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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Chicago
Groove Armada Lyrics
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Lay my soul to rest
Where my life was free and easy
Remember me at my best
Take me back to Chicago
Where music was all I had
I tried to be good as I could
And sometimes that made me sad
Why don't you take me back
Take me back, take me back
To Chicago
I still dream of the lake of peacefulness
The warm summer breeze
Cause my life was so much simpler then
Street corners and tastee freeze
Take me back to Chicago
'cause hustlin's not my style
L.a. was just a bit too hard
I wish I could be a child
Livin' back in Chicago, in Chicago
Why don't you take me back
Take me back, take me back
To Chicago
Take me back to Chicago
Lay my soul to rest
Where my life was free and easy
Remember me at my best
Take me back to Chicago
'cause hustlin's not my style
L.a. was just a bit too hard
I wish I could be a child
Livin' back in Chicago, in Chicago
Why don't you take me back
Take me back, take me back
To Chicago
Take me back, take me back
The song, "Chicago" by Groove Armada, is an ode to the city of Chicago and the memories the singer has of his time there. The lyrics serve as a nostalgic reflection of a simpler time in the artist's life, when he lived in the city and music was all he had. The first verse, "Take me back to Chicago, lay my soul to rest" represents the singer's longing to return to the city where he felt most at home, as if it were the place where his soul belonged. The line "Where my life was free and easy" suggests that life in Chicago was more carefree and less complex compared to his current life.
In the second verse, the singer reminisces about the peacefulness of "the lake" and the "warm summer breeze," which signifies a time of happiness and tranquility. He muses that his life was much simpler then, when he spent his days on street corners and at the Tastee Freeze, rather than the hustle and bustle of LA. The line "hustlin's not my style" is a nod to the difficulties of living in LA, where the lifestyle can be demanding and exhausting. The final line of the chorus "Why don't you take me back" is a plea to the city of Chicago to offer solace and a reprieve from the difficulties of life in LA.
Overall, "Chicago" is a touching tribute to a city that holds a special place in the singer's heart, and it reflects on the importance of nostalgic memories in shaping one's perception of the past.
Line by Line Meaning
Take me back to Chicago
I want to go back to my hometown of Chicago
Lay my soul to rest
I want to find peace and happiness in the place where I belong
Where my life was free and easy
Chicago was a place where life felt simple and carefree
Remember me at my best
I want to be remembered for the good times I had in Chicago
Where music was all I had
In Chicago, music was a big part of my life
I tried to be good as I could
I did my best to be a good person while living in Chicago
And sometimes that made me sad
Although I tried to be good, it wasn't always easy and it made me sad sometimes
To Chicago
Referring again to going back to Chicago
I still dream of the lake of peacefulness
I have fond memories of the peace I felt by the lake in Chicago
The warm summer breeze
I remember the pleasant feeling of the summer breeze in Chicago
Cause my life was so much simpler then
Life in Chicago felt simpler and less complicated than it does now
Street corners and tastee freeze
I have memories of hanging out on street corners and getting treats from Tastee Freeze in Chicago
'cause hustlin's not my style
I don't like the stress and pressure of hustling and prefer a simpler way of life
L.a. was just a bit too hard
I found Los Angeles to be too difficult to adjust to and prefer the simplicity of Chicago
I wish I could be a child
I long for the innocence and carefree nature of childhood, which I associate with Chicago
Livin' back in Chicago, in Chicago
Repeating the desire to go back to Chicago and live there again
Why don't you take me back
Asking for someone or something to take me back to Chicago
Take me back, take me back
Repeating the desire to go back to Chicago
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREW COCUP, TOM FINDLAY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kirillhill
One of the best tracks of GA, amazing. Listen it more than 10 years and never want to off.
@berwhaletheavenger
In 6 months, this will be 25 years old.
@user-bm1sl7jv8k
As a Midwesterner we don't have much but love the shout-out to the home of house!
@michaellepore105
This is my time machine here!! Wish I could go back ! Groove, 808 pacific state! And the Orb! Hellz yeah!😃
@anarchivista
i remember when this album came out, taking it back to my dorm, getting high, and just LISTENING. so fucking good
@carl4822
Ha. I really enjoy GAs music, and I really enjoy watching Kevin and Perry Go Large now and again. It's only taken me 15 years ish to lookup the limousine scene track, and it's this. Love it. Going on a GA binge now. Legends of chill.
@greygob1
love groove armada grows on you like Psilocybe
@holskitchenCanada
Road Trip classic.
@L117music
love this track when it all finally kicks in.
@TheMarkcia
...all over it gov! classic & timeless😆