to her beauty.
As he reflects on their relationship, he realizes that her devotion to their children is her number one priority. He admits that he is not the person she fell in love with and that he may not be capable of changing himself. He feels as though he is now in her way, but he still yearns for her to be with him. The song ends with a repetition of the attempts he made to sweep her off her feet, but she was unable to walk.
Overall, "Burgies Basics and You" is a complex and emotional song about a man recognizing his faults and shortcomings while still desperately seeking the love and acceptance of his partner.
Line by Line Meaning
I am stupid you are perfect
I feel inadequate and flawed compared to you
I am danger you are safe
I bring risks and instability while you provide security and stability
I've been drinking from this bottle for at least a couple of days
I have been drinking alcohol excessively for days
Everytime you walk in our room angels blindly follow you
Your pure and virtuous nature seems to attract positive attention
You are kind and sincere but so few
Your genuine nature is rare and hard to find
Take me downtown to the gutter
Bring me to the less desirable parts of town
Where I am one step away
Where I am dangerously close to ruining my life
But we're makin enough money to make my daughters feel safe
I am able to provide enough financial stability to ensure my daughters' safety
I have ruined all the good things in my life but there you are,
I have destroyed all my successes, yet you remain present in my life
Stay with me, I am built from all your parts
I rely on your positive traits to survive and function
And I don't recall the first time that I locked my eyes with yours
I cannot remember the initial encounter where our eyes met
But I remember seeing in double outside the liquor store,
I remember seeing two of you when I was intoxicated outside the store
There were two of you so beautiful I couldn't even talk
Your beauty rendered me speechless
I tried to sweep you off your feet but you couldn't walk
I attempted to charm you, but you were not receptive
Let's get back now to the present where you're living in a world
Let's return to the current time where you live your daily life
Where you don't want me for comfort you just need your little girls
You do not seek me for emotional support, only for the sake of our daughters
That's ok cause I am looking but I don't have such a see
I am searching for love, but I am not as perceptive as you
Maybe I cannot change me cause I am me
Perhaps I cannot change my personality and character traits
And you do not love the person that you met that sunny day
You no longer have romantic feelings for the person you first met
I am no longer on your path but it seems i'm in your way
We have gone our separate ways, yet I still affect your life negatively
I tried to sweep you off your feet but you couldn't walk
I attempted to charm you, but you were not receptive
I tried to sweep you off your feet but you couldn't walk
I attempted to charm you, but you were not receptive
Writer(s): tony sly
Contributed by Aiden D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@marcleveille5916
What a beautifull sincère love song
@gregheipel7941
Never forget Tony Sly.
@scottstackhouse4180
Never.
@davidjordon5843
listening to his stuff is making me cry tonight rest in piece you beautiful soul you are amazing RIP!!
@undrcvrdoug9295
it isnt happy bear thats for sure
@emluvslabs
totally crying right now. miss you so much Tony. RIP
@theunsheep
The Greatest.
@MrMotherfuck123
How fuckin beautiful is this Song ? Ridiculous.
@SixDaysPLUS
one of the best and most inspiring singers/songwriters had to pass way too soon :( RIP Tony! we'll never forget you..
@undrcvrdoug9295
its too bad that he will never be heard by the general population tho