D'Sound is a Norwegian pop band, formed in Oslo, Norway (1993).

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The band members consider D'Sound as a modern band where all three of them play equal roles in fronting the band. D'Sound was formed in 1993 when Simone, Kim and Jonny had their first rehearsals in a damp Oslo basement. The band hit the Norwegian charts with the single ”Real Name”, topping both sales and radio charts.

Their debut album, ”Spice of Life”, was subsequently released at the beginning of 1997, and established D’Sound as a band of major significance on the Norwegian music scene. Their fusion of elements from acid jazz, soul, funk, pop and drum’n’bass created a distinct and international sound, deservedly praised by both critics and the record buying public. The record was nominated for two ”Spellemannpriser”, the Norwegian equivalent to the Brits and the Grammies. In the singles chart, D’Sound enjoyed success with singles like ”Smooth Escape” and ”All I wanna do”.

At the end of 1998, the follow-up ”Beauty is a Blessing” was released, featuring an even heavier influence from drum’n’bass and modern soul. The record was another major success, resulting in a Spellemannpris for ”Best Norwegian Pop Group” in 1998. The singles ”Ain’t giving up” and ”Down on the Street” became massive chart busters both sales and radio wise, with "Down on the Street" even entering the UK club charts.

”Beauty is a Blessing” has gone platinum, even though the album was never given international release. D’Sound is long since established as one of the best live bands in Norway.

More background on the band's website: www.dsound.com

Give It All Back
D'Sound Lyrics

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Give it all back
Youre my hood, my motherhood
That I wear above all else
Youre my oldest guilt, my wall, my source
My greatest weakness and my force
You will never cease to be
My superiour directory
Someone upon whom it all depends

My mother and my most peculiar friend
And I'll give it all back to you
Ill give it all back to you
All your unconditional love
Ill give it all back to you
I love you in the deepest way
And I se your good and bad
The girlish smile you still posess
Your smartness and your passionate ways
At times like someone strange to me
And yet my oldest memory
Someone upon whom it all depends
My mother and my most peculiar friend
The way you stay the way you are

Gives me a home
A home for my soul

Overall Meaning

The song "Give It All Back" by D'Sound is a tribute to a mother, who is portrayed as a person with opposing traits that make her the singer's "hood, motherhood," "greatest weakness and force." The opening lines "Give it all back, you're my hood, my motherhood, that I wear above all else" suggest that the singer owes everything to his/her mother, and as such, he/she will give it all back, including "unconditional love." The singer acknowledges their mother's good and bad traits, describing her as someone who possesses a "girlish smile, smartness, and passionate ways." Although at times, the mother seems strange to the singer, she remains their "oldest memory" and "most peculiar friend." The singer acknowledges their mother as their "directory," and someone upon whom it all depends.

The central theme of the song is love and gratitude for a mother's unconditional love. The lyrics describe the singer's deep appreciation for their mother, who is a source of comfort and support, representing a home for their soul. The mother-figure is portrayed as someone who is irreplaceable and is an essential part of the singer's life. The song's repetitive chorus "I'll give it all back to you, all your unconditional love, I'll give it all back to you" emphasizes the central message of the song, that the singer owes everything to their mother, and will never cease to appreciate her.

Line by Line Meaning

Give it all back
Returning everything to someone

Youre my hood, my motherhood
You are my comfort and my nurturer

That I wear above all else
Above everything else, you are the most important to me

Youre my oldest guilt, my wall, my source
You're my oldest guilty feeling, my support and my inspiration

My greatest weakness and my force
You are my biggest weakness and my greatest strength

You will never cease to be
You will always exist in my life

My superiour directory
You are my ultimate guide

Someone upon whom it all depends
You are the person who everything depends on

My mother and my most peculiar friend
You are my mother and my unique friend

And I'll give it all back to you
I will give everything back to you

All your unconditional love
The love you give without any limits