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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Song 4 Mutya
GROOVE ARMADA Lyrics
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You're gone now, I feel fine
17 months, yeah I feel fine
What about you? I betcha been cryin'
I bet ya been goin' around town lyin'
I'm drivin' fast, I feel so fine
I know every line
So I pulled up to the red light
Sittin' here in my car
I looked up to my right, and there you are
Sat there with some new girl, what is this?
(Don't panic, panic, Mutya don't drive erratic)
That's who has replaced me, what a diss
(Don't panic, panic, don't act too manic, manic)
It's a sure fine way to ruin my day
Just as soon as I'm on top of my life, there you are again
But don't react now, you can't go back now
Don't panic, panic, Mutya, just look ahead now
Let's cut to it, my girl for lunch
I was feelin' on top of the world
And I just got a hunch
That you were sat behind my back
Didn't need to turn 'round
I felt sick at the thought
You're laughing loud
Sat there with some new girl, what is this?
(Don't panic, panic, Mutya don't drive erratic)
That's who has replaced me, what a diss
(Don't panic, panic, don't act too manic, manic)
It's a sure fine way to ruin my day
Just as soon as I'm on top of my life, there you are again
But don't react now, you can't go back now
Don't panic, panic, Mutya, just look ahead now
(Out of control)
It's a sure fine way to ruin my day
Just as soon as I'm on top of my life, there you are again
But don't react now, you can't go back now
Don't panic, panic, Mutya, just look ahead now
The lyrics to Groove Armada's "Song 4 Mutya" speak to the feeling of being out of control after a breakup. The singer begins by saying that they feel fine since their significant other has been gone for 17 months, but then they see their ex with a new person, and everything falls apart. The singer is driving and listening to Prince's "Hot Thing," and even though they're singing along, they can't help but feel a sense of panic when they see their ex with someone new.
The chorus repeats the sentiment that seeing their ex with someone new is a surefire way to ruin their day. They try to keep themselves from acting out or panicking, instead telling themselves to look ahead and keep moving forward. The bridge of the song provides a brief respite as the singer has lunch with their friend and feels good about life, but then they see their ex again and the cycle repeats itself.
Overall, the lyrics to "Song 4 Mutya" convey a sense of powerlessness and the struggle to maintain control in the wake of a difficult breakup.
Line by Line Meaning
(Out of control)
I am feeling out of control in this situation
You're gone now, I feel fine
Now that you've left, I'm doing okay
17 months, yeah I feel fine
It's been 17 months since you left and I'm still doing okay
What about you? I betcha been cryin'
I wonder if you've been crying since you left me
I bet ya been goin' around town lyin'
I believe you've been spreading lies about me around town
I'm drivin' fast, I feel so fine
I am driving quickly and feeling good
I got Prince singin' Hot Thing to me
I am listening to Prince's song Hot Thing
I know every line
I am very familiar with the lyrics of this song
So I pulled up to the red light
I stopped at the red traffic light
Sittin' here in my car
I am sitting in my car
I looked up to my right, and there you are
I glanced to my right and saw you sitting there
Sat there with some new girl, what is this?
You are sitting with a new girl and I'm surprised
(Don't panic, panic, Mutya don't drive erratic)
I'm trying not to panic or drive dangerously
That's who has replaced me, what a diss
I realize that the new girl has replaced me, which is insulting
(Don't panic, panic, don't act too manic, manic)
I'm reminding myself to calm down and not act too crazy
It's a sure fine way to ruin my day
Seeing you with someone new has ruined my day
Just as soon as I'm on top of my life, there you are again
Just when I feel like I'm doing well, you show up and disrupt things
But don't react now, you can't go back now
I can't change the situation, so I should try to stay calm
Don't panic, panic, Mutya, just look ahead now
I'm telling myself to stay composed and focus on the future
Let's cut to it, my girl for lunch
Let's get down to business, I'm meeting with my friend for lunch
I was feelin' on top of the world
Before seeing you, I was feeling great
And I just got a hunch
I had a feeling something was up
That you were sat behind my back
I suspected you were sitting behind me
Didn't need to turn 'round
I didn't have to look to know you were there
I felt sick at the thought
The idea of you seeing me made me feel ill
You're laughing loud
You seem to be enjoying yourself
It's a sure fine way to ruin my day
Seeing you again has ruined my day once again
Just as soon as I'm on top of my life, there you are again
You always seem to appear just when things are going well for me
But don't react now, you can't go back now
I can't change the situation, so I shouldn't overreact
Don't panic, panic, Mutya, just look ahead now
I need to stay calm and focus on the future
(Out of control)
I am feeling out of control again
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MUTYA BUENA, ANDY COCUP, TOM FINDLAY, TIM HUTTON, ARTO LINDSAY, KAREN POOLE, PETER SCHERER
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@AllenMQuinn
Mutya deserved a stronger solo career. What a unique voice and presence.
@theresuga
I don't think she was really willing to work hard for it. Not that she doesn't work hard but you basically have to sacrifice everything, get stuck on tourbuses for months on end... she was never going to do that given she left SB so she could be a more present and stable mother.
@leoui5081
100% agree. Always loved her voice.
@dylanparker130
couldn't agree more - mutya, winehouse & gabrielle are the top 3 voices of their generation imo
@dylanparker130
@theresuga my impression was that, it wasn't about a lack of sacrifice - more that she didn't know how to "play the game" when it came to stuff like interviews.
look at radio 1 - they play everything rita ora releases non-stop, not least because she's a great interviewee. so they play the songs of people who boost their ratings when invited on.
@theresuga
@Dylan ParkerOh I think she knows how to play the game - she was working in the industry for years before her solo career. But yeah, I don't think she wants to play the game, especially when you have a kid and that becomes your strongest focus.
@vojtab.8731
Sugababes weren't the same after Mutya left. I'm addicted to her voice. So underrated.
@lloydr64able
What voice? Sounds like autotuned whispering, heidi was the one with the voice!
@samwhyte4392
@Lloyd Robinson LOL! If sounding like the microphone is turned off in every live performance compared to Mutya and keisha is "the voice" then we've all been so wrong this whole time. Have a laugh 🤣🤣
@lloydr64able
@Samii Whyte keisha is the voice 😂😂😂 sinse when?