In their role as consummate outsiders, the band has turned down major record deals and have opted instead to run down their own track where, with the help of collaborators such as Joe Jackson, they have recorded over 15 albums and DVDs as well as countless videos, singles, EPs, and compilation tracks. Their music has appeared in film and on television. They have penned film-scores and themes for kids’ programming on Nickelodeon. They have recorded jingles for AOL, Miller, Cisco Systems, Michelob, and Coca-Cola amongst others.
However, it is on the road that the band has carved out their reputation and will surpass, at some juncture in 2007 the milestone of 4,500 live concerts performed throughout the world. They have been dubbed “Pioneers of Ska” (by Billboard) the “ Miles Davis of Ska and the “Ramones of Ska” alike. Tour plans for 2007 include 7 weeks in Europe (with go Jimmy Go) starting on February 1st, followed by 6 weeks in the USA with the Briggs starting in April. The band will participate in this year’s Warped Tour from July 18th until August 12th. A west coast tour is planned for the fall as well as more European dates, including England, in November
The band has had more line-up changes than the average band hot dinners, however this has only served to make them stronger and has translated into a monster set of substitutes that would make even Manchester United jealous. The band is currently going out as (the power) 5-piece: Bucket, band founder and major songwriter, is on guitar and vocals, Duckie is on drums, Jahson Nwagbaraocha is on bass and chats, Jeff Richey on sax and Greg Robinson is on the t-bone. Expect to see some special guests and familiar faces on this upcoming tour! This line-up is currently in the studio in Valencia (Spain) laying down tracks and the One More Bullet will be out early in 2007 on Stomp Records in North America and Megalith, Leech and MoonSka World labels in Europe. A Japanese release will appear on Diskunion and on Radiola records in Brazil.
The band is currently sponsored by the following partners: Jagermeister, Sam Ash, Draven Shoes, SKA Brewing Company, Modern Action Shirts, and Eastpak
ABC's
The Toasters Lyrics
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Inna de 'A' - Is for alcohol
Boom up the 'be ' - Is for the booze ya know
I man can 'see' - Is for cocaine
Do en fe 'D' - And dope a running in your veins
Ease up da 'E' - That is for E-balls
Flip up the 'F' - Your future's written on the wall
Gang bang the 'G' - That is for greed
And 'I'...
An intervenous injection
Jazz up the 'J' - c'mon man, just try one
No more KKK - On the corner you'll find crack
Lionel fe 'L' - Stop fessin' about the drugs you lack
Mash up the 'M' - 'M' is for you mind...
Nuh nuh nuh 'N'! - You need narcotics just to unwind
Oh, oh, pon a 'O' - You could get an overdose
Give I a 'P' - The price you pay for cuttin' it close
Homeboy...
What's up with 'S' - It's a constant search for drugs
Tease up da 'T' - And then you got beat up by thugs
You and 'you' - Is united we stand
Valdate de V - I got some valium in my hand
Dup up 'W' - Is for woe is me
What's up wid 'X' - I also tried some ecstacy
Mister Lionel fe and a why - The choice you make is yes or no
Zozo fe 'Z' - So don't be a zero
ABC, abc....
The Toasters's song "ABC's" is a satirical critique on drug addiction and its consequences. The lyrics are presented as an alphabet, where each letter represents a drug or a drug-related activity. The use of a seemingly childish framework of the ABCs juxtaposed against the gritty, real-life subject matter creates a powerful effect that highlights the dangers of drug addiction.
The song starts with "A" representing alcohol, which is regarded as a gateway drug leading to other addictions. It moves on to "C" for cocaine and "D" for dope, indicating the use of illegal substances. The song also includes references to E-balls, ecstasy, and valium, highlighting the abuse of prescription drugs. The consequences of drug addiction are addressed as well, with lyrics such as "there is no hope" (H), "overdose" (O), and "woe is me" (W).
The song conveys a clear message that drug addiction is a dangerous and destructive lifestyle that can lead to lost opportunities and even death. It also highlights the issue of drug-related violence and the impact it has on the community. Overall, the lyrics of "ABC's" serve as a reminder of the consequences of drug addiction and the need for effective education and prevention.
Line by Line Meaning
Inna de 'A' - Is for alcohol
The letter 'A' represents alcohol.
Boom up the 'be' - Is for the booze ya know
The letter 'B' represents alcohol, specifically, booze.
I man can 'see' - Is for cocaine
The letter 'C' represents cocaine.
Do en fe 'D' - And dope a running in your veins
The letter 'D' represents dope, which is running in your veins.
Ease up da 'E' - That is for E-balls
The letter 'E' represents E-balls.
Flip up the 'F' - Your future's written on the wall
The letter 'F' represents future, which is written on the wall.
Gang bang the 'G' - That is for greed
The letter 'G' represents greed.
Do in de 'H' - There is no hope, a dangerous deed
The letter 'H' represents hopelessness, which is a dangerous deed.
And 'I'...
The letter 'I' is not explicitly associated with any drug or idea.
An intervenous injection
The letter 'J' is associated with IV injections.
Jazz up the 'J' - c'mon man, just try one
The letter 'J' is being used as a command to try an IV injection.
No more KKK - On the corner you'll find crack
The letter 'K' is associated with the KKK, which is not prevalent on the streets, but crack is found on the corner.
Lionel fe 'L' - Stop fessin' about the drugs you lack
The letter 'L' represents Lionel, and the line is advising the listener to stop talking about drugs they don't have.
Mash up the 'M' - 'M' is for you mind...
The letter 'M' represents the mind, and the line advises the listener to take care of their mind.
Nuh nuh nuh 'N'! - You need narcotics just to unwind
The letter 'N' represents narcotics, and the line suggests that the listener needs narcotics to unwind.
Oh, oh, pon a 'O' - You could get an overdose
The letter 'O' represents the possibility of overdose.
Give I a 'P' - The price you pay for cuttin' it close
The letter 'P' represents the price you pay for getting too close to drugs.
Homeboy...
The line is not associated with any drug or idea.
What's up with 'S' - It's a constant search for drugs
The letter 'S' represents the constant search for drugs.
Tease up da 'T' - And then you got beat up by thugs
The letter 'T' represents getting teased or taunted, which can lead to getting beat up by thugs.
You and 'you' - Is united we stand
The letter 'U' is repeated, representing unity and the idea that together we stand.
Valdate de V - I got some valium in my hand
The letter 'V' represents valium, which the artist has in their hand.
Dup up 'W' - Is for woe is me
The letter 'W' represents the phrase 'woe is me'.
What's up wid 'X' - I also tried some ecstacy
The letter 'X' represents ecstasy, which the artist has tried.
Mister Lionel fe and a why - The choice you make is yes or no
The letter 'Y' is represented by the phrase 'and a why', meaning 'why'. The line advises the listener to make a choice between yes and no.
Zozo fe 'Z' - So don't be a zero
The letter 'Z' represents zero, and the line advises the listener not to be a zero.
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