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1. Toronto was a Canadian rock band from the late seventies and early eighties who have been compared to Heart and Pat Benatar. They were formed in the late 1970s in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, when singer Annie "Holly" Woods met guitarist Brian Allen. The band's constantly shifting line-up was originally augmented by guitarist/backing vocalist Sharon Alton, keyboardist Scott Kreyer, bassist Nick Costello, and drummer Jimmy Fox.
Their first album, Lookin' for Trouble, was released in 1980, and the title track was a Top 40 hit in Canada. Head On (1981) followed , after which Costello and Fox left the band to be replaced by Gary LaLonde (later of Honeymoon Suite) and Barry Connors (later of Coney Hatch).
This sextet recorded Get It On Credit (1982), with Your Daddy Don't Know perhaps being their best known hit on the 1982 album. Lalonde was then replaced by Mike Gingrich for 1983's Girls' Night Out. This album also received attention, as did the band's Greatest Hits album of 1984.
There were subsequently several exits and entrances in 1984/85, with founding members Allen and Alton leaving, along with drummer Connors. They were replaced by Marty Walsh (guitars), Daryl Alvara (guitars) and Paul Hanna (drums), and the band rechristened themselves Toronto & Holly Woods. In 1985, the re-vamped sextet released their final album, Assault & Flattery. It featured the single New Romance, written by Holly Knight and Anton Fig.
2005 saw Toronto play at Voyageur Days Festival in Mattawa, Ontario, Canada (near North Bay) with other Canadian classic rockers Moxy, Chilliwack, Trooper, Goddo, Killer Dwarfs and Ray Lyell for the 30th anniversary of the release of the debut album by the band Moxy.
2. Toronto is a rock band from Poland, created in 1997 by brothers Sławek and Darek Załeńscy.
3. Toronto is an artist credited for the song Electric Tooth Brush on the Jet Set Radio soundtrack.
Girls Night Out
Toronto Lyrics
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If my mood's been changin'
But my social life
Needs some rearrangin', yeah
Well, I got nothin'
Against my ole lady
But every now and then
A man's gotta get out and get crazy
That's all baby
Boys' night out
We'll do some drinkin'
Maybe hurt ourselves real bad
I guarantee the best time
That we ever had
So don't stay up
'Cause I'll be out all night
And don't you try to see me
'Cause I'll be outta sight
One more boys' night out, yeah
Boys' night out, come on
Boys' night out
Now, what do you say fellas, one more
Boys' night out, that's all baby
Boys' night out
I'll do my best
To stay outta jail
Because my ole lady
She never gonna go my bail
I hope that Eddie doesn't
Start another fight
'Cause we get too high
You know baby, we just might
I need help
Boys' night out
Oh, it's comin' up on me, baby
Boys' night out
One more, boys' night out
Boys' night out
Boys' night out
Boys' night out
(incomprehensible)
Boys' night out
That's all
The lyrics of the song "Girls Night Out" by Toronto depict a man who is apologizing to his partner for being in a bad mood and wanting to go out with the boys instead of spending the night at home. He acknowledges that he loves his partner but sometimes needs to have a boys' night out to have fun and let loose. He assures his partner that he will be careful and do his best to avoid getting into trouble, but he confesses that things could get out of hand if they get too high. Throughout the song, he emphasizes the importance of male bonding and having a good time with friends.
The song emphasizes the theme of male camaraderie and the need for men to let loose once in a while. The singer's desire to have a "boys' night out" is a common theme in many popular songs, emphasizing the need to have a good time with friends and let loose. The song also provides an insight into the expectations of gender roles during that era, where a man was expected to have a social life outside of the home and maintain his friendships despite having a committed partner.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm sorry baby
Apology for changing mood and needing to go out
If my mood's been changin'
Acknowledging the change in mood
But my social life
Personal life outside of their partner
Needs some rearrangin', yeah
Requires some alterations
Well, I got nothin'
I'm not objecting
Against my ole lady
No ill-will towards their partner
But every now and then
Sometimes
A man's gotta get out and get crazy
Need for a wild night out with friends
I need a boys' night out
Desire to spend time with male friends
That's all baby
That's the only motive
We'll do some drinkin'
Intends to consume alcohol with friends
Maybe hurt ourselves real bad
Possibility of getting hurt
I guarantee the best time
Promising a fun experience
That we ever had
The most enjoyable experience
So don't stay up
Don't wait up
'Cause I'll be out all night
Will be gone for the entire night
And don't you try to see me
Don't expect a visit
'Cause I'll be outta sight
Will not be visible
One more boys' night out, yeah
One last night with friends
Boys' night out, come on
Inviting friends for a night out
Now, what do you say fellas, one more
Proposal to male companions for another night out
I'll do my best
Will try hard
To stay outta jail
Avoid being arrested
Because my ole lady
Partner won't help if arrested
She never gonna go my bail
Partner won't provide bail money
I hope that Eddie doesn't
Expression of concern
Start another fight
Eddie might start a quarrel
'Cause we get too high
Being inebriated can escalate things
You know baby, we just might
Possibility of escalation exists
I need help
Requesting assistance
Boys' night out
Night out with male friends
Oh, it's comin' up on me, baby
Feeling excited
incomprehensible
Lyrics unclear
Boys' night out
Male bonding
Boys' night out
Time spent with peers
Boys' night out
Remark on male companionship
Boys' night out
Repetition of previous lines
Boys' night out
Reiteration of previous lines
That's all
All that is needed
Contributed by Elliot L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Debbie
Yep, I was 16 when I was rocking to Toronto! Love Holly's voice. Such a great band.
Geoff Edwards
Great song. Toronto rule. Love listening to all of these old Canadian bands.
Revertino Tse
Love their Songs. Girls Night Out. Even The The Score. Enough Is Enough. Etc. 🤘Rock On Ladies
Thomas Zadorozny
GREAT PERFORMANCE, MS. HOLLY, MA'AM!
Sakis Giochalas
great band,very nice song!!
WineSippingCowboy
Holly and Sharon must have had fun with this song when they played this live!
Chey T
A LOT of GREAT Canadian bands! Thank you!
Lorelei Catellier
boy this bring back memories, I'm 48 and when I was 18 this was the music, miss those days :)
Sharon Power
I can't remember what I did had for dinner 2 days ago, but I remember these songs word for word.......how many years later??? lol
rhymeandreasoning
Holly and that AMAZING voice !! Kirk..Montreal, Canada