Garter Toss Songs Top New, Trending & Best Ever
Updated on June 15, 2023 | Written by Matthew Campbell (Editor of My Wedding Songs and wedding DJ)
Are you tossing the garter at your wedding reception?
What song will be on your soundtrack?
Will it be saucy? Sexy? Risqué? We have just the list for you.
New Garter Toss Hits
- “Good Ol’ Boys” by Hayden Coffman (Country – 2022)
- “Boyz” by Jesy Nelson, Nicki Minaj (Pop – 2021)
- “Tall Boys” by Alexandra Kay (Country – 2021)
- “Way 2 Sexy” by Drake feat. Future & Young Thug (Hip Hop – 2021)
- “Heat” by Chris Brown feat. Gunna (R&B – 2019)
- “I’m Single” by Jake Paul (Pop – 2019)
- “The Man” by The Killers (Alternative – 2017)
- “Shape of You” by Ed Sheeran (Pop – 2017)
- “Death Of A Bachelor” by Panic! At The Disco (Alternative – 2016)
- “The Man” by Aloe Blacc (Pop – 2014)
Trending Garter Toss Songs
- “Toss It Up” by 2Pac (Hip Hop – 1998)
- “Who Let The Dogs Out” by Baha Men (Pop – 2000)
- “Real Good Man” by Tim McGraw (Country – 2006)
- “Here Comes The Hotstepper” by Ini Kamoze (Pop – 1994)
- “Still Not A Player” by Big Pun feat. Joe (Rap – 1998)
- “Boys Round Here” by Blake Shelton feat. Pistol Annies & Friends (Country – 2013)
- “Suit & Tie” by Justin Timberlake feat. Jay-Z (Pop – 2013)
- “Men In Black” by Will Smith (Pop – 1997)
- “Sharp Dressed Man” by ZZ Top (Rock – 1983)
- “The Man” by Aloe Blacc (Pop – 2014)
You will enjoy a list of the most popular and unique garter toss songs.
Every couple’s music tastes are different. Thus, we selected garter toss songs that include many different eras and genres.
Popular Garter Toss Tracks for Weddings
This is our list of the best garter toss songs at your wedding reception.
Hip Hop Hits
Boyz – Jesy Nelson, Nicki Minaj
Released in 2021, Genre: Hip Hop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I like a bad, bad boy (Boy)
You know I like a bad, bad boy (Boy)
Way 2 Sexy – Drake feat. Future & Young Thug
Released in 2021, Genre: Hip Hop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I’m too sexy for this syrup
Too sexy for your girl
Too sexy for this world
Started From the Bottom – Drake
Released in 2013, Genre: Hip Hop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Now I’m on the road, half a million for a show
And we started from the bottom, now we’re here
Right Round – Flo Rida
Released in 2009, Genre: Hip Hop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Hey, shawty must know I’m the man
My money love her like her number one fan
Whatever You Like – T.I.
Released in 2008, Genre: Hip Hop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Maybe I can treat you so special so nice
I gas up the jet for you tonight
Baby, you can go wherever you like
Suga Suga – Baby Bash
Released in 2003, Genre: Hip Hop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
And ooh-wee it’s the ultimate feeling
You got me lifted feeling so gifted
Suga, how you get so fly?
Hey Ya! – Outkast
Released in 2003, Genre: Hip Hop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Alright now, fellas (Yeah?)
Now, what cooler than being cool? (Ice cold!)
I can’t hear you
I say what’s, what’s cooler than being cool?
Lose Yourself – Eminem
Released in 2002, Genre: Hip Hop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
You better lose yourself in the music, the moment
You own it, you better never let it go
You only get one shot, do not miss your chance to blow
This opportunity comes once in a lifetime
Hot In Herre – Nelly
Released in 2002, Genre: Hip Hop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
So take off all your clothes
I am gettin’ so hot, I wanna take my clothes off
Big Pimpin’ – Jay-Z
Released in 2000, Genre: Hip Hop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
We be big pimpin’, spendin cheese
We be big pimpin’, on B.L.A.D.’s
Party Up (Up in Here) – DMX
Released in 1999, Genre: Hip Hop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Y’all gon’ make me lose my mind
Up in here, up in here
Y’all gon’ make me go all out
Up in here, up in here
Still Not A Player – Big Pun feat. Joe
Released in 1998, Genre: Hip Hop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I don’t wanna be a player no more
I’m not a player, I just f*** a lot
Men In Black – Will Smith
Released in 1997, Genre: Hip Hop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Here come the Men In Black (Men In Black)
Galaxy defenders (oh, oh, oh, oh)
Toss It Up – 2Pac
Released in 1996, Genre: Hip Hop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Got you lost in a love zone, stuck in the lust
I got the bedroom shaking, back-breaking, when we’re tossing it up
Here Comes The Hotstepper – Ini Kamoze
Released in 1994, Genre: Hip Hop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Here comes the hotstepper, murderer
I’m the lyrical gangster, murderer
Whatta Man – Salt-N-Pepa with En Vogue
Released in 1993, Genre: Hip Hop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
What a man, what a man, what a man
What a mighty good man
Yes he is
U Can’t Touch This – M.C. Hammer
Released in 1990, Genre: Hip Hop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Yeah, that’s how we livin’, and ya know
You can’t touch this
Before tossing the garter, you can choose to highlight the removal of the garter from the bride’s leg (classy or risque). See a list of songs to play for the removal of the garter.
Rock Tunes
The Man – The Killers
Released in 2017, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I got a household name
I got news for you baby, you’re looking at the man
Death Of A Bachelor – Panic! At The Disco
Released in 2016, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
A lifetime of laughter
At the expense of the death of a bachelor
Bodies – Drowning Pool
Released in 2001, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
One, something’s got to give
Two, something’s got to give
Three, something’s got to give now
Let the bodies hit the floor
Pretty Fly For A White Guy – Offspring
Released in 1998, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
And all the girlies say I’m pretty fly for a white guy
Enter Sandman – Metallica
Released in 1991, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Exit light
Enter night
Take my hand
We’re off to never-never land
Cherry Pie – Warrant
Released in 1990, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
She’s my cherry pie
Cool drink of water, such a sweet surprise
Tastes so good, make a grown man cry
Pour Some Sugar On Me – Def Leppard
Released in 1987, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Ooh, in the name of love
Pour some sugar on me
C’mon, fire me up
The Final Countdown – Europe
Released in 1986, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
We’re leaving ground (leaving ground)
Will things ever be the same again?
It’s the final countdown
Talk Dirty To Me – Poison
Released in 1986, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I never ever stay out late
You know that I can hardly wait
Just to see you
Danger Zone – Kenny Loggins
Released in 1986, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Highway to the Danger Zone
Ride into, the Danger Zone
Keep Your Hands To Yourself – Georgia Satellites
Released in 1986, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Always no hug-ee no kiss-ee until I get a weddin’ ring
My honey my baby, don’t put my love upon no shelf
The Boys Of Summer – Don Henley
Released in 1984, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I can tell you, my love for you will still be strong
After the boys of summer have gone
The Wild Boys – Duran Duran
Released in 1984, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
They tried to break us, looks like they’ll try again
Wild boys never lose it
Bad Boys Running Wild – Scorpions
Released in 1984, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Bad boys running wild
And you better get out of their way
Hot For Teacher – Van Halen
Released in 1984, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Ow! Got it bad, got it bad, got it bad
I’m hot for teacher
Eye Of The Tiger – Survivor
Released in 1982, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
It’s the eye of the tiger
It’s the thrill of the fight
Rising up to the challenge of our rival
Bad To The Bone – George Thorogood
Released in 1982, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I broke a thousand hearts
Before I met you
I’ll break a thousand more, baby
Before I am through
Stray Cat Strut – The Stray Cats
Released in 1982, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
“Wild stray cat, you’re a real gone guy”
I wish I could be as carefree and wild
But I got cat class and I got cat style
Legs – ZZ Top
Released in 1982, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
She’s got legs, she knows how to use them
She never begs, knows how to choose them
Sharp Dressed Man – ZZ Top
Released in 1982, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
They come runnin’ just as fast as they can
‘Cause every girl crazy ’bout a sharp-dressed man
Hit Me With Your Best Shot – Pat Benatar
Released in 1980, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Why don’t you hit me with your best shot
Hit me with your best shot
Fire away
I Know What Boys Like – The Waitresses
Released in 1980, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I know what boys like
I know what guys want
I know what boys like
Boys like, boys like me
Back In Black – AC/DC
Released in 1980, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Well, I’m back in black
Yes, I’m back in black
Back in the back
You Shook Me All Night Long – AC/DC
Released in 1980, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
And you shook me all night long
Yeah, you shook me all night long
Whip It – Devo
Released in 1980, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
When a problem comes along
You must whip it
Another One Bites The Dust – Queen
Released in 1980, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Hey I’m gonna get you too
Another one bites the dust
We Are The Champions – Queen
Released in 1977, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
No time for losers
‘Cause we are the champions of the World
Boys Are Back In Town – Thin Lizzy
Released in 1976, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Guess who just got back today?
Them wild-eyed boys that’d been away
You Can Leave Your Hat On – Joe Cocker
Released in 1972, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Raise your arms up in the air
And now shake ’em
Now give me a reason to live
A Little Less Conversation – Elvis Presley
Released in 1968, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
A little more bite and a little less bark
A little less fight and a little more spark
Born To Be Wild – Steppenwolf
Released in 1968, Genre: Rock
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
We can climb so high
I never wanna die
Born to be wild
After you toss the garter, the tradition is to place the garter on the winner of the bouquet toss. See a list of music to play for placing the garter to highlight the process.
R&B Favorites
Heat – Chris Brown feat. Gunna
Released in 2019, Genre: R&B
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
You likin’ what you see
Everythin’ designer, that’s on me
That’s water when I walk
The Man – Aloe Blacc
Released in 2014, Genre: R&B
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Yes I am, yes I am, yes I am
I’m the man, I’m the man, I’m the man
Earned It – The Weeknd
Released in 2014, Genre: R&B
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
‘Cause girl you’re perfect (Girl, you’re perfect)
You’re always worth it (You’re always worth it)
Blurred Lines – Robin Thicke feat. Pharrell Williams & T.I.
Released in 2013, Genre: R&B
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I know you want it
You’re a good girl (hey, hey)
Can’t let it get past me
Drunk in Love – Beyoncé
Released in 2013, Genre: R&B
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I’ve been thinkin’, I’ve been thinkin’
Why can’t I keep my fingers off it?
Baby, I want you, now-now
Talk Dirty – Jason Derulo feat. 2 Chainz
Released in 2013, Genre: R&B
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
First class seat on my lap, girl, riding comfortable, ha (oh yeah)
‘Cause I know what da girl dem need, New York to Haiti
I got lipstick stamps on my passport, you make it hard to leave
Ridin’ Solo – Jason Derulo
Released in 2010, Genre: R&B
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I’m feeling like a star, you can’t stop my shine
I’m lovin’ cloud nine, my head’s in the sky
I’m solo
Love Sex Magic – Ciara feat. Justin Timberlake
Released in 2009, Genre: R&B
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I bet you know what I mean
Cause you know that I can make you believe
In love and sex and magic
Love in This Club – Usher feat. Young Jeezy
Released in 2008, Genre: R&B
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Lookin’ in ya eyes
While you on the other side
And I’m think that shawty I got a thing for you, yeah
I Wanna Love You – Akon feat. Snoop Dogg
Released in 2006, Genre: R&B
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I see you winding and grinding up on that floor
I know you see me lookin’ at you when you already know
I wanna love you, you already know
Bootylicious – Destiny’s Child
Released in 2001, Genre: R&B
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I don’t think you’re ready for this
‘Cause my body too bootylicious for ya, babe
Pony – Ginuwine
Released in 1996, Genre: R&B
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I’m just a bachelor
I’m looking for a partner
The Way You Make Me Feel – Michael Jackson
Released in 1987, Genre: R&B
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
The way you make me feel
(The way you make me feel)
You really turn me on
Smooth Operator – Sade
Released in 1984, Genre: R&B
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
No need to ask
He’s a smooth operator
Smooth operator
Let’s Get It On – Marvin Gaye
Released in 1973, Genre: R&B
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Understand me, sugar (ooh ooh)
Since we’ve got to be here
Let’s live
Don’t forget about the bride. Play a song as the bride flings her flowers to all of the single ladies at your wedding.
Country Chart Toppers
Good Ol’ Boys – Hayden Coffman
Released in 2022, Genre: Country
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Livin’ life just like their daddy’s
Those Friday nights get a little too rowdy’s
Too loud out there makin’ noise
This one here’s for them good ol’ boys
Tall Boys – Alexandra Kay
Released in 2021, Genre: Country
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Grab a couple buds then get to sippin’
Man it’s high life that we’re livin’
With the tall boys drinkin’ tall boys
Boys Round Here – Blake Shelton feat. Pistol Annies & Friends
Released in 2013, Genre: Country
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Well the boys ’round here, they’re keeping it country
I’m Still a Guy – Brad Paisley
Released in 2007, Genre: Country
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Well, love makes a man do some things he ain’t proud of
And in a weak moment I might
Walk your sissy dog, hold your purse at the mall
But remember I’m still a guy
Honky Tonk Badonkadonk – Trace Adkins
Released in 2005, Genre: Country
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
But we’re hangin’ out ’til three
We hate to see her go
But love to watch her leave
With that honky tonk badonkadonk
Real Good Man – Tim McGraw
Released in 2003, Genre: Country
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Yes sir, yes ma’am
I may be a real bad boy
But baby I’m a real good man
I Like It, I Love It – Tim McGraw
Released in 1995, Genre: Country
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I try so hard, I can’t rise above it
I don’t know what it is ’bout that little gal’s lovin’
But I like it, I love it, I want some more of it
Dukes Of Hazzard Theme (Good Ol’ Boys) – Waylon Jennings
Released in 1980, Genre: Country
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Makin’ their way
The only way they know how
That’s just a little bit more than the law will allow
Another moment during a wedding reception to play a song when the wedding couple cut their wedding cake and feed each other.
Pop Tracks
I’m Single – Jake Paul
Released in 2019, Genre: Pop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I’m single (don’t hate him, he’s single!)
I’m single (woo, woo, woo, hahaha)
Shape of You – Ed Sheeran
Released in 2017, Genre: Pop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I’m in love with the shape of you
We push and pull like a magnet do
Although my heart is falling too
I’m in love with your body
Animals – Maroon 5
Released in 2014, Genre: Pop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Maybe you think that you can hide
I can smell your scent for miles
Just like animals
Suit & Tie – Justin Timberlake feat. Jay-Z
Released in 2013, Genre: Pop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
And as long as I’ve got my suit and tie
I’ma leave it all on the floor tonight
Dirrty – Christina Aguilera feat. Redman
Released in 2008, Genre: Pop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Temperature’s up (can you feel it)
About to erupt
Gonna get my girls
Get your boys
Gonna make some noise
Promiscuous – Nelly Furtado feat. Timbaland
Released in 2006, Genre: Pop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Promiscuous boy, you already know
That I’m all yours, what you waiting for?
It’s Gonna Be Me – *Nsync
Released in 2000, Genre: Pop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
But I’m not like them
Baby, when you finally
Get to love somebody
Guess what
It’s gonna be me
Livin’ La Vida Loca – Ricky Martin
Released in 1999, Genre: Pop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Upside, inside out
She’s livin’ la vida loca
She’ll push and pull you down
Livin’ la vida loca
Just A Gigolo – David Lee Roth
Released in 1985, Genre: Pop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I ain’t got nobody
Nobody cares for me, nobody
Oh Yeah – Yello
Released in 1985, Genre: Pop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Oh yeah
Maneater – Hall & Oates
Released in 1982, Genre: Pop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Watch out boy she’ll chew you up
(Oh, here she comes)
She’s a maneater
One Way Or Another – Blondie
Released in 1978, Genre: Pop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
One way, or another, I’m gonna find ya
I’m gonna get ya, get ya, get ya, get ya
Tequila – The Champs
Released in 1958, Genre: Pop
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Tequila!
The weding reception really kicks into high gear when the wedding couple arrives. Play a wedding entrance song that matches your personality and style.
Dance Beats
Get Lucky – Daft Punk feat. Pharrell Williams
Released in 2013, Genre: Dance
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
We’re up all night for good fun
We’re up all night to get lucky
Sexy And I Know It – LMFAO
Released in 2010, Genre: Dance
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I got passion in my pants and I ain’t afraid to show it
(Show it, show it, show it)
I’m sexy and I know it
Sexyback – Justin Timberlake
Released in 2006, Genre: Dance
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I’m bringing sexy back
Them other boys don’t know how to act
I’m Too Sexy – Right Said Fred
Released in 1991, Genre: Dance
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I’m too sexy for my car
Too sexy for my car
Too sexy by far
Show your love to your parents on your wedding day with a special dance. Get ideas from a list of fun daddy and daughter dance songs and fun mom and son dance songs.
Disco Dancing
It’s Raining Men – Weather Girls
Released in 1979, Genre: Disco
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
It’s raining men! Hallelujah!
It’s raining men! Amen!
Macho Man – Village People
Released in 1978, Genre: Disco
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Every man wants to be a macho man
To have the kind of body always in demand
Stayin’ Alive – Bee Gees
Released in 1977, Genre: Disco
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Feel the city breakin’ and everybody shakin’
And we’re stayin’ alive, stayin’ alive
Ah, ha, ha, ha, stayin’ alive, stayin’ alive
Misc Genres
Who Let The Dogs Out? – Baha Men
Released in 2000, Genre: Soca
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Who let the dogs out?
Who, who, who, who, who?
Mission Impossible Theme – Danny Elfman
Released in 1996, Genre: Classical
Bad Boys – Inner Circle
Released in 1993, Genre: Reggae
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
Bad boys, bad boys whatcha gonna do?
Whatcha gonna do when they come for you?
The Imperial March (Darth Vader’s Theme) – John Williams and London Symphony Orchestra
Released in 1980, Genre: Classical
Soul Man – Blues Brothers
Released in 1978, Genre: Blues
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
And when you get it you got something
So don’t worry cause I’m coming
I’m a soul man
Gonna Fly Now (Rocky Theme) – Bill Conti
Released in 1977, Genre: Classical
You Sexy Thing – Hot Chocolate
Released in 1975, Genre: Funk
Most Meaningful Lyrics:
I believe in miracles
Where’re you from? you sexy thing, sexy thing you
Pink Panther Theme – Henry Mancini
Released in 1963, Genre: Jazz
James Bond Theme – The London Symphony Orchestra
Released in 1962, Genre: Classical
If you have a special wedding garter toss song that works or worked for you, please add your song suggestion through the comment section below.
FAQs
What Is the garter toss?
Garter toss songs are songs played as the groom tosses the bride’s garter to all of the single men at the wedding reception.
You can enhance the garter toss with a drum roll but of course, we prefer a song.
The song usually references men and has a sensual undertone.
Much like the bouquet toss, the single man who catches the garter is said to be the next to be wed. It’s fun!
Is the garter removal sexist?
Well, if you want to get to the nitty-gritty of any tradition, many things can be considered sexist. The flip side is that tradition states that a piece of the bride’s garment is good luck. Instead of allowing people to bum rush her and tear her (very) expensive dress, the garter is found by the groom and tossed.
It is up to the wedding couple if they would like to have some of the above events or none at all. Also, it’s a great transition from “this party is for you” to, well, “the party is for the wedding couple.” You know, behind closed doors and all that.
Where does the garter toss fit in?
The bouquet toss and then garter removal is the typical order at a wedding reception. We have seen weddings with many combinations.
Don’t forget that the bouquet toss and the garter toss make great photo opportunities. You’re paying a pretty penny for that photographer, so make the most out of it. The bouquet songs below are focused on a woman’s theme while garter toss songs have a men’s theme. The garter removal and garter placement songs are generally sexy.