Garter Toss Songs: Trending Hits to Elevate the Excitement

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

1. “Good Ol’ Boys” by Hayden Coffman (Country – 2022)
2. “Boyz” by Jesy Nelson, Nicki Minaj (Pop – 2021)
3. “Tall Boys” by Alexandra Kay (Country – 2021)
4. “Way 2 Sexy” by Drake feat. Future & Young Thug (Hip Hop – 2021)
5. “Heat” by Chris Brown feat. Gunna (R&B – 2019)
6. “I’m Single” by Jake Paul (Pop – 2019)
7. “The Man” by The Killers (Alternative – 2017)
8. “Shape of You” by Ed Sheeran (Pop – 2017)
9. “Death Of A Bachelor” by Panic! At The Disco (Alternative – 2016)
10. “The Man” by Aloe Blacc (Pop – 2014)

Trending Garter Toss Songs

1. “Toss It Up” by 2Pac (Hip Hop – 1998)
2. “Who Let The Dogs Out” by Baha Men (Pop – 2000)
3. “Real Good Man” by Tim McGraw (Country – 2006)
4. “Here Comes The Hotstepper” by Ini Kamoze (Pop – 1994)
5. “Still Not A Player” by Big Pun feat. Joe (Rap – 1998)
6. “Boys Round Here” by Blake Shelton feat. Pistol Annies & Friends (Country – 2013)
7. “Suit & Tie” by Justin Timberlake feat. Jay-Z (Pop – 2013)
8. “Men In Black” by Will Smith (Pop – 1997)
9. “Sharp Dressed Man” by ZZ Top (Rock – 1983)
10. “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.

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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 works 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.

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