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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Cards to Your Heart
Groove Armada Lyrics
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I fell for you and the love pretend
You know, I smelled the truth
But tonight my instinct
I left the city, my family, my precinct
And I'm looking at liberty, good belief
Revolution, new obsession
And good things are growing wings
With hope and dope and charity
I ain't being disarmed like this
I don't seek your foolish kiss
This is feeling victory
And I won't tell you what I see
No more, no more
Don't think ?
You've got to trust in someone
Drop your guard and make love
Don't play your cards to your heart now
Don't play your cards to your heart now
Stop, yell, make a noise that's for all of us
Don't think revenge is a path to happiness
For the real link to enlightenment is forgiveness
For under the sun we are better and warmer together
I ain't being disarmed like this
I don't seek your foolish kiss
This is feeling victory
And I won't tell you what I see
No more, no more
Don't think ?
You've got to trust in someone
Drop your guard and make love
Don't play your cards to your heart now
Don't play your cards to your heart now
Let's stop breath in
Let the oceans wave
Let the trees rise up
Let all my love come pay
Drive away
I'll be a by stander
That enters the
scene and observes the musical finale, but my attention has shifted to you and the fiction of love we created. I know deep down that it's not real, but in this moment, I can't help falling for it. Despite my instincts telling me otherwise, I leave everything behind, including the city, family, and job, in pursuit of freedom and a new way of thinking. I'm captivated by the notion of revolution, new ideas, and growth through hope, generosity, and kindness.
However, I'm not willing to be blinded by false love, nor am I searching for it. Instead, I'm committed to feeling victorious and not letting anyone manipulate me. I won't reveal what I truly see or feel anymore, as I want to protect myself from getting hurt. I urge you to trust someone, to drop your inhibitions and to embrace love without hesitation. Don't hold back and be cautious; always follow your heart.
The refrain implores us to act without fear, to channel our anger constructively, to seek enlightenment rather than revenge, and to build community with forgiveness. We are all better off when we come together, put our differences aside and embrace our shared values. We must learn to love each other if we are to survive and thrive in our world. Ultimately, the song is a call to arms for unity, empathy, and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
While the music is coming to an end
As the music comes to a close
I fell for you and the love pretend
I fell for the illusion of love with you
You know, I smelled the truth
I knew what was real
But tonight my instinct
But tonight my intuition
I left the city, my family, my precinct
I left behind everything familiar to me
And I'm looking at liberty, good belief
Now I'm focused on freedom and goodness
Revolution, new obsession
A revolution is my new passion
Ideas, like new years
New ideas, like the start of a new year
And good things are growing wings
Good things are taking flight
With hope and dope and charity
With hope, inspiration, and kindness
I ain't being disarmed like this
I won't be vulnerable like this
I don't seek your foolish kiss
I don't want your shallow affection
This is feeling victory
This feels like a win
And I won't tell you what I see
I won't reveal my true thoughts to you
No more, no more
Not anymore
Don't think ?
Don't hesitate
You've got to trust in someone
You need to trust in someone
Drop your guard and make love
Let your guard down and be vulnerable with love
Don't play your cards to your heart now
Don't be too cautious with your heart
Stop, yell, make a noise that's for all of us
Speak up for everyone
Don't think revenge is a path to happiness
Revenge won't lead to happiness
For the real link to enlightenment is forgiveness
True enlightenment comes from forgiveness
For under the sun we are better and warmer together
We are better when we work together
Let's stop breath in
Let's pause and take a deep breath
Let the oceans wave
Let the oceans continue to move
Let the trees rise up
Let the trees grow
Let all my love come pay
Let all my love come forward
Drive away
Let go of negative thoughts and emotions
I'll be a by stander
I'll be an observer
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREW COCUP, TOM FINDLAY, NICK LITTLEMORE
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