Discover the story of the song > Float On – Modest Mouse

The singer is reflecting on a time when he got into a car accident and ran his mouth off too much, but the other person just laughed it off. He then reflects on a time when he and a friend got fired on the same day, but instead of getting upset, they accepted it and looked forward to the good things to come. He uses the phrase "we'll all float on" to mean that no matter the situation, things will work out in the end. The lyrics are a reminder to not worry and to stay positive, even when life throws difficult situations. He encourages the listener to stay resilient, and that together they will all float on.