Floater's regional success was noticed by Elemental Records, who put out their first full-length record, "Sink" in 1994. That same year Floater began a string of sold out shows at the Community Center for the Performing Arts (The WOW Hall) that is still unbroken to this day.
In 1995 Floater released "Glyph" and toured the country for the next two years supporting the record. The single, "Danny Boy" received heavy college and commercial radio play, in many cities outselling major label releases. Floater received nominations to the preliminary level of the Grammy's from NARAS (National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences) in 1995 under Best Rock Performance for "Sink" and in 1996 under Best Alternative Performance for "Glyph." (Prelims are determined by nominations from the NARAS members).
In 1998, following their move to Portland, Oregon (where the band currently resides), Floater released their third full-length record, "Angels in the Flesh and Devils in the Bone." The second concept album by the band ("Sink" was the first), "Angel's" brought a new vibe to Floater. It wasn't long before widespread audiences came to embrace what has now become the band's trademark - their versatility.
September of 2000 brought the release of Floater's fourth full- length record, "Burning Sosobra"; a musical collection that explores the band's broad range of song writing. Following its release, the band began to perform live acoustically. Both the band and the fans enjoyed this new avenue of performance that allowed the "quieter" side of Floater to emerge and be explored. Of late, the band has begun playing shows where acoustic Floater opens for electric Floater - giving a sort of Jekyll and Hyde feel to their performances.
In 2002 Floater released their most critically acclaimed record to date, "Alter." Combining the bands strongest musical elements, "Alter" moves fluidly from heavy riffs to lullabies and tells flowing stories of fear, love and above all change.
August of 2004 - The release of the band's acoustic record, "Acoustics." Fans of Floater's electric shows responded with enthusiasm to the band's occasional acoustic performance - with their record label's encouragement, the band put together a uniquely recorded album - one that mimics the sound of their actual performances. Recorded in a studio built in the ballroom of their producers house, the record was made without digital editing and has a fresh, live feeling.
Floater is also the name of a late nineties indiepop band from Sheffield, UK. They briefly rename themselves Floater UK before later reforming as Dangerlust.
Alcoholic
Floater Lyrics
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Yeah, very soon now, something will crack...
Alcoholic...yeah.
Sipping from my bottle of wine.
Sinking into my day.
Television picking at a piece of my brain,
and the next door neighbor thinks that I'm insane.
I'm sinking.
And in the end, just like a crowd,
I go up and then come down.
And it's a fine life that I lead,
Satisfaction guaranteed.
When I'm drunk, and when I drown,
I'd like to fuck, but then come down.
Seeking wisdom I look for friendship,
(But I find none)
Sinking into my day.
I wonder if it's something like the way they treat me.
The motherfuckers might as well come out and beat me.
I'm sinking into my day... Help.
This sickening skin, my only home.
It's not enough just to die alone.
And it's a symptom of my disease.
Stiff and restless, so hard to please.
But would you quit?
Would you come down,
If no one wanted you around?
The opening lines of the song, "Very soon now, something will crack," sets up the theme of the song, which is the impending breakdown of the singer due to his ongoing battle with alcoholism. The repetition of the line emphasizes the inevitability of the situation. The word "crack" can be interpreted in two ways - it can either mean that the singer will finally hit rock bottom, or that he will lose his mind completely. This feeling of impending doom is heightened in the subsequent line "Alcoholic...yeah," suggesting that the singer is fully aware of the cause of his troubles.
The first verse of the song describes the singer's attempt to escape his problems through alcohol. He is depicted as sipping from his bottle of wine, trying to numb himself from the realities of his life. The imagery of him sinking into his day suggests a certain lethargy and resignation. The television is described as picking at a part of his brain, emphasizing the mindlessness of his existence. His next-door neighbor thinks he is insane, suggesting that his behavior is not only damaging to himself but also affecting those around him.
The second verse deals with the singer's attempt to find solace in friendship. However, he finds himself sinking deeper into his despair, wondering if the way he is treated by others is responsible for his predicament. The use of the word "motherfuckers" to describe the people around him shows the bitterness and anger the singer feels towards those who do not understand him. The line "Help" at the end of the verse highlights the desperation the singer feels, indicating that he is aware he needs help, but is unable to ask for it.
Line by Line Meaning
Very soon now, something will crack.
A warning that something is about to break or snap.
Yeah, very soon now, something will crack...
Reiteration of the foreboding sense of imminent collapse.
Alcoholic...yeah.
Acknowledgment of the problem being faced – alcoholism.
Sipping from my bottle of wine.
Taking small sips from the bottle portends a dependence on alcohol.
Sinking into my day.
A feeling of being lost in the monotony of daily activities.
Television picking at a piece of my brain,
Impression of a mindless passivity, killing brain cells.
and the next door neighbor thinks that I'm insane.
Paranoia about perceived judgments of others regarding behavior.
I'm sinking into my day, yeah...
Reiteration of disconnect from reality and emotional distress.
I'm sinking.
Final acceptance of the self-destructive spiral of addiction.
And in the end, just like a crowd,
Realization of life's pattern of ups and downs, like a crowd moving in waves.
I go up and then come down.
Acknowledgment of alcohol's temporary highs, and inevitable lows.
And it's a fine life that I lead,
Sarcasm mixed with self-loathing for the destructive lifestyle.
Satisfaction guaranteed.
Knowing what to expect in terms of fleeting pleasure and eventual pain and dissatisfaction.
When I'm drunk, and when I drown,
A connection between the feeling of drowning and being drunk.
I'd like to f***, but then come down.
The inability to find long-term satisfaction or enjoyment, like the highs of drugs and alcohol,
Seeking wisdom I look for friendship,
Hopeful search for answers and connection with others to help with addiction.
(But I find none)
The harsh reality that help is not forthcoming.
Sinking into my day.
The continuous feeling of depression and lack of purpose.
I wonder if it's something like the way they treat me.
Sensitivity about perceived judgments from others, and wondering their source.
The motherf*****s might as well come out and beat me.
Anger directed towards others for perceived lack of empathy and support.
I'm sinking into my day... Help.
Desperate plea for assistance and intervention.
This sickening skin, my only home.
Disgust with the state of one's own physical and mental decline due to addiction.
It's not enough just to die alone.
Reflection on the potential outcome of a life lived alone with addiction.
And it's a symptom of my disease.
The realization of addiction as a disease, rather than a choice.
Stiff and restless, so hard to please.
Difficulty in finding satisfaction or comfort, constantly struggling with restlessness and agitation.
But would you quit?
A rhetorical question directed towards self and others regarding ability to quit addiction.
Would you come down,
Acknowledgment of the difficult process of recovery and withdrawal from addiction.
If no one wanted you around?
Would the fear of isolated loneliness be enough to spark recovery?
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Daniel Farmer
on Endless II
I dont know the exact meaning but I hope someone would post what they know.