Float On
Modest Mouse
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I backed my car into a cop car the other day Well, he just drove off, sometimes life's okay I ran my mouth off a bit too much, oh, what did I say? Well, you just laughed it off and it was all okay And we'll all float on, okay And we'll all float on, okay And we'll all float on, okay And we'll all float on anyway, well A fake Jamaican took every last dime with that scam It was worth it just to learn some sleight of hand Bad news comes, don't you worry even when it lands Good news will work its way to all them plans We both got fired on exactly the same day Well, we'll float on, good news is on the way And we'll all float on, okay And we'll all float on, okay And we'll all float on, okay And we'll all float on, alright Already, we'll all float on No, don't you worry, we'll all float on, alright Already, we'll all float on, alright Don't worry, we'll all float on Alright, already And we'll all float on, alright Already, we'll all float on, alright Don't worry, even if things end up a bit Too heavy, we'll all float on, alright Already, we'll all float on alright Already, we'll all float on, okay Don't worry, even if things get heavy We'll all float on, alright Already, we'll all float on (alright) No, don't you worry, we'll all float on (alright) We'll all float on
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Written by: Dann Gallucci, Eric Judy, Isaac Brock
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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11 facts about this song
Origin"Float On" is from Modest Mouse's 2004 album, "Good News for People Who Love Bad News."
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Chart SuccessThis single was Modest Mouse's first song to gain significant radio airplay. It peaked at #68 on the Billboard Hot 100 and reached #1 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks.
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Lead SingerThe band's lead vocalist, Isaac Brock, had admitted in interviews that "Float On" was intended to be a "feel-good" song to contrast the overall melancholic tone of their prior songs.
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InspirationIsaac Brock wrote the song during a time of personal turmoil; he wrote it as a reminder to himself to stay positive when times are tough.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Float On" was directed by Christopher Mills, who has also directed music videos for other top artists like Interpol and Metric.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists, including Iron Horse, Goldspot, and Ben Lee. The band Bon Iver has also performed a live acoustic version of "Float On."
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Song MeaningThe song's lyrics emphasize optimism in the face of adversity, expressing the belief that everything balances out in the end.
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RhythmMusically, "Float On" relies heavily on rhythm. The song's distinct guitar riff is in triplet time, which adds to its buoyant feel.
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Certifications"Float On" was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and Silver by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).
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Song Usage"Float On" has been featured in films, video games, and television shows, including The Big Bang Theory and Scrubs; it was also included in the Rock Band and Guitar Hero video game series.
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AccoladesIn 2005, "Float On" was nominated for a Grammy Award in the category of Best Rock Song.
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