Their most famous work is the 2000 international hit I See You Baby, remixed by Fatboy Slim in the Big Beat style -- with the repeated chorus line "Shakin' that ass," as heard in Renault Mégane advertisements. Vocals were provided by Ibiza-based DJ Gram'Ma Funk. Incidentally, this track was also recorded with the chorus line "Shakin' that thang" as a radio edit. While this is their most famous work, they have also produced less mainstream songs which are often featured in television adverts.
In the early part-of 2008 after parting company with Sony BMG, Groove Armada signed an "all encompassing deal" with the Bacardi rum brand that allows them to use GA's tracks for adverts. For more information, read Bands turn to brands in new deals
* Groove Armada's Suntoucher was sampled by Jay-Z for the song "What More Can I Say" on his Black Album.
* The track Hands of Time is featured in the movie Collateral, and is referred to by one of the characters as a "classic song." It is also featured in the television series Cold Case; it was played as the ending song in the episode entitled Street Money, from the show's sixth season.
* Groove Armada's debut album was Northern Star, released in 1998.
* In 1999, Groove Armada released Vertigo, which had a more polished, mainstream sound. This album includes "At The River," which was re-released as a single (#23 UK).
* In 2001, Goodbye Country, Hello Nightclub was released, with the title suggesting their new album was more upbeat and less geared toward chilling out -- as demonstrated by the single "Superstylin'" (#5 UK).
* In 2002, they released the DJ mix album Another Late Night: Groove Armada, part of the Another Late Night series on Azuli Records.
* In 2002, less than a year after Goodbye Country, Hello Nightclub, Groove Armada produced Lovebox, which incorporated a variety of genres. Some tracks, such as "Madder," featured a rock element, while others, such as "Lovebox" and "Remember," were closer to traditional house. "Remember" has vocals made up entirely of samples of Sandy Denny singing at Fairport.
* In 2004, Groove Armada released a best-of album, which included hits and new productions (#6 UK).
* In May 2007 Soundboy Rock was released, featuring the track Get Down. Guest appearances include M.A.D., Red Rat and Mutya Buena (see: Sugababes). The album was released on CD, Vinyl, and also as a limited CD package with 2 bonus tracks.
* In March 2010 Black Light, their 6th studio album, was released.
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I'll Be Good
GROOVE ARMADA Lyrics
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I'll be good, good, good, good
Flash, we meet
Passin' in the streets
Words unspoken
Silence unbroken, hey
We fell into romance
The cry of success
Left no room to guess
Oh, no (Oh, no)
Love has knocked us down and scored
We've been twice around the block before
Know the changes you've been through
My promise is to you
I'll be good
Ooh, ooh (Ooh, ooh)
Better than before
You know I'll love you more
I'll be good
Ooh, ooh (Ooh, ooh)
Better than before
You know I'll love you more
I fell in love so quick
I knew that this was it
So much emotion
Made so much devotion
And when we talk
We're never miles apart
Your telephone line
Is tied right to my heart
(Love me, baby)
Your love has knocked me down and scored
(Knock me out, baby)
You may hide and close your door
(Baby, baby)
Open up, I swear it's true
(What you gonna do)
I'll be good {I just wanna be good}
To you (How good)
Better than before (Mmm...)
You know I'll love you more
I'll be good
Will you be good, boy
{So good}, so good {Hey}
Better than before
You know I'll love you more
When we talk
We're never miles apart
Telephone line (Telephone line)
Tied straight to my heart
I fell in love so quick
I thought my mind was playin' tricks
One twist of fate
Made it somethin' so great
Let me show you how to live
Stop goin' from town to town
Don't be afraid to give
Time to settle down
When I'm good I'm bad
And when I'm bad I'm better
When I'm at my best
There's no room to guess
I'll be good
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Better than before
You know I'll love you more
I'll be good
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Mmm... ooh
I'll be good
Better than before
Know I'll love you more
Better than before
You know I'll love you more
I'll be good, good, good, good
I'll be good, good, good, good
I'll be good, good, good, good
I'll be good, good, good, good
I'll be good, good, good, good
I'll be good, good, good, good
The song "I'll Be Good" by Groove Armada is a love song about a chance meeting which transforms into a deep attachment. The opening chorus is direct, with the promise of doing better than before and the repetition of the phrase "I'll be good." As the song progresses, we learn that the couple met by chance on the street, and their relationship took off quickly. They are never "miles apart" and speak on the phone often. Even though the man was hurt before, he promises to be good to her and to love her more than before.
The lyrics reveal the couple's intensity regarding their feelings for each other. The emotion they share is self-evident, and they attempt to express it in different ways, from commitment and devotion to sensuality. The couple's intense connection is captivating and genuine. The song's lyrics act as a vow, underlining the couple's motivation to establish an enduring union. The song is both passionate and hopeful, and it captures the unpredictability and euphoria of new love.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll be good, good, good, good
I will be good to you, my love, and I promise to keep being good in the future.
Flash, we meet
We met each other quickly, unexpectedly, like a flash of light.
Passin' in the streets
Perhaps we simply walked past each other in public, but we ended up together anyway.
Words unspoken
We didn't need to say anything to know there was a connection between us.
Silence unbroken, hey
Even in our moments of quiet, we felt comfortable with each other.
Just by chance
Our meeting and subsequent falling in love may have been pure luck or happenstance.
We fell into romance
We began to fall in love quickly and naturally, without forcing anything.
The cry of success
The happiness we felt together made us feel like we were achieving something great.
Left no room to guess
We were so transparent with our emotions that there was no need to guess how the other person felt.
Oh, no (Oh, no)
Even though we're in love, we have obstacles to overcome.
Love has knocked us down and scored
Falling in love can be painful and challenging, but it is worth it.
We've been twice around the block before
We may have had failed relationships in the past, but we are ready to try again.
Know the changes you've been through
I understand that you've been through a lot and I want to be there for you through it all.
My promise is to you
I promise to be good to you and love you more than ever before.
Better than before
I will continue improving how I love and treat you, making our relationship stronger.
You know I'll love you more
I will never stop loving you and our love will only continue to grow.
I fell in love so quick
I fell in love with you faster than I ever have before.
I knew that this was it
I knew right away that we were meant to be together.
So much emotion
Our love is full of intense feelings and passion.
Made so much devotion
Our love inspires a deep devotion and commitment to each other.
When we talk
Our conversations are meaningful and bring us closer together.
We're never miles apart
Even when we are physically distant, our love keeps us close.
Your telephone line
Our ability to connect through phone calls symbolizes the bond we share.
Is tied right to my heart
Our conversations matter immensely to me and I cherish them.
You may hide and close your door
Sometimes you may close yourself off, but I will always be there for you when you're ready to open up.
Open up, I swear it's true
I promise that when you open up to me, I will be there to support you and understand you fully.
{So good}, so good {Hey}
Our love is amazing and will only get better with time.
Let me show you how to live
I want to be a positive influence on your life and help you experience all of its joys.
Stop goin' from town to town
I want to help you find stability and happiness in one place, with me.
Don't be afraid to give
I want you to know that it's safe to open up and give your love to me, because I will cherish it and return it tenfold.
When I'm good I'm bad
My love for you is a full spectrum of emotions and experiences, even when things get tough.
And when I'm bad I'm better
Even when we have our disagreements and challenges, our love will only grow stronger as we work through them together.
Lyrics © MUSIC & MEDIA INT'L, INC., Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: ANGELA WINBUSH, RENE MOORE
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