Denzel Spencer (born April 18, 1996), better known by his stage name Roy Wo… Read Full Bio ↴Denzel Spencer (born April 18, 1996), better known by his stage name Roy Woods (stylized as Roy Wood$), is a Canadian rapper and R&B musician from Brampton, Ontario. He is signed to OVO Sound, the record label co-founded by rapper Drake, producer Noah “40” Shebib and Oliver El-Khatib.

Sonic Boom
Roy Woods Lyrics

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One forty-five AM, almost done

I could pop another pill tonight
Even though I don't really want one
The Xanax got me on a flight
I don't need much
I just want to get a buzz from the blunt
Sipping berry cheer on my own

I just want to wyle with you
Shawty outside getting high while I do that shit on my own
Know I'm top five for the week and the night
On the billboards dressing her on her own
I drink alcohol in the fall and the summer
Or winter time cold, my beer ice cold

She ain't outdoors and her heart just cold as is
As is, as is, as is
She ain't outdoors and her heart just cold as is
As is, as is, as is
She ain't outdoors and her heart just cold as is
As is, as is, as is
She ain't outdoors and her heart just cold as is
As is, as is, as is

Oh
Yeah
Oh
Yeah

And her heart just cold as is
As is, as is, as is
I don't want much, I just need your love
As is, as is, as is

Baby I'm trying
I need it a lot
But now you call
As is, as is
Baby I am falling

Away from you
But I know

Overall Meaning

Roy Woods's song "Sonic Boom" portrays a story of a person who is seeking an escape from reality by indulging in drugs and alcohol. The lyrics seemingly talk about a night out with friends where the singer is popping pills and sipping on his drink. He hints that the Xanax has made him feel light and that he does not need much to get high. He is willing to smoke weed and get a buzz while feeling lonely. He further suggests that his music is doing well, and he is raking in dividends from his music in the top five positions on the charts while hanging out with a lady.

The second half of the song is focused on the singer's relationship issues. He speaks about a woman he loves but who is distant and has a "cold" heart. He longs for her love and attention, but as she is nowhere to be found, he is forced to turn to drugs and alcohol to fill the void. He is falling away from her but is still trying to hold on to the relationship. The line "I don't want much, I just need your love" depicts the singer's emotional state and his willingness to sacrifice anything to have his love returned.

Line by Line Meaning

One forty-five AM, almost done
Roy Woods sets the time and tone for the rest of the song.

I could pop another pill tonight
Roy Woods is considering taking more drugs to help him get through the night.

Even though I don't really want one
Despite not really wanting to take more drugs, Roy Woods is still considering it.

The Xanax got me on a flight
Roy Woods is experiencing a high from taking Xanax.

I don't need much
Roy Woods doesn't require much to get through the night.

I just want to get a buzz from the blunt
Roy Woods wants to feel the effects of smoking marijuana.

Sipping berry cheer on my own
Roy Woods is drinking alcohol by himself.

I just want to wyle with you
Roy Woods wants to party and have fun with someone.

Shawty outside getting high while I do that shit on my own
Roy Woods is alone while the person he wants to party with is outside smoking marijuana.

Know I'm top five for the week and the night
Roy Woods is confident and believes he is the best in the current week and night.

On the billboards dressing her on her own
Roy Woods is successful and has his name on the billboards.

I drink alcohol in the fall and the summer
Roy Woods drinks alcohol in the fall and summer seasons.

Or winter time cold, my beer ice cold
Roy Woods also drinks alcohol in the winter, preferring his beer to be icy cold.

She ain't outdoors and her heart just cold as is
Roy Woods is describing someone who is cold-hearted and unwilling to go outside.

As is, as is, as is
Roy Woods emphasizes that this person's behavior is unchanged and unchanging.

I don't want much, I just need your love
Roy Woods admits that he doesn't need a lot, just love from someone.

Baby I'm trying
Roy Woods is attempting to form a connection with someone.

I need it a lot
Roy Woods needs love and affection.

But now you call
The person Roy Woods wants to connect with is finally calling him.

As is, as is
Roy Woods is once again emphasizing that the person's behavior is unchanged.

Baby I am falling
Roy Woods is falling in love with this person.

Away from you
Despite this, Roy Woods is still struggling to form a real connection with this person.

But I know
Roy Woods is still hopeful that things will work out between them.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DENZEL SPENCER, FRANCIS NGYUN TRAN, JEFFREY OFFE

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