The Sound

## Music video

 **"The Sound"** is a song by English rock band The 1975. It was released as a radio single on 19 February 2016. It was the band's highest charting single in the UK, peaking at number 15, until it was surpassed by "If You're Too Shy (Let Me Know)" in 2020, which peaked at number 14. Rolling Stone named "The Sound" one of the 30 best songs of the first half of 2016.

## Background

Having premiered on Annie Mac’s Hottest Record show on BBC Radio 1, "The Sound" immediately grabbed the hearts of those hungry for The 1975’s sleek and shimmery funk. Frontman Matty Healy spoke about the track containing a special “pop” confidence:

*"It wears its pop on its sleeve and it’s kind of unabashed. There hasn’t been a vehicle yet for us to do that. This album is perfect [for the song] because it’s juxtaposed with everything the album is."*
"The Sound" is the fourth single released from The 1975’s second studio effort, I like it when you sleep, for you are so beautiful yet so unaware of it. The music video was directed by Tim Mattia, and it premiered on the day of the album’s release.

The official lyrics for “The Sound” were revealed through the band’s Twitter on November 13th, 2015.

## Lyrics

Well I know when you're around 'cause I know the sound

I know the sound of your heart

Well I know when you're around 'cause I know the sound

I know the sound of your heart

Well I know when you're around 'cause I know the sound

I know the sound of your heart

Well I know when you're around 'cause I know the sound

I know the sound of your heart

I can't believe I forgot your name

Oh, baby, won't you cum again?

She said "I've got a problem with your shoes

And your tunes, but I might move in

And I thought that you were straight, now I'm wondering"

You're so conceited, I said "I love you"

What does it matter if I lie to you?

I don't regret it, but I'm glad that we're through

So don't you tell me that you just don't get it

'Cause I know you do

And I know when you're around 'cause I know the sound

I know the sound of your heart

Well I know when you're around 'cause I know the sound

I know the sound of your heart

It's not about reciprocation, it's just all about me

A sycophantic, prophetic, Socratic junkie wannabe

And there's so much skin to see

A simple Epicurean philosophy

Oh, and you say (You say) I'm such a cliché

I can't see the difference in it either way

And we left things to protect my mental health

But you'll call me when you're bored and you're playing with yourself

You're so conceited, I said "I love you"

What does it matter if I lie to you?

I don't regret it but I'm glad that we're through

So don't you tell me that you just don't get it

'Cause I know you do

I know when you're around 'cause I know the sound

I know the sound of your heart

Well I know when you're around 'cause I know the sound

I know the sound of your heart

Well I know when you're around 'cause I know the sound

I know the sound of your heart

Well I know when you're around 'cause I know the sound

I know the sound of your heart

Well I know when you're around 'cause I know the sound

I know the sound of your heart

Well I know when you're around 'cause I know the sound

I know the sound of your heart

Well I know when you're around 'cause I know the sound

I know the sound of your heart

Well I know when you're around 'cause I know the sound

I know the sound of your heart

## Personnel

* **Composer:** George Daniel, Matthew Healy, Ross MacDonald, and Adam Hann
* **Video director:** Tim Mattia
* **Conductor:** Jason McGee
* **Choir:** Cassandra Grigsby-Chism, Nicole King-Morgan, Crystal Lewis, Crystal Butler, Sharetta Morgan-Harmon, Quishima Dixon, Carisa Moore, Fallynn Oliver, Edward Lawson, Marquee Perkins, James Connor, Vernon Burris, Derrick Evans, Anika Weibe, Monique Sullivan
* **Drums:** George Daniel
* **Bass:** Ross MacDonald
* **Guitar:** Adam Hann
* **Engineer:** Jonathan Gilmore
* **Mixing engineer:** Mike Crossey
* **Programmer:** Jonathan Gilmore, Mike Crossey, George Daniel
* **Mastering engineer:** Chris Gehringer
* **Manager:** Jason McGee
* **Synthesizer:** George Daniel, Jamie Squire
* **Premiered by:** BBC Radio
* **Released by:** Interscope Records & Dirty Hit