Tabuchi, Hisako 田渕ひさ子 - guitar, vocals
born 1975 DEC 09
from Fukuoka prefecture
since starting guitar at age 13, continued to play guitar in girl bands without stopping. joined Number Girl at 19 and moved to Tokyo in 1998. after the break-up in 2002, formed Toddle. in 2003, joined Bloodthirsty Butchers.
Her intense guitar playing that would wake a sleeping child is impressive, but taking over vocals for the first time in Toddle, she shows a never-before-seen side of herself. apparently had been karaoke buddies with Kobayashi before forming the band. currently mentally training for various things while living a busy daily life.
Kobayashi, Ai 小林愛 - guitar, vocals
born 1975 DEC 02
from Kanagawa prefecture
began guitar at age 18 due to joining a band, but because she especially liked listening to lo-fi stuff, she convinced herself she didn't need to be good with an instrument and so skipped practicing which she regrets somewhat reaching this point without improving. in 1998, began Swarm's Arm and is still loosely active with them.
invited by her drinking buddy Tabuchi, she joined Toddle. since she was a fan of Tabuchi's guitar, she gets chills. before joining, worked with Ezaki as support for Luminous Orange.
Ezaki, Noritoshi 江崎典利 - bass
born 1972 OCT 02
from Fukuoka prefecture
began piano at age 4. picked up a bass at 21 and starts going to the studio with Eiji of the band Rumtag in which he still currently continues playing. after performing as Stand Cast Bagg, they recruited Yasuoka, Hideki and became Rumtag. moved to Tokyo in 2001. if he's needed, he generally will play anywhere. having played essential support in Pealout, he's currently handling bass in Luminous Orange.
participated in a concert as guest bassist when Toddle was made of 3 members, and due to huge fanfare, joined officially. old friends with Tabuchi sinde Fukuoka days. after a long time, rhythm section of he and Yasuoka has been revived.
Yasuoka, Hideki 安岡秀樹 - drums
born 1976 JAN 26
from Kouchi prefecture
at age 16, starts drums in hardcore band at invitation of older brother. in 1995, forms Stinkbomb with Eiji(of Rumtag) and Nakao, Kentarou (Sloth Love Chunks). after break-up, begins Rumtag with Eiji. after moving to Tokyo in 1999, leaves Rumtag. begins Niumun in 2000 and is still lively and active.
Dawn Praise The World
toddle Lyrics
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special & brilliant in a crowd
I know that I will lose
a piece of myself to take it
in the view
that always surrounds,
I prefer living usual days
I'll laugh with
I'll laugh with
an ordinary voice
longing for something
special & brilliant
in restless night
I know I have to lose
a piece of myself to take it
in the view that
always surrounds,
I prefer living usual days
I'll laugh with
an ordinary smile
I'll laugh with
an ordinary voice
time passes as a rapid flow
like the dream
that I had last night
can not catch it all
in the view that
always surrounds,
I prefer living usual days
I'll laugh with
an ordinary smile
I'll laugh with
an ordinary voice
today it seems like
everything in my sight
is blessing me
dawn praise the world
The lyrics of Toddle's song Dawn Praise The World reflect an inner conflict of the singer who is torn between seeking something extraordinary and finding comfort in the mundane. The singer is searching for something special and brilliant in a crowd, but at the same time, they know that they will lose a piece of themselves in the process of attaining it. They feel restless and long for brilliance, but are unwilling to sacrifice their ordinary existence. The singer chooses to live usual days and laugh with an ordinary smile and voice.
The singer acknowledges that time passes quickly, like the dream that they had the previous night, and that it's impossible to catch everything in the view that always surrounds them. Despite this, the singer prefers living in the normalcy and takes comfort in an ordinary smile and voice. However, the lyrics take a positive turn towards the end when the singer reflects on how everything in their sight is blessing them, and they praise the world at dawn. The song leaves the impression that sometimes the beauty and blessings of life are found in the most ordinary moments.
Line by Line Meaning
searching for something
special & brilliant in a crowd
Amidst a sea of faces, I strive to find something unique and remarkable that sets itself apart from the masses.
I know that I will lose
a piece of myself to take it
in the view
that always surrounds,
I'm aware that in order to truly appreciate these exceptional moments, I'll have to sacrifice a piece of myself to absorb everything within my surroundings.
I prefer living usual days
I'll laugh with
an ordinary smile
I'll laugh with
an ordinary voice
Despite my desire for rare occurrences, I find myself more comfortable living a normal life, facing each day with an uncomplicated smile and voice.
longing for something
special & brilliant
in restless night
I know I have to lose
a piece of myself to take it
in the view that
always surrounds,
Even at night when I'm restless and yearning for something extraordinary, I'm reminded that I must be willing to let go of a part of myself to truly appreciate the grandeur of my surroundings.
time passes as a rapid flow
like the dream
that I had last night
As time quickly moves forward, I find myself struggling to grasp all the moments that quickly slip away, much like the fleeting nature of my dreams from the previous night.
can not catch it all
in the view that
always surrounds,
No matter how hard I try, it's impossible to capture each and every moment within my surroundings and take it all in.
I prefer living usual days
I'll laugh with
an ordinary smile
I'll laugh with
an ordinary voice
Despite everything, I find that daily life suits me best and I'll face each day with a simple smile and voice.
today it seems like
everything in my sight
is blessing me
dawn praise the world
Today, the world seems to be smiling down on me and everything before me feels like a true blessing. It's a new day and I'm grateful for everything that surrounds me.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: tabuchi hisako
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Acid Punk
Okay we all know who the guitarrist is and that is probably why we're all here.
I just want to say this cover art is incredible.
SoS_Andy
@Acid Punk woah that’s a lot
Acid Punk
@SoS_Andy its hisako tabuchi, the guitarrist of number girl and later bloodthristy butchers, 2 of the biggest names in 90's j-rock.
this project was started some years after the initial disbanding of number girl and is a notable diversion in style, moving away from the punk rock sensibilities established by the former and into a more shoegaze kind of direction.
there is another toddle album i've heard that is also around this time frame, after that one she would rejoin butchers up until the passing of that band's lead singer.
also you've reminded me of a band called PEDRO which she would play in after hideki yoshimura passed away, after that i think there was a number girl reunion last year?
SoS_Andy
I don't. I also cant seem to find anything on the band. Can you tell me what you know?
Vinicius França
I didn't even start this record and the first song is so gorgeous
Phil Gohn
Thanks for putting this up! I haven’t heard it in at least ten years. Still good
Pipkin
It's actually such a killer record, man. It's not even on Tidal.
Damas Hermansyah
Thank you toddle, love dawn praise the world track❤️
Ezor
❤❤❤❤❤❤😻❤❤❤❤❤замечательная музыка!
알밤1
amazing guitar tone