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Lyrics for Float On as interpreted by zouyan

Float On Lyrics

I backed my car into a cop car the other day
Well he just drove off, sometimes life�s OK
I ran my mouth off a bit too much, oh, what did I say?
Well you just laughed it off, it was all OK

And we�ll all float on OK
And we�ll all float on OK
And we�ll all float on OK
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 OK
And we�ll all float on OK
And we�ll all float on OK
And we�ll all float on
All right already, we�ll all float on
No, don�t you worry, we�ll all float on
All right, I�m ready, we�ll all float on
All right, don�t� worry, we�ll all float on
All right, all right, we�ll all float on
All right already, we�ll all float on
All right, don't worry, even if things end up a bit too heavy
We�ll all float on
All right, already, we�ll all float on
All right already, we�ll all float on OK
Don�t worry, we�ll all float on
Even if things get heavy, we�ll all float on
All right already, we�ll all float on all right
Don�t you worry, we�ll all float on
We'll all float on

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paranoidandroid83
04-09-2004

Rated +2

I love the new album. This song makes me want to do the safety dance while smoking a cigar...on a unicycle.

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Desaparecida
04-10-2004

Rated 0

so what exactly Is a fake Jamaican? oh well. this song makes me happy. it's the first Modest Mouse song I've ever heard so I don't really know about the Rest of their music... but i like this one.

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denial
04-10-2004

Rated 0

This song is a lot different than some of their older stuff, but it puts me in a really good mood every time I hear it.

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blackemperordrivein
04-10-2004

Rated 0

the fake jamaican im almost certain is referencing mrs cleo, the psychic that stole everybodys money with her crap readings. just a guess. who knows. awesome song. and desaparecida, listen to the rest of their music, its all awesome.

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doobeydoobeydude
04-11-2004

Rated 0

I think the meaning of this song is pretty obvious. It's about those days in which everything is okay and there are no worries. Crashing into a cop car would usually mean getting written up, but they just drove away. Float on...

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Blackdevil3005
04-30-2009

Rated +1

I actually think the meaning is extremely sarcastic. He accepting everyhting bad that happens to him without a worry. now he's got a banged up car, a (probably) pissed off friend/girlfriend, no money left to his name, and no job. Plus on top of it all he's not doing anything about it, and what did he gain from all these things? he learned a bit of slight of hand. I think the song is about people who are never concerned with the bad things that happen to them, and because of that more bad things happen. Crashes his car, gets pissed off and says a bit to much. fake Jamaican takes his money, can't get to work/can't do work so he's fired, and his "friend" also loses his job so no other monetary support. You can't just say "it'll all work out" and then sit on the couch, penniless, jobless and quite possibly friendless until you die. hence the "float on" instead of something more proactive like "push forward" or something. I honestly think Isaac hates people like that, and he's laughing at their their situation.

AnytimeMinutes
05-05-2009

Rated 0

Devil, part of me thinks your right but the second half of me says its about death.
''I backed my car into a cop car the other day
Well he just drove off, sometimes life's OK''
The cop is a personification of death. Perhaps the MM is suggesting he's been close to death, and its given him a better appreciation of life. Take the rest of the song how you will, i just thought float on was just another way of expressing death.

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fatty pads
04-11-2004

Rated 0

even when things are going shitty they will end up getting better.. that's what the song is about

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de4dwe1ght
04-11-2004

Rated 0

i like how he titles this cd "good news for people who love bad news" its clever as hell, cuz usually his lyrics are depressing, which people love about it. now they are more positive on this cd, hence "good news for people who love bad news." meaning hes talking about his fans who loved his depressing music.

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Grim713
04-12-2004

Rated 0

The interesting thing about the title is that it IS clever. The question is, is the good news for the people and they won't like it? Or is it that he has good news for them: that he has bad news. If they like bad news, then getting bad news would be considered good news for them. Clever indeed.

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Shawn
04-12-2004

Rated 0

"that we were gonna quit it anyways." -> "well we'll float on good new is on the way"

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drfunk123456
04-12-2004

Rated 0

the song is very different from their older stuff, but i like it...i think that modest mouse is an awesome band that more people should know of...the new cd is awesome

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drive9it7through
04-12-2004

Rated 0

i cant wait for this cd to come out..

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SarahLovesMusic
04-12-2004

Rated 0

this song is great.. it puts me in such a good mood.. it's just wonderful and.. "floaty" lol. Modest Mouse is awesome.

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zouyan
04-13-2004

Rated 0

uh drive9it7through, its already out...its been our for a week now

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modest-mouse
04-13-2004

Rated -1

Is anybody else upset that Modest Mouse has suddenly become popular? I've liked Modest Mouse for a very, very long time, and now it's not longer Indie Rock. I wore a Modest Mouse t-shirt the other day, and someone made fun of my for trying to fit in. I hate the fact that I can't express that I love their music so much without people thinking that I'm trying to conform. Someone let me know if they feel the same way. It upsets me. I liked them better when people had to ask me who they were.

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modestlybrighteyes
04-14-2009

Rated 0

hahahaha, and that person probably knew nothing about the real modest mouse, that their new cds, although great, are not only them, ask them about their older work, or even their new work, and youre not going to get an answer because they dont know what theyre talking about

sikk92
04-17-2009

Rated -2

i must agree there, i dont enjoy people trying and dressing like they know what they talk about. i completely dislike these ignorant people trying to become /fit in to some clique. THERE IS NO CLIQUES just fit in BE YOURSELF .

JoobaKooba
08-06-2009

Rated +1

@modest-mouse: Becoming popular doesn't make a good song worse. STFU. Honestly. If you like a band more because people have to ask you who they are then you're just trying to get some attention. And dont cry when somebody is mean to you. You'll be crying your whole life. And you dont need to be "zOMG IM MODEST MOUSE #1 FAN!!!!lolz" to listen to Modest Mouse every once in a while or even to have a T-Shirt from them.

@modestlybrighteyes: The real modest mouse would be their most recent CD or release. If a band changes, whatever they changed into is the "real" them. Not whatever album you like most. Or their oldest album.

@sikk92: youre a prick. A prick with poor grammar, no less. Buying a shirt from a band does not make you ignorant. Saying "be yourself" and then judging somebody for wearing a shirt they want to wear is ignorant, and a good example of hypocracy. "Be yourself. Just fit in. But if you wear a Modest Mouse shirt you're ignorant and I hate you." You really are ignorant, and I really do hate you.

ALL IN ALL: quit crying when a band changes OR gains more fans. It's fucking dumb.

banassplit
08-09-2009

Rated 0

Hahah, JoobaKooba you are hilarious and I completely agree with everything you just said. MM fucking rocks and who gives a shit if everyone knows about them. They deserve to be popular. Why do you care if other people like MM. It should be about the music, not about what kinds of people are listening to it. If you knew me, you would never guess that I'm a huge fan of their stuff.. So what if people are just starting to take notice of this amazing band.

Modest-mouse: You are a massive tool for not liking a band JUST BECAUSE other people listen to them! Why should good music be kept a secret?!

Sikk92: I didn't understand a word you just said..

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TheUncola
04-13-2004

Rated 0

It's nice to see Modest Mouse getting some recognition

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Star Slight
04-13-2004

Rated 0

You modest-mouse--

I feel for you bro. I've only been listening to Modest Mouse for a few years, but I'm no faker. I told the drummer in my band how I love MM and he replied with "Really? All of the preps at my school love them." This hurt me so. I've been hearing left and right how they are thee popular band now (and it's also become quite obvious). The new cd sorta bums me out...no expansive Truckers Atlas or Night On The Sun. I mean it's okay, but it feels like they totally abandoned their indie rockish roots from the first two or so albums. What's the deal?

At least J Church will always be mine. <3 Haha

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scatterbrain
04-13-2004

Rated 0

to "modest-mouse" above: i know what you mean, i've been a fan for a long time too. but why should you care what other people think? if you're a fan and have been for a long time, then keep doing what you have been, supporting the band by going to shows, buying merch, etc. yes the "indie rock" scene seems to be the "hot new trend" lately but who cares. it's just a phase and will pass, like the rest.

ps. this song is awesome

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modest-mouse
04-14-2004

Rated 0

I guess I don't really care what other people think, I just wish they would respect the fact that I've liked them for a long, long time, and I'm not trying to follow the trend. People just piss me off sometimes. And I was also disappointed with the new album. Teeth Like God's Shoeshine and Cowboy Dan are tracks that have just blown my mind. I wish they could produce more songs like that, but I'm sure it's not easy. I just miss it. And...I'm female..not a bro. Thanks for the support and respect, though. Both of you.

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AncientMelodies
04-14-2004

Rated 0

i was reading the mm fan message board... and found this:

http://mary-kateandashley.com/hip_picks/

click on "best cd"... tell me what you think.

personally.. i'd like to shoot myself now.. i was slowly trying to get used to the fact that everyone now knows who mm is.. but, come on... these girls suck a lot of ass

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Slaveofthelamp
04-14-2004

Rated 0

I blame the OC... it's "cool" to like indie rock now since rich kids in Orange County listen to it... :-/

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CastratedImp
04-14-2004

Rated 0

This song is abberantly optimistic, and I just knew it would be the first radio/promo-ready tune of theirs.

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Ends In Failure
04-14-2004

Rated 0

Who cares if it's cool to like indie rock now? Personally I listen to the music, not it's popularity level. At least the radio might be tolerable if the trend continues. Though they'll have to find a new name for actual independent rock music now...

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paranoidandroid83
04-14-2004

Rated 0

personally i really like the new album. Bukowski and This Devils Work Day(awesome Tom Waitsish style sound) stand out as my favorites. To people who say they are abandoning their indie roots, i don't think that's true. I think that, like most other good bands, their sound is evolving. It obviously has more 80's pop and classic folky blues type influences in thier music now. Sure, we'll all miss the grunge/hick hybrid sound of Lonesome Crowded West, but MM is exploring different directions right now. I say good for them. it's better than going stale.

As for MM being the "cool" thing to listen to these days, i think that only applies to Float On, easily the band's most accessable song. I can understand the worry of the true MM fans feeling like they might be losing them to the beer guzzling frat types of the mainstream, but i think their music is just too different for them to stay mainstream for long. I say give it time: MM will stay cool, but not "cool".

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paleblueeyes
04-14-2004

Rated 0

i totally concur.
naturally, it's obnoxious for everyone who can really appreciate the full art that mm presents when stupid kids tune in, but this too shall pass. and when it does, the real fans will be standing there, and all the kids who love their kiss fm will fall back into britney, justin, nelly and whoever else they listen to moan on the radio.
til then, enjoy the album and tune the others out. it really is pretty fucking good.

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Star Slight
04-14-2004

Rated 0

I guess I was just exprecting Lonesome Crowded West II or something, I dunno. I should say that I do enjoy the new album, it's just not numero uno on my MM album list. I can't help but wonder if MM will be on the cover of Rolling Stone or something now. That'd be so odd.

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