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".
What You Want
Toro y Moi Lyrics
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The one is waiting for you in this line
So carry yourself on
With the reason for today
Before you didn't even get to ask
About the present or impending past
I'm up for the day
I can get you what you want
It's good to see you keep in touch
It doesn't bother me anymore
I know it seems as if you were ignored
But know that you weren't
So tell me again
Bear with me, I'm not good at keeping up
Moving on, no more opinions now
The time is coming where we all devour
So I'll follow you, or you follow me
Does anyone know where we go from here?
The lyrics to Toro y Moi's song "What You Want" explore the idea of awakening oneself and embracing the present moment. The opening line encourages the listener to awaken and turn on their mind, indicating that the lyrics are meant to be a thought-provoking and introspective piece. The second line "The one is waiting for you in this line" suggests that there is something important that the listener needs to hear or learn, and that it is waiting for them (perhaps in the lyrics that follow).
The next few lines hint at the idea that the past is irrelevant and that the present moment is what truly matters: "With the reason for today" and "Before you didn't even get to ask about the present or impending past." The lines "I'm up for the day, it's whatever you wanna do" further emphasize the importance of embracing the present moment and being open to new experiences.
The chorus, "I can get you what you want, it's good to see you keep in touch, it doesn't bother me anymore, I know it seems as if you were ignored, but know that you weren't, so tell me again, bear with me, I'm not good at keeping up," portrays the idea of letting go of the past and being open to new connections, experiences, and possibilities. The final lines "Moving on, no more opinions now, the time is coming where we all devour, so I'll follow you, or you follow me, does anyone know where we go from here?" suggest that there is a sense of uncertainty or unpredictability about the future, but that it is important to embrace the journey and follow one's instincts.
Overall, the lyrics to "What You Want" encourage the listener to embrace the present moment and let go of past grievances in order to move forward and experience new opportunities.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's awaken and turn on our minds
We should wake up and start using our brains to think more clearly.
The one is waiting for you in this line
There is a special person or opportunity waiting for you to find it.
So carry yourself on
Keep moving forward and don't give up.
With the reason for today
Have a purpose or goal for what you want to accomplish today.
Before you didn't even get to ask
You didn't have the chance to ask about something before.
About the present or impending past
Regarding either what's happening now or what's about to happen in the near future.
I'm up for the day
I'm ready to start my day and do whatever it takes to be productive.
It's whatever you wanna do
We'll do whatever you feel like doing.
I can get you what you want
I'm capable of getting you whatever it is that you desire.
It's good to see you keep in touch
I'm glad that you're staying in contact with me.
It doesn't bother me anymore
I'm no longer upset or bothered by something that previously happened.
I know it seems as if you were ignored
I understand that you might have felt like you were being ignored.
But know that you weren't
Rest assured that you were not being ignored.
So tell me again
Please repeat what you were saying.
Bear with me, I'm not good at keeping up
Please be patient with me, as it's difficult for me to keep up with things sometimes.
Moving on, no more opinions now
Let's move forward and stop giving our opinions about what happened.
The time is coming where we all devour
A time is approaching where we will all have to come together and face something head on.
So I'll follow you, or you follow me
We can be each other's support system and guidance through whatever we're about to face.
Does anyone know where we go from here?
We're unsure of what comes next or where to go from here.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BUNDICK CHAZWICK BRADLEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Olives C
Let's awaken and turn on our minds
No one is waiting for you in this line
So carry yourself on up, With no reason for delay
Before you didn't even care to ask
About the present or impending plans
I'm off for the day
It's whatever you wanna do
[Hook]
I can get you what you want
It's good to see you keep in touch
[Verse 2]
It doesn't bother me anymore
I know it seems as if you were ignored
But know that you weren't so tell me again
Bear with me, I'm not good at keeping up
[Verse 3]
Moving on, no more opinions now
The time is coming where we all dip out
So I'll follow you, or you follow me
Does anyone know where we go from here?
Olives C
Let's awaken and turn on our minds
No one is waiting for you in this line
So carry yourself on up, With no reason for delay
Before you didn't even care to ask
About the present or impending plans
I'm off for the day
It's whatever you wanna do
[Hook]
I can get you what you want
It's good to see you keep in touch
[Verse 2]
It doesn't bother me anymore
I know it seems as if you were ignored
But know that you weren't so tell me again
Bear with me, I'm not good at keeping up
[Verse 3]
Moving on, no more opinions now
The time is coming where we all dip out
So I'll follow you, or you follow me
Does anyone know where we go from here?
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This album is classic
Jonathan Pollard
You are damn right iconic album
Spencer Travis
This song is amazing. Absolutely beautiful 💛
Genesis Azor
I remember in high school I would play this song while I walked to the train each morning at like 4am
nicola883
Bellissimo. Fresco, vivo!
Joey Arkane
fantastic channel.. def stay uploading
Bret Vyon
Reminds me of George Harrison
ajshotdat
0:20 guitar goes dumb asf
Joual
Logic ✌