Ruth Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 I think this is the most accepted version TOY BOY I’m a wind-up toy in an up down world If you leave me all alone, I’ll make a mess for sure I’ve a heart of gold in a smaller size Leave me in the dark, you’ll never hear me cry Nah! I'll stick with smartest styles. Toy boy's heart is BIG I like the way it fits with the other two references to clothes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laura* Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 I think this is the most accepted version TOY BOY I’m a wind-up toy in an up down world If you leave me all alone, I’ll make a mess for sure I’ve a heart of gold in a smaller size Leave me in the dark, you’ll never hear me cry More than an illustration Points of articulation Come to life on a brass spring Such a wonderful plaything It’s a cruel cross that I have to bear Come a little close I’m going to pull your hair More than just a toy in a patch-blue suit Hold me in your arms I’m just a boy like you But your mama thought there was somethin’ wrong Didn’t want you sleeping with a boy too long It’s a serious thing in a grown-up world Maybe you’d be better with a Barbie girl You knew that I had adored ya But you left me in Georgia Toys are not sentimental How could I be for rental? She’s the meanest hag that has ever been Pulled out my insides with an old safety pin I’m the sorest sight, now I feel like trash Clothes are made of rags and they don’t even match So she dressed me up as the man she loved Then threw me in a box when she had had enough Now the light of day I no longer see She stuck her voodoo pins where my eyes used to be Accidentally tragic Victim of her black magic Had a boy once who loved me Now he’s so afraid of me On a long lost day when you’re grey and old Would you be there remembering your old toy boy? When your only son's wondering what to be Tell him the story of a boy like me I'm really disappointed. Too easy to understand and remember. I'll be ready to sing along at a gig in about 5 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Nah! I'll stick with smartest styles. Toy boy's heart is BIG I like the way it fits with the other two references to clothes. I think it's smaller size - but I'll listen (very carefully ) again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sienna Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 I think it's smaller size - but I'll listen (very carefully ) again. I am really confused about this word in the song. When Mika sings it, the A-sound is a bit open as if he was singing smartest not smallest, but to me it would make more sense if it was smallest. Ah… this is really hard to explain because I can’t write phonetic signs but isn’t there a difference between the A in smart and in small? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katydid1994 Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 and I think it's smartest eyes or smallest eyes LOLOLOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laura* Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 I am really confused about this word in the song.When Mika sings it, the A-sound is a bit open as if he was singing smartest not smallest, but to me it would make more sense if it was smallest. Ah… this is really hard to explain because I can’t write phonetic signs but isn’t there a difference between the A in smart and in small? the A in small may sound similar to the one in smart in American English. I think so, at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sienna Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 the A in small may sound similar to the one in smart in American English. I think so, at least. Oh thank you, I didn't know that! But in British English there is a difference isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laura* Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Oh thank you, I didn't know that! But in British English there is a difference isn't it? A huge difference!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A. Clay Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 (edited) wind up toys . . . Edited April 30, 2009 by A. Clay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A. Clay Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 (edited) The pictures in this thread are creeping me out. Just that last one for me...Toy Boy!!! I love the OoOoOos at the end. It'll be interesting to hear the studio version all decked out in Disney. THIS ONE? I quite fancy him! Edited April 30, 2009 by A. Clay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 I am really confused about this word in the song.When Mika sings it, the A-sound is a bit open as if he was singing smartest not smallest, but to me it would make more sense if it was smallest. Ah… this is really hard to explain because I can’t write phonetic signs but isn’t there a difference between the A in smart and in small? There is a difference but it sounds like the A in small to me. In fact I can't imagine this word is smartest at all. It doesn't look or sound like that's what he's singing. Do people have Sara's original videos? I think she has the best sound quality and of course the originals are better than YT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avoca Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 thx, both of you.. I've just posted what I think are our latest lyrics in the first post of this thread. I think this is the most accepted version TOY BOY I’m a wind-up toy in an up down world If you leave me all alone, I’ll make a mess for sure I’ve a heart of gold in a smaller size Leave me in the dark, you’ll never hear me cry More than an illustration Points of articulation Come to life on a brass spring Such a wonderful plaything It’s a cruel cross that I have to bear Come a little close I’m going to pull your hair More than just a toy in a patch-blue suit Hold me in your arms I’m just a boy like you But your mama thought there was somethin’ wrong Didn’t want you sleeping with a boy too long It’s a serious thing in a grown-up world Maybe you’d be better with a Barbie girl You knew that I had adored ya But you left me in Georgia Toys are not sentimental How could I be for rental? She’s the meanest hag that has ever been Pulled out my insides with an old safety pin I’m the sorest sight, now I feel like trash Clothes are made of rags and they don’t even match So she dressed me up as the man she loved Then threw me in a box when she had had enough Now the light of day I no longer see She stuck her voodoo pins where my eyes used to be Accidentally tragic Victim of her black magic Had a boy once who loved me Now he’s so afraid of me On a long lost day when you’re grey and old Would you be there remembering your old toy boy? When your only son's wondering what to be Tell him the story of a boy like me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soaring Simpson Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 There is a difference but it sounds like the A in small to me. In fact I can't imagine this word is smartest at all. It doesn't look or sound like that's what he's singing. Do people have Sara's original videos? I think she has the best sound quality and of course the originals are better than YT. what original videos? from megaupload or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sienna Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 There is a difference but it sounds like the A in small to me. In fact I can't imagine this word is smartest at all. It doesn't look or sound like that's what he's singing. Do people have Sara's original videos? I think she has the best sound quality and of course the originals are better than YT. If you believe it's small(-er or -est) he says I am definitly going to trust it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sariflor Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 I never uploaded the original files anywhere, been way too lazy for that. I may try it this weekend. Not sure if the quality is much better than on YT, but at least one can watch it on the widescreen and it looks "bigger" which is always a good thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keti Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 I never uploaded the original files anywhere, been way too lazy for that. I may try it this weekend. Not sure if the quality is much better than on YT, but at least one can watch it on the widescreen and it looks "bigger" which is always a good thing I've seen your videos, they're amazing SUCH a good quality and sound! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sariflor Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 I've seen your videos, they're amazing SUCH a good quality and sound! Thanks I can't stop watching them since I came back from LA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keti Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Thanks I can't stop watching them since I came back from LA Me neither (except that I wasn't in LA at all:doh:) LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sienna Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 Me neither (except that I wasn't in LA at all:doh:) LOL! We should have been there, don't you think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinghorse83 Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 (edited) I would have liked (LOVED) to be there too. but unfortunately on my $40 a week salary, i couldn't afford a plane ticket from new zealand (whhyyy do we have to be soooo far away?) Edited May 2, 2009 by racinghorse83 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soaring Simpson Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Thanks I can't stop watching them since I came back from LA Yeah they're great! Rather annoyingly though, they downloaded in MP4 which I thought was fantastic, but unlike other MP4 downloads they wouldn't load onto my ipod- guess they're the "wrong" MP4 or somethign. And the conversion sites won't touch them cos they say they're already MP4:thumbdown: But I watch them when I'm in the house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keti Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 We should have been there, don't you think! Of course!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzy Posted May 2, 2009 Author Share Posted May 2, 2009 Marianne's Mika/Ken doll inspired this song. http://www.mikafanclub.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2263959&postcount=388 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louiza Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 Thanks I can't stop watching them since I came back from LA cant stop watching the vids too! thanks so much for them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sariflor Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 cant stop watching the vids too! thanks so much for them No worries! Ok people, While I was listening to this song for what must be like the 2000th time, I noticed something. At the start, when he explains that he wrote it for an acoustic setting ,bla bla, I think that he says: "I like this one of the most"....I know that this doesn't sound quite right, but I really think that this is what he says. Does anyone else hear that??? Just before he says that he just forgets it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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