Dub Stop
Eli-Mac Lyrics

Way-oh … way-oh, way-oh-oh (way-oh, way-oh)
Background chant that sets the mood of the song

I-e-I-e-I-e-I-e-I, I don't know what to do
The singer expresses uncertainty about life without music

Now when the du-oo-u-oo-u-oo-u-oo-ub, yeah when the dub's gone, hey
The absence of music, specifically reggae dub music, causes the singer to feel lost

I said I don't know what to do when the dub stops, no I … hey
The singer repeats their feelings of uncertainty and fear about life without music

I could feel it in my body, in my mind and soul
Music has a powerful impact on every aspect of the singer's being

Yo, where the music goes, my heart it goes, too
The singer's emotional state is connected to the music they listen to

All up in my mental, and I just can't let go, no
The singer is mentally and emotionally attached to the music they love

Of this feelin' that the music and the sound can do to you
The singer is describing the transcendent, transformative effect music can have

Only one thing on earth, truly ease your mind
The ability to listen to music is the only thing that can genuinely soothe the singer's worries

And without it, your life, you ‘bout to go blind
Without music, life becomes dull and unfulfilling

No music is playin', I swear I'll never be the same
The singer asserts that a life without music would fundamentally change them

And if they try to take it away, my love
The singer is protective of their love for music and would resist anyone who tries to take it away

Said the rhythm'll change me, love rearrange me
The singer believes that music can have a therapeutic effect, changing their emotional state for the better

And rock me like a baby and help me when I cry
Music can provide a sense of comfort and support, like a caregiver to a child

Your eye on the sparrow, your mind is a temple
The singer invokes a biblical reference, suggesting that they see music as a spiritual experience

You cannot fight it, no matter hard you try, oh
The singer believes that the power of music cannot be denied, no matter how hard one may try

Can I feel the vibe, can I feel the vibes tonight, yeah-eh, I
The singer is asking to connect with the music on an emotional level

And it's like a property, yeah this dub belongs to me, it's mine, yeah I
The singer speaks of music ownership, suggesting that their love for dub reggae music is an intrinsic part of their identity

Anything in life that's free, is simple luxury, if you open your eyes, child
The singer recognizes the value of having access to free music and encourages others to appreciate this gift

You look all around, all you hear is the dub sound, yeah I
The singer is surrounded by the sounds of dub reggae music and revels in its presence

Jah-just look all around, all you hear is the dub sound, the dub sound
The singer emphasizes their connection to the music and the spiritual significance they attribute to it