Bound for the Floor
Local H
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Born to be down I've learned all my lessons before now Born to be down I think you'll get used to it And you just don't get it You keep it copacetic And you learn to accept it You know it's so pathetic Born to be down I think that I've said this before now Born to be down What good is confidence? And you just don't get it You keep it copacetic And you learn to accept it You know it's so pathetic And you don't
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Written by: DAVID SCOTT LUCAS, JOSEPH DANILES
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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13 facts about this song
Song Release"Bound for the Floor" was released in February 1996, as the second single from "As Good As Dead," Local H's second album.
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Song PopularityThe song peaked at number 5 on the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks Chart. It became one hour Local H's most popular songs and one of the most identifiable alternative rock hits of the era.
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Lyrics Meaning"Bound for the Floor" has spoken to many fans because its lyrics seemingly depict feelings of alienation, anxiety, and struggling to fit into society.
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Song StructureEven though the band only comprises two members, they were still able to produce a large, wall-of-sound style on "Bound for the Floor," featuring heavy guitars and drums reminiscent of grunge bands like Nirvana and Pearl Jam.
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Band Inspiration"Local H" is known for taking inspiration from the local scene of Zion, Illinois, their hometown, which is evident in a majority of their music, including "Bound for the Floor."
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Music VideoThe music video for "Bound for the Floor" features the band playing in an old, rundown house with water progressively rising around them. This theme of trying to keep afloat is consistent with the song's lyrics.
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Song PhraseThe phrase "copacetic," in the song's trademark refrain, became a catchphrase among fans. Most people believe it means when everything is going well or in order.
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Live Shows"Bound for the Floor" has been a fan favorite at live shows and is a staple of the band's setlist.
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Charting SuccessDespite its success on the Modern Rock chart, "Bound for the Floor" only peaked at number 10 on the Mainstream Rock chart and did not chart on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several rock bands over the years, solidifying its legacy in rock n roll history.
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Drummer ContributionsDrummer Joe Daniels contributed significantly to the creation of the song and entire "As Good As Dead" album. His departure from the band after the album's release marked the end of Local H's original line up.
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Album's ThemeThe song fits the overarching narrative theme of "As Good As Dead," which explores living in a small town and feeling stuck or limited by its confines.
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Unique InstrumentationLocal H has a unique set up, with frontman Scott Lucas singing and playing guitar while simultaneously playing bass lines on his guitar, which contributes to the heavy sound of "Bound for the Floor."
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