The Sound
T.P Lyrics

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I man a mad stylee, underground
We come cool and deadly with hat natural sound
It make you feel so free, you no turn it down
Vibes 619, from the Southtown
And Jah kno, what I and I gonna do
Because Jah know, I man stay true
You know Jah know, the real who is who
Ain't no time to fake it, make it feel brand new

It goes 1, 2, 3, the crew is called P.O.D.
And if you want to go to the tiptop
Break it down with that one drop

[Chorus: x2]
Execute the sounds
Positive come around
Impact the sounds
Positive all around

You want to mess with me, try to take this crown
Babylon test me, we go smash them down
Original O.G., this is my playground
No take me seriously, you gonna feel it now
I man know the harder they come
Because I man a gonna get the job done
You know I man know they don't want none
Me never have to cheat, 'cause me already won
1904, home to the real hardcore
And you don't want to sleep, don't talk
I'll break you down with that one drop

[Chorus: x2]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of T.P's song The Sound talks about the artist's pride in being a part of the underground culture that has a natural sound which is cool and deadly. The lyrics suggest that this music makes people feel free and they cannot resist it. The song also illustrates the artist's connection with Jah and how he inspires him to stay true, follow the right path, and recognizes the real from the fake. The artist emphasizes the importance of executing positive sounds around and how it impacts people in a good way.

The lyrics also insinuate that the artist is confident in his abilities and warns anyone who tries to mess with him or takes him for granted. The song implies that the artist is an O.G. and his playground is where he shows his true colors. The lyrics, again emphasize the importance of staying true to oneself and not compromising on what they believe in. The artist adds that the one-drop beat breaks it all down and takes it to the next level.

In summary, The Sound is a song that emphasizes staying true to oneself and the importance of executing positive sounds. It displays the confidence and pride of an underground artist who is connected with Jah, the one who guides him in the right direction.

Line by Line Meaning

I man a mad stylee, underground
I have a unique and powerful style of music that is not mainstream and is rooted in underground culture.

We come cool and deadly with hat natural sound
Our music has a cool and lethal quality to it that comes from an authentic and organic sound.

It make you feel so free, you no turn it down
Our music has a liberating effect on listeners and is impossible to resist.

Vibes 619, from the Southtown
Our music has a unique vibe that comes from our origins in Southtown and the 619 area code.

And Jah kno, what I and I gonna do
We are guided by Jah, who knows our true purpose and direction in life.

Because Jah know, I man stay true
We remain true to ourselves and our art because Jah guides and inspires us to do so.

You know Jah know, the real who is who
Jah has an acute awareness of who is genuine and authentic, separating them from fakes and pretenders.

Ain't no time to fake it, make it feel brand new
We have no time for insincerity or dishonesty, instead opting to create music that feels fresh and innovative.

It goes 1, 2, 3, the crew is called P.O.D.
Our group is called P.O.D. and we work together seamlessly to deliver our music.

And if you want to go to the tiptop
If you want to succeed in the music industry and rise to the top,

Break it down with that one drop
you need to break down your music and focus on the fundamentals, like the one drop rhythm.

Execute the sounds
We flawlessly deliver our music with precision and expertise.

Positive come around
Our music attracts positivity and good energy.

Impact the sounds
Our music has a powerful impact on listeners and can create lasting change.

You want to mess with me, try to take this crown
If anyone wants to challenge and compete with us, they should be prepared to fight for the title of the best.

Babylon test me, we go smash them down
Anyone who tries to oppress and control us will be met with resistance and defiance, as we will not tolerate oppression from Babylon.

Original O.G., this is my playground
We are the original gangsters of this music and this genre is our home turf.

No take me seriously, you gonna feel it now
If anyone underestimates us, they will quickly feel the impact of our music and our message.

I man know the harder they come
I am aware of the challenges and difficulties we will face in our career and in life.

Because I man a gonna get the job done
But I am confident in my abilities to overcome these challenges and complete the task at hand.

You know I man know they don't want none
We are aware that many people and obstacles will try to stand in our way, but we are not intimidated by them.

Me never have to cheat, 'cause me already won
We do not have to resort to cheating or underhanded tactics to succeed, because we are already winners on our own merits.

1904, home to the real hardcore
1904 is the birthplace of hardcore music and embodies the true spirit and essence of the genre.

And you don't want to sleep, don't talk
If you are not fully committed and engaged in this music, you should not bother trying to participate or contribute.

I'll break you down with that one drop
We are experts at using the one drop rhythm to break down our opponents and emerge victorious.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NOAH BERNARDO, PAUL SANDOVAL, MARK DANIELS, JASON TRUBY

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