Drum Pan Sound
Reggie Stepper Lyrics


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Carnes Kim
View From The House
Speed Of The Sound Of Loneliness
(John Prine)

You come home late
And you come home early
You come on big
When you're feeling small
And you come home curly
Sometimes you don't come home at all

So what in the world's come over you
What in heaven's name have you done
You've broken the speed of the sound of loneliness
You're out their runnin'
Just to be on the run

Well I got a heart that burns with a fever
And I got a worried and jealous mind
Well how can a love
That will last forever
Get left so far behind

So what in the world's come over you
What in heaven's name have you done
You've broken the speed of the sound of loneliness
You're out their runnin'
Just to be on the run

It's a mighty mean and dreadful sorrow
That crossed the evil line today
How can you ask about tomorrow
When we ain't go one word to say

So what in the world's come over you
What in heaven's name have you done
You've broken the speed of the sound of loneliness
You're out their runnin'
Just to be on the run

You're out their runnin'
Just to be on the run




You're out their runnin'
Just to be on the run

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Reggie Stepper's song "Drum Pan Sound" tell the story of a sound system operator who is proud of his music and the power it holds over people. The singer tells us of the drum pan sound, which he describes as the "ruling sound" that people come from far and wide to listen to. As the sound system operator, he takes great pride in his ability to make people dance and get lost in the music. The lyrics are filled with references to the power and excitement of the drum pan sound, giving us a sense of the culture and energy of Jamaica's sound system scene.


One interesting aspect of this song is the way it captures the unique role that music plays in Jamaican culture. Sound system culture has a long and storied history in Jamaica, and the music played at these events is an important part of the country's cultural identity. "Drum Pan Sound" celebrates the power of this music and the community that surrounds it. At the same time, the song speaks to the sense of pride that sound system operators take in their work, highlighting the dedication and skill required to be successful in this scene.


Overall, "Drum Pan Sound" is a vibrant and celebratory tribute to the power of music and the importance of community. Its driving beat and catchy lyrics capture the energy and excitement of a Jamaican sound system event, while also highlighting the personal pride and dedication of the sound system operators themselves.


Line by Line Meaning

You come home late
You arrive late after being out somewhere.


And you come home early
You also sometimes come home earlier than expected.


You come on big
You put up a big front, trying to act tough.


When you're feeling small
You do this because you feel insecure or small inside.


And you come home curly
You occasionally come home drunk or under the influence of something.


Sometimes you don't come home at all
On some occasions, you don't come home and you are unaccounted for.


So what in the world's come over you
What has caused this sudden change in you.


What in heaven's name have you done
What mistake or sin did you commit that's causing this behavior.


You've broken the speed of the sound of loneliness
Your actions have made loneliness even worse and unendurable.


You're out there runnin'
You're always on the go, fleeing from everything.


Just to be on the run
You're escaping from something or someone that you're afraid of.


It's a mighty mean and dreadful sorrow
The sadness that you've caused is powerful and terrible.


That crossed the evil line today
You've done something that is beyond the limits of what is acceptable or good.


How can you ask about tomorrow
How can you think about the future when you're causing pain today.


When we ain't got one word to say
When we have nothing to say or we're speechless about the wrongs you've done.


You're out there runnin'
Once again, you're running away from the mess that you've created.


Just to be on the run
You're constantly fleeing because you can't stand to face your problems.




Writer(s): Reggie Williams Copyright: Shifta Music

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@dynamotion7522

Now this is serious joke,
Soundboy buy a soundsystem that end up in smoke!
I need back out on the champion,
Reggie stepper tell dat we dun get on fi di drum pan
Come!

Drum pan sound ova so, uuuuuu!
Back up thru di gate yuh fi go, uuuuuu!
Drum pan sound ova so, uuuuuu!
Back up thru di gate yuh fi go, uuuuuu!

A weh yuh think yuh dey, yuh think a dunn a mocco, uuuuuu!
Wel I tell a rythm sound upya sound, uuuuuu!
Sound a fi nice and mellow, uuuuuu!
Life mi say fi mi disco, uuuuuu!
Memba reggie steppa tell ya so, uuuuuu!
Baca we run up so, uuuuuu!
And we run down so, uuuuuu!
We come fi control ya so, uuuuuu!

So drum pan sound ova so, uuuuuu!
Back up thru di gate yuh fi go, uuuuuu!
Drum pan sound ova so, uuuuuu!
Back up thru di gate yuh fi go, uuuuuu!

Go!
Oko nooku uno uno meya tar jo,
Oko nooku uno uno meya tar jo, uuuuuu!

Go fix ah bass an yuh treble, uuuuuu!
Reggie chat, quiet an listen, uuuuuu!
My sound play don't argue, uuuuuu!
Ya such a mamaman ono, uuuuuu!
Seegale legwan fita tul, uuuuuu!

So drum pan sound ova so, uuuuuu!
Back up thru di gate yuh fi go, uuuuuu!
Drum pan sound ova so, uuuuuu!
Back up thru di gate yuh fi go, uuuuuu!

Enemy, edebbi debbi sounman en tronme enemy
I just shoot them loud, me say aonizay
An dem narplayem withsa naquali-
teh, teh, teh, teh, teh, teh, teh, teh Com!

Ah drum pan sound ova so, uuuuuu!
Back up thru di gate yuh fi go, uuuuuu!
Drum pan sound ova so, uuuuuu!
Back up thru di gate yuh fi go, uuuuuu!

A weh yuh think yuh dey, yuh think a dunn a mocco, uuuuuu!
Wel I tell a rythm sound upya sound, uuuuuu!
Sound a fi nice and mellow, uuuuuu!
Life mi say fi mi disco, uuuuuu!
Memba reggie steppa tell ya so, uuuuuu!
Baca we run up so, uuuuuu!
And we run down so, uuuuuu!
We come fi control ya so, uuuuuu!

So drum pan sound ova so, uuuuuu!
Back up thru di gate yuh fi go, uuuuuu!
Drum pan sound ova so, uuuuuu!
Back up thru di gate yuh fi go, uuuuuu!

Hu!
Oko nooku uno uno meya tar jo,
Oko nooku uno uno meya tar jo, uuuuuu!

Go fix ah bass an yuh treble, uuuuuu!
Reggie chat, quiet an listen, uuuuuu!
My sound play don't argue, uuuuuu!
Ya such a mamaman ono, uuuuuu!
Seegale legwan fita tul, uuuuuu!

Drum pan sound ova so, uuuuuu!
Back up thru di gate yuh fi go, uuuuuu!
Drum pan sound ova so, uuuuuu!
Back up thru di gate yuh fi go, uuuuuu!

Batenemy, I just show yuh loud, me say aonizay
An narsona playem withouta quali-
teh, teh, teh, teh, teh, teh, teh, teh

Drum pan sound ova so, uuuuuu!
Back up thru di gate yuh fi go, uuuuuu!
Drum pan sound ova so, uuuuuu!
Back up thru di gate yuh fi go, uuuuuu!

A weh yuh think yuh dey, yuh think a dunn a mocco, uuuuuu!
Wel I tell a rythm sound upya sound, uuuuuu!
Sound a fi nice and mellow, uuuuuu!

Pd: uuuuuh :)



All comments from YouTube:

@lLiRiK-

Иностранцы:Какая классная песня, обожаю её слушать.
Русские: "Это дуэт. Один чувак что-то рассказывает ему, другой постоянно понимает его."

@Hemecki936

Куплинов)

@PlagueDemon6

The year is 2005.
You have this song blasting out your car while shooting Ballar fools alongside your Grove Street homies.
Life is good.

@corneliuspetosa2376

You mean Ballas gang

@McNuggs-

Year is 2022. Still blasting Ballas Fools to this song.

@corneliuspetosa2376

I think you meant ballas

@TheCRTman

My dad blasted this song when I was a little kid in the back of the car. Speakers would vibrate the whole car lol

@roberthill8034

Tru dat.

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@ToysandFun

Don’t ask if you are here in 2020, never left 👍😁

@Von_Julio

2021 now. I'm STILL HERE lol

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