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1) "Toy" is a London ba… Read Full Bio ↴There are several artists with that name:
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1) "Toy" is a London based five-piece formed in 2010, rising from the ashes of Joe Lean & The Jing Jang Jong. It is made of Tom Dougall (Vox/Guitars), Dominic O'Dair (Guitars), Maxim Barron (Bass/Vox), Alejandra Diez [2010-15] (Synthesizers/Modulation) and Charlie Salvidge (Drums/Vox). Max Oscarnold joined after Alejandra's departure. Toy's musical influences incorporate a wide range of genres including punk, early electronic music, psychedelia, post punk, krautrock, kosmische, post rock, musique concrete and folk to name a few. With the majority of 2010 spent writing, Toy played their first show at the Cave Club in Islington. Since then the band played a string of live performances including Field Day and 1234 festivals as well as supporting bands such as The Horrors and The Pretty Things. Their first released single was 'Left Myself Behind'.
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2) Toy is an electronic duo formed by UK composer Alisdair Stirling and producer Jorgen Traeen from Bergen, Norway. They released 'Rabbit Pushing Mower/Valley Cars' in 2002 as a vinyl seven inch on Telle Records described by the BBC as an amusing cream puff of a tune. As Telle Records had a break, the label kindly handed Toy to Smalltown Supersound. This resulted in a new 7 single "Sedan Through Tunnel/Decorama". Both singles sold out quickly. In 2006 the duo released the debut album, Toy, on Smalltown Supersound. The album received brilliant critics. The track Rabbit Pushing Mower (from the album) opened their friend Annie`s DJ Kicks mix album for Studio K7 (out late in October 2005). Jorgen Traeen runs Duper Studios in Bergen, a space he also shares with Røyksopp, Datarock and Bjorn Torske among others. Traeen is a well known producer who among others has produced Sondre Lerche, Magnet and Jaga Jazzist. He also has his own solo project Sir Dupermann on Smalltown Supersound. Although a Londoner Stirling has his roots in Bergen where he is the driving force behind the Bergen pop workshop/collective 'House of Hiss'. "Like Röyksopp's "Poor Leno"-- cold, lonely pop, bedroom danceparty shit"(PITCHFORK) Prozac-flavoured glory (BBC RADIO 3) "Sounds like a lot of fun being in Toy" (4/5, DJ MAGAZINE)
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3) Band from Japan
Tachibana Yasuhiko: electric bass, voice, etc.
Keisuke Ohta: violin, electric violin, guitar, mandolin, voice, etc.
Yasuhiro Yoshigaki: drums, percussion, trumpet, voice, etc
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4) "Dire Straits"-like pop music straight from the water of Antwerp, Belgium. Toy released two albums in the eighties: Bad Night and The Split. Their songs have withstood the passage of time.
The song Suspicion is also featured on the album of the movie "Anyway the Wind Blows", directed by Tom Barman (dEUS). Suspicion has been chosen has one of his all time favourite Belgian songs.
Members of Toy have released solo-albums as well.
They also have a tribute project Fogertyshow, an amazing honour to John Fogerty and his music (also the CCR-era).
Some people around the band are working towards a come-back, and that would be great.
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5) Rock band from Finland
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6) Pimba singer from Portugal who was a contestant in the first season of Taskmaster Portugal.
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7) Heavy Metal/Hard Rock band with female vocalist from Czech Republic.
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8) Toy from Korea debuted as a two-men band (Yoo Hee-Yeol and Yoon Jeong-Oh), but after the first album, Yoo Hee Yeol continued to work under the same name on his own. But sometimes he releases album as his own name, not Toy (ex. 익숙한 그집앞Iksukan Geujipap, 여름날Yeoreumnal). As a project, many guest singers, like Sung Si-Kyung, Kim Yeon-Woo, Kim Hyung-Joong, have been singing in albums. Yoo has his own music show called "Yoo Hee Yeol's Sketchbook". He is now a solo singer and a composer.
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9) Young electronic producer from Bucharest, Romania.
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10) Polish new wave band active in late 80's and beginning of 90's.
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11) US heavy metal band with a release 'Guilty' from 1984.
Motoring
Toy Lyrics
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These seasons brings it changing it and don’t seem right
I still will pose around you, it makes you feel uptight
I’ll watch it raining over you, till you’re out sight
I am reaching out to some place when the time suites perfectly
Where the outside getting longer there some place that you should be
If you wanna ride, I’ll take you for a ride
Iґve seen the change of everything since you came my way
But they’ll go on pretending everything is ok
You ‘ll find yourself crying as I walk away
I am breaking out to somewere I can step outside myself
When the outside getting longer, I can’t think of nowere else
If you wanna ride, I’ll take you for a ride
I’m not surprise to see you always hanging around
With all that seem before you, look out of what you found
When future days around you, keep me in your sights
With eyes withdrawal in front of you, you know it would be alright
I am reaching out to some place when the time suites perfectly
Where the outside getting longer there some place where you should be
If you wanna ride, I’ll take you for a ride
The song "Motoring" by Toy is a melancholic yet catchy release from their self-titled 2012 album. The lyrics explore a complex dynamic between two people, where one person is seemingly offering comfort and company to the other, but there is an underlying feeling of tension and unease. The opening line, "When sunshine days are with you, can I take you down?" sets the tone for the rest of the song. It suggests that even though the two individuals have shared happy moments together, something is not quite right, and the singer wants to take them down, as in, bring them back down to reality.
The next two lines "These seasons brings it changing it and don’t seem right
I still will pose around you, it makes you feel uptight" imply a sense of instability and unease. The changing seasons and the personal relationship are both in turmoil, and the singer still tries to act cool and confident around the other person even though it's making them uncomfortable. The next verse reveals the singer's desire for something more, a place where they can escape the turmoil and be at peace. "I am reaching out to someplace when the time suites perfectly" suggests a longing for a specific moment, a certain set of circumstances that will lead to them being able to go to this elusive place. The chorus, "If you wanna ride, I'll take you for a ride" sounds hopeful, like the singer is offering to take the other person on an adventure in hopes of easing their troubles.
Despite the hopeful tone of the chorus, the last verse takes a darker turn. "When future days around you, keep me in your sights" suggests that the singer wants the other person to not forget about them, even as they face the unknown future. "With eyes withdrawal in front of you, you know it would be alright" implies that the singer expects the other person to struggle with their personal problems and distance themselves, but that everything will be okay. The song ends with the same chorus "If you wanna ride, I'll take you for a ride" which suggests that despite all the challenges and uncertainty, the singer is still willing to offer comfort and companionship to the other person.
Line by Line Meaning
When sunshine days are with you, can I take you down?
May I accompany you during your happy moments?
These seasons brings it changing it and don’t seem right
The changes in the seasons don't feel quite right.
I still will pose around you, it makes you feel uptight
My presence around you causes discomfort and unease.
I’ll watch it raining over you, till you’re out of sight
I will not leave your side, even when the rain pours over you, until you are out of my sight.
I am reaching out to some place when the time suites perfectly
I am looking for a destination where I can be at the right place at the right time.
Where the outside getting longer there some place that you should be
As days become longer, there is a place that you should go to.
If you wanna ride, I’ll take you for a ride
If you want to go somewhere, I am willing to take you there.
Iґve seen the change of everything since you came my way
Since you came into my life, everything has changed.
Coming on each day, but they’ll go on pretending everything is ok
Although every day comes, the reality is ignored and everything is pretended to be okay.
You ‘ll find yourself crying as I walk away
As I leave, you will end up crying.
I am breaking out to somewere I can step outside myself
I am looking to leave and put distance between myself and who I currently am.
When the outside getting longer, I can’t think of nowhere else
As days become longer, there is nowhere else I can think of going.
I’m not surprise to see you always hanging around
It is not surprising to see you always around.
With all that seem before you, look out of what you found
Take a step back and see what you have found amidst all that is happening around you.
When future days around you, keep me in your sights
When you face the future, please remember me and keep me in your thoughts.
With eyes withdrawal in front of you, you know it would be alright
Although you may no longer be able to see me in front of you, rest assured that everything will be okay.
Contributed by Claire C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mauricio Alejandro Del Carpio
gran canción, totalmente una banda muy fresca,sonidito sabroson :)
CaliToys
Super, I subscribed and file a like !!!👪👍👍👍
cutoffhere
This is amazing. One of the best new bands for quite a while!
Courtney Casablancas
Toy is one of my favourite bands
Jamie Common
Courtney Casablancas same here love them.going to see them in newcastle next friday
Les G
An old rocker from the 70's...just found this by mistake-.great band, funny how
it reminds me of an old band THE MOTORS ,,dancing the night away....go give it a listen....thanx TOY for the memories...........
Pine Rocks
Les Gourlay Remember Airport?
Alexandre Rocha
Spectacular, sensational, inspiring, original ... I became a fan !!! Love at the first audition !!!
enrique arnao vizcarra
esTOY alucinado!!!!
Rich Ponsford
I want the instrumental break at 2m31s to last forever. Head down, amp on 11, destination who f*cking cares! Saw these guys support Paul Weller years ago. They were incredible.