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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The Things That We Could Share
Groove Armada Lyrics

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There's a simple relation between my anger & my patience
and a direct connection between my love & inspiration
(There's a simple relation between my anger & my patience
and a direct connection between my love & inspiration)

I need a warm hand to cool me down
I need a soft voice to drown me out
I need a emptiness to fill my soul

I need a question mark to make me whole

I'll be the boy at the back of the bus
with my eyes on the back of your head
you'll be the girl on the front seat
telling your friend that he never really cared

The things that we could share
The things that we could share

There's a simple relation between my anger & my patience
and a direct connection between my love & inspiration
(There's a simple relation between my anger & my patience
and a direct connection between my love & inspiration)

I'll be the boy at the back of the bus
with my eyes on the back of your head
you'll be the girl on the front seat
telling your friend that he never really cared

The things that we could share
The things that we could share
The things that we could share
The things that we could share

The things that we could share
The things that we could share

The things that we could share

Overall Meaning

In the opening verse of Groove Armada's song, "The Things That We Could Share," the lyrics articulate a profound insight into the interplay between different emotions and human experiences. The singer suggests that there is a simple relationship between his anger and his patience, and a direct connection between his love and inspiration. It is as if these emotions and states of being are not independent of each other but rather interdependent and interconnected.

Furthermore, the second verse of the song suggests a need for different qualities that can counterbalance and complement each other. The singer craves a warm hand to cool him down, a soft voice to drown out noise, emptiness to fill his soul, and a question mark to make him whole. These lyrics are powerful because they highlight the complexity of human experience while also presenting a solution to it. Rather than trying to suppress or eliminate negative emotions, the song suggests that they can be balanced with positive ones.

The chorus of the song consists of the singer describing himself as the boy at the back of the bus and the girl on the front seat. It is as if they are two separate individuals who are being drawn together by the things that they could share. This part of the song suggests the potential for connection and intimacy despite the seemingly-insurmountable barriers between them. In essence, the song is a meditation on the nature of human relationships, emotions, and experiences.

Line by Line Meaning

There's a simple relation between my anger & my patience
My emotions are connected in a way that causes me to either be angry or patient depending on the situation.

and a direct connection between my love & inspiration
Similarly, my ability to love and be inspired are intertwined and impact each other.

I need a warm hand to cool me down
When I'm feeling heated or upset, physical comfort from someone who cares about me can help me calm down.

I need a soft voice to drown me out
Sometimes the noise in my head gets overwhelming and a gentle, caring voice can help quiet it down.

I need a emptiness to fill my soul
My soul feels empty and incomplete, and I'm searching for something to fill that void.

I need a question mark to make me whole
Answering life's big questions would help me feel complete and at peace with myself.

I'll be the boy at the back of the bus with my eyes on the back of your head
I will watch you from a distance, longing for your affection and attention.

you'll be the girl on the front seat telling your friend that he never really cared
You may be talking to someone else about how you've been hurt or disappointed by a previous relationship.

The things that we could share
There are so many possibilities for us to connect and build a meaningful relationship together.

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