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".
Rose Quartz
Toro y Moi Lyrics
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Don't lie to me
Because I feel weak
Because I feel weak
You turned around
It's just like mine
Because I feel weak
And if I fall
Into the sea
Don't let me go
Because I feel weak
So tell again
Don't let it in
Because I feel weak
Because I feel weak
You turned around
It's just like mine
Because I feel weak
Because I feel weak
And if I fall
Into the sea
Don't let me go
Because I feel weak
The lyrics in "Rose Quartz" by Toro y Moi speak to the vulnerability of the human experience, particularly in relationships. The opening lines, "The time you came, don't lie to me, because I feel weak," convey a sense of fear and doubt. The singer is pleading for honesty and transparency in their interactions with their partner because they do not want to feel weakened or hurt.
The chorus creates a sense of repetition and builds on this feeling of vulnerability. The line, "You turned around, it's just like mine, because I feel weak," suggests that their partner is equally vulnerable and unsure. The repetition of "because I feel weak" emphasizes the fragility of the relationship and the human ego.
The second verse asks for a sense of security and reassurance. "And if I fall into the sea, don't let me go because I feel weak" suggests a fear of abandonment or rejection. This vulnerability is juxtaposed with the line "So tell again, don't let it in," which implies a sense of caution and hesitation.
Overall, "Rose Quartz" is a profound and introspective song that speaks to the human need for emotional security and honesty.
Line by Line Meaning
The time you came
Referring to a specific moment, likely when the subject's significant other entered their life
Don't lie to me
The subject is asking for honesty from their significant other
Because I feel weak
The subject is emotionally vulnerable and in need of support
Because I feel weak
Reiteration of the subject's emotional vulnerability
You turned around
A reference to the subject's significant other turning their back on them, possibly emotionally or physically
It's just like mine
The subject's emotions and feelings are mirrored by their significant other
Because I feel weak
The subject's emotional vulnerability remains constant
Because I feel weak
Reiteration of the subject's emotional vulnerability
And if I fall
Referring to a hypothetical situation where the subject is in danger
Into the sea
A metaphor for peril or adversity
Don't let me go
The subject is asking for support and protection from their significant other
Because I feel weak
The subject's emotional vulnerability remains constant
So tell again
The subject is asking their significant other to repeat something, possibly to reassure them
Don't let it in
The subject is guarding themselves against emotional pain or turmoil
Because I feel weak
The subject's emotional vulnerability remains constant
Because I feel weak
Reiteration of the subject's emotional vulnerability
You turned around
A reference to the subject's significant other turning their back on them, possibly emotionally or physically
It's just like mine
The subject's emotions and feelings are mirrored by their significant other
Because I feel weak
The subject's emotional vulnerability remains constant
Because I feel weak
Reiteration of the subject's emotional vulnerability
And if I fall
Referring to a hypothetical situation where the subject is in danger
Into the sea
A metaphor for peril or adversity
Don't let me go
The subject is asking for support and protection from their significant other
Because I feel weak
The subject's emotional vulnerability remains constant
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Chaz Bundick
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@alicedupont6708
This song is the soundtrack of my life
When I listen to it I feel like I’m walking in London and no one sees me, kids play football in slow motion, a smooth wind, end of the day.
It’s also the song of people entering their childhood home decades after leaving it
It’s the song for lonely people balancing between sadness and happiness, full of emptiness and emotion. This song
@domoniquedixon2590
The time you came
Don't lie to me
Because I feel weak
Because I feel weak
You turned around
It's just like mine
Because I feel weak
Because I feel weak
And if I fall
Into the sea
Don't let me go
Because I feel weak
So tell again
Don't let it in
Because I feel weak
Because I feel weak
You turned around
It's just like mine
Because I feel weak
Because I feel weak
And if I fall
Into the sea
Don't let me go
Because I feel weak
@MagicSwordFilms
As an animator i have immense respect for this video, mustve taken FOREVER
@fightindreamers
+Henry Gonzalez anything done by hand is rare these days. the work seems more genuine and authentic. it's like a piece of your soul goes into the work. how could it not? the time, sweat and dedication that goes into making a work of art like this...the audience definitely feels it some deeper than others
@MagicSwordFilms
l3gitxk1m 49 Imagine the time it would've taken to re paint the oil paintings in this for every frame of this video. They looped some of it, but this is at least 12-24 moderations per second. That takes forever
@Imnotevenapanda
+Henry Gonzalez my thoughts exactly, they probably put a ton of effort and time into making this
@Kai-qu5jj
+Henry Gonzalez Could be a filter?
@MagicSwordFilms
Nah man you can tell from the economy of brushstrokes and just the way its all done, this was painstakingly hand crafted That Guy
@JayLeParc
The way this song builds in the beginning always gives me chills
@Dalis856
Facts.. its surreal
@moosesnWoop
Sounds familiar, like I've heard it before
@alonsotechno
Have you listened to the slowed down version yet? The build-up there is really something else