As "Emily Underhill"
2012: Fly (Single)
2012: Snow (EP)
2013: Ghosts (Single)
As "Tusks"
2014: Ink (EP)
2016: False (EP; One Little Indian)
2017: Toronto, Dissolve, Last (Singles)
2017: Dissolve (First full album)
Toronto
Tusks Lyrics
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I don't feel your passion for anything
I don't feel your love reach me
I'll stay where I can breathe at least
Oh, darling, throw damage from afar
Hollow me out
And turn me down to someone we both can't love now
Oh, darling what have you done
You threw away without a second thought
And the words, they burn in my life
Your eyes are closed, you're just killing off
Every piece of our memory
I'm just wasting on a line until you leave
It's too late now to give me life
You're in my heart, right through your eyes
You're just fluttering
Toronto
Tusks's song Toronto is a reflection on a failed and toxic relationship. The lyrics begin with the singer expressing their confusion and disappointment in their partner's lack of passion and love. The singer decides to distance themselves from the toxicity in order to continue to breathe and find some form of relief. The chorus provides a poetic image of the singer leaving a trail of scars behind them as they journey through Toronto, perhaps symbolizing the emotional damage that has been done to them.
The second verse reiterates the singer's feelings of betrayal and heartbreak. They describe their partner as callously throwing away their relationship without a second thought, leaving them with painful memories that they can't let go of. The singer feels stuck in their emotional turmoil while their partner seems to be moving on with ease. The song ends with a sad and resigned tone, with the singer acknowledging that their love is unrequited and their heart will always belong to someone who doesn't feel the same.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, what do you mean?
I am confused by your behavior and need you to explain.
I don't feel your passion for anything
I feel like you lack enthusiasm and drive for life.
I don't feel your love reach me
I feel like you are emotionally detached and distant from me.
I'll stay where I can breathe at least
I will stay in a place where I feel comfortable and can take a break from the tension.
Oh, darling, throw damage from afar
You are causing harm to me without being in close proximity.
Hollow me out
You are making me feel empty and void of emotion.
And turn me down to someone we both can't love now
We have both changed and are no longer compatible with each other.
Edging your scars around Toronto
You are constantly reminded of your past hurts in this city.
Oh, darling what have you done
I am disappointed in your actions and their consequences.
You threw away without a second thought
You got rid of something valuable without considering its worth or consequences.
And the words, they burn in my life
Your words have caused me hurt and pain that bother me constantly.
Your eyes are closed, you're just killing off
You are purposely ignoring the consequences of your actions and damaging our relationship.
Every piece of our memory
Every memory we shared is being destroyed and erased.
I'm just wasting on a line until you leave
I am waiting for you to leave so I can finally move on.
It's too late now to give me life
It's too late for you to make things better and revive our relationship.
You're in my heart, right through your eyes
I still have feelings for you that are reflected in your eyes.
You're just fluttering
You are indecisive and unsure about your feelings for me.
Toronto
The city where we shared our memories and where you are causing me pain now.
Contributed by Lucas Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
shenot salman
LYRICS
Oh, what do you mean?
I don't feel your passion for anything
I don't feel your love reach me
I'll stay where I can breathe at least
Oh, darling, throw damage from afar
Hollow me out
And turn me down to someone we both can't love now
Edging your scars around Toronto
Oh, darling what have you done
You threw away without a second thought
And the words, they burn in my life
Your eyes are closed, you're just killing off
Every piece of our memory
I'm just wasting on a line until you leave
It's too late now to give me life
You're in my heart, right through your eyes
You're just fluttering
Toronto
shenot salman
LYRICS
Oh, what do you mean?
I don't feel your passion for anything
I don't feel your love reach me
I'll stay where I can breathe at least
Oh, darling, throw damage from afar
Hollow me out
And turn me down to someone we both can't love now
Edging your scars around Toronto
Oh, darling what have you done
You threw away without a second thought
And the words, they burn in my life
Your eyes are closed, you're just killing off
Every piece of our memory
I'm just wasting on a line until you leave
It's too late now to give me life
You're in my heart, right through your eyes
You're just fluttering
Toronto
Suelen Santos de Castro
Escutei essa quase todos os dias da pandemia e voltei aqui pra constatar que ela ainda bate muito forte em mim
Eduarda Moura
Essa música transmite uma vibe surreal
Mateus Fontinele
Concordo
Isabelle Elena
I listen to this on spotify all the time 😊
Marchella Mulyawan
Very “daughter” but this is amazing.
Rene Maier
mind=blown
Alith Berndarn
breathtaking piece, thank you for the shivers, emily :)
Michael Helffrich
Favorite piece on Dissolve. Amazingly talented, and that voice. Cuts right through me 😎
ʟᴇɢᴇɴᴅᴀʀʏ ᴀɴɪᴍᴇ
Such a underrated song❤.