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
Stop It
Toadies Lyrics
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Don't rock n' roll
Don't rock n' roll no, no
Don't rock n' roll now
Don't rock n' roll
Now rock n' roll now, now rock n' roll
Now rock n' roll now, now rock n' roll
Now rock n' roll now now
Kids
Hey
Kids
Hey
The Toadies’ song "Stop It" is a rock anthem that seems to be directed towards the younger generation, more specifically, the kids. The melancholic tone of the lyrics conveys an air of disillusionment towards the recklessness of the youth and the ignorant and detrimental behavior that comes with it. The song resounds the idea that the only way to fix the chaos that surrounds them is to stop the rock n' roll mentality, which is symbolized by the repetition of the phrase “Don’t rock n' roll.” The band suggests that stopping this reckless behavior could be the only way they can start to overcome their problems and start the healing process.
The verses of the song are short, repetitive, and simple. They are meant to grab the listener's attention and make them feel the weighty impact of the message they are trying to convey. The chorus of the song consists of a call and response type sequence that is directed at the kids. This is done to highlight the plea from the band, who is asking the younger generation to do better, be better, and stop the reckless behavior that comes with their tumultuous way of living. Overall, the song is a commentary on the changing times and the need for change and growth and encourages everyone to be more responsible and mindful of their actions.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't rock n' roll
Do not engage in the rebellious or wild lifestyle attributed to rock and roll music.
Don't rock n' roll no, no
I am emphasizing that you should not associate with the rock and roll lifestyle.
Don't rock n' roll now
Stop immediately from engaging in the rock and roll lifestyle.
Now rock n' roll now, now rock n' roll
If you will not stop, then continue along that lifestyle path.
Now rock n' roll now, now rock n' roll
You are being encouraged to continue living as a rock and roller.
Now rock n' roll now now
You are now actively participating in the controversial rock and roll lifestyle.
Hey
A form of grabbing the listener's attention.
Kids
Referring to young people that are at risk of being negatively influenced by the rock and roll lifestyle.
Hey
Again, this is used to get the listener's attention.
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