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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Think Twice
Groove Armada Lyrics
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Close your eyes and count to three
Close your eyes, rewind, I know just what you're thinking
Close your eyes and think of me
Larger than life, niceties
Bigger than you, more than me
I've got the Monday morning blues
And give the everyday morning news
And there's things right here that can't afford to choose
Close your eyes and lose the feeling that's been sinking
Close your eyes and count to three
Close your eyes, rewind, I know just what you're thinking
Close your eyes and think of me
Sincere, caramel, champagne
Down drain, tell him, no gain
It's so damn physical it will sustain
And too damn Technicolor to refrain
And much too taxing for my little brain
Why do we never know enough of happy ends?
Why do they never show?
All the times that we have been so good at caring
How many times we'll never know
Close your eyes and lose the feeling that's been sinking
Close your eyes and count to three
Close your eyes, rewind, I know that you've been thinking
Close your eyes and think of me
Close your eyes and lose the feeling that's been sinking
Close your eyes and count to three
Close your eyes, rewind, I know just what you're thinking
Close your eyes and think of me
Packed it like a punch, out to lunch
I got a little hunch that stood out from the bunch
As if that's not enough, I even knew the reason why
That goddamn bitch of life, she made me cry
So I'd like to poke her squarely in the eye
And it hurt so much I feel like I could die
Yeah-yeah
Groove Armada's song "Think Twice" is a repetitive and soothing tune that creates a hypnotic atmosphere. The lyrics are all about losing the sinking feeling by just closing your eyes and thinking about something else – something that gives you pleasure. The melody is slow and calm, with intricate beats and an effortless rhythm that serves to highlight the message of the song.
The lyrics, "Close your eyes and lose the feeling that's been sinking, Close your eyes and count to three, Close your eyes, rewind, I know just what you're thinking, Close your eyes and think of me" suggest the importance of inner peace and comfort as they encourage listeners to focus on one's self rather than get fixated on negative thoughts. The second verse is about being larger than life, having the Monday morning blues, and having the home and the everyday morning news.
The second half of the song dwells on how we rarely know if we'll have a happy ending or if someone cares for us as well as we care for them. The last line is, "So I'd like to poke her squarely in the eye / And it hurt so much I feel like I could die / Yeah-yeah," indicating that the singer desires the pain to stop, but it appears infinite.
Line by Line Meaning
Close your eyes and lose the feeling that's been sinking
Take a moment to relax and let go of your worries and stresses
Close your eyes and count to three
Take a deep breath and try to clear your mind
Close your eyes, rewind, I know just what you're thinking
Reflect on past experiences and thoughts that may be troubling you
Close your eyes and think of me
Use positive thoughts or memories to shift your focus away from negative feelings
Why do we never know enough of happy ends?
Why is it that stories often leave out the details of how things turned out well in the end?
Why do they never show?
Why are we never given the full picture?
All the times that we have been so good at caring
We have been caring and compassionate many times, yet we rarely see the outcome of these actions
How many times we'll never know
We'll never know the full impact of our caring actions
It's so damn physical it will sustain
The intensity of the feeling will keep us going
And too damn Technicolor to refrain
The feeling is too vivid and strong to ignore
And much too taxing for my little brain
It is mentally exhausting to keep feeling this way
Packed it like a punch, out to lunch
The feeling is overwhelming and confusing
I got a little hunch that stood out from the bunch
I have a suspicion that is different from the norm
As if that's not enough, I even knew the reason why
To top it off, I understand why I feel this way
That goddamn bitch of life, she made me cry
Life can be difficult and upsetting at times
So I'd like to poke her squarely in the eye
I feel frustrated and angry at life's challenges
And it hurt so much I feel like I could die
The pain is so intense that it feels unbearable
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andrew Cocup, Tom Findlay, Neneh Cherry, Cameron Andrew McVey
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@bigmetalbear
@@FeeraCooks The song, I think, is overall about a strained but hopeful relationship but one that eventually ends with pain, in my mind cheating. It can be interpreted from a male/female/gay/straight point of view as far as the singer and the relationship and that's why I was often vague using genderless pronouns like they/them. But seeing as this is performed by Neneh Cherry I will revise/clarify my original post:
"The singer knows the person she is with is experiencing feelings of restlessness and discontentment, and she wants her partner to forget those feelings and think of her, who feels she is perfectly capable of providing the love and a sense of home her partner craves. She understands the feelings her partner is having, but this makes it all the worse when the partner does indeed go behind the singer's back."
She urging her partner to "Think Twice" about the actions they take in an attempt to prevent the eventual pain evident in the last verse.
The "God damn bitch of life, she made me cry" could be a personification of the unfairness of life in general, or to a specific person, whether it's the partner (assuming then the partner is female) or another woman the partner cheated with. I tend to think its more the symbolic personification than the more literal version, but you could probably take it either way.
Hope that clears things up!
@dismay5353
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🎶 Groove Armada – Think Twice 🎶
"Küçük bir kızın rugan ayakkabısını; çirkin, sivri burın ayakkabısıyla ezdi biri. Siz... Onlardan bile kötüsünüz bayım."
~Ölüme Fısıldayan Adam
(Büşra Yılmaz🥺🎀)
@dismay5353
BÖLÜM 18
BERRAK OKYANUSTAKİ KİRLİ BALIK
🎶 Groove Armada – Think Twice 🎶
"Küçük bir kızın rugan ayakkabısını; çirkin, sivri burın ayakkabısıyla ezdi biri. Siz... Onlardan bile kötüsünüz bayım."
~Ölüme Fısıldayan Adam
(Büşra Yılmaz🥺🎀)
@kotofey_ivanovich
hundred times first track to the last, the best album imo
@fangorn23
First song of 2021. Hoping for... everything.
@ineluctablemodality
🙏
@eliseh-e1327
Magic song
@litteperson
It used to be my driving and bathing music. Tonight, it’s my lullaby.
@drumdidawnandrade6004
Neneh Cherry's voice! Oh my…!!!
@burants89
Neneh Cherry really nails it lyrically
@iamnotevenanumber3312
Its on the Lovebox album from 2002, and Neneh Cherry sings so beautifully. Honey to my ears !
@beaha1002
Thanks to you
@LeoSol13
Oh, thank God, I've been looking for this song since I first heard it on TV! I was beginning to think I was imagining it.