Dubble Bath is a slow song that takes heavy inspiration from reggae music, and has a multitude of bubble effects, presumably imitating the sea. Instruments used include a guitar-type instrument, bubble sound effects, a marimba, and various percussion instruments. It is heard in thelobby whilst waiting for other players to join a match, and is also the music used on theEquip Screen. It is also featured inSquid Beatz; if one selects Squid Beatz on the while in the lobby,Dubble Bath will continue playing by default, but pressing and at the same time allows the player to play Squid Beatz as normal as if they were at the arcade machine. The song is also featured inSplatune.
Remixes and covers
Dubble Bath (DIY Remix)
A new remix was created for use inSplatoon 2, with the relaxing slow vibe of the original discarded for a more minimal instrumental with heavily vocalized vocals. This remix removes the reggae feel and traditional reggae sounding instruments. It is once again heard while waiting for a match, and by pressing buttons or moving the sticks on the or, the player can initiate several sound effects, such as changing the pitch. The song is also featured inSquid Beatz 2 andSplatune 2. The version used inSplatune 2 has additional effects put in, mimicking the ones the player can use while waiting for a match.
Etymology
Dubble Bath is a pun on abubble bath anddub, stemming fromdub music, andBob Dub. The naming of theDIY Remix is potentially from the sound effects the player can make from the controller, allowing the player to create their own remix.
Names in other languages
Language
Name
Meaning
Japanese
Ika Jamaica
Squid Jamaica Jamaica is where reggae music originated.