In 2004, Elverum abandoned the "Microphones" name to begin recording as Mount Eerie, briefly returning in December 2007 when he began selling a new 7" single by the Microphones ("Don't Smoke" / "Get Off the Internet") on his website and at concerts.
In 2020, Elverum returned to the Microphones name once more to release the project's 14th album Microphones in 2020. Microphones members/collaborators include Karl Blau, Dennis Driscoll, Kyle Field aka Little Wings, Mirah, Khaela Maricich aka The Blow, Adrian Orange aka Thanksgiving, Adam Forkner and K Records' founder, Calvin Johnson of Beat Happening and the Halo Benders.
The Blow Pt 2
The Microphones Lyrics
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Yuh think you've heard it all before
Sound come again
Wi gonna giv it to yuh some more
Sound come again
Dancehall reggae music suh pure
Sound come again, di music neva ends
Sound come again
Sound come again
Wi gonna giv it to yuh some more
Sound come again
Dancehall reggae music suh pure
We gonna hit di dance floor, Mek yuh move dat body
Yuh betta shake dem hips gyal, me feelin naughty
C-D-M-C crew inna di massive party
Now everybody here will be feelin irie
Come baby gyal, show mi what yuh got
Yes baby gyal, give it to mi hot
You bring out di fiyah inna di dance floor
Kip going, Yuh be burnin dung di dancehall
Sound come again
Yuh think you've heard it all before
Sound come again
Wi gonna giv it to yuh some more
Sound come again
Dancehall reggae music suh pure
Sound come again, di music neva ends
Sound come again
Yuh think you've heard it all before
Sound come again
Wi gonna giv it to yuh some more
Sound come again
Dancehall reggae music suh pure
Now listen to di bass An listen to it wobble
Nah much effort makes yuh feel comfortable
We're groovin to di beat An wi mek yuh move your feet
C-D-M-C music playin loud and crystal clear
We neva quit! Music runs thru out ah blood and veins
We makin hits! Droppin tunes an beats we won't complain
We'll be for-eva singin till the end of our days
Forever entertainin giving Jah thanks and praise
Sound come again
Yuh think you've heard it all before
Sound come again
Wi gonna giv it to yuh some more
Sound come again
Dancehall reggae music suh pure
Sound come again, di music neva ends
Sound come again
Yuh think you've heard it all before
Sound come again
Wi gonna giv it to yuh some more
Sound come again
Dancehall reggae music suh pure
The lyrics of The Microphones' song The Gleam Pt. 2 seem to be about the power of music to bring people together and create an experience of pure joy. The repetition of the phrase "Sound come again" is a call to continue the music and keep the party going, even if it seems like everything has already been said or heard. The references to dancehall reggae music suggest a particular cultural context, but the universal appeal of music is emphasized in the lyrics as well, as the singer urges everyone to come together and dance regardless of their background. The verses go on to describe the physical and emotional experience of dancing to music, encouraging listeners to move their bodies and let themselves be swept up in the energy of the music. Overall, the song celebrates the transformative power of music and the way it can connect people across differences and create a moment of pure happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Sound come again
The music is starting again
Yuh think you've heard it all before
You might think you know this music already
Wi gonna giv it to yuh some more
We are going to keep playing it for you
Dancehall reggae music suh pure
This is pure dancehall reggae music
Sound come again, di music neva ends
The music is restarting and it will never stop
We gonna hit di dance floor, Mek yuh move dat body
We are going to start dancing, and we want you to dance too
Yuh betta shake dem hips gyal, me feelin naughty
You should shake your hips, I'm feeling a bit naughty
C-D-M-C crew inna di massive party
The CDMC crew is at this big party
Now everybody here will be feelin irie
Everyone is going to be feeling happy
Come baby gyal, show mi what yuh got
Come on, girl, show me what you can do
Yes baby gyal, give it to mi hot
Yes, girl, show me your best moves
You bring out di fiyah inna di dance floor
Your dancing is making the dance floor hot
Kip going, Yuh be burnin dung di dancehall
Keep going, your energy is making the party hot
Now listen to di bass An listen to it wobble
Listen carefully to the bass and how it moves
Nah much effort makes yuh feel comfortable
It doesn't take much effort to feel comfortable here
We're groovin to di beat An wi mek yuh move your feet
We're dancing to the beat and making you move your feet
C-D-M-C music playin loud and crystal clear
CDMC music is playing loudly and clearly
We neva quit! Music runs thru out ah blood and veins
We never stop! Music is in our blood and veins
We makin hits! Droppin tunes an beats we won't complain
We're making hits! Playing good tunes and beats without any complaints
We'll be for-eva singin till the end of our days
We'll be singing forever until the end of our days
Forever entertainin giving Jah thanks and praise
We're here to entertain and give thanks and praise to Jah
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Gerald James D'Lonsod, Jon Ian Sagun
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