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".
Got Blinded
Toro y Moi Lyrics
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That was once you calling
Just to check up on me
I could make it by
Now she's got me falling
And soon I will be nothing
Ooh, you know she wants to help
You say I never take from anyone
Maybe I don't and I hate the taste
I slowly started fading
But now I'm feeling better
Got blinded in two places
But found out which one mattered
You know you aren't gonna have her long
They're gonna leave you too
The lyrics of this song reveal a sense of vulnerability and dependency on someone's love and attention. The singer reminisces about a time when he was in control of his own life and didn't need anyone to check up on him. However, he now finds himself falling for someone and becoming reliant on their affection. Despite his reluctance to admit it, he is grateful for her help and support, acknowledging that she will always be there for him.
The line "Maybe I don't and I hate the taste" alludes to the singer's desire to be independent and self-sufficient. He refuses to take from others and feels disappointed in himself when he does. The line "Got blinded in two places but found out which one mattered" represents the singer's journey of discovering what truly matters in life. He may have been blinded by superficial things, but he has now found clarity and realizes the importance of genuine human connections.
Overall, the lyrics of "Got Blinded" show the importance of accepting help from others, acknowledging our own vulnerability, and finding meaning in genuine human connections.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want you gone
I have no desire for you to leave my life.
That was once you calling
In the past, it was you who contacted me.
Just to check up on me
The reason for your call was to see how I'm doing.
I could make it by
I was able to manage on my own.
Now she's got me falling
But now, due to someone else's actions or presence, I've become emotionally invested.
And soon I will be nothing
I'm aware that this situation won't end well for me, and I'll end up feeling empty.
Ooh, you know she wants to help
She is interested in trying to be of assistance.
Ooh, she's gonna be there for you
She will do anything she can to be supportive in your life.
You say I never take from anyone
You've accused me of never accepting help or support from others.
Maybe I don't and I hate the taste
It's possible I don't, and I resent the feeling of being indebted or dependent on someone else.
I slowly started fading
I was slowly losing my energy, motivation, and zest for life.
But now I'm feeling better
But now, due to recent events or influences, I'm starting to feel more alive and reinvigorated.
Got blinded in two places
I was so consumed or distracted by two things that I didn't see reality clearly.
But found out which one mattered
But I finally realized which one was truly important to me and deserving of my attention and affection.
You know you aren't gonna have her long
You're aware that your time with her is limited.
They're gonna leave you too
Others will also eventually depart from your life.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Chazwick Bradley Bundick
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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." :~)