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Released on 10 May 2018, "Audio" marked LSD's second official single, arriving hot on the heels of their debut "Genius." The track's music video, directed by Ernest Desumbila, builds its narrative around a deceptively simple discovery: Diplo purchases a used BMW 8 Series and finds a fresh LSD tape waiting in the glovebox. From that moment, the visual world expands dramatically — a young girl walking home from school encounters an animated Sia balloon drifting through the air, eventually leading her to a sprawling parking lot where a full dance routine erupts the moment the chorus hits. Psychedelic animation transforms the scenery while Labrinth wanders a deserted city and Diplo tears through the sun-bleached Los Angeles riverbed. Beyond the video, "Audio" demonstrated genuine cultural reach — the track was featured in Fortnite's Ariana Grande Concert event in 2021 and earned a place on the NBA 2K20 video game soundtrack.
Lyrics
[Verse 1: Sia & Labrinth] We got a ride, we got the night I got the bottle, you got the light We got the stars (Stars) We got audio (Mmm) We're gonna fly, we're getting high You got the moon dust, I got the sky We got the stars (Stars) We got audio (Mmm) [Chorus: Sia with Labrinth] Make the bomb, bomb beat, I'll give you melody Make the bomb, bomb beat, I'll give you melody Make the song so sweet, you gon' come home with me, oh Make the bomb, bomb beat, I'll give you melody Make the bomb, bomb beat, I'll give you melody Make the song so sweet, you gon' come home with me, oh [Post-Chorus: Diplo] (Ayy, ayy) That audio Play that audio That, that [Verse 2: Labrinth & Sia] You got the heart, we got the soul Just when the world sayin' they got no hold Here comes the love We got audio (A-audio) We flyin' high, superhero S on my chest, with my Marilyn Monroe Feel like a star (Star) 'Cause we got audio (Make it go) [Chorus: Sia with Labrinth] Make the bomb, bomb beat, I'll give you melody Make the bomb, bomb beat, I'll give you melody Make the song so sweet, you gon' come home with me, oh (Make it go) Make the bomb, bomb beat, I'll give you melody Make the bomb, bomb beat, I'll give you melody Make the song so sweet, you gon' come home with me, oh [Post-Chorus: Diplo] (Ayy, ayy) That audio That, that Play that audio That, that Play that audio [Outro: Sia, Labrinth & Diplo] We can't live on (Hey) Without the rhythm (Sing it louder) We can't live on (Hey) Without the rhythm (Sing it louder) We can't live on (Hey) Without the rhythm (Can't live without) We can't live on (Yeah) Without the rhythm (Sing it louder) We can't live on (Play that audio) Without the rhythm We can't live on Without the rhythm (Play that audio) We can't live on (Play that, that) Without the rhythm (That, that) (Can't live without, yeah) We can't live on (Yeah) Without the rhythm We can't live on Without the rhythm We can't live on Without the rhythm
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Meaning of "Audio" by LSD
This track paints a picture of a euphoric, almost cosmic night out, fueled by music and connection. The opening lines establish a sense of shared experience and possibility: "We got a ride, we got the night." It’s a scene set for escape, where the mundane is left behind for something more elevated, symbolized by "stars" and "audio." The repeated phrase "We got audio" acts as a mantra, elevating the music itself to a tangible element of this shared bliss, as essential as the sky or the stars. The core tension lies in the creative and romantic proposition laid out in the chorus: "Make the bomb, bomb beat, I'll give you melody." This is a call to collaboration, a promise that by building a powerful musical foundation, something beautiful and compelling will emerge. The ultimate goal is sweet enough "you gon' come home with me," suggesting that the power of this shared creation, this "audio," is intoxicating and leads to intimacy and connection. The lyrics cleverly use the concept of "audio" not just as sound, but as the very essence of their elevated state. In Verse 2, "You got the heart, we got the soul" leads directly to "We got audio," implying that music is the conduit for deeper emotional expression and shared spirit. The imagery of flying high and having "S on my chest" further amplifies this feeling of invincibility and superhero-like power, all attributed to the force of the music. Ultimately, the effectiveness of these lyrics stems from their ability to translate the abstract power of music into a concrete, almost physical experience of euphoria and connection. The repetition of "audio" and the chorus's call-and-response structure create an infectious energy. The outro's declaration, "We can't live on without the rhythm," solidifies music's fundamental role, not just in this specific night, but as an essential element of life itself, driving everything forward.
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Credits
- Writers
- Diplo
- Jr. Blender
- King Henry
- Labrinth
- Sia