Day was a high-school classmate of both Prince and André Cymone and the trio formed an early band called "Grand Central", later renamed "Champagne". Later, Prince embarked on a solo career but retained Cymone for his backing band. The two began to plan a side-group that would focus more on R&B, while Prince would continue to explore various musical styles. The Time was composed of 4 members from an earlier funk group called "Flyte Tyme", but the lead singer had not been chosen. Sue Ann Carwell was auditioned and Alexander O'Neal nearly became The Time's lead singer, but dropped out due to payment negotiations. Day, who was now in a band called "Enterprise" allowed Prince to have a song called "Partyup" for his Dirty Mind album and Prince would soon return the favor by giving Day the job of lead singer. Day would suggest guitarist Jesse Johnson, who completed the band's ensemble.
The Time's most prolific and visible period came in 1984 when Day played the antagonist to Prince in his film Purple Rain, which helped establish Day's playboy stage presence. Typically escorted by his valet, "Jerome" (Jerome Benton), Day won fans with his exaggerated vanity ("Jerome bring me my mirror!") and strutting bravado, acting as a comic foil to Prince's romantic, sensitive lead. This persona was further exploited for comic effect on The Time's records, on songs such as "Chili Sauce" and "If The Kid Can't Make You Come" from the album Ice Cream Castle.
That album, the group's most popular, is best remembered for the infectious singles "Jungle Love" and "The Bird". With their palpable pop energy and catchy choruses, both songs were huge hits on both Urban and Pop radio. But it wasn't until 1990,when the Time scored a #1 R&B hit with "Jerk Out" (a dance/New Jack Swing cut from their reunited fourth album: Pandemonium . This album also featured the original members of the band). The same year, Day formed his own girl band (not unlike Prince's Vanity/Apollonia 6) called The Day Zs. From that high point, Day's success began to wane in the 1990s. With the breakup of his band, the mediocre sales of his solo records, and the general decline of Prince's popularity, Day's public visibility and creative output waned considerably.
Today, he remains a popular concert draw, fronting a revamped lineup of The Time. Day continues to employ "Jerome" in his stage shows and the comic scenes the two act out together are typically the highlight of a Time performance.
Though he had continued to act in films from time to time in small parts (Richard Pryor's Moving being a brief but memorable turn), Day's presence on the screen decreased until, in 2001, he returned to film in Kevin Smith's Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, performing "Jungle Love" with The Time and dancing with the movie's stars in the movie's coda.
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org
Cool
Morris Day Lyrics
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I bought a '87s Cadillac Seville, girl I got a Mazarati too.
I wear diamonds on my fingers, I got a couple on my toes.
I wear the finest perfume money can buy, it keeps me smellin' like a rose.
If you wonder how I do it, there's just one simple rule.
I'm just cool. Honey, baby, can't you see?
Girl, I'm so cool. Ain't nobody bad like me?
C O O L.
What's that spell? - C O O L.
I might dine in San Francisco, dance all night in Rome.
I go any freakin' place I want you, and my lear jet brings me home.
I got ladies by the dozens, I got money by the ton.
Just ain't nobody better, heaven knows that I'm the one.
And it's all because of something that I didn't learn in school.
I'm just cool. Honey, baby, can't you see?
Girl, I'm so cool. Ain't nobody bad like me?
Sing it baby. - C O O L.
What's that spell? - C O O L.
That spell cool. - Cool.
What time is it?
Listen baby, it takes a lot of lovin' and a little money to be a friend of mine.
But baby, if you know how to shake that thing, I'll try to squeeze a little time.
'cause I make love, love every mornin' to who's ever by my side.
Well, you might say that I'm a nymphomaniac, but it keeps me satisfied.
When I look into the mirror, it just tells me something I already know.
I'm so cool! Honey, baby, can't you see?
Girl, I'm so cool. Ain't nobody bad like me?
Sing it. - C O O L.
What's that spell? - C O O L.
What time is it? - Cool.
I'm so cool.
Cool, that's right. I'm cooler than Santa Claus, baby.
Ain't nobody bad like me? Somebody pinch me.
I must be dreamin', I know that's right.
'cause there ain't nobody bad like me.
What time is it?
Is it time to get my hair done yet?
I said, "What time is it?"?
Time to just walk and shake my head.
I'm cool 'til I'm dead.
Enough has been said, Come on baby, let's go to bed.
Everybody. - Walk, shake my head!
Cool 'til I'm dead!
Enough has been said, let's go to bed!
When I look into the mirror, It just tells me something I already know.
I'm so cool. Ain't nobody bad like me?
I'm so cool. I said, ain't nobody bad like me?
All together now. - C O O L.
What's that spell? - C O O L.
Band? - Yes!
Is anybody hot? - No!
You know why? - Why?
'cause we're cool. - Cool!
Yes! No! Why? Cool!
Oh, I'm so cool
The lyrics to Morris Day's song "Cool" were released in 1988 and continue to be a favorite to this day. The song is all about Day's extravagant lifestyle, and he sings about it with an air of confidence and swagger that solidifies his reputation as one of the coolest musicians of his time.
Day starts the song off with bragging rights about his penthouses in Manhattan and Malibu, a 1987 Cadillac Seville, and a Maserati. He flaunts his abundance of diamonds on his fingers and toes and claims to wear the finest perfume money can buy, always smelling like a rose. Day then states that his success is due to a simple rule, and that is his ability to be effortlessly cool.
As the song goes on, Day talks about the fanciful places he goes such as San Francisco and Rome, and how his lear jet, brings him back home. He boasts of his many ladies and abundance of money but confidently reiterates that there is simply no one better in the world than him.
The repeated chorus of the song makes a point of how 'cool' Morris Day is, and while his lyrics may sound arrogant, it is just how he wants to present himself to the world. In the final verse, Day admits that it takes a lot of loving and some cash to be his friend, but if you can shake that thing, he will make time for you.
Overall, Morris Day's "Cool" is a song about living the high life with an abundance of material goods, lady friends, and enough confidence to fill any room.
Line by Line Meaning
I got a penthouse in Manhattan, two more in Malibu.
I possess three luxurious homes which are located in Manhattan and Malibu.
I bought a '87s Cadillac Seville, girl I got a Mazarati too.
I own two high-end vehicles - a 1987 Cadillac Seville and a Mazarati.
I wear diamonds on my fingers, I got a couple on my toes.
I adorn my fingers with numerous diamonds and also have some on my toes.
I wear the finest perfume money can buy, it keeps me smellin' like a rose.
I use the most expensive and superior quality fragrances which provide me with an aromatic scent like that of a rose.
If you wonder how I do it, there's just one simple rule.
In case you're curious about my success, there's only one uncomplicated principle which guides me.
I'm just cool. Honey, baby, can't you see?
My secret is that I'm just naturally cool, baby. You can see it too, can't you?
Girl, I'm so cool. Ain't nobody bad like me?
I'm so cool that no one can match up to my personality or abilities, isn't that right, girl?
C O O L.
Cool.
What's that spell? - C O O L.
Can you spell that? It's C-O-O-L.
I might dine in San Francisco, dance all night in Rome.
I have the privilege of dining in San Francisco and dancing all night long in Rome.
I go any freakin' place I want you, and my lear jet brings me home.
I have the liberty to go anywhere I want, and my private lear jet flies me back home.
I got ladies by the dozens, I got money by the ton.
I have numerous women captivated by my charm and charisma, and an immense amount of wealth.
Just ain't nobody better, heaven knows that I'm the one.
There's simply no one like me. Even heaven recognizes that I'm the one and only.
And it's all because of something that I didn't learn in school.
The reason behind my success is something that I didn't attain via education or in a classroom.
Sing it baby. - C O O L.
Come on, sing with me, baby. C-O-O-L.
That spell cool. - Cool.
So, C-O-O-L, spells cool.
What time is it?
What's the time now?
Listen baby, it takes a lot of lovin' and a little money to be a friend of mine.
Let me tell you, honey, to be my friend, it takes a lot of love and a little bit of money.
But baby, if you know how to shake that thing, I'll try to squeeze a little time.
However, if you know how to dance and move that body, I'll try to take out some time for you.
'cause I make love, love every mornin' to who's ever by my side.
This is because every morning, I express my love to whoever's by my side.
Well, you might say that I'm a nymphomaniac, but it keeps me satisfied.
Some people may call me a nymphomaniac, but it satiates me and makes me happy.
When I look into the mirror, it just tells me something I already know.
Whenever I look at myself in the mirror, it simply reaffirms what I already know about myself.
I'm so cool! Honey, baby, can't you see?
I'm so cool! My dear, can't you see it too?
Girl, I'm so cool. Ain't nobody bad like me?
Girl, I'm cooler than cool. There's no one as bad (in a good way) as me, right?
Sing it. - C O O L.
Sing along with me. C-O-O-L.
Band? - Yes!
Let's go! Band, are you ready?
Is anybody hot? - No!
Is there anyone feeling too warm? - No!
You know why? - Why?
Do you know why? - Why?
'cause we're cool. - Cool!
Because, you see, we're really cool! - Cool!
Enough has been said, Come on baby, let's go to bed.
We've said enough, don't you think? Let's go to bed, baby.
Everybody. - Walk, shake my head!
Everyone, Walk and shake your head!
Cool 'til I'm dead!
I'll be cool until the day I die!
I'm so cool.
I'm so cool.
Ain't nobody bad like me?
Is there anyone as tough as me?
Somebody pinch me.
Can somebody pinch me, please?
I must be dreamin', I know that's right.
I must be dreaming as this is too good to be true, but I know it's not.
'cause there ain't nobody bad like me.
Because no one can compare to my level of coolness and toughness.
What time is it?
What time is it now?
Is it time to get my hair done yet?
Is it the time to get my hair done yet?
I said, "What time is it?"?
I repeated, "What time is it?"
Time to just walk and shake my head.
It's time to walk and shake my head for a while.
I'm cool 'til I'm dead.
I'll remain cool till my last breath.
Enough has been said, let's go to bed!
We've said enough, let's now head to bed.
Contributed by Declan T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jaylene.turner6524
Written by
Prince
and
Dez Dickerson
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Lead Vocals:
Morris Day
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Background Vocals:
Morris Day
Prince
Lisa Coleman
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Instrumentation:
Prince played
all of the instruments.
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Arranger and
Conductor:
Prince
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Produced by
Prince
and
Morris Day
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Year:
1981
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Album:
The Time
@72Dexter72Manley72
Hold up my man.
😊😊The Time had some of the best musicians in that band.
Jelly Bean on Guitar. He is one of the best guitar players around.
Terry Lewis on Bass.
Jimmy Jam Harris on Keyboards. Yes the famed producers and writers who wrote hits for artists for over 4 decades.
Morris Day is a great drummer. Plus his swagger is unmatched.
Then we have Jerome. The ultimate roadie who turned wingman for Morris.
The Time was Morris Days band. He put that band together.
Yes Prince could play every instrument no doubt. And he put that drive into The Time.
But make no mistake. The Time would kill it every show they did.
Prince would never let The Time open for him. Because he knew when they played live they would kill anything he did.
@rhino
How do you spell COOL? 🥶
@Itzelll318.
COOL DIS SONG NOT IT
@chrysalism7375
d-e-e-z-n-u-t-s
@rhino
Damn roasted
@rusticization
C-O-O-L.
@idjut1080
C-O-O-L . That’s what rhino records is! Cool 😎
@manbaerpigg
Who still bumps this in 2023???? This guy lol
@blackhawk6615
Cool 😎 🆒️
@djdyn1402
Still listening in 2024!
@rebalynn7524
Me!! 2024❤ I have tickets to see Morris Day and the Time in Detroit in May!!