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.
Invisible
Floater Lyrics
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I guess I'm invisible today
I guess that you'll be seeing me around
Spend your nights alone without a sound
I guess that I'm invisible today
I only need to know if you're okay
So many people come and go this way
I guess that I'm invisible today
The song 'Invisible' by Floater talks about the feeling of being unnoticed and feeling invisible. The lyrics tell the story of someone who feels ignored and unacknowledged by the people around them. The singer expresses his feelings of isolation and loneliness as he spends his nights alone without a sound. He says that he feels invisible and wonders if anyone even notices him.
The chorus of the song reinforces this message, as he repeats, "I guess I'm invisible today." The singer's desperation is evident as he says that he only needs to know if the person he's addressing in the song is okay. He's looking for any sign of recognition or attention, just so he can confirm that he exists in someone's mind.
Overall, the song 'Invisible' is a poignant expression of the pain of feeling unseen and unheard. It's a reminder that we all need to take the time to acknowledge and appreciate the people around us, to make sure that no one feels invisible or alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Check it out. Guess I'm invisible
Take a look. I feel like no one can see or acknowledge me.
I guess I'm invisible today
I feel like I am unnoticed, overlooked and ignored in the current moment.
I guess that you'll be seeing me around
I hope that eventually you will notice my presence and recognize my existence.
Spend your nights alone without a sound
I imagine that you spend your nights by yourself, in silence and without any company.
I guess that I'm invisible today
Once again reiterating the feeling of being unrecognized, unheard, unappreciated, and unnoticed.
I only need to know if you're okay
Despite feeling invisible and unnoticed, I still care about your wellbeing and want to know that you are alright.
So many people come and go this way
There are numerous people in this world and in our lives who come and go, and I feel like I am just a nameless face in the crowd.
I guess that I'm invisible today
Finally, the recurring feeling of being overlooked and unnoticed is expressed yet again.
Contributed by Sebastian W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Roughneck
thanks for posting this bojack (I've been following your floater live videos for years now). Pete's passing is a very sad...still in alittle bit of shock. The floater Army is grieving for our lost hero
RCLC
RIP Pete, miss buying you beer at Dantes
HillbillyHebrew
R.I.P. Pete, Thanx for the memory's
RCLC
RIP Pete