Sound System
Buck-O-Nine Lyrics


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Sound system gonna bring me back up (yeah)
one thing that i can depend on
sound system gonna bring be back up (right)
one thing that i can depend on

try to describe it to the limit of my ability
its there for a second then its givin up what it used to be
contained in my music is somehow more than just sound
this inspiration coming and twistin things around
cuz you always know that its gonna have to go
you always know that youll be back in the cold
point of departure sublimated in a song
always comin and givin us hope for a second then its gone but

sound system gonna bring me back up (right)
one thing that i can depend on
sound system gonna bring me back up (yeah)
one thing that i can depend on

static pulse inside of music bringing us escape
its always temporary changing nothing in its wake
just a second while were leaving all this shit behind
just a second but its leaving just this much in mind
to resist despair that second makes you see
to resist despair cuz you cant change everything
to resist despair in this world is
what it is what it is what it is to be free

sound system gonna bring me back up (right)
one thing that i can depend on
sound system gonna bring be back up (yeah)
one thing that i can depend on

sound system! x2

wake up turn my box on bust the shades let the sun in
times are gettin tougher bout time to start runnin
box in my hand
music by my side
skankin to the rhythm of the music by my side

sound system gonna bring me back up (yeah)
one thing that i can depend on
sound system gonna bring me back up (right)
one thing that i can depend on
(repeat x1)





sound system x2

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Buck-O-Nine's "Sound System" speak to the power of music in lifting one's spirits and providing escape from the trials and tribulations of life. The band sings of how the sound system provides a dependable source of comfort in times of need, with the lyrics, "one thing that I can depend on." The lyrics also touch on how music is more than just sound; it contains an inspiration that can twist things around and provide hope even when things seem hopeless.


The song speaks to the idea that music can provide a temporary escape from reality, but in that temporary moment, it is possible to resist despair and to be free. The band sings of "skanking to the rhythm," suggesting that dancing to the music can provide a physical release from stress and a way to embrace the moment.


Line by Line Meaning

Sound system gonna bring me back up (yeah)
The singer relies on the sound system to lift their spirits and provide comfort.


one thing that i can depend on
The sound system is a constant source of support for the singer.


Sound system gonna bring be back up (right)
The sound system is reliable and always brings the singer back up.


try to describe it to the limit of my ability
The artist struggles to articulate the impact of the music.


its there for a second then its givin up what it used to be
The music's effect is temporary and fleeting.


contained in my music is somehow more than just sound
The music holds a deeper meaning beyond mere auditory stimulation.


this inspiration coming and twistin things around
The singer feels inspired and uplifted by the music.


cuz you always know that its gonna have to go
The artist recognizes that the effect of the music will eventually fade.


you always know that youll be back in the cold
The artist anticipates returning to a negative state of mind after the music ends.


point of departure sublimated in a song
The music provides an escape or departure from reality.


always comin and givin us hope for a second then its gone but
The music temporarily gives the singer hope before disappearing.


static pulse inside of music bringing us escape
The music's static pulse provides a way to escape from reality.


its always temporary changing nothing in its wake
The music doesn't create lasting change but offers temporary relief.


just a second while were leaving all this shit behind
The music provides a brief moment of escape from negative circumstances.


just a second but its leaving just this much in mind
Even though the music is only temporary, it leaves a lasting impact on the singer's mind.


to resist despair that second makes you see
The music provides a momentary reprieve from feelings of despair.


to resist despair cuz you cant change everything
The artist acknowledges that they can't change everything and must find ways to cope.


to resist despair in this world is what it is what it is what it is to be free
Resisting despair in a world with many challenges is necessary to truly be free.


wake up turn my box on bust the shades let the sun in
The singer wakes up and turns on their sound system to brighten their day.


times are gettin tougher bout time to start runnin
The artist acknowledges the difficult times and feels compelled to take action.


box in my hand music by my side skankin to the rhythm of the music by my side
The artist immerses themselves in the music, finding solace and joy in its rhythm and beat.


sound system!
The artist repeats this phrase to emphasize the importance of the sound system in their life.




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