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.
Cinéma
Floater Lyrics
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In my eyes a cinema. In my eyes a cinema.
The sun is touching me. The sun is touching me so strange.
Through my little fingers it goes, through my little fingers.
I carry it beneath my tongue.
It says, "I welcome you to life."
It says, "I help you up that tree."
"I break the leash you go mad and unchained.
But if you follow me, break but never bend.
Break."
The lyrics of Floater's song "Cinema" exude a sense of mysteriousness and depth. The opening lines "Through my little fingers, through my little fingers it goes" suggest that the singer is experiencing something intangible that they cannot fully grasp or hold onto. The repetition of "In my eyes a cinema" furthers this idea, implying that the singer is envisioning some sort of internal visual experience that only they can see.
The subsequent lines "The sun is touching me. The sun is touching me so strange" creates a stark contrast between the external world and the singer's internal experience. The physical sensation of sunlight is grounding and tangible, compared to the abstract and ethereal experiences portrayed in the opening lines. The following lines "Through my little fingers it goes, through my little fingers. I carry it beneath my tongue" further suggest that the experience being portrayed is elusive and almost ineffable, something that cannot be fully explained or translated into words.
The final stanza of the song takes a more directive tone, with the lyrics "I break the leash you go mad and unchained. And if you follow me, know that the road will end. But if you follow me, break but never bend. Break." This suggests that the singer is offering guidance or advice, perhaps derived from their own strange and mysterious experiences. The call to "break but never bend" is especially intriguing, suggesting a sense of resilience and determination in the face of whatever abstract forces the singer is experiencing.
Line by Line Meaning
Through my little fingers, through my little fingers it goes.
I am watching life pass by and slip away, as if it is flowing through my fingers.
In my eyes a cinema. In my eyes a cinema.
I see everything around me as if it is a movie or a story playing out, a reflection of life.
The sun is touching me. The sun is touching me so strange.
The warmth of the sun feels unfamiliar and foreign, a symbol of the fleeting nature of time and the unknown.
Through my little fingers it goes, through my little fingers.
Just as life felt like it was passing through my fingers earlier, the feeling persists and I am powerless to stop it.
I carry it beneath my tongue.
Despite not being able to stop time, I hold onto its moments deep within me, like a secret kept in my mouth.
It says, "I welcome you to life."
Despite the fleeting and uncertain nature of life, it is still a gift to be cherished and celebrated.
It says, "I help you up that tree."
Even in the face of obstacles and struggles, there is always help and support to guide us along.
"I break the leash you go mad and unchained.
Freedom is exhilarating and can make us feel alive, but it can also come at a cost, driving us to madness and chaos.
And if you follow me, know that the road will end.
Following the path of life is not always easy, and we must remember that it will eventually come to an end.
But if you follow me, break but never bend.
Despite the difficulties and hardships, we must remain resilient and unyielding in following our path.
Break."
Perhaps the most important message to take away from this is that breaking free and following our own path is crucial, no matter the cost.
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Daniel Farmer
on Endless II
I dont know the exact meaning but I hope someone would post what they know.