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Shiny Toys
Joni Mitchell
Shiny toys--right on time
Shiny toys--right on time
Shiny toys
I'm reading people rags in the checkout lane
Look, here's a hunk--here's a honey
Celebrated people and their claims to fame
Here's a boy and his money
And pictures of the winners in the latest
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Whatever makes you ";Yahoo";
Whatever makes your time feel satisfyin'
Whatever makes you
";Oh I'm so excited";
Whatever makes you feel like you're right on time
Party night
Good bands all over town
(good, good, good)
Mega lights and supersonic sounds
(good, good, good)
Flashy boys and girls that really play
(good, good, good)
Shiny toys, when it's over don't you
hate to have to put your toys away
Shiny toys--";I love my Porsche";
Shiny toys
Shiny toys--";I love my Porsche";
Shiny toys
Simple joys
Walking on the beach at the end of the day
Between the sand and the seagulls
Watching the glorious sun setting on the bay
Here comes a boy and his beagle
Walking with a man in a toupee
And a man with his head shaved
Whatever makes you ";Mmmm, mmmm";
Whatever makes your time feel satisfyin'
Whatever makes you ";Mmmmm, mmmm";
Whatever makes you feel like you're right on time
Party night
Super bands all over town
(good, good, good)
Super lights and supersonic sounds
(good, good, good)
Flashy boys and girls that really play
(good, good, good)
Shiny toys, when it's over
Don't you hate to have to put your toys away
Shiny toys--right on time
Shiny toys--right on time
Shiny toys--right on time
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About this Song
Shiny Toys by Joni Mitchell delves into the illusions and superficiality of consumerism and materialism. Through vivid imagery and metaphors, Mitchell critiques society's obsession with new, shiny objects and the fleeting happiness they bring. Key themes include the emptiness of consumer culture, the quest for authenticity, and the contrast between surface-level allure and deeper values. Poignant moments include references to the inevitability of aging and the transient nature of material possessions. Ultimately, the song encourages listeners to seek more meaningful and lasting sources of fulfillment.
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