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

Magnet
D'Sound Lyrics

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Show me, show me, show me
Show me, show me some skin
But not the naked truth
I want your illusion and i'll give you mine, for what it's worth
Gimme, gimme your arms
But don't you hold too tight
I want your illusion and i'll give you mine, all through the night

1
I make my way through the crowd
Look at this place - it is too loud
i'm on a mission - i'll block it out
I'm only here because I'm hungry
Let it be known, and come and find me
And if you've got the perfect timing
I'll give you something to believe in

Pull me like a magnet
Pull me like a magnet
Pull me like a wave to the shore
I close my eyes and I still know where to go
Pull me like a magnet
Pull me like a magnet
Pull me like the rain to sea
I close my eyes and I know where to be

2
The lights are low
Follow the scent
I'm onto something
I play pretend
Just come and find me
And make it end
Om only here because I'm hungry
Open your ears and come and find me
And if you got the perfect timing
I give you something to believe in
Pull me like a magnet
Pull me like a magnet
Pull me like a wave to the shore
I close my eyes and I still know where to go
Pull me like a magnet
Pull me like a magnet

Pull me like the rain to sea
I close my eyes and I know where to be

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of D'Sound's song "Magnet" talks about the desire to be pulled in by someone, the feeling of being drawn to someone like a magnet. The song asks for the other person to show some skin, but not the naked truth. It wants an illusion, which both the singer and the other person can give each other all night. It gives the sense of being hungry for a connection, an intense feeling that draws the singer to the other person. The singer is looking for something to believe in, something that would take them to the shore, and they know exactly where to go and where to be because of the magnetic attraction they feel.

The lyrics suggest a need for a connection without exposing oneself to the naked truth, an illusion that they can give to each other. It portrays a feeling of being drawn to someone, not just physically but also emotionally.

Line by Line Meaning

Show me, show me, show me
I am eager to see what you've got, show me what you can do

Show me, show me some skin
I want you to reveal some of yourself, but not all

But not the naked truth
I don't want to see everything, just a glimpse of what you're hiding

I want your illusion and i'll give you mine, for what it's worth
Let's both be fake with each other, and see where it takes us

Gimme, gimme your arms
I want you to embrace me, hold me tight

But don't you hold too tight
I want to feel your presence, but not be suffocated

I want your illusion and i'll give you mine, all through the night
Let's both pretend to be someone we're not, and spend the night in each other's company

I make my way through the crowd
I am navigating through the masses of people

Look at this place - it is too loud
This environment is too chaotic and noisy

I'm on a mission - i'll block it out
I am determined to focus on my search and ignore the distractions

I'm only here because I'm hungry
I am in search of something, and my desire is strong

Let it be known, and come and find me
I am signaling my presence, so come and seek me out

And if you've got the perfect timing
If you approach me at the right moment

I'll give you something to believe in
I will provide a reason to trust and have faith in me

Pull me like a magnet
Draw me towards you, attract me with your presence

Pull me like a wave to the shore
Lure me in like the pull of the ocean waves

I close my eyes and I still know where to go
I am guided by my intuition, even if I am blindfolded

Pull me like the rain to sea
Take me with you, like a raindrop flowing into the sea

I close my eyes and I know where to be
I am certain of where I want to go, even if I can't see the way there