Formed in 1985, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones started playing in Boston clubs in the mid-1980s. After a brief period of inactivity due to the schooling commitments of its members, they reformed and released their album Devil's Night Out on Taang! Records. The Bosstones toured relentlessly throughout the 1990s, playing hundreds of shows a year, releasing albums and spinning off the popular rock radio hit "Someday I Suppose". They were eventually signed to Mercury Records. The band appeared in the movie Clueless. In 1997, the success of their single "The Impression That I Get" and its follow up, "The Rascal King" earned them mainstream recognition. In 2000 they put out their critically acclaimed disk Pay Attention. The Mighty Mighty Bosstones released their last album on Side One Dummy Records. They officially went on hiatus in 2003, citing too much time on the road and desire to branch out and do different things. In 2007, the Bosstones announced that they were reforming. They played their 10th Hometown Throwdown in Boston and released a new album, Medium Rare, which consists of rare B-sides, and 3 new songs, including the single, "Don't Worry Desmond Dekker".
The band announced their split in early 2022.
A Reason To Toast
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones Lyrics
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One that I suggest you open too,
And then I'll open up the floor and take a question,
After that it's time to tilt a few to you and you and you,
A reason to toast,
A reason to cheer,
A reason to celebrate,
You might be wondering just why I called this meeting
Can't let another moment pass
Before we move on please let's rearrange the seating
After that its time to raise a glass
I'll raise my glass up high to all the friendly faces,
Here and wherever they may be,
I don't know why I never thought till now to say this,
But you mean the world to me,
A reason to toast,
A reason to cheer
A reason to celebrate,
It's nice being here,
Let's raise a glass up high because we're here together
What better reason could exist?
Hey! Let's!
Let's raise a glass what could be better than this?
If! You're! Without a glass then let's see your fist
Get 'em up there boys!
A reason to toast,
A reason to cheer
A reason to celebrate,
It's nice being here
The song "A Reason to Toast" by The Mighty Mighty Bosstones is an upbeat and joyful tribute to friendship and togetherness. In the opening lines, the singer suggests that everyone present open themselves up to the experiences and connections available in the moment. The song proceeds with a call and response structure, with the chorus being a repeated refrain encouraging celebration and unity. The singer raises their glass in appreciation of those around them, recognizing the importance of friends and companions in their life.
The song is a heartwarming and infectious tribute to the power of shared experience and friendship. The energy and positivity of the music and lyrics combine to create a sense of joy and community that is infectious and uplifting. The song encourages listeners to embrace the moment and appreciate the people around them, recognizing the value of human connection and the power of togetherness.
Line by Line Meaning
I'd like to open up by making a suggestion
I want to start by proposing an idea
One that I suggest you open too
An idea that I want you to consider as well
And then I'll open up the floor and take a question
After that, I'll give the opportunity for people to ask questions
After that it's time to tilt a few to you and you and you
After answering questions, it's time to drink and have some fun with everyone
You might be wondering just why I called this meeting
You may be curious as to why I organized this gathering
Can't let another moment pass
We shouldn't waste any more time
Before we move on please let's rearrange the seating
Let's reorganize the seating arrangement before moving forward
After that its time to raise a glass
Once that's done, it's time to start celebrating and drinking
I'll raise my glass up high to all the friendly faces
I'll hold my glass up high as a sign of respect to all the friendly people here
Here and wherever they may be
Not just here, but also to those who couldn't make it
I don't know why I never thought till now to say this
It's strange that I haven't expressed this before
But you mean the world to me
You are all very important to me
Let's raise a glass up high because we're here together
We should all raise our glasses as a symbol of togetherness
What better reason could exist?
There's no better reason to celebrate than being together
Hey! Let's!
Come on, let's do it!
Let's raise a glass what could be better than this?
There's nothing better than this moment
If! You're! Without a glass then let's see your fist
If you don't have a glass, raise your fist instead
Get 'em up there boys!
Come on, everyone raise your drinks or fists!
A reason to toast,
We have something to celebrate
A reason to cheer
We have something to be happy about
A reason to celebrate,
We have something to commemorate
It's nice being here
It's great to be around all these people
Contributed by Mateo J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.