Donaldson Toussaint L'Ouverture Byrd II (born December 9, 1932 – February … Read Full Bio ↴Donaldson Toussaint L'Ouverture Byrd II (born December 9, 1932 – February 4, 2013) was an American jazz, rhythm and blues trumpeter. Born in Detroit, Michigan. He performed with Lionel Hampton before finishing high school. After playing in a military band during a term in the United States Air Force, he obtained a bachelor's degree in music from Wayne State University and a master's degree from Manhattan School of Music. While still at the Manhattan School he joined Art Blakey's Jazz Messengers, replacing Clifford Brown. After leaving the Jazz Messengers in 1956 he performed with a wide variety of highly regarded jazz musicians.

In the 1970s, he moved away from his previous hard-bop jazz base and began to record jazz fusion and rhythm and blues. Teaming up with the Mizell Brothers, he produced Black Byrd, which was enormously successful and became Blue Note Records' highest-ever selling album. The follow-up albums, Places and Spaces, Stepping Into Tomorrow, and Street Lady, were also big sellers, and have subsequently provided a rich source of samples for hip-hop artists such as Us3.

He has taught music at Rutgers University, the Hampton Institute, New York University, Howard University, and Oberlin College. In 1974 he created The Blackbyrds, a fusion group consisting of his best students. They scored several major hits, including "Walking In Rhythm" and "Blackbyrds Theme".

Love Has Come Around
Donald Byrd Lyrics

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Time Has Come Again
Time has come again
And love is in the wind
Like some music in a dream
You made them all come true
When you came inside of my life

Now i'm lost
Inside of you
Lost in the music
And lost in your eyes
I could spend all of my time
Hearing songs you sing
Feeling love you bring
Darling being close to you
Made all ...
Made all my dreams come true

When you came inside my life
Now i'm lost inside of you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Donald Byrd's song "Love Has Come Around" explore the idea of love being a magical force that can transport someone to a different world. The first verse sets the scene, stating that love is in the air like music in a dream. The second verse focuses on the transformative power of love, as the singer's dreams become reality and they become lost in the music and their partner's eyes. The chorus reinforces the idea that being close to their partner has made all of their dreams come true.

The lyrics of the song are fairly simple, but they are enhanced by the smooth jazz instrumental backing. The melody is soothing and romantic, which complements the dreamy lyrics perfectly. Overall, the song is a beautiful exploration of the power of love and how it can transport us to a better place.

Line by Line Meaning

Time has come again
It's time for love again

And love is in the wind
Love is in the air

Like some music in a dream
Love feels like a dreamy music

You made them all come true
You fulfilled all my dreams

When you came inside of my life
My life changed when you entered it

Now i'm lost
I am absorbed in

Inside of you
the love I have for you

Lost in the music
Happily absorbed in the romantic vibe

And lost in your eyes
Completely captivated by your eyes

I could spend all of my time
All I want to do is

Hearing songs you sing
Hear the love songs you sing