Four to the Floor

Starsailor

About Four to the Floor

"Four to the Floor" is a hit single by the British band Starsailor. The song was released as the third and final single from the band's second album Silence Is Easy and became a major hit, peaking at number one in France and Wallonia, number five in Australia and number 24 in the United Kingdom. Furthermore, "Four to the Floor (Thin White Duke Remix)" was ranked number 70 on Triple J's Hottest 100 of 2004 in Australia. As of July 2014, it was the 84th best-selling single of the 21st century in France, with 333,000 units sold.  


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2004
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With hand on heart, you right from the start
You taught me to take my part
No cross to bear, no reason to care
My life was all up in air 
Four to the floor, I was sure
Never seeing clear
I could have it all
Whenever you are near 

The iron hand did not understand
The plight of the common man 

Four to the floor, I was sure
Never seeing clear
I could have it all
Whenever you are near 

Four to the floor, I was sure
That she would be my girl
We'd rent a little world
We'd have a little girl 

Four to the floor, I was sure
Never seeing clear
I could have it all
Whenever you are near 

Four to the floor, I was sure
That she would be my girl
We'd rent a little world
We'd have a little girl 

Four to the floor, I was sure
Never seeing clear
I could have it all
Whenever you are near.

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Starsailor

Starsailor is an English post-Britpop band. By 2009, they had four charting albums and ten Top 40 singles in the UK since 2001. Because the band members met and formed whilst studying music courses at Wigan and Leigh College, Starsailor is described as a band from Wigan. Only Barry Westhead is from the town, however, whereas Ben Byrne and James Stelfox are from Warrington. more »

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Written by: Barry Westhead, Benjamin Byrne, James Stelfox, James Walsh

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Release and Reception
"Four to the Floor" was released as the third single off Starsailor's second album, "Silence is Easy", in 2003. - In the United Kingdom, it peaked no.1 on the UK Dance Chart, and it landed in the top 24 on the UK Singles Chart. - The track found massive success in France in 2005 where it reached no.1 in the singles chart.
Lyrics and Theme
The song is essentially about courage and taking control of your situation. - Its title "Four to the Floor" is a term used in dance music, referring to a steady, uniformly accented beat in 4/4 time.
Music and Production
The song features a strong driving beat and soaring vocals, which captured the band’s signature sound of mixing Britpop and indie rock. - The remix version by Thin White Duke was significantly popular, which featured a stronger dance beat.
Album Performance
"Silence is Easy", the album "Four to the Floor" comes from, peaked at no.2 on the UK Albums Chart and went Gold, selling over 60,000 copies. - Despite the album's mixed reviews, "Four to the Floor" became one of the standout tracks.
Music Video
The official music video for the song, directed by Charles Mehling, starts with a woman picking up a red apple and the band performing in a dark room with light illuminating them. - The video’s aesthetic complements the song's dance vibe, combining urban and fantasy elements.
Live Performances
"Four to the Floor" became a performance staple in Starsailor's live concerts due to its popularity. - In live performances, frontman James Walsh is known to often stretch the song by extending the vocal climax and exploring a wide range of his vocal abilities.
Legacy and Influence
"Four to the Floor" remains one of Starsailor's most popular and recognizable songs. - The song went on to be used in various TV shows, commercials, and films, thus increasing its exposure and influence.

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