Up The Toon
Up the Toon: A Pop Punk Anthem Celebrating Newcastle's Charm
Lyrics
(Up the toon, yeah!)
Expressing excitement or enthusiasm about going to Newcastle (often referred to as "the toon").
I'm a Suffolk boy
Identifying as someone from Suffolk.
Going up the north
Heading towards the northern region or direction.
Gonna see some sights
Planning to experience various attractions or notable places.
From the Tyne to Gosforth
Referring to traveling from the River Tyne to Gosforth, a suburb in Newcastle.
Grab a pint
Intending to have a beer.
Have a walk with my takeaway cups
Strolling while carrying disposable drink containers.
Is this bar dog friendly?
Asking if the bar allows dogs inside.
Wanna pet me some pups!
Expressing a desire to interact or play with dogs.
Up the toon
Repeated affirmation of excitement about going to Newcastle and informing others about it.
Up the toon
-Tell everybody we're going up the toon
-Up the toon
-Up the toon
-Tell everybody we're going up the toon
-It's pop punk to hate on your home town
Referencing a trend in pop-punk culture to criticize one's hometown.
And Newcastle's better than my home town
Comparing Newcastle favorably to the singer's hometown.
No 24 hour Greggs in my home town
Highlighting the absence of 24-hour Greggs (a bakery chain) in the singer's hometown compared to Newcastle.
I'm no Geordie but I love going up the toon
Acknowledging an appreciation for Newcastle despite not being a local ("Geordie").
It's been a weekend and
Reflecting on a lively weekend, trying to imitate a local accent, and acknowledging a lack of being a true Geordie.
I've been on a bender
-Get 5 pints in me
-Pretend I'm Sam Fender
-Get off the metro
-That's less than two meters
-(That sounded shit)
-Well I'm not Geordie
-I can't say it like he does
Expressing a desire for future fame, planning tours, and comparing different cities to Newcastle.
I'm well aware
-I'm not from there
-But I had bloody good weekend
-And when I'm famous
-I'll be doing UK tours and start comparing
-Birmingham to Edinburgh
Expressing a likelihood of not returning to a place if it's not as enjoyable as Newcastle.
Norwich down to Exeter
-And if they're half as good as Newcastle
-I won't return to sender
-Up the toon
Reiterating excitement about going to Newcastle and informing others about it.
Up the toon
-Tell everybody we're going up the toon
-Up the toon
-Up the toon
-Tell everybody we're going up the toon
-It's pop punk to hate on your home town
Reiterating the comparison between Newcastle and the singer's hometown, emphasizing the singer's affection for Newcastle despite not being from there.
And Newcastle's better than my home town
-No 24 hour Greggs in my home town
-I'm no Geordie but I love going up the toon
-It's pop punk to hate on your home town
Repeating sentiments about pop-punk culture, hometown comparison, and affection for Newcastle.
And Newcastle's better than my home town
-No 24 hour Greggs in my home town
-I'm no Geordie but I love going up the toon
-Up the toon
Repeated expressions of enthusiasm and love for Newcastle ("the toon").
Up the fucking town (Up the toon)
-Yeah, hahahaha, yeah (Up the toon)
-I love this city
-It's better than my own
-The people are nice
-Greggs are open all night
-I don't wanna go home
-Up the toon
-Up the toon
-Up the toon
-Up the toon
-Up
Continuation and emphasis on the phrase "Up the toon."
The
-Toon!
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