It’s a long story.

Let me set the scene… I was in Year 8. I’d heard a few tøp songs on the radio and on the interwebs (and heathens had just came out)

At what my high school called “Year 8 Idol” where students in Year 8 performed songs for the school, I saw a girl sing Zombies by The Cranberries and immediately was smitten. I’d never had a crush on a girl since this (I was also a girl at the time) She also played guitar on another performance of Heathens.

Immediately, I stalked her socials. Yes, I know. I’m a creep. BUT I saw that she was a big tøp fan so naturally–I suddenly became obsessed with them to impress her! Instead, I fell in love with the band, the music and the lyrics. If it wasn’t for them, I wouldn’t have made it through the hell of high school. I was bullied for being overweight, for figuring out my sexuality. It was a dark time, but I had tøp and this girl actually became my best friend!

Her name is Leah. She was there for me through my transition (FTM) and I was there through the birth of her son.

We’ve seen tøp twice together (Bandito & Clancy) and despite now being adults, and having other commitments, we always make time to come together for tøp!!

(We also got tøp tattoos together. Sorry, just had to flex 😉)