Soundcheck
Presence Lyrics


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'Twas the height of the night
And I was deep in my sleep
In the middle of REM like Michael Stipe
My sheets were soaking wet

Covered in sweat
Abruptly awakened
My hands were shaking when I realized there was nothing left
They robbed me blind

But left a note with a location and time
The last line said 'bring your dopest rhyme'
My eyes slowly shifted with delight to my golden mic
Designed specifically for a night like tonight

Ya damn right
1,2,1,2, it's a mic check, 1,2,1,2, microphone chef
Jumped in my ride with my golden mic at my side

Thinkin' me and my mic were like Bonnie and Clyde
Out on a mission
Turned on the ignition
Repositioned my side view mirrors

Flipped on my wipers
Checked my rear and began to drive
Then to my surprise right before my eyes
The mic handed me a blunt and said, try this on for size

I smiled wide with pride
'Cause I knew we'd be alright
I put my game face on and screamed out loud, let's ride!
I live to rip apart a bitch MC

I reign supreme like the knowledge in BDP
In a battle of minds free
Busted right through the diaphragm
Impregnating the mic with a desire to understand





That I might have a higher plan

Overall Meaning

The song 'Soundcheck' by the American duo Presence is a reflection of the singer's struggle and growth as an artist. The lyrics begin with the singer awakening from a dream where he was robbed, with only a note left by the perpetrators inviting him to a rap battle. The singer takes up the challenge and embarks on a journey with his "golden mic," which he describes as if it is his companion and partner in crime. The singer's pride is evident as he reflects on his ability to take on any competition and "rip apart a bitch MC."


However, as the song progresses, it can be observed that the singer's mindset changes. He speaks of the importance of knowledge and understanding the higher plan, rather than just domination in his art. The singer recognizes that his gift as an artist comes with a responsibility to inspire and uplift others. The song concludes with the singer acknowledging that he has a long way to go and expresses his unending hunger to improve his craft continually.


Overall, the song's message to aspiring artists is to embrace one's talents fully and understand the power they possess. Understanding that the journey to becoming an artist is never over, and growth is a continuous process. The song's lyrics are captivating and draw the listener into the narrative as they follow the singer on his journey with his "golden mic," which he describes as if it is his companion and partner in crime.


Line by Line Meaning

'Twas the height of the night
It was the darkest part of the night


And I was deep in my sleep
I was sleeping deeply


In the middle of REM like Michael Stipe
I was in a deep sleep, similar to Michael Stipe’s dreaming phase


My sheets were soaking wet
I woke up to find my sheets were wet with sweat


Covered in sweat
Completely drenched in my sweat


Abruptly awakened
I woke up suddenly


My hands were shaking when I realized there was nothing left
I was terrified when I realized that everything valuable had been stolen


They robbed me blind
I had been robbed completely


But left a note with a location and time
The thieves left a note which indicated where and when to meet


The last line said 'bring your dopest rhyme'
The last line of the note requested to bring my best poetic skills


My eyes slowly shifted with delight to my golden mic
I looked upon my golden microphone expressively


Designed specifically for a night like tonight
I had this mic specifically designed for this special occasion


Ya damn right
I couldn't agree more


1,2,1,2, it's a mic check, 1,2,1,2, microphone chef
I was checking my microphone to make sure it was working properly


Jumped in my ride with my golden mic at my side
I got in my car, with my golden mic by my side


Thinkin' me and my mic were like Bonnie and Clyde
I was thinking my mic and I were inseparable like Bonnie and Clyde


Out on a mission
We were out on a goal


Turned on the ignition
I started the car


Repositioned my side view mirrors
I adjusted the side mirrors of my car


Flipped on my wipers
I switched on the wipers


Checked my rear and began to drive
I looked behind, and then started to drive


Then to my surprise right before my eyes
Suddenly, something surprising happened before me


The mic handed me a blunt and said, try this on for size
The microphone offered a blunt and suggested I give it a try


I smiled wide with pride
I felt happy and proud


'Cause I knew we'd be alright
I was confident that everything would be okay


I put my game face on and screamed out loud, let's ride!
I put on my confident expression, and declared that we should go forth


I live to rip apart a bitch MC
I live to make fun of an insignificant rapper


I reign supreme like the knowledge in BDP
I'm the best like the knowledge, wisdom and understanding of Boogie Down Productions


In a battle of minds free
In a free mind contest


Busted right through the diaphragm Impregnating the mic with a desire to understand That I might have a higher plan
I earned a major victory while performing, making the microphone understand that I may have a higher purpose.




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Another one of our whole groups favorite albums at The River.

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アリクイさんの動画からきました
良いですね👍

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