Toy Soldiers
Martika
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It wasn't my intention to mislead you It never should have been this way, What can I say? It's true I did extend the invitation, I never knew how long you'd stay, When you hear temptation call It's your heart that takes, Takes the fall Won't you come out and play with me? Step by step, Heart to heart Left, right, left We all fall down Like toy soldiers Bit by bit torn apart, We never win, But the battle wages on For toy soldiers It's getting hard to wake up in the morning, My head is spinning constantly, How can it be? How could I be so blind to this addiction? If I don't stop The next one's gonna be me Only emptiness remains, It replaces all the pain. Won't you come out and play with me? Step by step, Heart to heart Left, right, left We all fall down Like toy soldiers Bit by bit torn apart, We never win, But the battle wages on For toy soldiers (We never win) Only emptiness remains (ahh) It replaces all the pain, Won't you come out and play with me? Step by step, Heart to heart Left, right, left We all fall down Like toy soldiers Bit by bit torn apart, We never win, But the battle wages on For toy soldiers
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Written by: Marta Marrero, Michael Jay Margules
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Song's Release"Toy Soldiers" is a song by American singer-songwriter Martika. She released it as a single in 1989.
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Album InclusionThe song was included in her debut studio album, "Martika."
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Songwriting CreditsMartika co-wrote the song along with Michael Jay.
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Chart Performance - USThe song topped the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, becoming Martika's only number-one single.
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Chart Performance - International"Toy Soldiers" also charted successfully in international locations. It hit number 5 in the UK Singles Chart and number 1 in New Zealand.
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Song's ThemeThe song talks about drug addiction, reflecting the issue that Martika saw among her friends.
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Musical Features"Toy Soldiers" is a pop rock ballad and features a catchy chorus with the repeating line, "Like Toy Soldiers."
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by various artists, including the American rapper Eminem in his 2004 song "Like Toy Soldiers," which samples the original chorus.
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Music VideoThe music video of the track shows the game of dominos suggesting a sequential collapse.
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AwardsMartika received a nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the 32nd Annual Grammy Awards for "Toy Soldiers."
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Record SalesThe single has sold over 1 million copies around the world, earning her a gold certificate in the US and a silver one in the UK.
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LegacyDespite being released more than three decades ago, "Toy Soldiers" is still considered a classic and frequently played on pop and oldies radio stations.
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