The band's first record, Fatboy (1992), established the band as a favorite of the same 1990s scene that became popular through bands such as the Dave Matthews Band, Phish, and Widespread Panic. moe. has toured with the 1997 Furthur Festival, appeared at Woodstock '99, have played in Central Park, were the opening band for The Allman Brothers and The Who, and performed at Radio City Music Hall on New Years Eve 2006 and 2007.
They also host the annual festival moe.down at Snow Ridge Ski Area in Turin, NY. Started in 2000, the festival runs for three days and occurs every Labor Day weekend. The festival has attracted a wide variety of musical talent. Acts range from newer bands just emerging onto the scene (such as Tea Leaf Green, Nellie McKay and Raq) to big name acts and jam rock staples, such as Les Claypool, Blues Traveler, and Mike Gordon (of Phish fame); to pop rock icons, such as Leo Kottke, The Flaming Lips, The Violent Femmes; and most recently, Perry Farrell. Each year, the amount of moe.down attendees has steadily increased. moe.down I attracted around 3,000 people while moe.down VI in 2005, had attracted close to 7,000.
During an interview, guitarist Al Schnier was asked to describe moe. for those who have never heard their music: "It's an amalgamation of a wide variety of the history of rock, all regurgitated and recycled through the eyes, ears, hands, whatever of the guys in our band and all of that with a sense of adventure, a sense of humor, also a constant desire to push the envelope. All in this arena of taking chances, improvising live, and making things up on the spot."
Their official site can be found at www.moe.org
Raise a Glass
moe. Lyrics
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For everyone here and gone
And roll up the rug
And push back the chairs
Cause we're all here tonight
May you never grow old
And never get caught
What others have got
May you get what you want
Get what you need
May we never get what we deserve
So throw a glass
Into the fireplace
And grab a chair and lift the bride
Up into the air
Cause we're all here tonight
May you never grow old
And never get caught
And never desire
What others have got
May you get what you want
And get what you need
May we never get what we deserve
So break some bread
With the family
And shake out the saw dust
On to the floor
Cause we're all here tonight
May you never grow old
And never get caught
And never desire
What others have got
May you get what you want
And get what you need
May we never get what we deserve
The moe. song "Raise a Glass" is a joyful and optimistic celebration of life and the joys of being together with friends and loved ones. The opening lyric sets the tone for the song, with an invitation to raise a glass in honor of everyone who has passed on and left us with cherished memories. The chorus then focuses on the present moment, urging everyone to let loose and have fun, by pushing back the chairs and rolling up the rug.
The second verse acts as a kind of blessing, wishing for eternal youth, freedom from punishment, and the satisfaction of personal desires. The song's optimistic tone is reinforced by the repetition of the phrase "May you never grow old" which serves as a kind of mantra for positive energy and joyful living.
Line by Line Meaning
So raise a glass
Let's all toast to something important.
For everyone here and gone
Let's remember and honor those who have passed away, as well as those who are still with us.
And roll up the rug
Let's get ready to have some fun and dance!
And push back the chairs
Let's clear some space to make room for everyone to mingle and enjoy themselves.
Cause we're all here tonight
Let's cherish this moment and make the most of our time together.
May you never grow old
I wish you everlasting youth and vitality.
And never get caught
May you always stay true to your beliefs and values, and never have to suffer the consequences of doing wrong.
And never desire
May you be content with what you have and not be envious of others.
What others have got
May you not waste your time and energy comparing yourself to others or feeling jealous of their successes.
May you get what you want
I hope you achieve your dreams and attain your heart's desires.
Get what you need
May you always have enough to meet your basic needs and be comfortable.
May we never get what we deserve
May we always be blessed with unwarranted grace and forgiveness, rather than receiving what we truly deserve as imperfect human beings.
So throw a glass
Let's celebrate joyfully by breaking a glass, which is said to bring good luck and ward off evil spirits.
Into the fireplace
Let's break the glass safely in the fireplace to prevent any harm or injury.
And grab a chair and lift the bride
Let's start a traditional wedding dance by lifting the bride up in celebration!
Up into the air
Let's show our love and support for the newlyweds by raising the bride high into the air.
So break some bread
Let's share a meal together and enjoy some warm, delicious bread.
With the family
Let's spend quality time with our loved ones and appreciate the people who matter most in our lives.
And shake out the saw dust
Let's sweep away the dust to make the space ready for celebration and positive energy!
On to the floor
Let's get rid of any negativity or stagnant energy by shaking out the saw dust onto the floor!
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: AL SCHNIER, CHUCK GARVEY, JIM LOUGHLIN, ROB DERHAK, VINNIE AMICO
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