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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Purple Haze
Groove Armada Lyrics
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And make me see you one up there
Well, let me see you one up there
And make me see you one up there
Well, let me see you one up there
All my shorties, let me see you one up there
And make me see you one up there
And let me see you one
And let me see you chop
Dance! On your mark, get set, girl
Me wan' see you one up there
Me wan' see you one up there (turn up)
Make me see you one up there
Ready for party well put your one up there
All my shorties, make me see you one up there
Ready for starting, make me see you one up there
Put your one up there (come on)
My recipe is Jack Daniels, non-filtered Camels
Crates full of samples, dutches and examples
One Nike in the grave, one Nike in the rave
It all makes sense after the 'shrooms and the purple haze
It all makes sense after the 'shrooms and the purple haze
It all makes sense after the 'shrooms and the purple haze
Man, check this out
Ya muggin' all silly, point in her face
Old school puffin' a Philly, nothing to chase
Nothing to lose, sellin' grams stuffed in my shoes
You can cut your split ends but you can't cut your roots
Come on
My recipe is Jack Daniels, non-filtered Camels
Crates full of samples, dutches and examples
One Nike in the grave, one Nike in the rave
It all makes sense after the 'shrooms and the purple haze
It all makes sense after the 'shrooms and the purple haze
Well, make me see you one up there
And make me see you one up there
Well, make me see you one up there
And make me see you one up there
Me wan' see you one up there
Me wan' see you one up there
Me wan' see you one up there
Me wan' see you one up there
It all makes sense after the 'shrooms and the purple haze
(Turn up) Me wan' see you one up there
Me wan' see you one up there
Me wan' see you one up there
Me wan' see you one up there
Me wan' see you one up there
Me wan' see you one up there
Me wan' see you one up there
Me wan' see you one up there
The lyrics to Groove Armada’s song Purple Haze are an ode to the psychedelic drug culture of the 1960s. Purple Haze is a well-known strain of marijuana and is also a reference to the intense effects of LSD, using the color purple as a way to describe the distorted reality that the drug can induce. With the opening line, “Purple haze all in my brain,” the singer reveals the drug’s impact on his psyche. He is experiencing a sense of disorientation, and the world feels different from how it used to. He mentions feeling “funny” but not knowing why, which is a common side effect of psychedelic drugs. When he sings “Scuse me while I kiss the sky,” it’s a metaphor for the overwhelming sensation that he’s experiencing. He feels like he’s floating, disconnected from his physical body, and wants to express this through a physical action.
The following verses continue with the singer’s description of his altered state of mind. He mentions that he doesn’t know if he's coming up or down, which is a reference to the way that hallucinogens can alter one’s perception of time and the self. The singer mentions that “that girl put a spell on me,” and it’s unclear whether he’s referring to a person or the drug itself. The final verse is a plea for help, and it’s unclear whether the singer is seeking help to come down from his high or whether he needs help finding his way back to reality. Overall, the lyrics of Purple Haze are a testament to the transformative power of psychedelic drugs and their impact on the popular culture of the time.
Line by Line Meaning
Purple haze all in my brain
I am feeling very overwhelmed and confused by everything going on in my mind.
Lately things just don't seem the same
I have been experiencing changes in my life that have led to confusion and uncertainty.
Actin' funny, but I don't know why
My behavior has been unusual, but I can't explain why I am acting this way.
'Scuse me while I kiss the sky
I am so caught up in my thoughts and emotions that I feel like I am transported to another world.
Purple haze all around
My confusion and unease seems to be present everywhere I look.
Don't know if I'm comin' up or down
I feel like I am in a constant state of flux, unsure of whether I am progressing or regressing.
Am I happy or in misery?
I can't quite tell whether I am content or completely miserable.
What ever it is, that girl put a spell on me
I am in the thrall of a woman who has a hold over me that I can't fully understand.
Help me
I am pleading for assistance to help me make sense of how I am feeling.
Hammerin'
I am consumed by internal struggles and conflicts.
Talkin' 'bout heart 'n'...s-soul
I am having deep conversations with myself about the nature of existence and what it all means.
I'm talkin' about hard stuff
I am grappling with difficult concepts and trying to make sense of them.
If everbodys still around, fluff and ease, if
If anyone is still listening, I would appreciate their understanding and sympathy.
So far out my mind
I am so incredibly confused and disoriented that I feel like I am losing my mind.
Somethings happening, somethings happening
Things are changing rapidly and unexpectedly, and I feel like I can't keep up.
Ooo, ahhh
I am overcome with emotion and can't express it in words.
Ooo, ahhh, yeah!
This intense experience is overwhelming, but I am hesitant to give it up.
Purple haze all in my eyes, uhh
My vision is clouded and unclear, much like my thoughts and emotions.
Don't know if its day or night
I am so lost in my own world that I can't tell what time it is.
You got me blowin', blowin' my mind
The intensity of this experience is giving me a completely new perspective on things.
Is it tomorrow, or just the end of time?
I am caught in a strange limbo between the present and the future, unsure of what is to come.
Help me
I am asking for aid in understanding what is happening to me.
Ahh, yea-yeah, purple haze, yeah
This intense experience is difficult, but I can't deny that it is also exhilarating.
Oh, no, oh
I am becoming increasingly aware that the consequences of this experience could be severe.
Purple haze, Tell me, baby, tell me
I am desperate for someone to help me make sense of what is happening and give me guidance.
I can't go on like this
I am aware that I can't sustain this level of intensity forever, and it is beginning to take its toll on me physically and mentally.
Purple haze
This intense experience is like a veil that is obscuring my view of the world around me.
You're makin' me blow my mind...mama
The woman who has captivated me is playing a large role in my current state of mind.
Purple haze, n-no, nooo
I am becoming increasingly frightened of the effects of this experience and what it could do to me.
Purple haze, no, its painful, baby
This experience is becoming more and more difficult to bear, and I am starting to feel overwhelmed.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Wallace Wilson, Brian Scott, Melvin Adams, William Hughes, Ronald Wilson, Andrew Cocup, Bob Young, Thomas Findlay, Francis Rossi
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@Andy-hb8kl
A bit of history to the riff in the song. As others have mentioned, it's from April Spring Summer & Wednesdays by Status Quo. But the connections to Groove Armada are more than just the song. Bob Young was their mgr/tour mgr and he was Status Quo 6th member, he co -wrote April Spring along with numerous Quo hits, Caroline, Down Down etc, played harmonica on stage and was their tour mgr until the early 80s. April spring comes from Ma Kellys Greasy Spoon, an album the guys in GA had in their top 10 albums in GQ magazine. It is a classic, and not what you expect form Qup. April Spring is grunge 20 years before Nirvana.
@jonathonwallen6427
My man
@highdownmartin
Nice one. Come from the quo.
@iangillon6981
Brilliant.
@Ch3loos
Perfect info cheers
@TheHundidor
Perfect combination of rock, rap and soul. love it!
@garethmealey4443
Rock and Roul 🤙
@Robin-jz2dj
I've been looking for you the past 20 years.😢
@bosskarwild
big respect to Groove Armada and of course to the purple haze....
@andyn20012001
Riff played by Francis Rossi of Quo, from the 1970 Quo Song April Spring Summer & Wednesdays. Classiic song.