Their 1994 single "Swamp Thing", which featured elaborate banjo lines (played by Roger Dinsdale) over house beats was widely popular in the UK and Australia, reaching number forty-four on the 1994 Triple J Hottest 100. The Grid's 1994 album Evolver, which contained the "Swamp Thing" single, reached number fourteen in the UK charts. "Swamp Thing" was also released in 1995 on Triple J's Hottest 100 Volume 2 compilation. Other songs by The Grid include Texas Cowboys, Rollercoaster and Flotation.
After splitting up to pursue individual music interests in 1996, the duo re-formed in 2003. By 2006 the pair were reportedly to have been recording new studio tracks. In early 2006 the band began touring under the name GDM with female singer Misty Woods.
Dave Ball reunited with Marc Almond for a new Soft Cell album and tour in 2002-3.
Richard Norris is currently working with Erol Alkan under the moniker Beyond the Wizard's Sleeve, under which they released an album of acid rock re-edits called "Spring" in the summer of 2006.
The band released a new album in 2008 called Doppelgänger and performed some live shows.
Floatation
The Grid Lyrics
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that's magic that is, magic!
floating in the air
floating in the sea
take my hand
and come with me
deep deep
deep down
into your soul
The lyrics to The Grid's song Floatation contain a simple yet profound message: be happy. The repetition of the phrase "that's magic that is, magic!" reinforces the idea that happiness is something special and transformative. The rest of the lyrics suggest a sort of escapism or transcendence, as the singer implores the listener to join them in floating through the air and sea. The lines "deep deep / deep down / into your soul" hint at a deeper level of happiness that comes from self-reflection and introspection.
Overall, the song Floatation is an invitation to let go of your troubles and find joy in the simple things. The dreamy, ethereal quality of the music reinforces this idea, creating a sense of weightlessness and freedom. The lyrics can be interpreted in a number of ways, but at their core, they celebrate the transformative power of happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
be happy
Experience joy and contentment in life
that's magic that is, magic!
Happiness is a form of magic, a powerful and transformative force
floating in the air
Feeling weightless and carefree, unburdened by the stresses of daily life
floating in the sea
Drifting in the calm and peaceful waters of the ocean
take my hand
Join me on this journey towards happiness
and come with me
Let me guide you towards a more fulfilling and satisfying life
deep deep
Going down to the core of our being
deep down
Further than our surface thoughts and emotions
into your soul
Exploring the depths of our true selves, where happiness resides
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Written by: DAVID A BALL, RICHARD NORRIS
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