1. Toronto was a Cana… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist under this name:
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.
You Better Run
Toronto Lyrics
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Whatcha tryin' to do to my heart
You go around, tellin' lies, and now you wanna compromise
Whatcha tryin' to do to my heart
You better run, you better hide, you better leave from my side, yeah
Whatcha tryin' to do to my soul
Whatcha tryin' to do to my soul
Whatcha tryin' to do to my soul
You better run, you better hide, you better leave from my side, yeah
I love you, oh I love you so, can't you see, don't you know
I can't stand your alibis, you tell me lies, drive me wild, yeah
I say what are you tryin' to do to my head
Say whatcha tryin' to do to my head
Well now I'm gonna draw the line
'Cause you ain't gonna take my mind
What are you tryin' to do to my head
You better run, you better hide, you better leave from my side
You better run, you better hide, you better leave from my side
I could yell, yeah
I said go away and leave me alone
I can't stand you no more
The lyrics to Toronto's "You Better Run" tell the story of a relationship gone bad. The singer is addressing their lover and asking them what they are trying to do to their heart, soul and head. The lover has been telling lies and trying to compromise the singer's heart and soul. The singer warns the lover to leave their side and run because they cannot stand their alibis and lies anymore.
The chorus is a warning to the lover that they better run, hide and leave from the singer's side. The singer has had enough and is closing all the doors. The affection that the singer once felt for their lover has turned into frustration and anger at the lies that have been told.
The bridge of the song is a final warning to the lover that they are not going to be able to take the singer's mind. The singer is drawing a line and letting their lover know that they need to leave them alone.
Overall, the lyrics to "You Better Run" tell the story of a relationship that has soured due to dishonesty. The singer has had enough and is warning their lover to leave before it's too late.
Line by Line Meaning
Whatcha tryin' to do to my heart
What are you attempting to do with my emotions?
Whatcha tryin' to do to my heart
What are you attempting to do with my emotions?
You go around, tellin' lies, and now you wanna compromise
You've been sharing dishonest information, and now you want to settle the situation.
Whatcha tryin' to do to my heart
What are you attempting to do with my emotions?
You better run, you better hide, you better leave from my side, yeah
It would be wise for you to depart from my presence abruptly.
Whatcha tryin' to do to my soul
What are you attempting to do with the essence of my being?
Whatcha tryin' to do to my soul
What are you attempting to do with the essence of my being?
Well everything I had is yours, and now I'm closin' all the doors
I gave you all that I had, now I'm closing the doors and limiting our interaction.
Whatcha tryin' to do to my soul
What are you attempting to do with the essence of my being?
You better run, you better hide, you better leave from my side, yeah
It would be wise for you to depart from my presence abruptly.
I love you, oh I love you so, can't you see, don't you know
I have strong feelings for you, but it seems like you don't understand or care.
I can't stand your alibis, you tell me lies, drive me wild, yeah
I can't handle your excuses, lies, and behavior anymore - it's causing me to feel intense emotions.
I say what are you tryin' to do to my head
What are you attempting to do with my thoughts and mental state?
Say whatcha tryin' to do to my head
Speak up and let me know what you're trying to do to my thoughts and mental state.
Well now I'm gonna draw the line
I am setting a boundary and making it clear where our interaction can end.
'Cause you ain't gonna take my mind
I won't allow you to manipulate or control my thoughts and opinions.
What are you tryin' to do to my head
What are you attempting to do with my thoughts and mental state?
You better run, you better hide, you better leave from my side
It would be wise for you to depart from my presence abruptly.
You better run, you better hide, you better leave from my side
It would be wise for you to depart from my presence abruptly.
I could yell, yeah
I have the urge to scream and express my displeasure.
I said go away and leave me alone
I am requesting that you vacate my space and stop engaging with me.
I can't stand you no more
I have reached my limit with you and cannot tolerate our interaction.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EDWARD BRIGATI, FELIX CAVALIERE
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