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The State Champs is also the name of a rock band from Duluth, Minnesota comprised of many veterans of the Duluth music scene. They broke up shortly after releasing their debut self titled album in 2006. https://zacbentz.bandcamp.com/album/the-state-champs
Just Sound
State Champs Lyrics
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I know that I missed the call last night
But you know that's the way it goes
I miss your smile, your laugh, your voice
I'd be with you if I had the choice
But we don't have to be alone
It's all we know
Ride tonight with just sound
Up too high to come down
With your face reflected
We'll stay connected
'Til it all comes back around
Ride tonight with just sound (just sound)
Up too high to come down (come down)
With your face reflected
We'll stay connected
'Til it all comes back around (all comes back around)
I set the scene, you set the pace
No matter the time, the vibe or place
There's no rules when we've got love
I feel the distance with no touch
It don't mean shit when you mean so much
You're not here but it's enough
Without your touch
You're still enough
Ride tonight with just sound
Up too high to come down
With your face reflected
We'll stay connected
'Til it all comes back around
Ride tonight with just sound
Up too high to come down
With your face reflected
We'll stay connected
'Til it all comes back around
I've been waiting for a moment to feel this way
And every moment looking forward is worth the wait
Without your touch
You're still enough
Ride tonight with just sound
Up too high to come down
With your face reflected
We'll stay connected
'Til it all comes back around
Ride tonight with just sound
Up too high to come down
With your face reflected
We'll stay connected
'Til it all comes back around
'Til it all comes back around, comes back around
'Til it all comes back around, comes back around
In State Champs's song "Just Sound," the singer reminisces about missing his loved one and feeling the distance between them. He longs to be with them and mentions how much he misses their smile, laugh, and voice. However, they have to be apart for now, and he finds comfort in the fact that they can still be connected through music. He suggests riding tonight with just sound, getting lost in the music, and feeling like they're together even though they're physically apart. The lyrics serve as a reminder that even though they're apart, their love is enough to keep them connected.
The line "Up too high to come down" is a reference to being in a trance-like state while listening to music, where you get lost in the sound and don't want to come down. The "face reflected" is likely a reference to listening to music with someone else, seeing their expression as they enjoy the music. The singer finds comfort in the fact that they can still experience this moment together, even if they're not physically in the same place. The song's chorus repeats the idea of riding with just sound, emphasizing the importance of music and how it can bring people together regardless of distance.
Overall, "Just Sound" is a tender and nostalgic song about the power of music to keep people connected. It emphasizes how even when physical distance creates a sense of loneliness, the power of music can ease that feeling and bring people together.
Line by Line Meaning
It's been some time since things felt right
It's been a while since things have felt normal or good.
I know that I missed the call last night
I am aware that I missed a call from you last night.
But you know that's the way it goes
You understand that sometimes things don't work out the way we want them to.
I miss your smile, your laugh, your voice
I long for the happiness and joy that your smile, laugh, and voice bring me.
I'd be with you if I had the choice
If I had the option, I would choose to be with you.
But we don't have to be alone
However, we don't have to be alone.
It's all we know
This type of connection is all we have right now.
Ride tonight with just sound
Let's go on a ride together tonight, relying only on the sounds around us.
Up too high to come down
We're so high up that it feels impossible to come back down to reality.
With your face reflected
As I look at you and see your face, I feel connected to you.
We'll stay connected
We will continue to feel a connection even though we are physically apart.
'Til it all comes back around
We will wait for the good times to return again.
I set the scene, you set the pace
I create the environment, and you dictate how things happen within it.
No matter the time, the vibe or place
Regardless of when, where, or what we're doing, our connection remains the same.
There's no rules when we've got love
When love is involved, there are no strict guidelines or limitations.
I feel the distance with no touch
Even though we're not physically together, I can sense the distance between us.
It don't mean shit when you mean so much
However, this distance doesn't change the fact that you mean so much to me.
You're not here but it's enough
Even though you're not physically present, just knowing that we have a connection is sufficient.
I've been waiting for a moment to feel this way
I've been waiting for a moment to feel this close and connected to someone.
And every moment looking forward is worth the wait
Every moment that I anticipate being with you in the future makes the wait worthwhile.
'Til it all comes back around, comes back around
We will continue to wait until good times return again.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Derek Discanio, Drew Fulk, Evan Ambrosio, Ryan Scott Graham, Tyler Szalkowsk
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Daniel Green
There’s so much to say. I was expecting Champs to go a poppier route on this album. I was not expecting this.
This feels like a cumulation of the best parts of each of their three albums— Derek’s grittiness on TFT, the insane riffs of AWTAB, and the production quality of Living Proof.
This sounds like their most rhythmically technical work to date. If this sounds anything like the full album, I am incredibly stoked.
P.S. can we talk about Evan’s fills?! Dude gets better with every album, I swear.
I love everything about this song.
Clau
Ryan always gives Oscar worthy performances
Edu Ganz
yep!
Trywyn Ricketts
Speak Low 🤫
Erica Burner
Our chaotic king Ryan
Ravenwolf Pictures
This song gives vibes that it's a mixture of sounds between all 3 of their albums, especially getting The Finer Things feels. I'm not normally one to automatically think that older is better, but I did appreciate this and this song is another banger from the Champs!! Also love how fun they always try to make their videos, the band and the crew who made this smashed this one too! 😃🔥
Eric
The Finer Things is by far my favorite release of theirs and with this having reminiscing sounds of it, it made me happy
StateChampsNY
🔥
Nicholas Oneill
OG State Champs fans when they hear "come back around".
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@Michael Roffo get your shit together
Nicholas Oneill
@Michael Roffo the bridge for critical, he says "till you come back around" in the same inflection.