1) Roger Troutman (Nove… Read Full Bio ↴The name "Roger" can refer to three artists:
1) Roger Troutman (November 29, 1951 - April 25, 1999) was the lead singer of the band Zapp. Born in Hamilton, Ohio Troutman was the fourth of nine children. Like his mentor [George] Clinton, who recorded for several labels at the same time under different monikers, Troutman recorded simultaneously as Roger, releasing albums and hit singles on Warner Bros.
Innovative funkster Roger Troutman is considered by many the master of the Talk box -- an effects pedal usually used by guitarists, that Roger connected to keyboard to create robotic-sounding vocals. As a member of Zapp, a band that included his brothers Larry, Lester, and Terry, and recording under the solo moniker of Roger, he helped define and give life to a difficult-to-play instrument that previously was used for gimmicky effects and, as played by others, was basically devoid of personality. He'd often bring his Talk Box along on radio interviews, treating the listeners to his skills.
On Sunday, April 25, 1999, Roger Troutman was found shot and critically wounded outside a recording studio in Dayton, Ohio; he died during surgery at a local hospital. Roger's brother Larry was found dead in a car a few blocks away with a single gunshot wound to the head. It is likely that a personal dispute had developed between the two brothers; as far as can be determined, Larry shot Roger, then shot himself.
2) Teemu Metsälä - Armed with an electro pop manifesto in his head, wandering the rain soaked streets of Manchester, looking for like minded musical souls proved to be something of a waste of time for Finland's Teemu Metsälä. Although much critical acclaim followed the limited single releases and various compilation appearances he put out under his Roger moniker between 2002-2003, it was eventually the humans that failed him rather than the machines. Not one to be naturally confounded by this he responded to his newly found independence by writing some glacial electronic pop songs. Easily surpassing his previous work they led to Roger appearing at the ISEA and Carling Reading/Leeds music festivals during the summer of 2004.
3) Roger from the well known german Hip Hop Combo "Blumentopf"
See also Røger, a UK funk band.
See also ROGER, a French beat-maker.
Night And Day
Roger Lyrics
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When the jungle shadows fall
Like the tick tick tock of the stately clock
As it stands against the wall
Like the drip drip drip of the raindrops
When the summer shower is through
So a voice within me keeps repeating you, you, you
Only you beneath the moon or under the sun
Whether near to me, or far
It's no matter darling where you are
I think of you
Day and night, night and day, why is it so
That this longing for you follows wherever I go
In the roaring traffic's boom
In the silence of my lonely room
I think of you
Day and night, night and day
Under the hide of me
There's an oh such a hungry yearning burning inside of me
And this torment won't be through
Until you let me spend my life making love to you
Day and night, night and day
The song Night and Day by Roger is a melodious and soulful piece that speaks about the singer's constant longing for someone. The first verse uses different sounds and rhythms to paint a picture of the singer's emotions. The beat of the tom-tom and the stately clock symbolize the passing of time, implying that the singer's feelings are unchanging. The drip drip of the raindrops portrays an unceasing need for the subject of the song. The voice within the singer repeats 'you, you, you' suggesting that he is powerless against his feelings.
The chorus expresses the singer's devotion to the one he longs for. Night and day, the person is always on his mind, and they are the only one he thinks of, regardless of where he is or what he is doing. The second verse underscores this undying longing. It shows that the singer can't escape the need for the person, even in the chaos of the outside world or the solitude of his room. The third verse takes the intensity of the song to another level, using vivid and emotionally charged words to describe the pain that the singer feels. The last line, "Until you let me spend my life making love to you," highlights the fact that the singer's desire is not just a passing fancy but something that will affect the rest of his life.
Overall, Night and Day captures the essence of love and desire, and how they can be all-consuming and unrelenting.
Line by Line Meaning
Like the beat beat beat of the tom-tom
Similar to the continuous beat of a drum in the jungle
When the jungle shadows fall
During the nightfall in the dense forest
Like the tick tick tock of the stately clock
Resembling the sound a clock makes as it ticks
As it stands against the wall
While being securely fixed on the wall
Like the drip drip drip of the raindrops
Like the sound of falling raindrops
When the summer shower is through
After the rain has stopped falling during a summer storm
So a voice within me keeps repeating you, you, you
There's a persistent voice within me that keeps saying your name
Night and day, you are the one
You are the only one in my thoughts both day and night
Only you beneath the moon or under the sun
No one else but only you, even when the sun is up or the moon is shining
Whether near to me, or far
No matter the distance between us, either physically or emotionally
It's no matter darling where you are
Your presence is all that matters to me, no matter where you may be
I think of you
You are always on my mind
Day and night, night and day, why is it so
I don't understand why, but both during the daytime and nighttime, I can't stop thinking of you
That this longing for you follows wherever I go
My desire for you never fades, no matter where I am or what I'm doing
In the roaring traffic's boom
Even amongst the loud and chaotic noise of traffic
In the silence of my lonely room
Even in the calm and isolation of my own room
I think of you
You are never out of my thoughts
Under the hide of me
Deep within me
There's an oh such a hungry yearning burning inside of me
A fervent craving and passion exists within me
And this torment won't be through
This agony will never end
Until you let me spend my life making love to you
Unless you allow me to love you for the rest of my life
Lyrics © Roba Music Verlag GMBH, Red Brick Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cole Porter
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