Billy
The Age of L.U.N.A Lyrics


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He's the man without a plan
To shake it up and set you down again
A Bo Diddley walk a no more messing round the block
A seventeen watts is a all of what you got
So take me out and mess me 'round
I don't want style without a sound
It ain't clean but dig the scene
I heard the message now the message is mine

I heard the man, he bought the news
It came in loud and out of tune
Now I sleep like a bus conductor and dribbles like a dog
A double timing scratch to find the sound I'm thinking of

So take me out and mess me 'round
I don't want style without a sound
It ain't clean but dig the scene
I heard the message now the message is mine

Urgh all night, just be there
It don't make sense, think I care?





I heard the message, the message is mine

Overall Meaning

The Age of L.U.N.A's song Billy seems to talk about the experience of being thrown into the world of music, with all its highs and lows. The song describes Billy, the man without a plan, who has a certain rhythm and energy that can shake things up and set things down. The song speaks about a rock and roll persona with a Bo Diddley walk and an amplified, gritty sound that cuts through the noise of the world. The line "A seventeen watts is a all of what you got" could mean that an artist does not need much equipment or resources, but just a raw talent and passion. The lyrics seem to suggest that being true to oneself and having a distinct sound is more important than fitting into any style or trend.


The verse "Now I sleep like a bus conductor and dribbles like a dog" could imply that the artist is so immersed in the process of creating music that they lose track of time and space. The line "A double timing scratch to find the sound I’m thinking of" could mean that they experiment with various sounds and techniques to create something unique.


The last part of the song, "Urgh all night, just be there, it don't make sense, think I care? I heard the message, the message is mine," could reflect the artist's struggle to stay true to their sound despite the challenges and the opinions of others. The message they have discovered through their journey is something personal and powerful to them, and they are willing to own it regardless of its popularity or recognition.


Line by Line Meaning

He's the man without a plan
Billy is directionless and doesn't have a clear plan for his life.


To shake it up and set you down again
Despite his lack of direction, Billy is still able to create excitement and stir things up.


A Bo Diddley walk a no more messing round the block
Billy's style of walking is reminiscent of Bo Diddley's signature move, and he's done with aimlessly wandering the streets.


A seventeen watts is a all of what you got
Billy's musical equipment is limited to just seventeen watts, but he still makes the most of what he has.


So take me out and mess me 'round
Billy is looking for someone to challenge and push him out of his comfort zone.


I don't want style without a sound
Billy values substance and meaning in his music over flashy style with no substance.


It ain't clean but dig the scene
Even though the music might not be polished or perfect, it still captures the essence of the scene and the emotions it evokes.


I heard the message now the message is mine
Billy has heard the music and interpreted it in his own way, making it his own personal message.


I heard the man, he bought the news
Billy heard from someone who had the inside scoop and shared the latest news with him.


It came in loud and out of tune
The news that Billy received was delivered loudly and unrefined.


Now I sleep like a bus conductor and dribbles like a dog
Billy is so affected by the music that it affects his sleep patterns and even his physical movements.


A double timing scratch to find the sound I'm thinking of
Billy is experimenting with different sounds and techniques in order to find the perfect expression of his artistic vision.


Urgh all night, just be there
Billy wants to be surrounded by music all night long and doesn't care about anything else.


It don't make sense, think I care?
Even if his musical passion doesn't make logical sense to others, Billy doesn't care because it brings meaning to his life.


I heard the message, the message is mine
Reiterating how he interprets and internalizes the music, Billy affirms that he has made the message his own.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: TIM ADRIAN ROGERS

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To say i enjoyed this would be understatement. The mix of authenticity and contemporary blend is beyond.

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