Story Behind The Song
"808" was born in a late-night writing session where SIRE found himself replaying the rhythm of a moment he couldn't shake -- the way his heart thumped when he thought about the woman who changed everything for him. Instead of trying to explain the feeling, he let the music speak first.
The Roland TR-808 became the canvas. Every kick felt like a pulse. Every sub-bass swell echoed the quiet intensity of longing. As the track took shape, SIRE realized he wasn't just building a beat -- he was documenting an emotion.
The song became a confession disguised as rhythm: the vulnerability he rarely shows, the devotion he rarely admits, the heartbeat he can't hide. "808" captures the exact moment where love stops being an idea and becomes something physical -- something you can feel in your chest, your breath, your bones.
It's the sound of a man letting his guard down and letting the truth speak through the low end.
Song Description
"808" isn't just a nod to the legendary Roland TR-808 -- it's a moment of truth set to rhythm. SIRE transforms the drum machine's iconic pulse into a metaphor for the heartbeat he feels when he thinks about the woman who anchors his world.
Built on warm low-end, shimmering textures, and SIRE's unmistakable vocal conviction, the track blurs the line between groove and emotion. Every kick becomes a confession. Every bass swell becomes a breath he's been holding. Every melodic phrase pulls listeners deeper into the intimate space where love becomes physical -- something you can feel as much as hear.
"808" marks a new chapter in SIRE's evolving sonic world: soulful, atmospheric, and rooted in storytelling that places the listener inside the moment with him. It's a love letter written in rhythm, a heartbeat turned into melody, and a reminder that vulnerability can be the most powerful instrument of all.
| Song Length |
3:35 |
Genre |
R & B - Contemporary, R & B - Soul |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Blissful, Welcoming |
Subject |
Attracted, Crush, Relationship |
| Similar Artists |
Levert, Usher |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
"808" isn't just a tribute to a legendary Roland TR-808 drum machine.
It's a confession.
A heartbeat turned into melody.
A love letter written in rhythm.
A moment where vulnerability meets groove, and emotion becomes percussion. This track marks another chapter in SIRE's evolving sonic world -- soulful, atmospheric, and rooted in the kind of storytelling that makes listeners feel like they're inside the moment with him.