Marcus Printup was born and raised in Conyers… Read Full Bio ↴Born: January 24, 1967
Marcus Printup was born and raised in Conyers, Georgia. He had his first musical experiences hearing the fiery gospel music his parents sang in church, and he later discovered jazz as a senior in high school. While attending the University of North Florida on a music scholarship, he won the International Trumpet Guild Jazz Trumpet competition. In 1991, Mr. Printup's life changed drastically when he met his mentor to this day, the great pianist Marcus Roberts. Mr. Roberts introduced him to Wynton Marsalis, which led to his induction into the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra in 1993. Conyers has since honored him with the celebration of “Marcus Printup Day” on August 22 annually.
Mr. Printup has performed and/or recorded with Betty Carter, Dianne Reeves, Eric Reed, Cyrus Chestnut, Wycliffe Gordon and Mr. Roberts among others. Mr. Printup has several records as a leader, Song for the Beautiful Woman, Unveiled, Hub Songs, Nocturnal Traces, Peace in the Abstract, and his most recent, Bird of Paradise. He made his screen debut in the 1999 movie Playing by Heart and recorded on the film's soundtrack.
Mr. Printup tours annually with the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, spending one-third of his year touring world wide. He has an interest in teaching youth and experienced musicians and contributes to several camps annually.
Black Coffee
Marcus Printup Lyrics
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All I want is having you and music, music, music!
I'd do anything for you, anything you'd want me to
All I want is kissing you and music, music, music!
Closer, my dear come closer
The nicest part of any melody
Is when you're dancing close to me
Put another nickel in, in the nickelodeon
The lyrics to Marcus Printup's song "Black Coffee" are a reflection of a desire for intimacy, both with a person and with music. The singer is willing to do anything for their partner, and all they want in return is to be close and to be surrounded by music. The repetition of "music, music, music" emphasizes the importance of music as a source of comfort and joy in the singer's life.
The reference to the nickelodeon, an early type of music player, adds a nostalgic tone to the song. It's as if the singer is seeking a return to a simpler time when love and music were enough to make them happy. The lines "Closer, my dear come closer" and "The nicest part of any melody/Is when you're dancing close to me" suggest a desire for physical closeness as well as emotional closeness.
Overall, the lyrics to "Black Coffee" convey a longing for connection, both with others and with music, as a means of finding happiness and fulfillment in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Put another nickel in, in the nickelodeon
I want to keep the music playing by adding another nickel to the jukebox.
All I want is having you and music, music, music!
All I need is your company and music to make me happy.
I'd do anything for you, anything you'd want me to
I am willing to do anything for you and fulfill your desires.
All I want is kissing you and music, music, music!
The only thing I want is to be close to you while enjoying music.
Closer, my dear come closer
Please come closer to me, my love.
The nicest part of any melody
The most beautiful moment of any song
Is when you're dancing close to me
Is when we are embracing each other closely while dancing.
Put another nickel in, in the nickelodeon
I want to keep the music playing by adding another nickel to the jukebox.
All I want is loving you and music, music, music!
All I need is your love and the melody of music to keep me happy.
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Written by: BERNIE BAUM, STEPHAN WEISS
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