Chaz Bear's methods are constantly evolving. While heavily influenced by his parent's vinyl and tape collection, his contemporary influences are Animal Collective, Sonic Youth, J Dilla, and Daft Punk.
Toro y Moi started in 2007 as a bedroom project that quickly grew into live performance. The music is associated with the chillwave movement but the sound is influenced by freak folk, R&B, and French House.
Toro y Moi is signed to Carpark Records. The first full-length album, Causers of This, was released in January 2010.
Toro y Moi's second album Underneath the Pine was released in February 2011.
His EP titled Freaking Out was released in September of 2011.
A compilation of songs titled June 2009 was released in April of 2012.
His album "Anything In Return" was released on January 16, 2013.
His fourth album "What For?" was released on April 6 2015.
His fifth album "Boo Boo" was released on July 7, 2017.
2019 followed and with it, "Outer Peace" on January 18th- an infusion of French House and indietronica, with "Soul Trash" following on 29th October, containing unfinished and unreleased recordings dating back to 2015.
The next year saw Toro's biggest hit to date, Grammy-nominated collaboration with Flume "The Difference", as well as remixes for Caroline Polachek and HAIM.
Toro's sixth album "Mahal" was released on 29 April 2022, and in August 2023 he released a 5-track EP titled "Sandhills".
All Alone
Toro y Moi Lyrics
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I know...that she's my true love.
I've got...to keep this straight...now.
Never seen myself this way:
the man that she needs in her life
I've got to keep this right.
Follow her tonight, to give
'cause she's all alone
Follow her tonight, to give
what she's looking for
'cause she's all alone
In this song, Toro y Moi sings about the importance of being there for someone you love. He acknowledges that his love interest can only be with him, and that he is her true love. He admits that he needs to keep things straight now, and that he has never seen himself this way – as the man that she needs in her life. He recognizes that he has to keep it right.
The chorus of the song, "Follow her tonight, to give what she's looking for 'cause she's all alone", shows Toro y Moi's commitment to being there for his love interest. He wants to make sure that she never feels alone, and is willing to do whatever it takes to give her what she's looking for. The tone of the song is reflective, yet hopeful, as the singer expresses his dedication to the relationship.
Overall, "All Alone" is a romantic and introspective song that explores the nuances of a relationship. It highlights the importance of being there for someone you love, and the dedication required to make a relationship work.
Line by Line Meaning
Wait. She can only be with me.
There's someone he's claimed to be with, no one else can have her.
I know...that she's my true love.
He's confident that this girl is his soulmate.
I've got...to keep this straight...now.
He has to keep his relationship with her uncomplicated.
Never seen myself this way: the man that she needs in her life.
For the first time, he sees himself as a man who can fulfil her needs.
I've got to keep this right.
He'll do whatever he needs to do to maintain their relationship.
Follow her tonight, to give what she's looking for 'cause she's all alone.
He'll be there for her when she needs him, especially when she's lonely.
Follow her tonight, to give what she's looking for 'cause she's all alone.
He'll be there for her when she needs him, especially when she's lonely.
Contributed by Sarah C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Haya Hindash
on New Loved Ones
I think the lyric is actually "And she's on her knees" instead of "and she's on her needs." :~)