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.
the invitation
Floater Lyrics
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Am I losing you?
Just give me some little sign.
You're drifting out to sea...
You can't do this to me.
I gave you all that was mine, Yeah...
Do you see
until you befriended me?
How you've grown...
just take a look at yourself.
The stranger has found a home.
And I could leave this place,
and I could almost fly...
If I could only just reach the window...
One, two, three, four...
You had sex on television,
watched a clock.
Did you never notice that your life has stopped?
Changing,
think I'm arranging
in some thin little ways.
And you cry...
take me away sister,
won't you leave me astray sister?
was my taste not as sweet...
as your tongue wanted?
You need me, we're the same.
You need me, we're the same.
You need me, we're the same.
You need...
Yes, it's a shock.
but trust me, you'll feel better after.
I see- I see you must have lost your way,
but I can bring you back again.
Go through the sky again,
breath, open your eyes,
feel your skin grow cold...
I can bring you back again.
Be yourself again.
I was so kind...
Went nearly out of my mind.
But I was thinking of you the whole time.
And I gave you all that was mine.
I gave you all that was mine.
I gave you all that was mine.
I gave you all that was mine.
I gave you all that was mine.
I gave you...
I gave you...
I gave you.
Come back to me.
Come back to me.
Come back to me.
To come back to me.
The lyrics to "The Invitation" by Floater capture the desperation of someone trying to hold onto a relationship that is slipping away. The singer pleads with their partner to give them a sign that they are still there, that they haven't completely drifted away. They express how they gave everything they had to the relationship and even helped their partner grow as a person. However, it seems like it was all for nothing as their partner seems to have lost interest in them.
The second half of the song takes a darker turn as the singer seems to be trying to manipulate their partner into staying with them. They mention how their partner had sex on television and watched the clock, implying that they are bored and unfulfilled in the relationship. The singer promises to bring their partner back and make them feel better, but it's unclear if this is a genuine desire to help or a way to keep their partner from leaving.
The repetition of "come back to me" at the end of the song feels desperate and almost like a mantra, as if the singer is trying to will their partner back to them through sheer force of will. Overall, "The Invitation" captures the complicated emotions that can arise in a failing relationship, including feelings of love, desperation, and manipulation.
Line by Line Meaning
Am I getting through?
Asking if the singer's message is being clearly understood.
Am I losing you?
Wondering if the listener is becoming disinterested or not paying attention.
Just give me some little sign.
Requesting some kind of indication that the listener is still engaged in the conversation.
You're drifting out to sea...
The sense that the listener is mentally or emotionally pulling away, like a boat drifting away from shore.
You can't do this to me.
The singer is feeling hurt by the listener's detachment.
I gave you all that was mine, Yeah...
The singer has given a lot to the relationship.
Do you see that you were always alone until you befriended me?
Acknowledging that the listener's life was empty or lacking until the singer came along.
How you've grown... just take a look at yourself.
Noticing how the listener has changed over time and grown as a person.
The stranger has found a home.
The singer has made the listener feel welcome and comfortable.
And I could leave this place, and I could almost fly... If I could only just reach the window...
How the singer has become trapped or stuck, and how escaping the relationship would bring a sense of freedom and clarity.
One, two, three, four...
Counting down the seconds or minutes until freedom becomes possible again.
You had sex on television, watched a clock. Did you never notice that your life has stopped?
The singer is pointing out the listener's lack of engagement with life, and how they seem obsessed with meaningless distractions.
Changing, think I'm arranging in some thin little ways.
The singer is trying to change or fix the relationship, and thinking about ways to do it.
And you cry... take me away sister, won't you leave me astray sister?
The listener is asking for help or direction from the singer.
was my taste not as sweet... as your tongue wanted?
Wondering if the listener was disappointed in the relationship or if it wasn't satisfying their needs.
You need me, we're the same.
The singer is insisting that the listener needs the relationship as much as they do.
Yes, it's a shock. but trust me, you'll feel better after.
The singer is acknowledging that change can feel uncomfortable or unexpected, but believes it will be worth it in the end.
I see- I see you must have lost your way, but I can bring you back again.
Noticing that the listener is feeling lost, but offering to help lead them back to a positive place.
Go through the sky again, breath, open your eyes, feel your skin grow cold...
Encouraging the listener to experience and appreciate the beauty of the world around them.
Be yourself again. I was so kind... Went nearly out of my mind. But I was thinking of you the whole time.
Reflecting on how the singer has cared for the listener, and how their actions were fueled by love and concern.
I gave you all that was mine.
Repeating the idea that the singer has invested a lot into the relationship.
Come back to me.
Expressing the singer's desire for the listener to remain engaged and committed to the relationship.
To come back to me.
Repeated again for emphasis, and as a reminder of the choice the listener has to make.
Lyrics © GUY WEBSTER/WEBSTER MUSIC, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: BRONISLAW KAPER, PAUL WEBSTER, PAUL FRANCIS WEBSTER
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Daniel Farmer
on Endless II
I dont know the exact meaning but I hope someone would post what they know.