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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Groove Armada Lyrics
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I'm turnin' away from the past
I'm lookin' for a better place
I'm lonely but finding my way around
So wrong
It's just history repeating
Because it keeps turning me around
So wrong
I'm sick of history repeating
Because it keeps turning me around
It's starting to push at my mind
Forget all the things that I took with me
I'm throwing away all my dreams
Dreams
Dreams
Dreams
So wrong
It's just history repeating
Can't find a way (history repeating)
So wrong, it's just history repeating
History repeating
So wrong
The lyrics of Groove Armada's "History" invoke feelings of restlessness and dissatisfaction with the self. The singer opens the song by apologizing for the way they are and expressing their weariness of living in the past. The lyrics convey the feeling that the singer is searching for something - a better place or a way of finding themselves. The repetition of the line "something's stirrin' up in the air" indicates a sense of anticipation for change, but the ambiguity of the phrase leaves the listener guessing about what exactly that change may entail.
The chorus of the song emphasizes this feeling of being constantly turned around or pushed in different directions. Despite the repetition of the phrase "so long," which usually implies departure or goodbye, it seems that the singer is not quite ready (or able) to leave behind whatever is holding them back. The line "Together, the things that have took over" suggests that the singer feels overwhelmed by external factors that are taking control of their life. The repetition of the word "dreams" at the end of the verse may indicate that these external factors are interfering with the singer's ability to pursue their goals or dreams.
Overall, "History" is a song about feeling stuck and restless, but also about hoping for change and searching for a way forward. The repetition of certain lines and phrases throughout the song create a sense of circularity, as if the singer is caught in an endless cycle of dissatisfaction and anticipation. The lyrics are open to interpretation and leave plenty of room for the listener to connect with their own feelings of restlessness and uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm sorry for the way that I am
I apologize for my inherent nature
I'm tired of waiting for the past
I'm weary of dwelling on past events and longing for change
I'm lookin' for a better place
I'm searching for a better situation or environment
I'm longin' for findin' my way around
I yearn to discover my path or purpose
So long
Goodbye
Something's stirrin' up in the air
There's a feeling of unrest or change in the atmosphere
Because it keeps turning me around, oh yeah
It's causing me to feel disoriented or uncertain
It's startin' to push in my mind
I'm beginning to feel overwhelmed or pressured mentally
Together, the things that have took over, babe
The various elements of my life have become too much to handle
I'm throwing away all my dreams
I'm letting go of my aspirations or goals
Dreams
Dreams
Dreams
Dreams
Repeated emphasis on the abandonment of dreams
In the air
In the air
In the air
Is this the way around
Uncertainty about the path forward, questioning if the current situation is the right one.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Will Young, Tom Findlay, Andrew Cocup
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Lizzz343
'm sorry the way that I am,
I'm turnin' away from the past,
I'm lookin' for a better place,
I'm lonely but finding my way... around...
So wrong, it's just history repeating;
It keeps following me around.
So wrong, I'm sick of history repeating;
Because it keeps turning me around.
It's starting to push at my mind.
Forget all the things that I took with me.
I'm throwing away all my dreams...
Dreams, dreams, dreams...
So wrong, it's just history repeating;
It keeps following me around.
So wrong, it's just history repeating;
History repeating.
So long.
@FabiiBarahona
the most underrated song of Groove armada, this is masterpiece
@johnoverton879
No way is it underrated. Such a fabulous song ☺
@hiahuby
try Bronski Beat - Smalltown Boy
@fabulous_y5654
@@hiahuby Haha, that was my first thought, too. But for me, it's not a rip-off but rather a homage.
@fabiolopes3299
no doubt
@ApriliaRacer14
Fo sho!
@jeshkam
Has a strong "Smalltown Boy" vibe to it.
@joshsilvajr1227
It was yesterday when - totally by chance - I heard this song for the first time in one of those Spotify playlists and got instantly mesmerized. Given that the song was released in 2010 I wondered: "How could I survive all these years without knowing about the existence of this beauty?".
@brighton2001
Same here!! Today i came across on Spotify Daily Mix
@digitalvinyls3544
Because you listened Lady Gaga's shit