Deah Dame was the lyricist and Damian wrote the music.
Deah originally was going to be a solo act but after Damian heard her voice on a demo tape from another musician he was determined to sing with her. She was blessed with a limitless vocal range. Only a year after they met in Los Angeles, they hooked up with Laface records, and then moved to Geogia, formed the duo Damian Dame and put out their self titled album.
Before there might have been a second album Deah's life was taken away by a fatal automobile collision on June 27, 1994, She was 35 years old.
In 1995 Damian moved on and put out a solo album called "Damian 199sex", which is on "Chip Records and H & H Productions.
Unfortunately, Damian passed away on June 27, 1996 of colon cancer, only days after his solo album was released. Strangely enough, this is the same day that Deah passed away, two years apart.
Trumpet Man
Damian Dame Lyrics
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No, I won't turn off
Yes, I do relate
Still participate
Ain't gotta know what I'm talkin' 'bout
Ain't gotta know what I'm sayin'
Ain't gotta know what the game is all about
We don't, we don't, we don't know the melody
We do, we do, we do know the song
There's a message in the music of the trumpet man
Trumpet man, trumpet man, trumpet man
Play us your song
All night
You know, you know, you know
The beat goes on
All night long
There's a funny phrase
Deep beneath the bass
Hidden in the sound
The trumpet man plays
All you need is a touch of the melody
All you need is the rhythm of the song
It could mean anything that you want it to
Ooh kay ya, ooh kay ya
You can sing with the band if you wanna sing
You can dance to the rhythm of the song
There's a message in the music of the trumpet man
Trumpet man, trumpet man, trumpet man
Play us your song
All night long (all night, all night)
You know, you know, you know
The beat goes on (trumpet man play)
All night long (all night long)
Trumpet man, trumpet man, trumpet man
Play us your song
[Rap]
Trumpet man
A man of mystery of thirty years
Going down in history
He got the best hand playin' with his back to the crowd
And they still stand tall while he's blowin' em all away
A muted trumpet for anything he's got to say
Cool or cold relaxin' he never had to struggle a day
Just ask him - Miles
All you need is a touch of the melody
All you need is the rhythm of the song
It could mean anything that you want it to
Ooh kay ya, ooh kay ya
You can sing with the band if you wanna sing
You can dance to the rhythm of the song
There's a message in the music of the trumpet man
Trumpet man, trumpet man, trumpet man
Play us your song (hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, yeah)
All night long (all night long, yeah)
You know, you know, you know
The beat goes on (the beat goes on, the beat goes on)
All night long (all night long)
Trumpet man, trumpet man, trumpet man
Play us your song
[Rap]
"Tutu" or "The Lady of Spain"
Anywhere you drop the needle, it's still the same Miles
Now whether it's uptown or whether it's downtown or
Bebop or swinging and steadily throwin' down
He deserves the crown 'cause he's the king
Doin' his own thing on the corner or in between
The man and his black horn and he never had to sing
Ain't gotta know what I'm talkin' 'bout
Ain't gotta know what I'm sayin'
Ain't gotta know what the game is all about
But still you gotta know that you're playin'
We don't, we don't, we don't know the melody
We do, we do, we do know the song
There's a message in the music of the trumpet man
Trumpet man, trumpet man, trumpet man
Play us your song (your song)
All night long (all night long)
You know, you know, you know
The beat goes on (the beat goes on)
All night long (all night long)
Trumpet man, trumpet man, trumpet man
Play us your song (trumpet man play)
All night long
You know, you know, you know
The beat goes on (trumpet man blow)
All night long
Trumpet man, trumpet man, trumpet man
Play us your song (listen to the message)
All night long (listen to the message)
You know, you know, you know
The beat goes on
All night long
Trumpet man, trumpet man, trumpet man
Play us your song [fade]
The lyrics to Damian Dame's song "Trumpet Man" celebrate the power and significance of music, particularly the trumpet, which is played by a mysterious and talented musician that evokes admiration and fascination. The song invites listeners to embrace the rhythm and melody of the trumpet and to let it move them, regardless of whether they can fully understand or articulate its message. The lyrics suggest that the message of the music lies not only in the words or the notes, but in the feeling and energy it generates. The song implies that music can create community and connection, as people come together to dance and sing along to the beat. The repeated chorus of "Trumpet man, trumpet man, trumpet man /Play us your song/All night long" reinforces the desire for more music and celebration.
The lyrics of "Trumpet Man" contain a reference to the jazz musician Miles Davis, who is alluded to in the rap section of the song: "He got the best hand playin' with his back to the crowd/And they still stand tall while he's blowin' em all away." Davis was known for his distinctive style of playing the trumpet with his back to the audience, as well as for his innovative and influential contributions to jazz. The song also praises the versatility and universality of music, which can take many forms and have different meanings depending on the listener's interpretation: "It could mean anything that you want it to/Ooh kay ya, ooh kay ya."
Line by Line Meaning
No, I don't turn on
I don't change my ways
No, I won't turn off
I won't stop participating
Yes, I do relate
I connect with the music
Still participate
I continue to engage with the music
Ain't gotta know what I'm talkin' 'bout
You don't have to understand what I'm saying
Ain't gotta know what I'm sayin'
You don't have to comprehend the message
Ain't gotta know what the game is all about
You don't have to understand the context
But still you gotta know that you're playin'
But you still know that you're involved
We don't, we don't, we don't know the melody
We don't know every detail
We do, we do, we do know the song
We understand the big picture
There's a message in the music of the trumpet man
The trumpet man's music has meaning
Trumpet man, trumpet man, trumpet man
Addressing the trumpet man
Play us your song
Perform for us
All night you know, you know, you know
All night long
The beat goes on
The music is continuous
There's a funny phrase
There is a witty expression
Deep beneath the bass
In the low notes
Hidden in the sound
Not immediately apparent
The trumpet man plays
The trumpet man performs
All you need is a touch of the melody
Just a bit of the tune is enough
All you need is the rhythm of the song
The beat is all that is required
It could mean anything that you want it to
It's open to interpretation
Ooh kay ya, ooh kay ya
Nonsense syllables
You can sing with the band if you wanna sing
You can join in if you want to
You can dance to the rhythm of the song
Moving to the beat is encouraged
Trumpet man, trumpet man, trumpet man
Addressing the trumpet man again
Rap section
A rap interlude about the trumpet man's legacy
The man and his black horn and he never had to sing
The trumpet man was able to express himself through his music alone
Trumpet man, trumpet man, trumpet man
Addressing the trumpet man for the final time
Listen to the message
Pay attention to the meaning in the music
Contributed by Declan G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.