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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What's Your Version?
Groove Armada Lyrics

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It seems like the same song
Well, it don't shine for everyone
It seems like that same raindrop
Never fall on each rooftop

Seems like the same leaf
They never fall twice, never fall from the same tree
Seem like that same old wind

First come cool then warm again

Aah, ah, what's your version of things?
Aah, ah, what's your version of things?

I've been thinking
That everything is different every new day
(It's so nice)

Seem like I'm a brand new man
Then when the day began
Seems like brand new I'm gonna be
When the day is through with me

I'm changing, changing, changing
Rearranging and I'm acting strange
Seems no, no matter what you do
Life got away and turned around on you

Aah, ah, what's your version of things?
Aah, ah, what's your version of things?

Aah, ah, tell me what your version of things?
Aah, ah, what's your version of things?

I've been thinking
That everything is different with a new day
(And it seemed like deja vu, we were just out there)

Aah, ah, what's your version of things?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Groove Armada's "What's Your Version?" are all about perspective and perception. Throughout the song, the writer uses examples of things that appear the same but are actually unique, such as raindrops falling on different rooftops and leaves falling from different trees. The chorus asks repeatedly, "what's your version of things?", urging the listener to examine their own unique perspective on the world.

The lyrics also touch on the idea of personal growth and change. The writer talks about feeling like a "brand new man" every day, and constantly changing and rearranging themselves. There's a sense of excitement and possibility in this idea, that every day is a chance to reinvent oneself and look at the world in a new way.

Overall, the song is a celebration of individuality and the endless potential for growth and change.

Line by Line Meaning

It seems like the same song
Life can feel monotonous and repetitive, like the same old song played on repeat

Well, it don't shine for everyone
Opportunities and good fortune don't come to everyone, some people are left in the shadows

It seems like that same raindrop
Life's experiences can feel unique to each of us, like a raindrop that never falls on the same place twice

Never fall on each rooftop
No two people have the same exact experiences, even if they may appear the same from the outside

Seems like the same leaf
Just as a leaf never falls twice from the same tree, every moment is unique and unrepeatable

They never fall twice, never fall from the same tree
Life is constantly changing and evolving, nothing stays the same and time cannot be rewound

Seem like that same old wind
Sometimes life can feel cyclical, with patterns and seasons that repeat themselves

First come cool then warm again
But just like the weather, things can always change and take unexpected turns

Aah, ah, what's your version of things?
In this world of endless possibilities and diverse experiences, everyone has their own unique perspective on life

I've been thinking
Reflecting on the fleeting nature of life and the constant change it brings

That everything is different every new day
Each day presents new opportunities and challenges, and we are constantly evolving with them

Seem like I'm a brand new man
Every day presents a chance for growth and renewal, and we can emerge from each day as a new person

Then when the day began
Each day is a clean slate and a fresh start, and how we choose to approach it is up to us

Seems like brand new I'm gonna be
We have the power to shape our experiences and become a new version of ourselves each day

When the day is through with me
But no matter how we approach it, life can also throw unexpected challenges our way that may leave us changed

I'm changing, changing, changing
Change is a constant and vital part of life, and we are always in a state of flux

Rearranging and I'm acting strange
As we grow and change, our actions and behaviors may shift and seem unfamiliar to those around us

Seems no, no matter what you do
No matter how hard we try to control our experiences, life can take unexpected turns that are out of our hands

Life got away and turned around on you
Even with the best of intentions and efforts, life can still surprise us and take us in unexpected directions

Aah, ah, tell me what your version of things?
Amidst this ever-changing, unpredictable world, it's important to share our stories and perspectives with each other

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREW COCUP, TOM FINDLAY, JEB LOY NICHOLLS, TIM HUTTON

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