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Return of the Sun (2010)

by Toxic Sunshine

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1.
I'm sick of hearing all of the same songs playing on the radio. I'm sick of everything repeating. Repeated by the radio. All these songs have the same progression. The same notes and melody. I bet you've heard this song before. Or you've heard something that sounds the same. I bet you heard this song a million times before, but you can't tell the difference until the drums kick in.. I'm sick of hearing all of the same songs playing on the radio. They get stuck in my head and I can't get them out. From start to finish and back to back I rip them all apart so I can play them better they I know they can. But if you wait until the end of the show you'll realize that it was planned against you. You sang along with every chorus and every word that's spoke. Every word we sang in unison. I'm sick of hearing all of the same songs playing on the radio. They don't have a heart. They don't have any soul. I'm sick of hearing everything repeat and no one seems to care. They still go out and buy every CD. All the songs have the same progression..
2.
I moved from a small town with insecurity to move to the city to find equality. I kept my street smart ideals intact. Was I gonna fold? Were you thinking of me? Was I gonna fold like this? I can't take another night of this intensity. You know it's going to drive me crazy anyway. I've got a lot of shit rolling around inside my head. You know it looks like there ain't no end in sight. When you got something falling down at the foundation why don't you tear it down and build something new. Let everyone inside. It looks like I've gotta find a new way out. It looks like I've got to find another route. It looks like I've gotta find a new way out before I end up dead.
3.
Second 8 And 05:09
I know it's been a long time coming now. This is all I ever wanted since I don't even remember when. When the friendships started changing and the songs started fading I knew sooner or later someone was going to call it quits. I don't want to talk about that now. All that matters is the music saved our soul. There's a scene. There's a place where you can go. You might not get inside. You might not fall in line. There's a punk rock protocol to follow and restrictions set in stone. I don't know if you're gonna go. I don't think you'll fit in. There's a dress code too and you've got to wear what's cool. You're not gonna look as good as everyone if you don't have it on. They're all looking up a stage and singing along with the band. They don't know what the songs really mean and they're getting them second hand. I know I'm trying. I know I'm lying. I know punk rock can't save your life. It can save your soul. It can't save your life. They've got tricks hidden up their sleeves. Smile, you've been deceived. You're inside so you might as well enjoy the ride. There's a place to be and a place where you can go. I don't know if you'll ever fit in with their fucking scene. There's a scene and a movement too. It's really all a trend that I use to fit in. I realized I was lying to myself and I was lying to all of you. This is where I begin..
4.
Another mile to go and a song is stuck in my head. I can't even see down the road. Another mile to go and I'm sticking to the seat. I really wanna get up and go. Another mile to go and I need a cigarette. I feel like I'm going insane. Another mile to go and I'm sitting here alone. I wish I would have stayed at home. I can't see straight at all. Another mile to go and I'm looking right outside. I swear we've passed this a million times. Another mile to go and I'm feeling insecure about all that's in my mind. Another mile to go and I can't even think straight. I wish I wasn't even here. Another mile to go and I need that cigarette before I rip off all of my skin. I can't see straight at all.
5.
I came back to a toxic wasteland. Hate shit-shoveled in the throat of each citizen. I don't want it. I don't need it. Who do I plan to save? I came back to a toxic wasteland. Hate in the lungs of its citizens. Return of the sun.. Run and hide! I came back to a toxic wasteland. Hate sits in the hearts of its citizens. Can you believe or are you too ignorant? You Smashed up lies to form ideals. In this machine it's so surreal. In this machine you're just the fucking wheels.
6.
Will there ever come a time where you don't have everything you have to hold against me with hostility? Think what you want.. Just know I would never do anything to hurt you. I would do anything you asked from me. I would never have to ask you what you wanted at all. You know we don't have a future if you're living in the past. You are someone that I hope to God that I always have. I can't handle this.. All of these arguments. You know I don't think there could be anything else that I could take.. Will there come a time when you don't want me around anymore? I remember walking on the seaside boardwalk. It was 3 A.M. and no one else was around. We played jokes on the security and while you slept I saw the greatest sunrise. I remember all of the fun we had under New York lights. Walking through downtown Manhattan talking to all of the hookers and the bums.. Getting locked in the Empire State Building.. All we wanted to do was see the view from the top. You slept in Central Park while I made fun all of the people that passed us by. When you finally woke up and we caught our bus I finally closed my eyes with you right by my side. With you right by my side I am fine.
7.
I moved from a small town with insecurity to move to the city to find equality. I kept my street smart ideals intact. Was I gonna fold? Were you thinking of me? Was I gonna fold like this? I can't take another night of this intensity. You know it's going to drive me crazy anyway. I've got a lot of shit rolling around inside my head. You know it looks like there ain't no end in sight. When you got something falling down at the foundation why don't you tear it down and build something new. Let everyone inside. It looks like I've gotta find a new way out. It looks like I've got to find another route. It looks like I've gotta find a new way out before I end up dead.
8.
I know it's been a long time coming now. This is all I ever wanted since I don't even remember when. When the friendships started changing and the songs started fading I knew sooner or later someone was going to call it quits. I don't want to talk about that now. All that matters is the music saved our soul. There's a scene. There's a place where you can go. You might not get inside. You might not fall in line. There's a punk rock protocol to follow and restrictions set in stone. I don't know if you're gonna go. I don't think you'll fit in. There's a dress code too and you've got to wear what's cool. You're not gonna look as good as everyone if you don't have it on. They're all looking up a stage and singing along with the band. They don't know what the songs really mean and they're getting them second hand. I know I'm trying. I know I'm lying. I know punk rock can't save your life. It can save your soul. It can't save your life. They've got tricks hidden up their sleeves. Smile, you've been deceived. You're inside so you might as well enjoy the ride. There's a place to be and a place where you can go. I don't know if you'll ever fit in with their fucking scene. There's a scene and a movement too. It's really all a trend that I use to fit in. I realized I was lying to myself and I was lying to all of you. This is where I begin..
9.
Take me back to the candle on the bluff. Let the wave’s crash up on the rocks and carry me to the sea. Take me back to the farm to find my peace. Let the grass come up to my knees and I will melt into the Earth. The land is in my blood and the sun is in my eyes. The foam is in my lungs and the water feels just fine. This town is in my heart. The love is only what I find. The hills are in my soul and my home is in my mind and I say take me home Take me back to the street that bares my name. Let the garden make my bed and I will sleep there until I die.
10.

about

These songs were all written when the holy spirit possessed Toxic Sunshine and through tongue speaking the lyrics were eventually put on paper. All of this was due to the help from our favorite inspiring person, Robert Tilton. After we sent in our $1,000 vow of faith he quickly got the ball rolling for us and this album more or less just simply materialized. We couldn't have ever been more excited.

Add this lovely album to your collection via direct download from us or the Kill the Locals distro! You can also order if you'd want. It is available if you're one of those weirdos who actually enjoy physical copies of things still... Yeah, didn't think so.

credits

released December 17, 2010

Jimmi Buskirk - Guitar + Vocals
John E. Knep - Bass + Vocals
Nick Wilson - Guitar + Vocals
Danny Casanova - Drums + Vocals

Recorded by Mikey Kesselring at Soundmine Studios in Stroudsburg, PA. except Track 6-8 recorded by Jimmi Buskirk + Track 9 recorded by Danny Casanova.

All lyrics written by Jimmi Buskirk. All music by Toxic Sunshine.

Artwork by Danny Casanova + Jimmi Buskirk.

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Back Cover + Insert
Cassette Tape Release Artwork
Return of Toxic Sunshine Promo Posters
Return of the Sun First Show Back Flier
Return of the Sun EP/LP release show fliers
Promo Art - Notes and Melody
Promo Art - Return of the Sun
Return of the Sun Promo Poster
Original Release Artwork
Local Legend Bubba Pin Art

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