Monophonics were formed in 2005; originally a instrumental ensemble comprised of guitarist Ian McDonald, bassist Myles O’Mahony, saxophonist Alex Baky, trumpeter Ryan Scott, and drummer Austin Bohlman, the band has recently added the dynamic soul vocals of keyboardist Kelly Finnigan. The result is a psychedelic soul & heavy funk sound, which harks back to the stylings of the late 60’s and early 70’s, all while keeping its feet planted in the present.
As a mainstay of San Francisco venues such as The Independent, Brick and Mortar & Boom Boom Room, the Monophonics have created a national buzz and fervent local following, sharing the stage & bill with such names as The Budos Band, Orgone, Lonnie Smith, Kings Go Forth, Soulive, and many many more. Their touring schedule has brought their signature rowdy, hard-hitting live set to over 400 dates from California up to Motown and down to Louisiana establishing themselves as yearly residents at the legendary New Orleans Jazz Festival. The band has also played some of the major music festivals on the west coast including High Sierra, Joshua Tree, Blacksheep Family Reunion, and Las Tortugas.
Already in 2012 the band has signed on with top booking agency Intrepid Artists Int’l and has seen their touring schedule triple fast and has helped get them get in big festivals like Wakarusa in Arkansas and the Portland Waterfront Blues Fest in Oregon. Other big news in 2012 is the bands new record In Your Brain which was released and distributed worldwide May 15, 2012 by legendary label Ubiquity Records (Orgone, Shawn Lee, Breakestra, Connie Price, & The Keystones). It was recorded & produced by Ian McDonald and Kelly Finnigan in San Francisco and was mixed by Sergio Rios from ORGONE at Killion Sound in LA. With a transformation of the group in the last 18 months, they have matured and found our own sound. This new record sits on the fuzzy psychedelic side of Soul and Heavy Funk! Taking a cue from their San Francisco roots and greats like Norman Whitfield, George Clinton's Funkadelic, David Axelrod, and Sly Stone, the group has found their path which has taken on a direction that focuses on great tones using analog equipment, a simpler and more spontaneous songwriting approach and trying to always catch a vibe that brings back thoughts of the 1969 psychedelic movement!
Sound of Sinning
Monophonics Lyrics
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How can anybody always do right
Who's got the proof?
'Cause I'm trying to live that good life
Been way too long
Show me anyone who's not tempted
And since were all wrong
Tell me that forgiveness is still granted
But they say don't worry
Don't you worry
Ooh don't you worry
And my brother told me, he said
Ooh don't you worry
And my momma told me, she said
Ooh don't you worry
But they don't know
What I know
No no no
That's the sound of sinning
That's the sound of sinning
That's the sound of sinning
Are you as bad as me?
Or worse than the ones who won't pretend
Will you set me free?
Free from a life I can't defend
And It ain't no fun
When glory goes to those who cross lines
Like the sound of a gun
Sinning lives inside all our minds
But they tell me don't worry
Don't you worry
Ooh don't you worry
And my sister said
Ooh don't you worry
And my father told me
Ooh don't you worry
But they don't know
What I know
No no no
That's the sound of sinning
That's the sound of sinning
That's the sound of sinning
That's the sound of sinning
Can you hear it?
(Yeah yeah)
That's the sound of sinning
That's the sound of sinning
In the song "Sound of Sinning", Monophonics explores the idea of sin and redemption. The song draws on questions about morality and the human condition, asking how anyone can always do right, and who has proof. The singer is struggling to live a good life and is looking for anyone who can embody such ideals. He questions forgiveness and whether or not it is still granted, despite the fact that everyone is wrong sometimes.
The chorus "That's the sound of sinning" is a haunting refrain that underscores the theme of the song. It implies that sin is an ever-present reality in the world, and that it is a sound that is always ringing in our ears. Although the song's lyrics often ask questions about morality and goodness, they are not entirely bleak. There is a sense of hope that is threaded throughout the song, found in lines like "will you set me free? Free from a life I can't defend." The singer wants someone to help guide him to redemption and to help him escape his guilty conscience.
Monophonics delivers a powerful message here, about how life is complicated, and one can never be perfect all the time. The message is that we are all human, we make mistakes, we sin, but it's essential to acknowledge and recognize the sound of sinning as the first step in finding redemption.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me the truth
I want honesty
How can anybody always do right
It's impossible for anyone to always do the right thing
Who's got the proof?
There's no proof that anyone always does right
'Cause I'm trying to live that good life
I'm trying to live a good life
Been way too long
It's been a long time
Show me anyone who's not tempted
Everyone is tempted to do wrong
And since were all wrong
Since we all make mistakes
Tell me that forgiveness is still granted
Assure me that forgiveness is still possible
But they say don't worry
They say not to worry
And my brother told me, he said
My brother advised me
But they don't know
They don't know my situation
What I know
What I am aware of
That's the sound of sinning
That's the sound of doing wrong
Are you as bad as me?
Are you also guilty of doing wrong?
Or worse than the ones who won't pretend
Or worse than those who deny their wrongdoings
Will you set me free?
Can you help me be free from my guilt?
Free from a life I can't defend
Free from a life of wrongdoings that I cannot justify
And It ain't no fun
It's not enjoyable
When glory goes to those who cross lines
When people who do wrong get praised
Like the sound of a gun
Like an impactful occurrence
Sinning lives inside all our minds
We all have the potential to do wrong
Can you hear it? (Yeah yeah)
Do you understand what I'm saying?
That's the sound of sinning
That's the sound of doing wrong
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Austin Bohlman, Kelly Finnigan, Ian McDonald, Myles O'Mahony
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Krunoslav dundović
Tell me the truth
How can anybody always do right
Who's got the proof?
'Cause I'm trying to live that good life
Been way too long
Show me anyone who's not tempted
And since were all wrong
Tell me that forgiveness is still granted
But they say don't worry
Don't you worry
Ooh don't you worry
And my brother told me, he said
Ooh don't you worry
And my momma told me, she said
Ooh don't you worry
But they don't know
What I know
No no no
That's the sound of sinning
That's the sound of sinning
That's the sound of sinning
Are you as bad as me?
Or worse than the ones who won't pretend
Will you set me free?
Free from a life I can't defend
And It ain't no fun
When glory goes to those who cross lines
Like the sound of a gun
Sinning lives inside all our minds
But they tell me don't worry
Don't you worry
Ooh don't you worry
And my sister said
Ooh don't you worry
And my father told me
Ooh don't you worry
But they don't know
What I know
No no no
That's the sound of sinning
That's the sound of sinning
That's the sound of sinning
That's the sound of sinning
Can you hear it?
(Yeah yeah)
That's the sound of sinning
That's the sound of sinning
Leopold Loewe
They are awesome. Never heard of them before.
Bonnie Chevy
Dammit...this just makes you start moving your body from the start..love this group so much...
Yeahns Dykestra
Monophonics touched my soul at Welcome to the Village 2017. Absolutely fantastic...
T Vacca
Amazing music
Frank Lopez
This is pure soul music these white dudes fot heart its like blood sweat and tears doing charles Bradley tunes . real SHIT!!!! So good
Krunoslav dundović
Tell me the truth
How can anybody always do right
Who's got the proof?
'Cause I'm trying to live that good life
Been way too long
Show me anyone who's not tempted
And since were all wrong
Tell me that forgiveness is still granted
But they say don't worry
Don't you worry
Ooh don't you worry
And my brother told me, he said
Ooh don't you worry
And my momma told me, she said
Ooh don't you worry
But they don't know
What I know
No no no
That's the sound of sinning
That's the sound of sinning
That's the sound of sinning
Are you as bad as me?
Or worse than the ones who won't pretend
Will you set me free?
Free from a life I can't defend
And It ain't no fun
When glory goes to those who cross lines
Like the sound of a gun
Sinning lives inside all our minds
But they tell me don't worry
Don't you worry
Ooh don't you worry
And my sister said
Ooh don't you worry
And my father told me
Ooh don't you worry
But they don't know
What I know
No no no
That's the sound of sinning
That's the sound of sinning
That's the sound of sinning
That's the sound of sinning
Can you hear it?
(Yeah yeah)
That's the sound of sinning
That's the sound of sinning
Calvin Matthews
Agree with Leopold, awesome.
Gregory Mullins
Play this at 1.25x speed
Nicolas Perrat
U genius
Despina Tsakona
<3