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.
Enough
Floater Lyrics
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Some little liar, who's shouting that it's all clear.
So just crawl around, safe and sound. There will never be enough protection.
You've gotta hold tight, keep it all. These walls are much too small for all this.
You've gotta keep a tight fist. You've gotta take it from here.
Until something behind you finally reminds you there will never be enough money
Rolling over reason, turning wrong into right
The more you have, the more you need and there's no end in sight.
But the more you have, the more you need and you're blinded by and by, all you buy and buy
And you're never gonna see the world, never gonna see the world the same again.
You've gotta take some God, pray to drugs
Sex and cigarettes, new cars and cocaine
All these dials for turning down your pain.
But you still feel something chewing at your brain.
Rolling over reason, turning wrong into right
The more you have, the more you need and there's no end in sight.
The world used to be blinding, bathed in shimmering light
But the more you have, the more you need
And you're blinded by and by, all you buy and buy
And you're never gonna see the world, never gonna see the world the same again.
It's the same again. It's never enough.
The song Enough by Floater is a commentary on the never-ending quest for more. The lyrics urge the listener to stay down and not get up, for fear of being shot by some little liar who is shouting that it's all clear. The idea here is that the world is a dangerous place, and there is never enough protection. The listener is urged to hold tight and keep it all, despite the fact that these walls are much too small for all this. The lyrics highlight the idea that no matter how much we have, there is always the need for more, and the more we have, the more we need. The song takes a critical look at consumer culture and how it has blinded people to the true beauty of the world.
The chorus repeats the message of the song, which is that the more you have, the more you need, and there is no end in sight. The world used to be a beautiful place, bathed in a shimmering light, but the more you have, the more you need, and you become blinded by everything you buy and buy. The song suggests that you will never see the world the same again once you become consumed by the never-ending quest for more.
The verses continue to highlight the emptiness of a life spent chasing material goods. The listener is urged to take some God, pray to drugs, sex and cigarettes, new cars, and cocaine. While these may be temporary distractions from the pain of wanting more, they ultimately leave the listener feeling empty and unfulfilled. The song ends on the same note it began, with the idea that it's never enough.
Line by Line Meaning
Stay down, don't get up. Someone out there might open fire.
Stay low and avoid drawing attention to yourself. There is always a risk of danger from others.
Some little liar, who's shouting that it's all clear.
There may be people who deceive others by claiming that there is no threat or danger.
So just crawl around, safe and sound. There will never be enough protection.
Even when taking precautions, there is never a guarantee of total safety or protection.
You've gotta hold tight, keep it all. These walls are much too small for all this.
Hold onto what you have, even if it may not seem like much. The confines in which you live may feel restrictive.
You've gotta keep a tight fist. You've gotta take it from here.
Be possessive of what you have and take care of yourself. You are responsible for your own well-being.
Until something behind you finally reminds you there will never be enough money
Eventual realization that no amount of money will ever be truly enough.
Rolling over reason, turning wrong into right
Justifying one's actions and decisions to oneself, even though they may be questionable.
The more you have, the more you need and there's no end in sight.
The pursuit of material possessions creates a cycle of perpetual desire.
The world used to be blinding, bathed in shimmering light
In the past, the world may have seemed bright and hopeful, but now it is clouded by the desire for more.
But the more you have, the more you need and you're blinded by and by, all you buy and buy
The more possessions one acquires, the more they are consumed by the pursuit of more and lose sight of what is truly important.
And you're never gonna see the world, never gonna see the world the same again.
One's perspective on the world may be permanently altered by the endless pursuit of material possessions.
You've gotta take some God, pray to drugs. Sex and cigarettes, new cars and cocaine
People may turn to various forms of escape or indulgence to distract from the emptiness of materialistic pursuits.
All these dials for turning down your pain. But you still feel something chewing at your brain.
Attempts to numb oneself from the anxiety and emptiness of life may prove ineffective.
It's the same again. It's never enough.
The cycle of desire and pursuit of material possessions remains constant and unsatisfying.
Contributed by Keira O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Daniel Farmer
on Endless II
I dont know the exact meaning but I hope someone would post what they know.