Heavy D was born Dwight Errington Myers on 24 May 1967 in Jamaica. His family moved to Mount Vernon, New York when he was a young child.
Heavy D & the Boyz were the first group signed to Uptown Records; their debut, Living Large, was released in 1987 (see 1987 in music). The album was a commercial success, though Big Tyme (1989, 1989 in music) was a breakthrough that included four hits. Trouble T. Roy died at age 22 in a stage accident on 15 July 1990 (see 1990 in music), which led to a tribute on the follow-up platinum album, Peaceful Journey (1991, 1991 in music). Pete Rock & CL Smooth created a tribute to Trouble T. Roy called "They Reminisce Over You (T.R.O.Y.)" which is regarded as a hip-hop classic.
Heavy D & the Boyz gained more fans by appearing in the theme song for the television program In Living Color and also MADtv ,and Heavy D performed the rap on Michael Jackson's hit single "Jam." However, the group's next album, Blue Funk, was a critical and commercial failure compared to their previous success. Heavy D then began focusing on his acting, appearing in the television shows Roc and Living Single before returning the music charts with Nuttin' But Love (1994, 1994 in music). After appearing in the off-Broadway play Riff Raff at Circle Repertory Company, Heavy D returned to recording with the hit Waterbed Hev. He then acted in the motion pictures Life and The Cider House Rules before joining the cast of the television show Boston Public. In 1997, Heavy D collaborated with B.B. King on his duets album Deuces Wild rapping in the song "Keep It Coming." A new Heavy D & the Boyz album is slated for 2007.
Heavy D died on November 8, 2011 in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 44. He collapsed outside of his Beverly Hills home.
It's a New Day
Heavy D & The Boyz Lyrics
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Starin' down your demons out there in the dark.
At the end of the tunnel, you can see a light:
Well, if that ain't a train, you made it through the night.
An' it's a new day in the mornin':
Anythin' is possible, it's all good.
For brief shinin' moment,
Everythin' is wonderful,
Knock on wood.
Well, you get knocked down an' you get back up.
You get knocked down again; well, it's just your luck, hah.
It's just one of those years, that you gotta get through.
An' then you wake up an' find, it made a man outta you.
It's a new day in the mornin':
Anythin' is possible an' it's all good.
For brief shinin' moment,
Everythin' is wonderful,
Knock on wood.
Knock on wood.
It's a little humblin' down on your knees.
Ah, but if you say: "Please."
An' it's a new day in the mornin':
An' anythin' is possible an' it's all good. (It's all good.)
For brief shinin' moment,
Everythin' is wonderful,
Knock on wood.
Knock on wood.
The lyrics of Heavy D & The Boyz's "It's A New Day" are about the struggles and obstacles one faces in life, and the hope and optimism that comes from persevering through them. The song acknowledges that life can be challenging, but it encourages listeners to keep pushing through and to have faith that things will get better. The lyrics reference the idea that even when things seem grim, there is always a light at the end of the tunnel, and it's important to hold onto that hope. The line "well, if that ain't a train, you made it through the night" is an example of using humor to make light of a tough situation and to encourage listeners to see the positive side of things.
The song also references the idea that getting knocked down is common in life, but it's important to keep getting back up and to learn from those experiences. The line "you wake up and find it made a man outta you" speaks to the idea that going through tough times can help us grow and become stronger. The lyrics suggest that humility and asking for help can also be important in overcoming obstacles.
Line by Line Meaning
Sleep deprived, an' fallin' apart.
Feeling exhausted and mentally drained, struggling to keep it together.
Starin' down your demons out there in the dark.
Confronting personal challenges and fears that seem overwhelming and intimidating.
At the end of the tunnel, you can see a light:
Feeling a glimmer of hope and optimism for the future despite current difficulties.
Well, if that ain't a train, you made it through the night.
Realizing that surviving the night's challenges was a significant accomplishment in itself, even if new obstacles may arise.
An' it's a new day in the mornin':
Acknowledging the start of a fresh day and a new beginning.
Anythin' is possible, it's all good.
Having a positive outlook and believing that anything is achievable despite past struggles.
For brief shinin' moment,
Experiencing a fleeting moment of happiness or success.
Everythin' is wonderful,
Feeling a sense of awe and gratitude towards life's blessings, no matter how small.
Knock on wood.
Expressing a superstitious hope for continued good luck or fortune.
Well, you get knocked down an' you get back up.
Acknowledging the inevitability of setbacks and the importance of resilience and perseverance.
You get knocked down again; well, it's just your luck, hah.
Recognizing that sometimes things don't go as planned and attributing it to chance or fate.
It's just one of those years, that you gotta get through.
Accepting that some periods of life are more challenging than others and require endurance and patience to overcome.
An' then you wake up an' find, it made a man outta you.
Realizing that overcoming obstacles and persevering through tough times can lead to personal growth, maturity, and resilience.
It's a little humblin' down on your knees.
Acknowledging the role of humility in accepting and facing challenges with grace and resilience.
Ah, but if you say: "Please."
Suggesting that asking for help and support when facing challenges is a sign of strength, not weakness.
An' it's a new day in the mornin':
Repeating the idea of a fresh start and a new day full of potential.
An' anythin' is possible an' it's all good. (It's all good.)
Emphasizing the importance of maintaining a positive, can-do attitude towards life, even during tough times.
For brief shinin' moment,
Repeating the idea of brief moments of happiness and success.
Everythin' is wonderful,
Repeating the idea of finding joy and gratitude in life's blessings, no matter how small.
Knock on wood.
Repeating the superstitious hope for continued good fortune.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES BROWN, ALFRED JAMES ELLIS, PETER O. PHILLIPS, DWIGHT MYERS
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