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
Sitting on Top of the World
The Toasters Lyrics
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Some people spend it on fast cars and girls
For me it's sitting, sitting on top of the world
I've got a little bit of time
Come and help me waste it somehow
My girl is happy, she got a 9-5
Come on sister that's more dead than alive
I've got a little bit of money
Come and help me spend it somehow
Pay now and later you will be fine
That's what the good books say
I'm going out to have a good time
While you wait for that rainy day
I never asked you to change your ways
Just understand the things that I do
I've been thinking that one of these days
You can come and sit here too
Don't need the money
Don't need a fast car
You can be happy wherever you are
If you're sitting, sitting on top of the world
I've got a little bit of love
Come and let me share it somehow
The Toasters's song Sitting On Top Of The World is an upbeat ska tune that talks about one's definition of success and happiness. The song starts by describing how people tend to define success- money, power, material things. But for the songwriter, that definition is different. He finds his success in sitting on top of the world, which is a metaphor for a place of happiness and contentment. He has a little bit of time, and he wants someone to come and help him waste it somehow.
The next verse describes his girlfriend who has a 9-5 job, which is more dead than alive. Here, the songwriter is suggesting that choosing a stereotypical path of success may not necessarily bring happiness. He insists that he is sitting on top of the world, and he has a little bit of money, and he wants someone to come and help him spend it somehow. The chorus suggests that the songwriter believes in the philosophy of 'pay now and later.' He believes that he should make the most of his life now and not wait for a rainy day.
The final verse is optimistic and universal. He talks about how he never asks anyone to change their ways, but people should understand what he does to make himself happy. He invites people to come and sit with him, sharing his love and happiness. In conclusion, the song is a beautiful and upbeat message that encourages people to define their success and happiness on their terms and find contentment within themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Some people count success in money and pearls
There are some people that measure their success based on their financial status and material possessions.
Some people spend it on fast cars and girls
These people, who measure their success on financial or material gain, often use their resources to buy flashy and expensive items, such as cars or women.
For me it's sitting, sitting on top of the world
However, for the singer, the real success is simply enjoying life and feeling content with their current state of being.
I've got a little bit of time
The singer has some free time to relax and enjoy life.
Come and help me waste it somehow
They are looking for someone to join them in spending their free time in a fun and enjoyable way.
My girl is happy, she got a 9-5
The singer's partner is content with working a regular 9-5 job to make ends meet.
Come on sister that's more dead than alive
The singer is urging their sister to enjoy life more and not just settle for a boring 9-5 job.
And me I'm sitting, sitting on top of the world
The singer is happy and content with their current state of being, enjoying life in their own way.
I've got a little bit of money
The singer has some disposable income to spend however they please.
Come and help me spend it somehow
They are inviting someone to join them in spending their money on something fun and enjoyable.
Pay now and later you will be fine
The singer suggests that it's okay to enjoy life now and worry about consequences later on.
That's what the good books say
This idea is supported by religious texts or teachings.
I'm going out to have a good time
The singer is focused on enjoying life and having a good time in the present moment.
While you wait for that rainy day
The singer suggests that others choose to save or wait for a later time to enjoy life.
I never asked you to change your ways
The singer is not asking anyone to compromise their values or beliefs.
Just understand the things that I do
The singer hopes that others can understand and empathize with their choices and lifestyle.
I've been thinking that one of these days
The singer has pondered the idea of someone else joining them in their way of life.
You can come and sit here too
They are inviting someone to also enjoy life and sit on top of the world with them.
Don't need the money
The singer does not believe that money is necessary for happiness.
Don't need a fast car
Nor do they think that a fancy car is required for contentment.
You can be happy wherever you are
The singer believes that happiness can be found in any circumstance, regardless of one's financial or material status.
If you're sitting, sitting on top of the world
Again, the true success and happiness come from finding contentment in life.
I've got a little bit of love
The singer has love to give to others and hopes to share it.
Come and let me share it somehow
They are inviting others to accept and receive their love and kindness.
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Written by: ROBERT HINGLEY
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