“New Toy” is the lead single from Lene Lovich’s first EP, of the same name. The song peaked at number 53 on the UK Singles Chart, and also became a hit in the US and Australia.
The song’s lyrics mock materialism and consumer culture, with Lovich playing the part of a materialistic, unfeeling consum...
[Verse 1]
Did I ask you for your love?
Did I ask you for your dedication?
I don't want, I don't want your love
I don't want, I don't want your affection!
[Pre-Chorus 1]
But I've got to have the car
I need it for the weekend
I've got to have the stereo
And a couple of deletions
I've got to have the freezer
Put some fun back in my eating
I've got to have it all until I'm complete!
[Chorus 1]
I want a New Toy (oh ay oh), to keep my head expanding (ta)
I want a New Toy (oh ay oh), nothing too demanding (ta)
Then when everything is in roses everything is static (ta)
Yeh my New Toy (oh ay oh), you'll find us in the attic
[Verse 2]
You.. Sometimes you make me feel... I feel so insecure
Sometimes you make me feel... nothing at all
[Pre-Chorus 2]
I'm sick of the TV
Well look at the news
I'm sick of the radio
But what can you do?
I'm sick of the Hoover
I'm sick of it all, so what can I do?
[Chorus 2]
I get a New Toy (oh ay oh), to keep my head expanding (ta)
I get a New Toy (oh ay oh), nothing too demanding (ta)
Then when everything is in roses you don't get any headroom (ta)
Yeh my New Toy (oh ay oh), you'll find us in the bedroom, yeh
New Toy
New toy...
New Toy was written by Thomas Dolby.
New Toy was produced by Les Chappell & Lene Lovich.