The music video for Beatbox was filmed by Marc Concha for Concha Films and has its premiere on November 23, 2009 on the band’s YouTube channel. It shows the band escaping from a tribe of Indians. On their run, they jump into a lake where they perform the song in the underwater scenery.
Beatbox
The Sounds Lyrics
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In the basement a beatbox on my bed
Silver frame, claim to fame
Never made them quite the same
So I tip tap toe tapping down the street
On my way I saw Tony the Beat
This is the time to lose control
Everybody's here come on let's roll!
So turn it up and break it down
Come on bring that beatbox back
Tell me do you feel it?
So turn it up and break it down
Come on bring that beatbox back
Tell me do you feel it?
Hey!
Late that night I saw a woman in red
"Hey there honey!" That's what she said.
Tried to move my feet up and down
But the DJ sucked I'm stuck to the ground
I wanna dance, dance to the beat
That's all I want that's all I need
This is the time to lose control
Everybody's here come on let's go!
So turn it up and break it down
Come on bring that beatbox back
Tell me do you feel it?
So turn it up and break it down
Come on bring that beatbox back
Tell me do you feel it?
Yeah you know that you want it 'cause you can't deny it
Yeah you know that you want it so don't even try it
And that's what I said now it's up to you
(Hey Schoolly, thanks for the hi-hat!)
So turn it up, so turn it up and break it down
So turn it up and break it down
Come on bring that beatbox back
Tell me do you feel it?
So turn it up and break it down
Come on bring that beatbox back
Tell me do you feel it?
Yeah you know that you want it 'cause you can't deny it
Yeah you know that you want it so don't even try it
Come on bring that beatbox back
So turn it up and break it down
Come on bring that beatbox back, back, b-back, back!
So turn it up and break it down
Come on bring that beatbox back, back, b-back, back!
Come on bring that beatbox back!
Back, b-back, back!
The Sounds' "Beatbox" is a song about losing yourself in the rhythm and energy of a night out. The lyrics describe waking up with a song in the singer's head and finding a beatbox on their bed. They head out into the world tapping their feet and come across someone named Tony the Beat. The stage is set for a night of uninhibited dancing and losing control as everyone joins in.
Later in the night, the singer encounters a woman in red who tries to get them to dance but is thwarted by a bad DJ. The lyrics note that all they want is to dance to the beat, calling back to the song's central theme of letting go and giving oneself over to the music. The final verse repeats the call to turn up the beatbox and break it down, urging the listener to join in and not deny their desire to move with the music.
Overall, "Beatbox" stands out as a celebration of the power of music to unite and energize people. Its lyrics evoke the heady rush of being in a club or at a concert, where everything falls away except for the beat and the movement it inspires.
Line by Line Meaning
Woke up one day with a song in my head
I woke up one day and had a catchy tune stuck in my mind.
In the basement a beatbox on my bed
I found a beat-making machine lying on my bed in the basement.
Silver frame, claim to fame
The device was a popular one that was known for its sleek design and proficiency.
Never made them quite the same
However, I had customized it to make unique sounds.
So I tip tap toe tapping down the street
I was walking down the street rhythmically tapping my feet and enjoying the beat in my head.
On my way I saw Tony the Beat
While walking, I ran into an old friend Tony who was also into beatboxing.
This is the time to lose control
I felt like it was the perfect moment to let loose and enjoy the music.
Everybody's here come on let's roll!
I invited Tony and anyone else around to come and join me in this musical adventure.
Late that night I saw a woman in red
Later that night, I saw an attractive woman wearing red.
"Hey there honey!" That's what she said.
She said hello to me in a flirtatious tone.
Tried to move my feet up and down
I attempted to start dancing in response to the music.
But the DJ sucked I'm stuck to the ground
Unfortunately, the DJ playing the music was terrible and I couldn't find a good groove to dance to.
I wanna dance, dance to the beat
Despite the terrible DJ, I still had a strong desire to dance and move to the rhythm of the music.
That's all I want that's all I need
I didn't need anything else in that moment other than the music and my ability to dance.
Yeah you know that you want it 'cause you can't deny it
The music is so good that you can't resist it and you know you want to dance.
Yeah you know that you want it so don't even try it
Don't even bother resisting the urge to dance - just give in and have fun.
And that's what I said now it's up to you
I encouraged others to let go of their inhibitions and join me in dancing to the music.
Come on bring that beatbox back
I wanted the beat to continue so I asked for the beatbox to be brought back into the mix.
Back, b-back, back!
I emphasized the call to bring the beat back and keep the music going.
Contributed by Jordan P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@NeverLandRanchKid
Nice Band. Been on 4 Shows here in Germany, and was everytime one of the greatest Shows i have ever seen. Great BAnd
@Embrace731
One of the coolest tunes this year! Pure swedish european beatboxing quality!
@joey77thompson
"On the way I saw - Tony The Beat" yaaaaaas!
@AVI80R907
The Sounds really rock. Like, really.
@AutismSocialcast
Sometimes I can't believe it I'm moving past the feeling and into the night.
Arcade fire: the suburbs.
@DancingMan224
Love it! It's so unique, especially for this song. The Sounds rule! :D
@radben951
Fire whoever made this video. Seriously. Best song on the album deserves a proper video.
@mklsendok
wow original and bizarre vid, love u guys.
@abiliocarvalho9014
Muito Bom......Viva Portugal....
@rockthenation66
OMG ! Fu***** amazing !