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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Madder
GROOVE ARMADA Lyrics
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Do it now, do it now,
Day starts with a blast of feedback,
Still spinning from the night that we had,
In the mirror where I brush my teeth at,
There's three more heads, and they watching me back,
Read the bread while I toast my pay check,
Phone ringing an I refuse to take it,
want to play dead but I'm on the dayshift,
Stepping out on to the weekly rota,
On the cheap share a seat with Olga,
Train driver said it ain't a joka,
Were gonna be stuck till I fix the motta,
Half hour in-between the stations,
Start jogging when I hit the pavement,
Ran straight into a situation,
Cops say stop cause I ain't Caucasian,
Whole hour on explanation,
Missed the bus an the cab was ancient,
I'm really now in a situation,
When I return to my destination,
I get told to collect my payment,
Clear the desk quick make it vacant,
Now if I ever needed inspiration,
Right about now where I lose my patience,
If I ever needed inspiration,
Right about here's where i lose my patience,
Do it now, do it now,
Don't make you feel like, madder, madder, madder,
This one day bam bam bam, bammer, bammer, bammer,
Don't make you feel like, madder, madder, madder,
This one day bam bam bam, bammer, slam, jammer
This makes you feel like, madder, madder, madder,
This one day bam bam bam, bammer, bammer, bammer,
Don't make you feel like, madder, madder, madder,
This one day bam bam bam, bammer, slam, jammer
This want to make you feel
1,2,3,4
Always said I want a new agenda,
Do it now while I still remember,
Small fish in a mixin' blenda,
All the bets set on the next offenda,
I had enough being nice and anxious,
I keep sweet all the trendy bankers,
I'm looking more than the war the pension,
Under attack of the apprehension,
I'm too transformed to lose the motion,
I might shout now out and open,
All the hanging on the years of hopin',
The same things now feel provoking,
So hot that the tears are smoking,
Watch now my might just crunch the whole thing,
Watch now my might just crunch the whole thing,
Now if I ever needed inspiration,
Right about here's where I lose my patience,
Now if I ever needed inspiration,
Right about here's where i lose my patience,
Do it now, do it now,
Don't make you feel like, madder, madder, madder,
This one day bam bam bam, bammer, bammer, bammer,
Don't make you feel like, madder, madder, madder,
This one day bam bam bam, bammer, slam, jammer
This to make you feel like, madder, madder, madder,
This one day bam bam bam, bammer, bammer, bammer,
Don't make you feel like, madder, madder, madder,
This one day bam bam bam, bammer, slam, jammer
This want to make you feel
If I ever needed inspiration,
Right about here's where i lose my patience,
If I ever needed inspiration,
Right about here's where i lose my patience,
Don't make you fell like,
Don't make you fell like,
Madder, madder, madder,
Do it now, do it now,
If I ever needed inspiration,
Right about here's where i lose my patience,
If I ever needed inspiration,
Right about here's where i lose my patience,
Do it now, do it now,
Don't make you feel like, madder, madder, madder,
This one day bam bam bam, bammer, bammer, bammer,
Don't make you feel like, madder, madder, madder,
This one day bam bam bam, bammer, slam, jammer
This makes you feel like, madder, madder, madder,
This one day bam bam bam, bammer, bammer, bammer,
Don't make you feel like,
Madder,
Do it now,
The lyrics to Groove Armada's song "Madder" describe a day in the life of a person who is feeling overwhelmed and frustrated with their current situation. The song begins with the singer waking up to a blast of feedback and still feeling the effects of the previous night's revelry. They go about their day, trying to get through it, but everything seems to be going wrong - from the three more heads in the mirror watching them back to cops stopping them because they aren't Caucasian. The singer feels trapped and under attack from all angles, but they also feel determined to push through and take action. The refrain of "Do it now" is a call to action, a reminder that despite the obstacles, there is always something that can be done to move forward.
The lyrics of "Madder" are an anthem for anyone who has felt overwhelmed or frustrated with their life. It's a reminder that even when everything seems to be going wrong, there is always some action that can be taken to move forward. The song's upbeat tempo and catchy chorus make it a great pick-me-up during tough times, and its universal message of resilience has helped it become a fan favorite.
Line by Line Meaning
Do it now, do it now,
Urging oneself to act immediately and not to procrastinate.
Day starts with a blast of feedback,
The day begins with overwhelming noise and activity.
Still spinning from the night that we had,
Feeling disoriented and overwhelmed from the night before.
In the mirror where I brush my teeth at,
The place in which the artist is washing their face and thinking about their day ahead.
There's three more heads, and they watching me back,
The artist is feeling paranoid and believes that others are watching them.
Read the bread while I toast my pay check,
Looking at the newspaper while earning a living.
One the girls said grins a safe bet,
One of the girls presumably likes him.
Phone ringing an I refuse to take it,
Ignoring calls and not wanting to deal with others.
want to play dead but I'm on the dayshift,
Feeling exhausted and drained but still having to work.
Stepping out on to the weekly rota,
Commencing the weekly routine.
On the cheap share a seat with Olga,
Riding the train in an affordable way with a person named Olga.
Train driver said it ain't a joka,
The train conductor insists that the delay is serious and not a joke.
Were gonna be stuck till I fix the motta,
The delay on the train will last until the conductors fix the issue.
Half hour in-between the stations,
The length of time between the stations is only half an hour.
Start jogging when I hit the pavement,
Beginning to hurry when getting off the train.
Ran straight into a situation,
Encountering a difficult or unpleasant scenario.
Cops say stop cause I ain't Caucasian,
Being racially profiled and stopped by the police for no reason.
Whole hour on explanation,
Spending an hour explaining oneself to the police.
Missed the bus and the cab was ancient,
Failing to catch the bus and having to hail an old-fashioned cab.
I'm really now in a situation,
Feeling stuck and overwhelmed by the day's events.
When I return to my destination,
Coming back to where one started.
I get told to collect my payment,
Having to collect one's pay due to work done earlier.
Clear the desk quick make it vacant,
Hastily cleaning up one's desk to make it available for another person.
Now if I ever needed inspiration,
If the artist ever needed motivation or a burst of creativity,
Right about now where I lose my patience,
This is where they would become frustrated and lose their cool.
Don't make you feel like, madder, madder, madder,
Not wanting to feel angrier or crazier.
This one day bam bam bam, bammer, bammer, bammer,
A day filled with continuous stress and frustration.
This makes you feel like, madder, madder, madder,
The events of the day contribute to feeling angrier or crazier.
This one day bam bam bam, bammer, slam, jammer
A day filled with constant obstacles and challenges.
Always said I want a new agenda,
Always desiring a change in one's routine or lifestyle.
Do it now while I still remember,
Acting immediately to avoid forgetting something or to prevent procrastination.
Small fish in a mixin' blenda,
Feeling insignificant or small in a chaotic world.
All the bets set on the next offenda,
All the focus is on the next big thing or the next issue.
I had enough being nice and anxious,
Being tired of being kind and feeling stressed due to life's pressures.
I keep sweet all the trendy bankers,
Being polite and agreeable towards affluent and fashionable people.
I'm looking more than the war the pension,
Focusing more on current issues rather than future stability or success.
Under attack of the apprehension,
Feeling attacked or overwhelmed by anxiety.
I'm too transformed to lose the motion,
Transformed or changed to the point where they cannot lose their momentum or motivation.
I might shout now out and open,
Feeling like shouting out one's frustrations.
All the hanging on the years of hopin',
Holding onto hope and optimism throughout the years.
The same things now feel provoking,
The same things that gave hope and motivation before have now become annoying and frustrating.
So hot that the tears are smoking,
Feeling so overwhelmed and emotional that tears are seemingly evaporating.
Watch now my might just crunch the whole thing,
The singer is ready to face and overcome the challenges presented to them.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREW COCUP, TOM FINDLAY, MICHAEL ANTHONY DANIEL, JONATHAN CHARLES WHITE, KEELING MYERS LEE, CLIVE JENNER
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