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1. a local act out of columbus, ohio, the lab rats combine hip hop beats and vocals with a jazzy blue oriented melody carried by electric guitar and and pedal steel.
with two EP releases under their belts, marked with the 06 release of "Half Full Ashtrays, Half Empty Glasses," the lab rats are currently working on their first full length, "Swim with the Tide."
www.labratoryrats.com
These fellows are no longer together, much to my dismay...
2. Folk punk from Manchester, England, UK
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Float
The Lab Rats Lyrics
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and rap about the facts of life.
It's like the whole world is delirious.
mysterious? Isn't it?
How we all cheer for weariness.
Man! I'm serious! It's eery how weird it is!
I'm fearing this!
It's like the end is near, but I pretend it's not
drinkin' beer, smokin' pot.
Just a means to dodge the hang ups that I got
but I refuse to let'em slide in the lyrics that I jot
I'm caught in a web of of sureal materialist
Force fed fear by governments of imperialists
The gyst of this is not to twist your wrist,
but get you pissed enough to resist the oblivissness
that exists between our eyes and our minds
'Cause the Zodiac sign can only lead the blind
Only the blind can be defined by Calvin Klein designs
Man-kind has intertwined with chat lines,
combat these bad times with phat rhymes!
Life's like fluid, flow right through it Man
take what you get, get what you put in to it
and, life's like fluid, flow right through it Man
take what you get, get what you put in to it
...
You know what man?
Maybe this song's wrong
Maybe the strong only survive within the confines of corporate gold mines
Maybe the Devine lies within wearing a tie
following the guidelines of getting dollar signs in your eyes
Maybe it's about bein' corrupt, blowin' yourself up,
takin' 30 people with you, like you don't give a fuck!
life's a hard pill to swallow, when you wallow in your sorrows
Hollow like the bottom of liquor bottles when you're blotto
Hollow, like the popular mottos we try to follow
Hollow, like putting off plans for tomorrow
but tomorrow never knows, yesterday is history
it gets to me when all that I can scope is fuckin' listerine!
Persistancy, seems to come to me without consistency
Resisting the rhyme and the reason of existence
Be all that I can be?
without enlisting in the infantry,
I'd rather shoot the gif, light it up like a Christmas tree!
Life's like fluid flow right through it Man
take what you get, get what you put in to it
and, life's like fluid flow right through it Man
take what you get, get what you put in to it
...
While I'm waiting for my day to come
numb from the opium
equilibrium's fucked up from drinkin' rum
in a slump, dumbing myself down to make a buck
what the fuck!
it's like slummin' for crumbs 'bout to erupt!
when I bust this shit, you know that I'm a stip it
Im gonna cuss and spit, until you just submit. It's in the rush I get,
when I flash that royal flush in your face!
and get ill when I spray these lyrics like mace
vanish up in the air without a trace.
Like Damn! who was that kid?
He just fell from grace.
I'm bound to be a mental case
if I don't get my cards in place
I got the jack, the ten, the king, the queen,
now all I need's the ace!
I try to keep the pace with this rat race
across the nation
times a wastin' way too patient
and the way I tend to face realization
everyday it's like vacation steady spacin'
in a way I'm way too patient when I hit my destination
'cause... Life's like fluid flow right through it Man
take what you get, get what you put in to it
and, life's like fluid flow right through it Man
take what you get, get what you put in to it
Life's like fluid flow right through it Man
take what you get, get what you put in to it
and, life's like fluid flow right through it Man
take what you get, get what you put in to it
The Lab Rats' song Float speaks to the uncertainties that come with life and the various coping mechanisms people adopt to deal with it. The lyrics delve into the issues of fear, government propaganda, materialism, and the desperation to survive. The song's overall theme is that life is like a fluid, and the only way to navigate through it successfully is to take what you get, get what you put in to it.
The song's opening lines, "Let's get down to brass tacks, and rap about the facts of life," set the tone for the entire song. The singer then reflects on how confusing and mysterious the world can seem in the face of all its challenges. He talks about how people encourage and cheer on weariness, even though it's something to be feared. The lyrics also speak about how people resort to alcohol and drugs to cope with life's challenges.
The song captures the struggles that come with trying to make sense of life in a world where materialism seems to reign supreme. The singer points out that government propaganda is a subtle attempt to fool the masses into submission. In essence, the song advocates for the rejection of the lure of materialism and the adoption of a more purposeful approach to life.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's get down to brass tacks
Let's get to the point and talk about the facts
and rap about the facts of life.
Let's talk about the truth of life through music
It's like the whole world is delirious.
It seems like the entire world is confused and unbalanced
mysterious? Isn't it?
It's puzzling, isn't it?
How we all cheer for weariness.
It's strange how some people find joy in other's misery
Man! I'm serious! It's eery how weird it is!
This is really concerning and unsettling
I'm fearing this!
I'm scared about the state of the world
It's like the end is near, but I pretend it's not
It feels like the world is ending soon, but I try to ignore it
nerves are shot, in an atmosphere,
I'm anxious in the current environment
drinkin' beer, smokin' pot.
Trying to cope by drinking and smoking
Just a means to dodge the hang ups that I got
I use these substances to avoid dealing with my personal issues
but I refuse to let'em slide in the lyrics that I jot
But I won't let those issues affect my music
I'm caught in a web of of sureal materialist
I'm trapped in a world of unrealistic materialism
Force fed fear by governments of imperialists
Governments instill fear to maintain power
The gyst of this is not to twist your wrist,
The main idea is not to manipulate or control you
but get you pissed enough to resist the oblivissness
But to get you angry enough to resist ignorance
that exists between our eyes and our minds
The disconnect between what we see and what we believe
'Cause the Zodiac sign can only lead the blind
Following astrological signs blindly won't lead to anything worthwhile
Only the blind can be defined by Calvin Klein designs
Only those who can't see the truth are defined by meaningless materialism
Man-kind has intertwined with chat lines,
Humanity has become intertwined with superficial communication
combat these bad times with phat rhymes!
We can resist these tough times through powerful music
Life's like fluid, flow right through it Man
Life is constantly changing, we must adapt and move with it
take what you get, get what you put in to it
You'll get out of life what you put into it
Maybe this song's wrong
Perhaps this song's message is incorrect
Maybe the strong only survive within the confines of corporate gold mines
Perhaps only the powerful succeed in corporate society
Maybe the Devine lies within wearing a tie
Perhaps society places too much emphasis on clothing and appearance
following the guidelines of getting dollar signs in your eyes
Focusing solely on making money can blind us to what's truly important
Maybe it's about bein' corrupt, blowin' yourself up,
Perhaps being corrupt and destructive is the way to succeed
takin' 30 people with you, like you don't give a fuck!
Taking others down with you doesn't matter if you're successful
life's a hard pill to swallow, when you wallow in your sorrows
Life is difficult if we only focus on our problems and sadness
Hollow like the bottom of liquor bottles when you're blotto
Life can feel empty and meaningless when we're drunk and numb
Hollow, like the popular mottos we try to follow
The popular sayings we try to live by can also be meaningless
Hollow, like putting off plans for tomorrow
Delaying our plans can make us feel empty
but tomorrow never knows, yesterday is history
We don't know what tomorrow brings, so we should focus on today
it gets to me when all that I can scope is fuckin' listerine!
It's frustrating when we can only see the superficial and meaningless things in life
Persistancy, seems to come to me without consistency
I try to be persistent, but sometimes it's difficult to maintain consistency
Resisting the rhyme and the reason of existence
It's hard to understand the reason for our existence, let alone resist it
Be all that I can be?
Can I be the best version of myself?
without enlisting in the infantry,
Can I succeed without joining the military?
I'd rather shoot the gif, light it up like a Christmas tree!
I'd rather create something powerful and meaningful through music
While I'm waiting for my day to come
While I wait for my opportunity to succeed
numb from the opium
Feeling numb and disconnected from reality
equilibrium's fucked up from drinkin' rum
My balance and stability are affected by drinking alcohol
in a slump, dumbing myself down to make a buck
Feeling stagnant and lowering my standards to make money
what the fuck!
This situation is ridiculous!
it's like slummin' for crumbs 'bout to erupt!
It's like being at rock bottom and about to lose control
when I bust this shit, you know that I'm a stip it
When I perform music, I'll give it everything I have
Im gonna cuss and spit, until you just submit. It's in the rush I get,
I'll use powerful language and energy to make an impact on my audience
when I flash that royal flush in your face!
When I succeed, it will be a powerful and impactful moment
and get ill when I spray these lyrics like mace
My music will be raw and powerful, making an impact like pepper spray
vanish up in the air without a trace.
I'll create a memorable impact, but then disappear from sight
Like Damn! who was that kid?
People will be impressed and surprised by my skills
He just fell from grace.
But I'll disappear just as quickly as I arrived
I'm bound to be a mental case
I'm worried about my mental health
if I don't get my cards in place
If I don't get my life in order, I'll struggle even more
I got the jack, the ten, the king, the queen,
I have some of the important pieces I need to succeed
now all I need's the ace!
I just need one more piece to complete the puzzle
I try to keep the pace with this rat race
I try to keep up with the fast-paced, competitive world
across the nation
Throughout the country
times a wastin' way too patient
Time is running out, I need to be more productive
and the way I tend to face realization
The way I handle realizing my problems
everyday it's like vacation steady spacin'
Every day feels like a break, but I'm not getting anything done
in a way I'm way too patient when I hit my destination
I tend to wait too long to reach my goals
Life's like fluid flow right through it Man
Life is constantly changing, we must adapt and move with it
take what you get, get what you put in to it
You'll get out of life what you put into it
and, life's like fluid flow right through it Man
And always remember, life is constantly changing
take what you get, get what you put in to it
You'll get out of life what you put into it
Life's like fluid flow right through it Man
Life is constantly changing, we must adapt and move with it
take what you get, get what you put in to it
You'll get out of life what you put into it
Contributed by Kaitlyn G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jinxcanfield9271
Lyrics for anyone that wants them (As best as I can)
Divide a monumental moment to a millionth of a minute
Now let's pretend that's the world that you live in
And when your in it realize there isn't an end, just another beginning, beginning again,
It's infinite
Swimming through the open sea of endlessness
Epiphanies explode, symphonies of stimulus will blow
Through the seasons, life's a breeze if easy does it
Seize the loving you receive, set it free to keep it coming and
Float like a feather
Freefall forever
Let whatever be whatever,
Together, we all become heavenly
Float like a feather
Freefall forever
Let whatever be whatever,
Together, we all become heavenly
The circuits of your nervous system work,
Cause the wisdom of the universe is giving them a purpose to exist
Just sit and listen, you'll hear your inner vision,
It's been whispering your mission ever since you been a kid
Keep your ear to the ground until it's finally found you
You will be astounded by the things that surround you
From the reaches of space, back to place that your bound to
Come at you face value, whenever your down to just
Float like a feather
Freefall forever
Let whatever be whatever,
Together, we all become heavenly
Float like a feather
Freefall forever
Let whatever be whatever,
Together, we all become heavenly
Unravel all that silly babble, up in your head
Travel through another lense of perception
Cleanse the reflection
Until uncover the clutter
Your could never see that every being (i)'s another brother
You could never see through the illusion of being human, it's too confusing
See another point of view, it's natural to refuse it
But let's assume that this is a reaction to your habitat
That's always there, cause its where your at
Float like a feather
Freefall forever
Let whatever be whatever,
Together, we all become heavenly
Float like a feather
Freefall forever
Let whatever be whatever,
Together, we all become heavenly
Now where you are right now,
Is a specific composition of every single decision that you've made in the past
Your paving a path to fate, feel it grabbing your hand
The future awaits, pulling at you fast as it can
It's like your late, but patiently its mapping a plan
That's fact paced
The days like a flash in the pan
You have to wait, sit back and recline
Like your in for the ride
Don't try to resist just swim with the tide
You gotta
Float like a feather
Freefall forever
Let whatever be whatever,
Together, we all become heavenly
Float like a feather
Freefall forever
Let whatever be whatever,
Together, we all become heavenly
Float like a feather
Freefall forever
Let whatever be whatever,
Together, we all become heavenly
Float like a feather
Freefall forever
Let whatever be whatever,
Together, we all become heavenly
(Edited to fix it up a bit)
@jinxcanfield9271
Lyrics (As best as I can)
Divide a monumental moment to a millionth of a minute
Now let's pretend that's the world that you live in
And when your in it realize there isn't an end, just another beginning, beginning again,
It's infinite
Swimming through the open sea of endlessness
Epiphanies explode, symphonies of stimulus will blow
Through the seasons, life's a breeze if easy does it
Seize the loving you receive, set it free to keep it coming and
Float like a feather
Freefall forever
Let whatever be whatever,
Together, we all become heavenly
Float like a feather
Freefall forever
Let whatever be whatever,
Together, we all become heavenly
The circuits of your nervous system work,
Cause the wisdom of the universe is giving them a purpose to exist
Just sit and listen, you'll hear your inner vision,
It's been whispering your mission ever since you been a kid
Keep your ear to the ground until it's finally found you
You will be astounded by the things that surround you
From the reaches of space, back to place that your bound to
Come at you face value, whenever your down to just
Float like a feather
Freefall forever
Let whatever be whatever,
Together, we all become heavenly
Float like a feather
Freefall forever
Let whatever be whatever,
Together, we all become heavenly
Unravel all that silly babble, up in your head
Travel through another lense of perception
Cleanse the reflection
Until uncover the clutter
Your could never see that every being (i)'s another brother
You could never see through the illusion of being human, it's too confusing
See another point of view, it's natural to refuse it
But let's assume that this is a reaction to your habitat
That's always there, cause its where your at
Float like a feather
Freefall forever
Let whatever be whatever,
Together, we all become heavenly
Float like a feather
Freefall forever
Let whatever be whatever,
Together, we all become heavenly
Now where you are right now,
Is a specific composition of every single decision that you've made in the past
Your paving a path to fate, feel it grabbing your hand
The future awaits, pulling at you fast as it can
It's like your late, but patiently its mapping a plan
That's fact paced
The days like a flash in the pan
You have to wait, sit back and recline
Like your in for the ride
Don't try to resist just swim with the tide
You gotta
Float like a feather
Freefall forever
Let whatever be whatever,
Together, we all become heavenly
Float like a feather
Freefall forever
Let whatever be whatever,
Together, we all become heavenly
Float like a feather
Freefall forever
Let whatever be whatever,
Together, we all become heavenly
Float like a feather
Freefall forever
Let whatever be whatever,
Together, we all become heavenly
@jinxcanfield9271
Lyrics (As best as I can)
Divide a monumental moment to a millionth of a minute
Now let's pretend that's the world that you live in
And when your in it realize there isn't an end, just another beginning, beginning again,
It's infinite
Swimming through the open sea of endlessness
Epiphanies explode, symphonies of stimulus will blow
Through the seasons, life's a breeze if easy does it
Seize the loving you receive, set it free to keep it coming and
Float like a feather
Freefall forever
Let whatever be whatever,
Together, we all become heavenly
Float like a feather
Freefall forever
Let whatever be whatever,
Together, we all become heavenly
The circuits of your nervous system work,
Cause the wisdom of the universe is giving them a purpose to exist
Just sit and listen, you'll hear your inner vision,
It's been whispering your mission ever since you been a kid
Keep your ear to the ground until it's finally found you
You will be astounded by the things that surround you
From the reaches of space, back to place that your bound to
Come at you face value, whenever your down to just
Float like a feather
Freefall forever
Let whatever be whatever,
Together, we all become heavenly
Float like a feather
Freefall forever
Let whatever be whatever,
Together, we all become heavenly
Unravel all that silly babble, up in your head
Travel through another lense of perception
Cleanse the reflection
Until uncover the clutter
Your could never see that every being (i)'s another brother
You could never see through the illusion of being human, it's too confusing
See another point of view, it's natural to refuse it
But let's assume that this is a reaction to your habitat
That's always there, cause its where your at
Float like a feather
Freefall forever
Let whatever be whatever,
Together, we all become heavenly
Float like a feather
Freefall forever
Let whatever be whatever,
Together, we all become heavenly
Now where you are right now,
Is a specific composition of every single decision that you've made in the past
Your paving a path to fate, feel it grabbing your hand
The future awaits, pulling at you fast as it can
It's like your late, but patiently its mapping a plan
That's fact paced
The days like a flash in the pan
You have to wait, sit back and recline
Like your in for the ride
Don't try to resist just swim with the tide
You gotta
Float like a feather
Freefall forever
Let whatever be whatever,
Together, we all become heavenly
Float like a feather
Freefall forever
Let whatever be whatever,
Together, we all become heavenly
Float like a feather
Freefall forever
Let whatever be whatever,
Together, we all become heavenly
Float like a feather
Freefall forever
Let whatever be whatever,
Together, we all become heavenly
@jinxcanfield9271
Correct Lyrics (As best as I can)
Divide a monumental moment to a millionth of a minute
Now let's pretend that's the world that you live in
And when your in it realize there isn't an end, just another beginning, beginning again,
It's infinite
Swimming through the open sea of endlessness
Epiphanies explode, symphonies of stimulus will blow
Through the seasons, life's a breeze if easy does it
Seize the loving you receive, set it free to keep it coming and
Float like a feather
Freefall forever
Let whatever be whatever,
Together, we all become heavenly
Float like a feather
Freefall forever
Let whatever be whatever,
Together, we all become heavenly
The circuits of your nervous system work,
Cause the wisdom of the universe is giving them a purpose to exist
Just sit and listen, you'll hear your inner vision,
It's been whispering your mission ever since you been a kid
Keep your ear to the ground until it's finally found you
You will be astounded by the things that surround you
From the reaches of space, back to place that your bound to
Come at you face value, whenever your down to just
Float like a feather
Freefall forever
Let whatever be whatever,
Together, we all become heavenly
Float like a feather
Freefall forever
Let whatever be whatever,
Together, we all become heavenly
Unravel all that silly babble, up in your head
Travel through another lense of perception
Cleanse the reflection
Until uncover the clutter
Your could never see that every being (i)'s another brother
You could never see through the illusion of being human, it's too confusing
See another point of view, it's natural to refuse it
But let's assume that this is a reaction to your habitat
That's always there, cause its where your at
Float like a feather
Freefall forever
Let whatever be whatever,
Together, we all become heavenly
Float like a feather
Freefall forever
Let whatever be whatever,
Together, we all become heavenly
Now where you are right now,
Is a specific composition of every single decision that you've made in the past
Your paving a path to fate, feel it grabbing your hand
The future awaits, pulling at you fast as it can
It's like your late, but patiently its mapping a plan
That's fact paced
The days like a flash in the pan
You have to wait, sit back and recline
Like your in for the ride
Don't try to resist just swim with the tide
You gotta
Float like a feather
Freefall forever
Let whatever be whatever,
Together, we all become heavenly
Float like a feather
Freefall forever
Let whatever be whatever,
Together, we all become heavenly
Float like a feather
Freefall forever
Let whatever be whatever,
Together, we all become heavenly
Float like a feather
Freefall forever
Let whatever be whatever,
Together, we all become heavenly
@thedoucheslayer
it's depressing this band doesn't have more views
@hanakokun8641
8 years later, wassup
@ajwhittaker2563
16 hours later, what's up
@thelifeofpewpew3290
2020 bud! They should have blown up way more back in the day tho aye..they are awesome
@McDale22
They are too good. It's scary that they didn't. Anyone know where I can find more??? Or a list of their songs???
@McDale22
Like what are their names??? I want to contact them
@lincolnhawthorne7360
13 years later and this is still one of my favorite songs ever. This needs to be mainstream!
@mercedesjane7874
Yooo I listen to this every so often too!
@parkerbridge3672
Keep real lyricists alive. Lab rats 2020.
@ackack6890
The Lab Rats, I love them. My favorite song would have to be this or devils train.