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".
Harm in Change
Toro y Moi Lyrics
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You could be there now
And I'd rather drive it through the night
It's only one more day
Till we leave this state
And I know she thinks I've changed my mind
Don't let me hold you down
And I'd rather drive it through the night
It's only one more day
Till we leave this state
And I know she thinks I've changed my mind
Don't let me hold you down
You could be there now
And I'd rather drive it through the night
It's only one more day
Till we leave this state
And I know she thinks I've changed my mind
Don't let me hold you down
You could be there now
It's only one more day
Till we leave this state
And I know she thinks I've changed my mind
Don't let me hold you down
You could be there now
It's only one more day
Till we leave this state
And I know she thinks I've changed my mind
Don't let me hold you down
You could be there by now
Cause you know me
And I know you too
And that's not like me
Let me hold you tonight
Cause you know me
And I know you too
And that's not like me
Let me hold you tonight
Cause you know me
And I know you too
And that's not like me
Let me hold you tonight
Cause you know me
And I know you too
And that's not like me
Let me hold you tonight
Let me hold you tonight
Let me hold you tonight
The song "Harm in Change" by Toro y Moi is about a person who is feeling unsure about a romantic relationship and is struggling with the decision to end it. The lyrics "Don't let me hold you down, You could be there now" indicate that the person doesn't want to hold their partner back from pursuing their dreams or being happy. The line "And I'd rather drive it through the night, It's only one more day till we leave this state" suggests that the couple is on a road trip or journey together, but the singer has realized that the relationship isn't working out as they had hoped. They also don't want their partner to think that they've changed their mind, hence the repetition of the phrase "And I know she thinks I've changed my mind".
The chorus of "Cause you know me, And I know you too, And that's not like me, Let me hold you tonight" implies that the singer is conflicted about their emotions and is seeking comfort in physical intimacy. They have a deep connection with their partner but are struggling with communication about their doubts and fears, which is preventing them from fully enjoying the relationship. Overall, the song seems to explore the complex emotions and doubts that often arise in romantic relationships, and the struggle to balance individual needs with the desire to be with someone you care for deeply.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't let me hold you down
Please don't let me be the reason for you to stay behind
You could be there now
You could already be where you wanna be
And I'd rather drive it through the night
I prefer to travel during the night
It's only one more day
We're leaving soon
Till we leave this state
We'll be leaving this state momentarily
And I know she thinks I've changed my mind
I know she believes that I no longer wanna go
Cause you know me
You understand my personality
And I know you too
I know who you are as well
And that's not like me
This is out of character for me
Let me hold you tonight
Let me be there for you and support you
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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." :~)