Hero Dead And Gone
De-Phazz Lyrics
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And I don′t want no swingin' in here while I′m gone "...
(Ba be do de a ba dae)
"Mama don't allow no swingin' in here!"
"Alright, we′ll tell him Mama."
Ba be do de a ba dae
Ba be do de a ba dae)
Mama said no swingin′ in here, I ain't scared
Swingin′ never hurt as long as you're prepared
I′m trippin' off your hips and the way you move
So come a little closer Baby, groove Baby groove
The heroes of swing may be dead and gone
So get on up and swing your thing
Listen while I sing...
(Ba be do de a ba dae
Ba be do de a ba dae
Ba be do de a ba dae)
So get on up and swing your thing
Listen while I sing...
I love the way you swing with your sassy attitude
All of this swingin′s put me in the mood
A long time ago swinging was taboo
I'm glad we're heading out so we can do, I do
′Cause the heroes of swing are dead and gone
But the memory of swing still lingers on
Hero dead and gone but they′re near and strong
Hero dead and gone but they're near and strong
Hero dead and gone but they′re near and strong
(Ba be do de a ba dae
Ba be do de a ba dae
Ba be do de a ba dae)
The lyrics to De-Phazz's song "Hero Dead And Gone" begins with a mother leaving her children at home while she goes out to work for the day. Before she leaves, she warns her children not to do any "swinging" while she's away. The children obey and promise to tell anyone who tries to do any "swinging" that their mother won't allow it. However, the singer challenges this warning and claims that swinging never hurt anyone as long as you're prepared. The singer then compliments the person they are addressing on their sassy attitude and the way they swing.
The chorus of the song suggests that the heroes of swing may be dead and gone, but their memory still lingers on. The song acknowledges the history and taboo nature of swinging before celebrating it as a part of American culture. The singer encourages the person they are addressing to swing their thing and listen while they sing. The lyrics are playful and suggest that swinging is not harmful, but rather a natural and enjoyable part of life.
* De-Phazz is a German downtempo/lounge band formed in 1997 by Pit Baumgartner.
* "Hero Dead And Gone" is from De-Phazz's album, "Days Of Twang," released in 2007.
* The song samples "Wee Baby Blues" by Big Joe Turner.
* Several different versions of the song have been released, including a remix by jazz musician, Gregory Porter.
* The song has been used in popular TV shows, including "Californication" and "White Collar."
* De-Phazz has been described as one of the pioneers of the downtempo/chillout music genre.
* The band's music has been used in advertising campaigns, including for Coca-Cola and VW.
* De-Phazz has been nominated for several music industry awards, including the Echo Award, the Internationale Nederlands Jazz Prijs, and the German Jazz Award.
* The band's name is a play on the word "defas," meaning "disappointment" in Swiss German.
* The band has collaborated with several notable musicians, including Pat Appleton, Karl Frierson, and Barbara Lahr.
Chords are not available as the song contains primarily electronic instrumentation.
Line by Line Meaning
Now listen here you children. Mama is going to work now,
And I don't want no swingin' in here while I'm gone...
Mama warns the children before leaving for work, forbidding any swinging while she's gone.
"Mama don't allow no swingin' in here!"
"Alright, we'll tell him Mama."
The children repeat Mama's warning to each other, acknowledging her authority.
Mama said no swingin' in here, I ain't scared
Swingin' never hurt as long as you're prepared
I'm trippin' off your hips and the way you move
So come a little closer Baby, groove Baby groove
The singer defies Mama's rule, claiming that swinging is harmless and admiring the object of their desire.
The heroes of swing may be dead and gone
So get on up and swing your thing
Listen while I sing...
Despite the passing of time, the artist encourages the listener to embrace swing dancing as a form of expression.
So get on up and swing your thing
Listen while I sing...
The artist reiterates their encouragement for the listener to swing dance and enjoy the music.
I love the way you swing with your sassy attitude
All of this swingin's put me in the mood
A long time ago swinging was taboo
I'm glad we're heading out so we can do, I do
The singer expresses their attraction to the listener's dance style and explains how society's views on swing dancing have changed.
'Cause the heroes of swing are dead and gone
But the memory of swing still lingers on
The singer acknowledges the passing of the original swing dancers but recognizes that their legacy lives on.
Hero dead and gone but they're near and strong
Hero dead and gone but they're near and strong
Hero dead and gone but they're near and strong
The artist chants this phrase as a tribute to the deceased swing heroes, recognizing their continued influence on the genre.
Writer(s): Pit Goodfriend Baumgartner, Kral Frierson
Contributed by David H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@anadebenitomartin4611
Yeahhh I love this music..from Spain
@DePhazz
thx! Stay healthy!
@mikemonroe8755
greetings from mexico
@DePhazz
@Mike Monroe Greetings from Germany!
@KristianGrig
Dang, I used to listen to you guys when I was 17 back in 2008 , now it's 2021 and I'm 30.
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@reljaivanic
"Love the way you sway with your sassy attitude All of this swinging has put me in the mood" yeah! :D
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@azsamsasho
good energy !
@jeanflecke6052
Sensational!!
@Shitwalkerify
mama say no swinging in here i am scaaaaared !!