SVT

Rocking the SVT Groove: Paul Gilbert's Ode to Powerful Bass
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Lyrics

I love my SVT

The singer expresses affection for their SVT (likely referring to an Ampeg SVT bass amplifier), indicating a strong preference or attachment.

Don't need no MTV

Rejecting the need for MTV (Music Television), suggesting a preference for the SVT over mainstream music channels or trends.

I'm gonna play my bass

Expressing the intention to play the bass guitar, highlighting a focus on creating music through this instrument.

Vibrate your whole damn face

Implies that the bass playing will be intense and powerful, potentially causing a strong reaction or impact on the listener.

Melt your ears like icecubes

Metaphorically describing the effect of the music as intense and capable of overwhelming the senses.

Crank up my power tubes

Planning to increase the intensity or volume of the amplifier's power tubes, emphasizing a desire for a louder or more impactful sound.


Everybody stop and listen to me

Calling for attention from others to listen to what the singer has to say.

I got a whole lotta nothing to say

Humorously stating a lack of substantial content or meaningful message to convey.

Except hey, hey, hey, hey

Repetitive exclamations to capture attention or emphasize a point without conveying much information.

SVT, SVT, SVT, SVT

Repeated emphasis on the affection for the SVT, possibly to stress its significance in the musician's life or performance.


I love them blue or black

Expressing admiration for the amplifier in different colors (blue or black), showing versatility or appreciation for different variations.

Louder than a Marshall stack

Comparing the volume or intensity of the SVT to a loud guitar amplifier (Marshall stack), emphasizing its powerful sound.

Heavier than I can lift

Describing the SVT as extremely heavy or potent, possibly indicating its significant impact on sound production.

You'll know when I have riffed

Suggesting that the impact or effect of the music will be evident or felt after the bass riff has been played.

Melt your ears like icecubes

Reiteration of the idea that the music will be overwhelmingly intense, likening it to melting icecubes, possibly signifying a swift or powerful impact.

Crank up my power tubes

Repeating the intention to increase the amplifier's power, indicating a desire for a more forceful or impactful sound.


Everybody stop and listen to me

Reiterating the call for attention from others to listen to the singer, suggesting an eagerness to share or perform despite lacking substantial content.

I got a whole lotta nothing to say

Humorously acknowledging the lack of significant content in what the singer has to say.

Except hey, hey, hey, hey

Repetitive exclamations to capture attention or emphasize a point without conveying much information.

SVT, SVT, SVT, SVT

Continued emphasis on the affection for the SVT, reinforcing its importance or significance in the musician's context.


I love my SVT

Reiteration of the singer's love for the SVT, underscoring its importance or personal attachment.

Don't need no MTV

Rejecting the need for MTV (Music Television), reiterating a preference for the SVT over mainstream music channels or trends.

I'm gonna play my bass

Repeating the intention to play the bass guitar, emphasizing a commitment to creating music through this instrument.

Vibrate your whole damn face

Implies a strong impact or reaction from playing the bass, potentially overwhelming the listener.

Melt your ears like icecubes

Metaphorically describing the intense effect of the music on the listener's ears, suggesting overwhelming power or intensity.

Crank up my power tubes

Reiterating the intention to increase the amplifier's power, emphasizing a desire for a louder or more forceful sound.


Everybody stop and listen to me

Calling for attention from others to listen to what the singer has to say.

I got a whole lotta nothing to say

Humorously acknowledging the lack of substantial content or meaningful message to convey.

Except hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey

Repetitive exclamations to capture attention or emphasize a point without conveying much information.

SVT, SVT, SVT, SVT

Continued emphasis on the affection for the SVT, possibly indicating its significant role or importance in the musician's performance or life.

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