Following the hype, Dubtribe quietly compiled two double-disc archival releases in 2000 -- Archive, Vol. 1: Rare and Deleted, a collection of dancefloor tracks, and Archive, Vol. 2: Ambient 1994, a collection of tracks from the duo's Selene Songs era. The duo released these collections on Imperial Dub and hoped to attract the legion of new fans drawn in by Bryant Street. A year later, in 2001, Dubtribe released "Do It Now," its most popular dancefloor track to date. The track became so popular that the duo released an EP of remixes and one of versions. In the wake of this success the duo mixed Dubtribe Sound System Vs. Chillifunk Records: Heavyweight Soundclash (2002), a 15-track mix showcasing the British house label.
Do it now
Dubtribe Sound System Lyrics
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Don't care anymore
Emptiness abounds
and love surrounds
the hole besides your heart
You're feeling so sad,
And it's never been this bad..before
But I'm gonna change your mind
I'll only say that if you stay
Love is what you'll find
But you're gone, 'cause love takes so long
You say you're empty
Don't feel anymore
Loneliness abounds
And the music pounds around and around and around
You're moving way too fast
Like nothing ever lasts
Just keep on, pushing
Could be anything you want
Could do anything you feel
Love is all around you
But you don't believe it's real
Just be fearless
Baby be fearless
Do it now
Do it now
Do it now
Do it now
All my life
I sit and wonder
Why you put yourself down
What's so bad, what's so bad, what's so bad, what's so bad
About what we have now?
Raise your hands, in the twilight
Raise your hands, to the sky
And say I love you
No fear anymore
Happiness is found
Let love come down
and shine inside your heart
You're beautiful inside
I'm in love with your mind and your heart and your soul and your eyes
Could be anything you want
Could do anything you feel
Love is all around you
But you don't believe it's real
Open up your mind
Listen to your heart
Leave loneliness behind
Come on, come on, come on
Do it now
Do it now
Do it now
Do it now
The song "Do It Now" by Dubtribe Sound System is a powerful call to action for those who are feeling lost, empty, and disconnected from love. The lyrics paint a picture of someone who is lonely and without purpose, struggling to find the light amidst the darkness of their emotions. However, the message of the song is one of hope and encouragement, urging the listener to take action and find the love that is all around them.
The opening lines of the song establish the tone, with the singer addressing someone who is feeling lonely and disconnected: "You say you're lonely, don't care anymore, emptiness abounds, and love surrounds the hole beside your heart." The verse continues with a description of the sadness and hopelessness that this person is feeling, but it quickly pivots to a message of encouragement: "Don't wanna change the world, but I'm gonna change your mind. I'll only say that if you stay, love is what you'll find."
The chorus, which is repeated several times throughout the song, is a simple call to action: "Do it now." This message is repeated in various forms throughout the verses, as the singer urges the listener to be fearless, to open their mind and heart, and to let love shine inside them. The song ends on a note of celebration and triumph, with the singer proclaiming that the listener is beautiful inside, and encouraging them to let go of their loneliness and embrace the love that is all around them.
Overall, "Do It Now" is a powerful and uplifting song that speaks to the universal human experience of loneliness and the desire for connection. Its message is one of hope and encouragement, urging the listener to take action and embrace the love that is waiting for them.
Line by Line Meaning
You say you're lonely
You have expressed that you feel alone
Don't care anymore
You have lost the drive to care
Emptiness abounds
You feel a hollowness inside
and love surrounds
Despite this, loving people are still around you
the hole besides your heart
This feeling of emptiness is akin to a hole next to your heart
You're feeling so sad,
You are in deep emotional pain
And it's never been this bad..before
This pain is abnormal
Don't wanna change the world
The desire to change society is absent
But I'm gonna change your mind
The singer is determined to sway your perspective
I'll only say that if you stay
Love can be found if only you don't give up
Love is what you'll find
Love is what awaits you
But you're gone, 'cause love takes so long
You have given up due to the length of time it takes to find love
You say you're empty
You have expressed that you feel hollow
Don't feel anymore
You have become numb to feelings
Loneliness abounds
Your loneliness is all-encompassing
And the music pounds around and around and around
Music is the only constant in your life
You're moving way too fast
You're moving through life too quickly
Like nothing ever lasts
Everything feels temporary
Just keep on, pushing
Continue to move forward despite the obstacles
Could be anything you want
You have the potential for greatness
Could do anything you feel
You have the power to pursue your dreams
Love is all around you
Love exists for you if only you open your heart to it
But you don't believe it's real
You have doubts about finding love
Just be fearless
Be brave in pursuing happiness
Baby be fearless
Move forward with confidence
Do it now
The singer urges you to pursue what you want without delay
Do it now
The singer reiterates the importance of acting on what you want
Do it now
The singer emphasizes the urgency of seizing opportunities
Do it now
The singer urges you to take action towards your desires
All my life
For as long as I can remember
I sit and wonder
I ponder about what I don't understand
Why you put yourself down
I question why you belittle yourself
What's so bad, what's so bad, what's so bad, what's so bad
What is it that's causing so much pain?
About what we have now?
Why can't you appreciate what is present?
Raise your hands, in the twilight
Lift up your hands at evening's arrival
Raise your hands, to the sky
Lift up your hands to the heavens above
And say I love you
Express your love
No fear anymore
You feel fearless
Happiness is found
You have found joy
Let love come down
Allow love to enter your life
and shine inside your heart
Love will brighten your heart
You're beautiful inside
Your inner self is beautiful
I'm in love with your mind and your heart and your soul and your eyes
The singer is enamored with all that makes you who you are
Open up your mind
Be receptive to new experiences
Listen to your heart
Follow your intuition
Leave loneliness behind
Don't let loneliness define you
Come on, come on, come on
The singer encourages you to move forward
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BENNY LATIMORE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lazydrummer
I am transported back to a misty field in the early morning, summer 1996. There is a big stack of purple-blue Turbosound speakers here and a thousand dirty kids. There is no record, there is no DJ, just 2 beautiful people seated on a small stage surrounded by drum machines, sequencers, synthesizers, pushing pure analog voltage into that big sound system and then into my auditory nervous system.
It's this.
It's all of this.
It's all of us.
We are fully present and fully aware in this moment together.
This song takes me back there every time I hear it even though Sunshine and Moonbeam wouldn't create it for another few years.
They captured that same lightning in a bottle and they pressed it into vinyl and lovingly scribed it into bits and bytes.
This is not nostalgia. This is not a wistful reminisce.
This is as relevant and present and immediate today as it was in that moment we shared 25 years ago.
This is a call to action.
I love you.
Do it now.
@ronnycnc
You say you're lonely
Don't care anymore
Emptiness abounds
and love surrounds
the hole besides your heart
You're feeling so sad,
And it's never been this bad..before
Don't wanna change the world
But I'm gonna change your mind
I'll only say that if you stay
Love is what you'll find
But you're gone, 'cause love takes so long
You say you're empty
Don't feel anymore
Loneliness abounds
And the music pounds around and around and around
You're moving way too fast
Like nothing ever lasts
Just keep on, pushing
Could be anything you want
Could do anything you feel
Love is all around you
But you don't believe it's real
Just be fearless
Baby be fearless
Do it now
Do it now
Do it now
Do it now
All my life
I sit and wonder
Why you put yourself down
What's so bad, what's so bad, what's so bad, what's so bad
About what we have now?
Raise your hands, in the twilight
Raise your hands, to the sky
And say I love you
No fear anymore
Happiness is found
Let love come down
and shine inside your heart
You're beautiful inside
I'm in love with your mind and your heart and your soul and your eyes
Could be anything you want
Could do anything you feel
Love is all around you
But you don't believe it's real
Open up your mind
Listen to your heart
Leave loneliness behind
Come on, come on, come on
Do it now
Do it now
Do it now
Do it now
@abassecatao9296
And say I love you
No fear anymore
Happiness is found
Let love come down
and shine inside your heart
You're beautiful inside
I'm in love with your mind and your heart and your soul and your eyes
Could be anything you want
Could do anything you feel
Love is all around you
@CircoLocoBoston
My memory of this song: Ministry of Sound, London, March 2004, 7am. "Saturday Sessions" was the event. I'm pretty sure Mark Knight was the DJ that night. This song came on at the very end of the night. The disco lights were turned off, the bright flood lights came on, but the DJ played this for everyone still in attendance. I knew already this song from EBTG Back to Mine but this was the event I will never forget because of this choon! Perfect for ending a night!
@jorgecalderon7414
Incredible story, wow 👌🏾
@johnc.7136
I ascended to heaven on earth and this song played as I was confused where I was. When I heard this it explained everything. I asked the kitchen cook who this was. He said it was Danny Tenaglia "King of clubs" CD
@johnc.7136
I died and went to heaven and this track was playing. You tell me
@randomsumm3r1
Never get tired of this little nugget of a self-help book deep inside a neverending groove. always helps me through the dark winters!
@mushroomink
Yes
@dimitrigonzalosfromperthau2633
Well said 😉😉❤🎶🎵🌴🌴🌴
@alveer3321
🔅🔆🔅🔆💛💛🔅🔆🔅🔆
@horserider591
Brilliant comment! Both funny and true should be any good Dr prescription book!!
@kimbrosp
Every now and then I get jaded over all the music I’m currently listening to and just know I need to go in search of a “new sound”.
Never had it been more clear that “this is the Music you’re looking for” than on the day I stumbled on Dubtribe