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.
Long Gone
Floater Lyrics
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Feel the warmth of our innocence fade away.
As the pleasures we seek run so go our virtues.
Don't call it love, don't call it hate,
It's just this moment between you and I.
Long gone,
Long gone
We let everything fall to pieces.
And in my naiveté
I threw your childhood away.
Yah
We look for the thrill that's perfect until
The taste of the act has a lasting impact.
Yah watching through the window,
But I never know why
Somebody gave you something
That just can't be denied and it's
Long gone,
Those days,
Long gone,
Those days.
Well, now that we've played with the blade, yah
We've learned that it cuts going both ways.
So we raise the flag of bitter surrender... were not alone
And I know that I will always remember
The other voice on the phone.
Feel the light upon me looking in the window
No don't call it love, don't call it hate
It's just a moment between you and I
Oh No
(Ever seen a sheep in a slaughterhouse? He's scared,
Panicked. So he huddles with the rest of the flock,
Moving when they move. He's a good little sheep just
Keeping out of trouble, keeping out of the way.
Suddenly a gate opens, and it's a way out, he's
Running down a long passage, because to the sheep it
Looks like freedom, but...)
Floater's song Long Gone talks about the fading of innocence and values as people seek temporary pleasures. The first verse describes the fleeting nature of these pleasures that quickly consume virtue and purity without providing true love or hate between individuals. The chorus "Long gone, long gone" reflects the past and forgotten days when people sought comfort and security. The next verse explains the regret and guilt of losing precious aspects of a loved one's life in the search for temporary thrills. The lyrics reflect on throwing away someone's childhood, perhaps by exposing them to a harsh world that strips away at their nostalgia and happiness.
The song also highlights the addictive nature of chasing momentary highs and the effect they have on people's lives. The lyrics suggest that seeking the perfect thrill is a short-lived rush and that the experience has lasting consequences. The bridge talks about bitter surrender and raises the flag, suggesting that one cannot face life alone in the wake of their vices. The song concludes by asking the listener not to call it love or hate, but merely a moment shared between two people.
Line by Line Meaning
Feel the light upon me looking in the window.
I am aware of my surroundings, of the outside world, and I can see the light shining on me through the window as I take it all in.
Feel the warmth of our innocence fade away.
I can feel the warmth and happiness we used to have together slowly fading and disappearing with time, causing sadness and sorrow.
As the pleasures we seek run so go our virtues.
Our actions that bring us temporary happiness cause us to lose our morals and principles, making us turn a blind eye to what we know is right.
Don't call it love, don't call it hate, It's just this moment between you and I.
Our present interaction is more than just love or hate, it's a complex circumstance between us that cannot be characterized as either.
Long gone, Long gone
Those happy and content days are long gone and won't return anytime soon, leaving us with regret and longing.
While we were looking for comfort, We let everything fall to pieces.
In an attempt to satisfy our needs for pleasure and relaxation, we allowed everything around us to crumble and fall apart, leading to chaos and confusion.
And in my naiveté I threw your childhood away.
Due to my lack of wisdom and judgment, I ruined the carefree and innocent phase of your life, causing you to grow up too soon and lose your innocence prematurely.
We look for the thrill that's perfect until The taste of the act has a lasting impact.
We seek excitement and adventure that seems flawless and impeccable, but later realize that it had a significant and long-lasting influence on us.
Yah watching through the window, But I never know why Somebody gave you something That just can't be denied and it's
I saw something happening through the window, and although I don't fully comprehend why it happened, I know someone gave you something that nobody can dismiss or overlook.
Long gone, Those days, Long gone, Those days.
Those earlier days are long gone and irretrievable, without any hope of going back to them, leaving us only with memories.
Well, now that we've played with the blade, yah We've learned that it cuts going both ways.
After experimenting with something dangerous, we've realized that not only does it have an effect on others but it may also harm us in the process.
So we raise the flag of bitter surrender... were not alone And I know that I will always remember The other voice on the phone.
We acknowledge defeat with bitterness and accept our situation in life. However, we find solace in knowing that we're not alone, and the memory of the other person's voice talking to us on the phone will always remain with us.
Feel the light upon me looking in the window No don't call it love, don't call it hate It's just a moment between you and I
Once again, I feel the light shining on me through the window, and despite the complex and multifaceted nature of our interaction, it's just a moment between you and me with no defined labels.
Oh No
An exclamation indicating sudden realization, disappointment, or shock.
(Ever seen a sheep in a slaughterhouse? He's scared, Panicked. So he huddles with the rest of the flock, Moving when they move. He's a good little sheep just Keeping out of trouble, keeping out of the way. Suddenly a gate opens, and it's a way out, he's Running down a long passage, because to the sheep it Looks like freedom, but...)
An analogy depicting a sheep in a slaughterhouse, frightened and amidst chaos, trying to blend in with its kind, and when he finally discovers a possible escape route, he runs down it without realizing that it's a trap and ends up being a part of the massacre. This emphasizes how unaware people could be of their surroundings and make wrong decisions that affect their life.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Pat. Terry
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Daniel Farmer
on Endless II
I dont know the exact meaning but I hope someone would post what they know.