Floater began in 1993 when Robert Wynia (lead vocals, bass), Peter Cornett … Read Full Bio ↴Floater began in 1993 when Robert Wynia (lead vocals, bass), Peter Cornett (drums), and Dave Amador (guitar), got together in Eugene, Oregon, making their start at garage parties and the U of O beer garden. With compelling lyrics and adept storytelling, their music shifts in mood from the insistent and heavy to the melodic and soulful, comprising the signature sound for which Floater is best known.

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.

Midnight Ride
Floater Lyrics

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(female voice):
[What the hell are you doing here?]
[What the hell is the point?]

(deep voice):
[Yesssss...]
[What is the point?]
[Are you alone?]

[Are there any better than her?]
[Growing Spores.]

(whiny voice):
[I'm am so, like, cheated!]
[Simple, and bored, rank!]
(Last Temptation of Christ)

(echoed voice):
[You're safe now.]

(boy's voice):
[First, you need torture, Dad!]
[Murdered?]
[Yes!]
[Murdered!!!]

Aahhhh...
Aahhhh...
Aahhhhhh...

[And I loved it!]
[I enjoyed it,]
[I relished it,]
[I reveled in it!]

[Are you okay? Change it. Aren't you?]?

What the hell are you doing here?
What the hell is the point?

I lied, I stole, I cheated
I gambled, I whored, I drank

You're safe now

Persecuted, tortured, and murdered, yes, MURDERED!

I kill anyone who threatens the law

Don't make any demands on my head
Things that I've seen, things that I've done, you're not stupid(?)

And I loved it, I enjoyed it, I relished it, I reveled in it

Concentrate...concentrate...concentrate...

And I loved it, I enjoyed it, I relished it, I reveled in it

Overall Meaning

"Midnight Ride" by Floater is a complex, intense song that is difficult to interpret. The song is made up of different voices that appear to be talking to each other, and the lyrics shift between different emotions, such as anger, fear, and excitement. Some of the lines are easier to understand, while others are more cryptic.

The song appears to be about someone who has done terrible things in their past and can't escape the guilt and shame that comes with it. The line "I lied, I stole, I cheated, I gambled, I whored, I drank" suggests that this person has a history of destructive behavior. The line "Persecuted, tortured, and murdered, yes, MURDERED!" suggests that they may have been the victim of violence as well.

The different voices in the song could represent different aspects of the person's psyche. The deep voice could represent their inner voice, the whiny voice could represent their feelings of self-pity, and the echoed voice could represent an external force trying to comfort them. The boy's voice could represent the person's inner child or a memory from their past.

Overall, "Midnight Ride" is a haunting song that leaves a lot of room for interpretation.

Line by Line Meaning

What the hell are you doing here?
Questioning the purpose of being present in that location

What the hell is the point?
Asking what the objective or rationale is behind something

Yesssss...
Expressing satisfaction or enjoyment

What is the point?
Asking about the purpose or point behind something

Are you alone?
Inquiring whether the person is without company

Are there any better than her?
Asking if there are any others who are superior

Growing Spores.
Not clear, insufficient context

I'm am so, like, cheated!
Expressing a feeling of being deceived and discontent

Simple, and bored, rank!
Suggesting a lack of complexity and excitement in something

(Last Temptation of Christ)
Referring to a film with the same title, unclear how it relates to the context of the song