Mohombi Nzasi Moupondo (born 28 August 1986 in Kinshasa, Democratic Republi… Read Full Bio ↴Mohombi Nzasi Moupondo (born 28 August 1986 in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo), known professionally as Mohombi, is a Swedish-Congolese R&B singer-songwriter and dancer. Mohombi is RedOne's first signing to 2101 Records in joint venture with Universal Music Group. From 2004 to 2008 Mohombi was part of the Swedish hip hop group Avalon with his brother Djo Moupondo. Mohombi released his debut solo single "Bumpy Ride" in August 2010. The single became a top-ten hit in many European countries, and was followed his debut studio album, MoveMeant in February 2011.

Mohombi was born to a Swedish mother and Congolese father. Raised as a child in the Congo, Mohombi and his family escaped the war-torn country for Stockholm, Sweden in 1999 when Mohombi was 12. His parents regularly exposed him to varied musical influences from early on in his childhood so that Mohombi soon developed his passion for song. Mohombi studied at Rytmus Music High School in Stockholm and made his stage debut at seventeen in the Swedish revival production of the cult show Wild Side Story. He pursued his studies and obtained his bachelor's degree in music and song from Stockholm’s Music Conservatory. He speaks Swedish, French, English and Lingala.

In Stockholm Mohombi and his brother Djo Moupondo, a local club DJ known as DJ Djo formed the group Avalon combining the dancehall and hip hop of the time with the distinctive African beats on which they were raised. From 2004 to 2008 the group sold over half a million records and won the All African Kora Awards, an African equivalent of the Grammy for the category Best Group - Diaspora Europe/Caribbean category, while Mohombi became a prolific songwriter in his own right. At this point music was only a part-time job, and looking for something more Mohombi headed to L.A. for a solo career.

Mohombi collaborated with Swedish rapper Lazee on "Do It", which was released in Sweden on 31 May 2010. It debuted at number nine on the Swedish Singles Chart. In Los Angeles Mohombi was introduced through friends to producer RedOne, whose own background is Swedish-Morrocan. The singer's debut single, "Bumpy Ride" is the first release on RedOne's label 2101 Records, a joint venture with Universal. It was released in the United States on 24 August 2010. Mohombi released "Miss Me" as his debut single in the United Kingdom on 31 October 2010. It features American rapper Nelly. His third single called "Dirty Situation" was released in Europe on 11 November and features R&B singer Akon. "Dirty Situation" is played at the beginning and then again later on in the middle of the music video for "Miss Me". Mohombi's debut album, MoveMeant was released in Europe Monday 28th February 2011 and is scheduled to be released in the US by the end of 2011.

The Sound
Mohombi Lyrics

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There's not a word that's been unspoken
It's like there's nothing left to say
We used to be whole but
Were now were incomplete
There's not a song that can explain

But this is the sound this is the sound
This is the sound of my feelings

I'm playing it loud, I'm not gonna shout
Cause you say my words have no meaning

Would you hear me out, would you turn around
Before you walk out and leave me?
This is the sound
This is the sound of my feelings

One day the storm is gonna be over
That suns gonna bring us back to life
That's when you know that we are meant to be
And you never have to read my mind

But this is the sound this is the sound
This is the sound of my feelings
I'm playing it loud, I'm not gonna shout
Cause you say my words have no meaning

Would you hear me out, would you turn around
Before you walk out and leave me?

This is the sound
This is the sound of my feelings

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mohombi's song "The Sound" reflect a sense of longing and frustration within a relationship. The song suggests that there is a lack of communication and understanding between the two individuals, as if there is nothing left to say. They used to be a complete and whole unit, but now they feel incomplete. The line "There's not a song that can explain" further emphasizes the inability to fully convey their feelings through words or music.

The chorus of the song highlights the singer's desire for their partner to listen to them and understand their emotions. They want to be heard without having to resort to shouting or raising their voice, despite being told that their words have no meaning. The plea to "hear me out, turn around, before you walk out and leave me" emphasizes the fear of the relationship falling apart and the hope for reconciliation.

The second verse brings a ray of hope, suggesting that the storm will eventually pass and the sun will bring them back to life. This implies that there is potential for the relationship to be revived and for them to find their way back to each other. The line "That's when you know that we are meant to be" indicates the belief in their connection and the hope that they will eventually be understood without having to explicitly express their thoughts.

Line by Line Meaning

There's not a word that's been unspoken
Every word has been said, nothing has been left unsaid

It's like there's nothing left to say
There is no more need for words or conversation

We used to be whole but
In the past, we were complete and united

Were now were incomplete
But now we are fragmented and lacking something

There's not a song that can explain
No song can fully express or describe our situation

But this is the sound this is the sound
However, this is the representation, the essence

This is the sound of my feelings
This sound represents my emotions

I'm playing it loud, I'm not gonna shout
I am expressing it strongly, but not in a forced or aggressive way

Cause you say my words have no meaning
Because you believe that what I say is meaningless

Would you hear me out, would you turn around
Will you listen to me, will you change your perspective

Before you walk out and leave me?
Before you abandon me and go away?

This is the sound
This represents the essence

This is the sound of my feelings
This sound embodies my emotions

One day the storm is gonna be over
Eventually, the difficulties and conflicts will come to an end

That suns gonna bring us back to life
The brightness and warmth of the sun will revive us

That's when you know that we are meant to be
At that moment, you will realize that we are destined to be together

And you never have to read my mind
And you won't have to understand my thoughts without me explaining them

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ninos Hanna, Mohombi Nzasi Moupondo, Robert Hanna, Alexander Papadimas, Didrik David Franzen, Ivar Lisinski

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