The band formed in 1989. Toadies officially disbanded in 2001, although they had farewell concerts in 2002. The band reformed for a reunion show on March 11, 2006, headlining the Greenville Ave St. Patrick's Day parade concert.
Toadies toured extensively throughout the 1990s, opening for such artists as Red Hot Chili Peppers, White Zombie, Bush, and The Butthole Surfers. They also headlined and co-headlined tours with acts such as Brutal Juice, Baboon, Supersuckers, and The Reverend Horton Heat.
The primary reason for the breakup of the band was that Lisa Umbarger simply did not want to be a part of it anymore, and bandleader Todd Lewis felt that the band could not continue without her.
Since disbanding, members of the band have gone on to other projects. Todd Lewis is now in The Burden Brothers and Mark Reznicek is now in Eleven Hundred Springs.
Toadies reunited for 4 shows in Texas in March 2007. They played one show in Dallas, one in Houston, and two shows in Austin at Stubb's BBQ. All of the shows sold out shortly after they went onsale.
Toadies reunited for good in 2008, releasing their new album, "No Deliverance" on August 15th 2008.
In June 2010 it was announced that Feeler, the follow-up album to Rubberneck that was shelved by Interscope, would finally be seeing a release. Todd Lewis was quoted as saying: "Since there are unfinished versions floating around on the Internet, it is important to us that people hear it as we meant it to be." The album was released on July 20, 2010
Mister Love
Toadies Lyrics
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Can you save me?
Are you gonna save me?
Can you save me?
Ya gonna make me happy?
Ya gonna make me smile?
Can you save me?
Are you gonna save me?Ya gonna make me happy?
Can you save me?
Tell me, mister, mister!
We gonna show you a thing or two about love
Be, patient!
Be, patient!
Love, love, love, love, love
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
Yeah!
Are you gonna save me?
Can you save me?
Are you gonna save me?
Can you save me?
Are you gonna save me?
Ya gonna make me happy?
Can you save me?
Tell me, Mister Love!
The lyrics to Toadies' song Mister Love are repetitive, which adds emphasis to the idea of the singer's need for someone to save them. The use of questions at the beginning puts the responsibility on the other person to be the savior. The repetition of "Can you save me?" and "Ya gonna make me happy?" shows the desperation in the singer's voice. The lyrics, "We gonna show you a thing or two about love" suggests a lack of knowledge or experience with love, making the singer more vulnerable and in need of saving. The use of the term "Mister Love" creates an image of someone who is knowledgeable and experienced in matters of love, potentially a love guru that the singer is turning to for help.
The repetition of the word "love" throughout the song further emphasizes the theme of love and the singer's need for it. The use of laughter towards the end reinforces the idea that the singer is in desperate need and willing to do anything to obtain this love.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you gonna save me?
Asking if the person is able to rescue or help the singer in a time of need
Can you save me?
Questioning if the person has the capability to provide assistance in a challenging situation
Are you gonna save me?
Reiterating the need for help from the person being addressed
Can you save me?
Requesting the person being addressed to provide aid in a time of crisis
Ya gonna make me happy?
Inquiring if the person being addressed is capable of bringing joy or contentment into the artist's life
Ya gonna make me smile?
Asking if the person being addressed can bring a smile to the singer's face, indicating happiness or amusement
Can you save me?
Repeating the request for aid from the person being addressed
Are you gonna save me?
Emphasizing the importance of receiving help from the individual being addressed
Ya gonna make me happy?
Reiterating the desire for the person being addressed to bring joy or pleasure into the artist's life
Can you save me?
Closing plea for assistance from the person being addressed
Tell me, mister, mister!
Addressing the person being spoken to with respect and requesting their attention
We gonna show you a thing or two about love
Asserting that the artist and others will teach the person being addressed about the concept of love and what it means
Be, patient!
Encouraging the person being addressed to remain calm and composed while learning about love
Be, patient!
Repeating the previous line to further emphasize the importance of patience in learning about love
Love, love, love, love, love
Repeating the word love multiple times to emphasize its importance and significance
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
Expressing joy or amusement, potentially in relation to the concept of love
Yeah!
An exclamation of enthusiasm or agreement
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, WARNER CHAPPELL MUSIC FRANCE
Written by: TODD LEWIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Melissa-Lucia
Lyrics:
Are you gonna save me?
Can you save me?
Are you gonna save me?
Can you save me?
Ya gonna make me happy?
Ya gonna make me smile?
Can you save me?
Tell me, Mr. Love...
Are you gonna save me?
Ya gonna make me happy?
Can you save me?
Tell me, mister...MISTER!
We gonna show you a thing or two about love
Be...patient!
Be...patient!
Love, love, love, love, love
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha...
yeeaaaAAAAHHH!
Are you gonna save me?
Can you save me?
Are you gonna save me?
Can you save me?
Are you gonna save me?
Ya gonna make me happy?
Can you save me?
Tell me, Mister Love!
@igixlost2197
Are you gonna save me?
Can you save me?
Are you gonna save me?
Can you save me?
Ya gonna make me happy?
Ya gonna make me smile?
Can you save me?
Are you gonna save me?
Ya gonna make me happy?
Can you save me?
Tell me, mister, mister!
We gonna show you a thing or two about love
Be, patient!
Be, patient!
Love, love, love, love, love
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
Yeah!
Are you gonna save me?
Can you save me?
Are you gonna save me?
Can you save me?
Are you gonna save me?
Ya gonna make me happy?
Can you save me?
Tell me, Mister Love!
@nicky2coats
Holy shit. How have I never heard this before?? One of the hardest songs I’ve ever heard.
@Lo-kv3tg
Same. I was shocked at how good this song is then wondered why I hadn't heard it in the last 30 years.
@sadhvacman7238
At 20 I thought driving around with the Toadies blasting made me cooler than everybody else.
At 45, I still think so.
@christophersmith2470
There isn't anything out today that could touch these guys. I remember seeing them live and they absolutely smashed shit up.
@mattstorey7256
@ 56yr I neither care what everybody else thinks, nor do I need to think about it, it is, like the sun and the rain and anyone else has a differing opinion, then they are just ignorant :)
@BasilnSage
Absolutely 🤘🏼🤘🏼
@rosalindabloodflowers7909
Hell ya!
@charlesweigand4974
Because you are cooler than everyone else
@UKwildcatfan1985
Most underrated band of the 90's.
@sherribelle4681
yes!! oh i miss the 90's ♡♡