Float On

Modest Mouse

About Float On

"Float On" is a song by American rock band Modest Mouse, released on February 14, 2004, as the lead single from their fourth studio album Good News for People Who Love Bad News. The song was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rock Song in 2005.


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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, ah 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 it 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
Now 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!)
Now don't you worry, we'll all float on
(Alright!)
We'll all float on

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Modest Mouse

Modest Mouse is an American indie rock band who were formed in 1993 in Issaquah, Washington, by singer/lyricist/guitarist Isaac Brock, drummer Jeremiah Green, and bassist Eric Judy. Since their 1996 debut album, This Is a Long Drive for Someone with Nothing to Think About, their lineup has centered around Brock, Green and Judy. Guitarist Johnny Marr (formerly of The Smiths) joined the band in May 2006, along with percussionist Joe Plummer (formerly of the Black Heart Procession) and multi-instrumentalist Tom Peloso, to work on the album We Were Dead Before the Ship Even Sank. Guitarist Jim Fairchild joined the band in February 2009. Their name is derived from a passage from the Virginia Woolf story "The Mark on the Wall" which reads, "I wish I could hit upon … more »

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Written by: Dann Gallucci, Eric Judy, Isaac Brock

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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."
Chart Success
This 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.
Lead Singer
The 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.
Inspiration
Isaac 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.
Music Video
The music video for "Float On" was directed by Christopher Mills, who has also directed music videos for other top artists like Interpol and Metric.
Cover Versions
The 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."
Song Meaning
The song's lyrics emphasize optimism in the face of adversity, expressing the belief that everything balances out in the end.
Rhythm
Musically, "Float On" relies heavily on rhythm. The song's distinct guitar riff is in triplet time, which adds to its buoyant feel.
Certifications
"Float On" was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and Silver by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).
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.
Accolades
In 2005, "Float On" was nominated for a Grammy Award in the category of Best Rock Song.

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