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
Quitter
Toadies Lyrics
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Didn't I take you where you want to be?
Didn't I make you feel just like a queen?
And all that time I thought that I was gettin' somethin' right
Look me in the eye and tell me somethin'
Am I supposed to walk away with nothin'?
Do I convince myself we never happened?
Well I guess I won't be denied
Lover!
Are you happy now?
Quitter, quitter!
In the coming days the dust will cover
All the evidence of your first lover
I hope wherever you are now you'll wake up
And see just what a mess you made of this
'Cause I'm gettin' somethin' right
Am I gettin' somethin' right?
Lover!
Are you happy now?
Quitter, quitter!
The lyrics to Quitter by Toadies describe a relationship that has come to an end, with the singer questioning if they are supposed to walk away with nothing after giving everything they had to their partner. The lines "Didn't I give you everything?" and "Didn't I make you feel just like a queen?" show that the singer gave all they could to their partner, but now feels rejected and hurt. The chorus line "Lover! Are you happy now? Quitter, quitter!" is a direct attack towards their ex, questioning if they are happy leaving the relationship and labeling them as a quitter.
The verses meanwhile, express the singer's determination to move on and get something right. The line "Well I guess I won't be denied" shows that the singer is not going to let their failed relationship get the better of them and they will persevere. The last verse has a more melancholic tone, with the image of dust covering evidence of the first lover suggesting that the relationship is truly over and irretrievable. The singer hopes that their ex will see the mess they created, while still asserting their own resolve to get something right.
Line by Line Meaning
Didn't I give you everything?
Asks if the singer provided their lover with all they needed.
Didn't I take you where you want to be?
Asks if the singer fulfilled their lover's desires.
Didn't I make you feel just like a queen?
Asks if the singer treated their lover with the utmost respect and adoration.
And all that time I thought that I was gettin' somethin' right
Recognizes that even though the artist meant well, they may have made mistakes and misjudged their lover's needs.
Look me in the eye and tell me somethin'
Asks the lover for an honest explanation.
Am I supposed to walk away with nothin'?
Questions if the singer should just give up on the relationship without any resolution or benefit.
Do I convince myself we never happened?
Wonders if it would be easier to forget the relationship entirely and move on as if it never existed.
Well I guess I won't be denied
Refuses to let go of their feelings and emotions regarding the relationship.
I'm gettin' somethin' right
Believes that they are finally understanding and making progress in their love life.
Lover!
Are you happy now?
Quitter, quitter!
Calls out the lover for ending the relationship and blames them for giving up too easily.
In the coming days the dust will cover
All the evidence of your first lover
Foreshadows the end of the relationship and the fading of memories.
I hope wherever you are now you'll wake up
And see just what a mess you made of this
Wishes that the lover can come to terms with their mistakes and the burden they placed on the artist.
'Cause I'm gettin' somethin' right
Am I gettin' somethin' right?
Reiterates the singer's confidence that they will learn from their experiences and move forward towards a healthier love life.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DARREL W. HERBERT, TODD LEWIS
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