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
The Beat
The Toasters Lyrics
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Walked up to me and tore a little piece from my heart
I cried for hours when I saw you go into the back room
I felt as if my world was falling apart
My friends said, "See you later"
Well it isn't that they hate her
Wait a minute, wait a minute for me!
There's a bar in Monte Carla, with crystal blinds and velvet seats
They give you good measure, and just for good measure I bought her a few
But she didn't want my money nor my invitations, I was a fool
She lifted my spirits and she lifted my wallet too...then she left
My friends said, "See you later"
Well it isn't that they hate her
Wait a minute, wait a minute for me!
Arriba!
Aie yie yie yi!
I lie awake at night with a vision of you burnin' in my brain
Rain on my window and the flashin' of a neon light
And I think to myself, I will never ever see you again
My friends will say that it will probably serve me right
My friends said, "See you later"
Well it isn't that they hate her
Wait a minute, wait a minute for me!
Cheeta!
The Toasters's song The Beat is about a guy who meets a girl in a place where he has never seen her before. The girl walks up to him and tears a little piece from his heart. He fell for her, and when he saw her go into the back room, he cried for hours. The feeling of seeing her leave felt like the world was falling apart for him. The guy's friends said goodbye to him when they left, but it was not because they hated the girl. He asked them to wait for him, implying that he would follow them later.
There is a bar in Monte Carlo, where crystal blinds and velvet seats are found, and it gives good measure. The guy bought the girl a few drinks just for good measure, but she refused his money and invitations, and he was a fool for thinking that money would win her over. She lifted his spirits, but she also lifted his wallet and left him. The guy lies awake at night thinking about her, and how he will never see her again. He fears that his friends will say that it will probably serve him right.
Line by Line Meaning
I've never seen a girl like you in this place before
I have not encountered a lady like you in this area ever.
Walked up to me and tore a little piece from my heart
You came close to me and extracted some part from my heart, leaving me injured.
I cried for hours when I saw you go into the back room
I wept for several hours after sighting you enter the back room.
I felt as if my world was falling apart
It seemed like my whole world was collapsing at that moment.
My friends said, "See you later"
My buddies informed me goodbye.
Well it isn't that they hate her
It is not because they detest you.
Wait a minute, wait a minute for me!
Hold on, hang on for a bit longer for me!
There's a bar in Monte Carla, with crystal blinds and velvet seats
In Monte Carlo, there's a pub with crystal blinds and velvet chairs.
They give you good measure, and just for good measure I bought her a few
They provide you with excessive drinks, and just for the heck of it, I bought her some too.
But she didn't want my money nor my invitations, I was a fool
However, she had no interest in my money or suggestions, and I was foolish to believe otherwise.
She lifted my spirits and she lifted my wallet too...then she left
She cheered me up and also took my wallet before departing.
Arriba!
Upwards!
Aie yie yie yi!
An expression of excitement or admiration.
I lie awake at night with a vision of you burnin' in my brain
At night, I cannot sleep and constantly see a mental image of you in my head.
Rain on my window and the flashin' of a neon light
Raindrops on my windowpane and flashing of neon lights.
And I think to myself, I will never ever see you again
I ponder, realizing that I may never get to see you again.
My friends will say that it will probably serve me right
My friends might suggest that I deserve whatever consequences follow.
Cheeta!
A cheer or shout of excitement.
Contributed by Aubrey E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.