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.
Milk of Heaven
Floater Lyrics
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Why would you want to keep it from anyone?
Please, please, on my knees,
My heart is on my sleeve.
And all I need is just one little taste of it
And all my kingdoms rise when I'm dreaming.
We lie on the grass,
So high, God rest our souls.
All you cynical would not understand.
As all your kingdoms fall,
And you hit the ground running,
Time will teach you to give in.
Yeah, we are born, we die,
And the waves roll on.
We are born, we die,
And the waves roll on.
Take it, taste it, feel it.
This is real.
Shape it, seek it, feel it.
We lie on the grass, soaking in the life of the land.
So high, God rest our souls,
All you cynical would not understand.
Pull up the shades today,
Welcome the sun on my skin,
And it feels like giving in!
We are born, and we die,
And the waves roll on.
We are born to die,
And the waves roll on, yeah.
The waves roll on.
In the song Milk of Heaven by Floater, the lyrics are calling to the listener to surrender control and to allow the "milk of Heaven" to flow through them. The milk of Heaven is likely a metaphor for divine inspiration or the flow of life itself. The lyrics urge the listener to not keep this flow from anyone, suggesting a sense of community and interconnectedness. The singer is pleading on their knees, with their heart on their sleeve, for just one taste of this milk. The idea of kingdoms rising when dreaming is a metaphor for the possibilities that open when we let go of control and allow ourselves to be open to inspiration.
The following lines describe lying on the grass and soaking in the life force of the land, indicating a connection to nature and the earth. The singer suggests that only those who are not cynical would understand this feeling, indicating a certain level of emotional vulnerability required to connect with the energy of the earth.
The lyrics suggest that as we experience the highs and lows of life, we will eventually learn to surrender control and give in to the flow of the universe. The final lines of the song acknowledge the cyclical nature of life, reminding the listener that we are born, we die, and the waves of life continue to roll on.
Line by Line Meaning
No, don't seek control, and the milk of Heaven will flow.
Just let go and let the good things come to you.
Why would you want to keep it from anyone?
Sharing the good things in life is what makes life worth living.
Please, please, on my knees, My heart is on my sleeve.
I am asking you, from the bottom of my heart and with sincerity.
And all I need is just one little taste of it
Even just a little bit of the good things can make all the difference in the world.
And all my kingdoms rise when I'm dreaming.
When I dream, my mind is transported to a place where I am in control and everything is perfect.
We lie on the grass, Just soaking in the life of the land.
We relax and enjoy the simple pleasures of nature.
So high, God rest our souls. All you cynical would not understand.
We feel free and liberated, and those who are negative would not comprehend this feeling.
As all your kingdoms fall, And you hit the ground running, Time will teach you to give in.
When life falls apart, you have to keep moving forward and learn to surrender.
Take it, taste it, feel it. This is real.
Embrace the moment and experience it fully, because this is what truly matters.
Shape it, seek it, feel it.
Try to create and search for opportunities to enjoy life to the fullest.
Pull up the shades today, Welcome the sun on my skin, And it feels like giving in!
Embrace the beauty of the day and surrender to the good things that come with it.
We are born, and we die, And the waves roll on.
Life is a cycle, and it keeps moving forward no matter what we do.
We are born to die, And the waves roll on, yeah.
We are mortal beings, but life goes on beyond us.
The waves roll on.
Life is constantly changing, and we need to adapt and move with it.
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Daniel Farmer
on Endless II
I dont know the exact meaning but I hope someone would post what they know.