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".
Before I'm Done
Toro y Moi Lyrics
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He never would apologize
For ?
Isn't understood
Keep standing wasted
I'm getting behind
I think I'll die
Done
The lyrics to Toro y Moi's song "Before I'm Done" are open to interpretation and can be understood in various ways. However, one possible interpretation is that the person being referred to as "he" is someone who is unapologetic about their actions and is hard to relate to or understand. The line "keep standing wasted" suggests that this person may have unhealthy habits or addictions. Meanwhile, the singer is struggling to keep up with this person and feeling overwhelmed to the point of contemplating their own mortality. The repetition of the phrase "Before I'm Done" could mean different things, such as wanting to accomplish something before they die, or feeling like they can't handle the situation for much longer.
Line by Line Meaning
He ?
No specific subject or context is given for this line. It's left open-ended for interpretation.
He never would apologize
Whoever 'he' is, he has a habit of not saying sorry regardless of his actions or behaviors.
For ?
This line poses a question to the unknown subject of 'he' regarding what exactly he refuses to apologize for.
Isn't understood
There seems to be a lack of communication or comprehension in the situation, leaving things unresolved and unapologetic.
Keep standing wasted
Despite the lack of resolution, the artist continues to stand idly by in a state of intoxication or numbness.
I'm getting behind
The singer is falling behind in life or struggling to keep up with responsibilities and expectations.
I think I'll die
The singer is overwhelmed with the pressures of life and believes they might not be able to handle it much longer.
Before I'm Done
The artist anticipates that they might die before achieving their goals or finishing their responsibilities.
Done
The artist ends the song on this one-word line, emphasizing the finality and uncertainty of their fate.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Chazwick Bradley Bundick
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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." :~)