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.
Out Of Sight
Floater Lyrics
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On a million unshed tears
How could i have held them all
Oh the price that i have paid
For all the love i never made
Someone wrote upon the wall
"How mighty is my pen
Yes the wine's delicious
But I'm needing something stronger.
I'm growing suspicious
That I won't be here much longer.
And it feels like I'm goin' down again
Feels like I lost my only friend.
Crawling home from some saloon
And all my strings are out of tune.
No one's around to break my fall.
No attempt was ever made
And so I slowly decay.
Just have a little faith in me that's all.
Oh how mighty am I then
If this is everywhere I've been.
As the day-light broke I cast no shadow on the wall
I will desintigrate until there's nothing left at all.
And it feels like I'm goin' down again.
Feels like I lost my only friend.
And I never thought I'd see the day
My heros all became psychotics.
My drugs are all expensive exotics.
Now my blood is thick with antibiotics.
So I toss the coin to fate, it's only right.
And I take no blame so I can sleep so tight.
You know that out of mind is also out of sight.
As the day-light broke I cast no shadow on the wall.
I pass the closed apartment doors
And rows along the halls.
And it feels like I'm goin' down again.
Feels like I lost my only friend.
The lyrics of Floater's song Out of Sight seem to offer a glimpse into the mind of someone struggling with addiction and regret. The singer reflects on years gone by, regrets the love he never acted on, and ponders the price he has paid for his choices. The line "someone wrote upon the wall, 'how mighty is my pen, if this is everywhere it's been'" suggests a struggle with feelings of inadequacy and a desire for greater impact or recognition. The singer then admits to seeking stronger intoxicants than mere wine, indicating a downward spiral that may be leading towards self-destruction. The lines "no attempt was ever made, and so I slowly decay" offer a sense of resigned acceptance of his fate, or perhaps a feeling of powerlessness in the face of his addiction.
In the second verse, the singer takes stock of his current circumstances and laments the loss of his heroes to addiction or mental illness, and the high cost of his own drugs. The line "so I toss the coin to fate, it's only right" suggests a sense of fatalism or a belief that his fate is out of his hands. The final lines "out of mind is also out of sight" may offer a sense of relief or escape from the intense emotions, pain, and regret that the singer has been grappling with throughout the song.
Overall, Out of Sight offers a raw and honest portrayal of the struggles of addiction and the toll it can take on a person's life and relationships. The lyrics suggest a sense of resignation and perhaps even an acceptance of the inevitable decline that addiction often brings.
Line by Line Meaning
Looking back across the years
Reflecting on the past
On a million unshed tears
On all the tears not cried
How could i have held them all
Wondering how to handle them
Oh the price that I have paid
Realizing the cost of love not made
For all the love i never made
For not pursuing love
Someone wrote upon the wall
A message on the wall read
"How mighty is my pen
"My writing is powerful
If this is everywhere it's been."
If it has made an impact everywhere
Yes the wine's delicious
Enjoying alcoholic drinks
But I'm needing something stronger.
Craving something more potent
I'm growing suspicious
Becoming distrustful
That I won't be here much longer.
Possibly approaching death
And it feels like I'm goin' down again
Sensing a downward spiral
Feels like I lost my only friend.
Feeling lonely and abandoned
Crawling home from some saloon
Returning home from a bar
And all my strings are out of tune.
Feeling out of balance and disconnected
No one's around to break my fall.
No one there to support in times of trouble
No attempt was ever made
No effort was put in
And so I slowly decay.
Gradually deteriorating
Just have a little faith in me that's all.
Asking for trust and belief
Oh how mighty am I then
Reflecting on personal power
If this is everywhere I've been.
If the impact is far-reaching and significant
As the day-light broke I cast no shadow on the wall
No longer leaving a mark on the world
I will disintegrate until there's nothing left at all.
Slowly dissolving into nothingness
And it feels like I'm goin' down again.
Sensing a continuous decline
Feels like I lost my only friend.
Feeling abandoned and isolated
And I never thought I'd see the day
Unexpectedly witnessing the present
My heroes all became psychotics.
Those once admired are now mentally ill
My drugs are all expensive exotics.
Drugs consumed are costly
Now my blood is thick with antibiotics.
Body filled with medicine taking a toll
So I toss the coin to fate, it's only right.
Letting destiny decide
And I take no blame so I can sleep so tight.
Not accepting responsibility for the outcome
You know that out of mind is also out of sight.
Forgetting is a way to cope
As the day-light broke I cast no shadow on the wall.
No longer leaving a mark on the world
I pass the closed apartment doors
Walking by uninviting places
And rows along the halls.
Passing by vacant spaces
And it feels like I'm goin' down again.
Continuing to spiral
Feels like I lost my only friend.
Feeling isolated and alone
Contributed by Landon W. 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.