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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 RΓΈyksopp, 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 RΓΆyksopp'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. μ΅μν κ·Έμ§μIksukan Geujipap, μ¬λ¦λ Yeoreumnal). 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.
Strange
Toy Lyrics
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Of unfamiliar places and faces, never what they seem
I get up to do the zombie dance
In my sleep a nocturnal chance
I feel the rise of the beast in my head
My mind is bleeding my eyes turnin' red
Confusing faces of the people around
Inducing graces never hearing a sound
Back to the wall with a crazy head
My mama's callin' for me
My head goes bang, bang, bang
I realize that I need to be
Strange, deranged
Nightmare master, black dog bastard
Strange so strange
Come into my world and be insane
Now the voodoo queens are comin' after me
They caught me playin' with their dolls
Pins and needles prickin' my flesh
Now I'm somewhere in pain nailed to the wall
The wind of change has now blown me away
I hear the growl of a pack of wild dogs
I smell the rush of adrenalin blow
I remember the cold cold feelin' of my
I move my hands and fingers around like I'm about to cast a spell
You ask the questions that make you wonder of the story I tell
Unfamiliar places and faces, never what they seem
The lyrics of Toy's song "Strange" explore themes of dreams, confusion, and a sense of being out of place. The singer wakes up with a desire to dream about unfamiliar places and faces, but quickly realizes that these dreams are not what they seem. As they get up to do the "zombie dance," their mind starts to spin with strange thoughts, and the world around them becomes confusing. They feel a rise of intense emotions and a sense of isolation, unable to truly understand or connect with the people around them.
The second verse takes a darker turn as the singer describes being pursued by voodoo queens who are angry at them for playing with their dolls. The pain inflicted by pins and needles suggests a sense of punishment or retribution for their actions. The wind of change blows them away, and they hear the threatening growl of wild dogs. The rush of adrenaline combined with a cold feeling hints at a mix of fear and excitement. The singer then describes their hands and fingers moving as if casting a spell, perhaps demonstrating a sense of power or control in the midst of their confusion.
Overall, the lyrics suggest a constant battle between the familiar and the unknown, the conscious and the subconscious, and the desire to break free from societal norms and expectations. The theme of strangeness and being out of place runs through the song, inviting the listener to enter the singer's world of insanity and embrace their own uniqueness.
Line by Line Meaning
I wake up in my room with a desire to dream
I start my day with a yearning to escape into the realm of imagination.
Of unfamiliar places and faces, never what they seem
Those dreamscapes include strange locations and intriguing individuals, always concealing deeper secrets.
I get up to do the zombie dance
With grogginess still lingering, I move in a robotic manner, lacking vitality.
In my sleep a nocturnal chance
During slumber, I encounter surreal opportunities and experiences.
I feel the rise of the beast in my head
Within my mind, I sense the awakening of a wild, untamed force.
My mind is bleeding my eyes turnin' red
My thoughts feel overwhelming, causing mental anguish and a sense of intense focus.
Confusing faces of the people around
The appearances of those in my surroundings become perplexing and enigmatic.
Inducing graces never hearing a sound
These enigmatic individuals evoke emotions and bring about mysterious occurrences, despite their silence.
Back to the wall with a crazy head
Feeling trapped and overwhelmed by chaotic thoughts.
My mama's callin' for me
Amidst the chaos, my mother seeks my attention and calls out to me.
My head goes bang, bang, bang
My mind becomes overwhelmed to the point of intense throbbing and confusion.
I realize that I need to be
In this state, I come to the realization that I must embrace my peculiar nature.
Strange, deranged
Embracing the realm of the unconventional, madness becomes an integral part of my existence.
Nightmare master, black dog bastard
I become a master of haunting dreams, embodying both darkness and unpredictability.
Strange so strange
My uniqueness and peculiarities truly define me.
Come into my world and be insane
Step into my realm and embrace your own madness and eccentricity.
Now the voodoo queens are comin' after me
Female figures associated with voodoo magic are pursuing me.
They caught me playin' with their dolls
They discovered me engaging with their sacred puppets in a disrespectful manner.
Pins and needles prickin' my flesh
I experience physical pain as sharp objects penetrate my skin.
Now I'm somewhere in pain nailed to the wall
Now, I find myself trapped, suffering and immobilized like a victim on a crucifix.
The wind of change has now blown me away
A transformative force has swept me away, altering the course of my life.
I hear the growl of a pack of wild dogs
The menacing sounds of a group of untamed canines reach my ears.
I smell the rush of adrenalin blow
My senses detect the surge of adrenaline coursing through my body.
I remember the cold cold feelin' of my
Recalling the chilling sensation that once consumed me.
I move my hands and fingers around like I'm about to cast a spell
Engaging in gestures reminiscent of a sorcerer preparing to invoke mystical forces.
You ask the questions that make you wonder of the story I tell
Your inquiries stir curiosity about the narrative I am about to unfold.
Unfamiliar places and faces, never what they seem
Once again, encountering unknown environments and individuals, concealing mysteries beneath their exterior.
Lyrics Β© BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANTOINE SICOTTE, JAMES RENALD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
JUAN ASUNCION
buena banda
AlternativeAppleTree
Good stuff, I feel akin to somethin, very mbv