Boombox
Kylie Minogue Lyrics


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Let it drop
Make it rock
Baby i'm your boombox
Make you spin like a top
Shout it out from the rooftop
I wanna get in let drop make it rock

Makes me wanna groove
Tune into the sound
Of my underground
Bright lights
Blue sky,sky,sky,sky,sky
Tune into the sound
Of my underground
Bright lights
Blue sky,sky,sky,sky,sky

Drop

Makes me wanna rock
I got a boombox so give me your cd

Tune into the sound
Of my underground
Bright lights
Blue sky,sky,sky,sky,sky

Tune into the sound
Of my underground




Bright lights
Blue sky,sky,sky,sky,sky

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Boombox" by Kylie Minogue convey the message of music as a powerful force that can make people dance, delve deep into their emotions and connect with others. The first line of the chorus, "Let it drop, make it rock," is an invitation to let go of any inhibitions and allow the music to take over. Kylie refers to herself as the listener's "Boombox", a metaphor for a powerful music player that produces loud, irresistible sounds that move people. The second line, "Baby I'm your boombox," cements the idea that the singer is the conduit through which the sound travels, making it clear that the power of music comes from the artist's ability to bring it to life.


The rest of the chorus reinforces the hypnotic effect that music has on people. "Make you spin like a top" and "shout it out from the rooftop" are both used to describe the way the listener will feel when they immerse themselves in the music, while the repeated lines "tune into the sound of my underground, bright lights, blue sky" remind the audience of the powerful sensory experience of music. The second verse and rest of the song continue to express the same sentiment in different ways. In essence, "Boombox" is a tribute to the transformative power of music, something that Kylie herself has experienced throughout her career.


Line by Line Meaning

Let it drop
I want you to let go and relax while we listen to the music together.


Make it rock
Let's crank up the volume and feel the beat of the music.


Baby i'm your boombox
I am your personal DJ, ready to set the tone for this moment.


Make you spin like a top
The music will make you feel so good that it will turn you around like a spinning top.


Shout it out from the rooftop
Let everyone hear this music, shout it out loud and enjoy it everywhere you go.


I wanna get in let drop make it rock
I want to fully immerse myself in this music, feeling the beat drop and the rhythm rock us.


Makes me wanna groove
The music is so energizing and passionate that it makes me want to dance and move my body.


Tune into the sound
Let's focus and immerse ourselves in the music, making it the center of our attention.


Of my underground
This music is part of a special culture or scene, not necessarily mainstream or popular.


Bright lights
The atmosphere is vibrant, colorful, and full of excitement.


Blue sky,sky,sky,sky,sky
The mood is radiant and positive, with endless possibilities and hope for the future.


I got a boombox so give me your cd
I have a powerful speaker system and I want to play your music, so please share it with me.




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