Groove Armada is an electronic music group from Cambridge, United Kingdom, … Read Full Bio ↴Groove Armada is an electronic music group from Cambridge, United Kingdom, composed of two members, Andy Cato (real name Andrew Cocup) and Tom Findlay. They first came to fame with a 1997 limited single release, At the River (made famous after being used in various Marks & Spencer advertisements), which sampled "Old Cape Cod" by Patti Page. The song has since made its way onto numerous chill-out compilations.

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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Fall Silent
Groove Armada Lyrics

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No chance for me to start again
Break my heart again
No more reason why I'm here
There's a flood in my room I'm distraught
There's extra news and that's for sure
Bring back my chance to survive
? of bullshit and lies
Hope shatters my whole damn life

Even though I'm not alone tonight
Tonight
Tonight
Tonight

My savior breaks through
Clouds drain down on you
(I'm left? I'm left? I'm left?)
With you girl come on
Give in to what I've done
(I'm left? I'm left? I'm left?)

Turn the lights out on my life
Can't you see I'm losing my mind?
You walk away again out of my sight
Cause I'll never have you as my wife

I just fall silent
(I'm left? I'm left? I'm left?)
My savior breaks through clouds drain down on you
(I'm left? I'm left? I'm left?)

With you girl come on give in to what I've done
(I'm left? I'm left? I'm left?)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Groove Armada's song Fall Silent are multifaceted and elicit powerful emotions. The first stanza begins in a desolate and hopeless manner, with the singer lamenting about having no chance to start over, breaking his heart once again, and not having any reason to be alive anymore. The flood in his room represents the overwhelming sense of despair and chaos in his life, while the extra news points towards some recent development that has further complicated his situation. However, he still hopes for a chance to survive amidst the "bullshit and lies" that have plagued him.

The second stanza introduces a new character, the "savior," who brings some hope and light in the singer's life. The imagery of clouds draining down on the savior and the singer suggests a cathartic release of emotions and a transformative experience. The repeated line "I'm left?" adds a sense of vulnerability and confusion to the narrative, as if the singer is unsure of where he stands in relation to the savior or the girl he is addressing. He pleads with her to give in to what he has done, perhaps implying that his past mistakes or actions have led him to this point of desperation.

The final stanza sees the singer acknowledging that his chance with the girl is unlikely and realizing that he may never have her as his wife. The repetition of "I'm left?" takes on a new meaning here, as if the singer is resigned to his fate and is coming to terms with the reality of his situation. The chorus repeats with the refrain "I just fall silent," suggesting that the singer has given up on trying to change his circumstances and is instead accepting his fate.

Overall, the lyrics of Fall Silent evoke a sense of despair, hopelessness, and resignation while also hinting at possibilities of redemption and transformation through a savior or a transformative experience.

Line by Line Meaning

No chance for me to start again
I have no opportunity to begin anew.

Break my heart again
Hurt me once more.

No more reason why I'm here
I lack any purpose for being alive.

There's a flood in my room I'm distraught
My life feels overwhelming and depressing.

There's extra news and that's for sure
I have more information, but it doesn't change anything.

Bring back my chance to survive
Give me a second chance at life.

? of bullshit and lies
There are too many lies and falsehoods in my life.

Hope shatters my whole damn life
Even though I have hope, it only makes things worse.

Even though I'm not alone tonight
I have company, but it doesn't help my loneliness.

Tonight
This evening.

My savior breaks through
Someone who will save me from my troubles appears.

Clouds drain down on you
The darkness surrounds you.