Forging this sound in 2001, Tub Ring has been a force of nature in the left-of-center world of music, building momentum and inertia with every day that passes. The band's first album of avant-garde pop, Drake Equation, was produced by Mr. Bungle's Trey Spruance. Since, Tub Ring has released a total of 4 albums and a DVD/B-Side double pack.
With each album charting into double digits on the CMJ Top 200, Tub Ring's music has also been featured on Fox Sports, Xbox 360's "Amp Snow Boarder 3", various MTV/MTV2 programs, Spike and Mike's Twisted Animation films, and several Mt. Dew commercials. Most recently, Tub Ring played live in the TRL room on MTV2, and was featured in the MTV reality based contest show "Dew Circuit Breakout".
Tub Ring has created an enormous underground market with their bizarre genre of spazzed pop rock, with no financial help, no manager, NOTHING... except hard work, non-stop touring, and inventive song writing with intelligent lyrics. Clocking in at over 150 shows per year from 2001 to 2009 throughout North America, Europe and Japan, there are few bands that can match Tub Ring's determination and commitment to music. Touring partners include Mindless Self Indulgence, Sleepytime Gorilla Museum, Kill Hannah, Dog Fashion Disco, Clutch, Karate High School, Black Light Burns, Foxy Shazam!, and more!
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Float
Tub Ring Lyrics
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I was breathing in goo
I was thinking of life
And what I would do
I considered a cop
But I already hated guns
Or a famous mailman
I could be a funny guy
On a TV show
But I would end up being type cast
When the ratings fell below
Maybe I could start a band
That was dope and phat
But I don't have enough talent
To do something like that
'Cause life is heaven sent
And maybe I could be president
I could fix the world problems
In my sixteen year term
And my teachings would be
Something required to learn
And the world would
Build a shrine to me
And my face would be displayed
On all the currency
But I wasn't born yet
So it wasn't time to gloat
So until it's my birthday
I'll just relax here and float
So life goes on
And I'll end it on that note
And until my dying day
I'll just breeze right through
And float
Piece by piece
And bit by bit
You only live the life
That you make of it
So occasionaly
I will rock the boat
Making tiny waves
As I breeze right through
And float
Late night TV
And I'm watching Chuck Norris
In a movie where he's a ninja
Kicking satan for the lord
I know he's going to win
But I sit and watch
And he gets the jump on satan
With a kick to the crotch
So he's pushing to the limit
And I start to fall asleep
I guess I should feel guilty
But the thought I'm going to keep
So I try to stay awake
As I clear my throat
But the sleep always wins
To slumberland I float
Now the song is almost over
So let's recap
To all of those who weren't
Listening in the back
But I wasn't born yet
So it wasn't time to gloat
So until it's my birthday
I'll just relax here and float
So life goes on
And I'll end it on that note
And until my dying day
I'll just breeze right through
And float
Piece by piece
And bit by bit
You only live the life
That you make of it
So occasionaly
I will rock the boat
Making tiny waves
As I breeze right through
And float
The song "Float" by Tub Ring talks about the unknowns of life and the various possibilities that one can explore. The lyrics start with the idea that even before birth, a person has thoughts about life and what they might do. The singer contemplates different professions but doesn't find them satisfying enough. The idea of starting a band is brought up, but the singer feels they don't have enough talent. Then the lyrics transition to the idea that the singer could become president and fix world problems. However, the song wraps up with the idea that regardless of what happens in life, the singer will take it as it comes and relax as they "float" through it.
The song essentially serves as a reminder to take life as it comes and not worry too much about the "what-ifs." Everyone has aspirations and dreams, but sometimes they don't come to fruition. It's better to focus on what you can do in the present rather than live in a world of hypotheticals.
The song also touches on the idea of taking risks occasionally and making small waves in life. It portrays the notion that it's okay to rock the boat a little and be adventurous, but it's also essential to maintain a sense of balance.
Overall, the song "Float" is about living life, taking things as they come, and realizing that there's only so much one can do. It's important to take risks and make small changes but not worry too much about what the future holds.
Line by Line Meaning
Before I was born
I was breathing in goo
I was thinking of life
And what I would do
Reflecting on his existence before birth and pondering about the life ahead.
I considered a cop
But I already hated guns
Or a famous mailman
But have you ever heard of one
Thinking about different career options but realizing the negative aspects of each.
I could be a funny guy
On a TV show
But I would end up being type cast
When the ratings fell below
Considering becoming a comedian or actor, but realizing the potential for being limited by typecasting.
Maybe I could start a band
That was dope and phat
But I don't have enough talent
To do something like that
Thinking about forming a musical group but realizing the limitations of his musical abilities.
'Cause life is heaven sent
And maybe I could be president
I could fix the world problems
In my sixteen year term
And my teachings would be
Something required to learn
And the world would
Build a shrine to me
And my face would be displayed
On all the currency
Dreaming of becoming the president, having the power to solve world problems and be revered worldwide.
But I wasn't born yet
So it wasn't time to gloat
So until it's my birthday
I'll just relax here and float
Realizing that life has yet to begin, so he decides to just relax and enjoy the moment until his birthday.
So life goes on
And I'll end it on that note
And until my dying day
I'll just breeze right through
And float
Acknowledging the reality of life, that it goes on and that he will peacefully float through it until his dying day.
Piece by piece
And bit by bit
You only live the life
That you make of it
Understanding that life is a combination of all the little things you do, which ultimately shape your experience of it.
So occasionaly
I will rock the boat
Making tiny waves
As I breeze right through
And float
Occasionally shaking up the status quo in life but continuing to peacefully float through.
Late night TV
And I'm watching Chuck Norris
In a movie where he's a ninja
Kicking satan for the lord
I know he's going to win
But I sit and watch
And he gets the jump on satan
With a kick to the crotch
So he's pushing to the limit
And I start to fall asleep
I guess I should feel guilty
But the thought I'm going to keep
So I try to stay awake
As I clear my throat
But the sleep always wins
To slumberland I float
Watching late night TV and being entertained and inspired by Chuck Norris's victory over Satan, but eventually drifting off to sleep.
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Holly McKinnon
That's cool but I'm terrified it will strangle her
Holly McKinnon
When she gets a lil older my 1st trick I was taught was to make sure u always have air in ur lungs and ur head back and itll keep her afloat in the water if she ever gets to tired or afraid she will sink. When ur teaching her. And it really works saved my life once to when I was a 10 being my 1st time in the ocean and I got separated from my father by waves.
I Eat Noodles
Same 😬😬😬
Jacob Gonzalez
Yah
KatieKatt12
@Holly McKinnonthat's scary! I'm glad you're ok now, learning to float is very inportant.
CharleeLou
Exactly 😬😬
Felicia Horne
The sunglasses were so cute 😂😂😂
Sandra Benedict
She's a little cutie!🩷
J
As a swim instructor, this is horrifying.
this is LIFE
Lol are you even a swin instructor for babies, because it's not not the same at all