Danny! is a former student of the Savannah College of Art & Design. He often wears an oxford shirt and pinstriped necktie, and has gained notoriety for prank-calling celebrities. In 2012 Danny! rose to prominence shortly following the proclamation by The Roots drummer Questlove that there was strong interest from Jay-Z; he was subsequently signed as the flagship artist to Questlove's re-launched Okayplayer Records after years of being loosely affiliated with the company. In support of the new venture Danny! made his television debut on "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon" in September 2012, premiering his song "Evil" alongside The Roots.
Prior to this Danny! was most notable for his efficacious DIY approach to his music career, producing virtually every aspect of his albums—from the production to the cover art and even promotion—by himself to varying degrees of acclaim. He would field praise for his self-released concept records "Charm" and "And I Love H.E.R.", the latter named by ABC News as one of the best 50 albums of 2008, before releasing the "anti-album" "Where Is Danny?" in early 2011. After signing to Okayplayer Records the following year, Danny! completed his trilogy of conceptual albums with "Payback".
Cafe Surreal Part 2
Danny! Lyrics
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Don't you know each cloud contains pennies from heaven?
You'll find your fortune's fallin' all over the town
Be sure that your umbrella is upside down
Trade them for a package of sunshine and flowers
If you want the things you love, you must have showers
So, when you hear it thunder, don't run under a tree
Every time, every time it rains, it's gonna rain pennies from heaven
Don't you know every cloud contains lots of pennies from heaven
You'll find your fortune's fallin', baby, all over the town
Be sure, be sure that your umbrella is upside down
Trade them for a package of sunshine and flowers
If you want the things you love, you've got to have showers
So, when you hear it thunder, don't run under a tree
There'll be pennies from heaven for you and me
The lyrics to Danny!'s song "Cafe Surreal Part 2" features a vocal sample of the classic jazz song "Pennies from Heaven," which was originally written in 1936 by Johnny Burke and Arthur Johnston. The chorus of "Pennies from Heaven" talks about how every time it rains, it "rains pennies from heaven" and how "each cloud contains pennies from heaven." These lyrics suggest that even during rainstorms, there might be a silver lining or some kind of positive outcome.
In the context of "Cafe Surreal Part 2," Danny! juxtaposes the upbeat and cheerful sound of "Pennies from Heaven" with somber and introspective lyrics about his struggles as an independent artist. Danny! is essentially acknowledging that even though he might be facing difficulties and setbacks, he can still find hope and positivity in unexpected places. The idea of "pennies from heaven" becomes a metaphor for finding value and worth in the midst of hardship.
Overall, the lyrics to "Pennies from Heaven" suggest that life is unpredictable and that there will be challenging moments where it might seem like everything is going wrong. However, the song encourages listeners to hold on to hope and look for the "pennies from heaven" that might be waiting just around the corner.
Line by Line Meaning
Every time it rains, it rains pennies from heaven
Whenever it rains, good luck and unexpected fortune will come your way.
Don't you know each cloud contains pennies from heaven?
Every cloud holds valuable things that will benefit you in life.
You'll find your fortune's fallin' all over the town
Your luck and wealth will be present and accessible to you regardless of where you are.
Be sure that your umbrella is upside down
Make sure you are open to receiving blessings and prosperity, otherwise they may pass you by.
Trade them for a package of sunshine and flowers
Exchange your good fortune for happiness and positive experiences.
If you want the things you love, you must have showers
To attain the things you desire, you must be willing to accept life's ups and downs.
So, when you hear it thunder, don't run under a tree
Avoid seeking refuge in things that will not protect you during difficult times.
There'll be pennies from heaven for you and me
Fortune and success are attainable for anyone who is open to receiving them.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ARTHUR JOHNSTON, JOHNNY BURKE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Robert Brownie Jr.
270! holy shit! seriously WTF! this album is fucking sick dude. DO NOT SLEEP.