Eldridge was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. His nickname was Little Jazz. Eldridge played in the bands of Fletcher Henderson, Gene Krupa and Artie Shaw before making records under his own name. He also played in Benny Goodman's and Count Basie's Orchestras, and co-led a band with Coleman Hawkins.
You Know It
Roy Eldridge Lyrics
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Over things you said to me; I couldn't even sleep
You forgot your promises, every single vow
All you did was laugh at me, but things are different now
I cried for you; now it's your turn to cry over me
Every road has a turning
That's one thing you're learning
Now I found two eyes just a little bit bluer
I found a heart just a little bit truer
I cried for you; now it's your turn to cry over me
How can I forget the hours that I worried through
Wondering the live long day just what next thing to do?
In those days you never thought anything of me
But the slave that was all yours and now at last is free
I cried for you; now it's your turn to cry over me
Every road has a turning
That's one thing you're learning
I cried for you; what a fool I used to be
Now I found two eyes just a little bit bluer
I found a heart just a little bit truer
I cried for you; now it's your turn to cry over me
The lyrics of Roy Eldridge's "You Know It" speak of a painful breakup and the journey towards healing and moving on. The singer recalls the past, where they wept over the things the former lover said and promised but did not live up to. They were left feeling alone and hurt, while their ex only laughed at their pain. However, the singer has moved on and found love again, and now it is their ex's turn to feel the pain of unrequited love. The song conveys a sense of empowerment and vindication, as the former victim of heartbreak has now gained the upper hand and is able to look back on their pain with a newfound sense of freedom and strength.
The lyrics are simple yet evocative, capturing the universal experience of heartbreak and the journey towards healing. The repeated refrain of "I cried for you; now it's your turn to cry over me" serves as a cathartic release, giving voice to the singer's anger and pain while also expressing a sense of closure and resolution. The song's message is one of resilience and hope, reminding listeners that even in the darkest of times, there is always the possibility of moving on and finding happiness again.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember other days how I used to weep
I recall times when I cried because of the things you said to me
Over things you said to me; I couldn't even sleep
Your words affected me so deeply, I couldn't rest
You forgot your promises, every single vow
You didn't keep your word, not even once
All you did was laugh at me, but things are different now
You mocked me then, but now the tables have turned
I cried for you; now it's your turn to cry over me
I shed tears over you before, but now it's your turn to feel pain
Every road has a turning
Life is full of twists and turns
That's one thing you're learning
You're starting to see this truth for yourself
I cried for you; what a fool I used to be
I was foolish to cry over someone who didn't deserve my tears
Now I found two eyes just a little bit bluer
I've found someone better with even bluer eyes
I found a heart just a little bit truer
I've found someone with a more genuine heart
How can I forget the hours that I worried through
I can't forget the countless hours I spent worrying about you
Wondering the live long day just what next thing to do?
I spent all day wondering how to fix our relationship
In those days you never thought anything of me
You didn't care about me then
But the slave that was all yours and now at last is free
But now, I've moved on from being your servant and I am finally free
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GUS ARNHEIM, ARTHUR FREED, ABE LYMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Watts
Bill Coleman is so incredibly underrated, I honestly enjoyed his solo the most
Funkadelic
Dizzy just looks so badass here. The glasses, the suit, the horn. You can really tell Miles Davis took a great deal of inspiration from Dizzy during this time.
Think Twice
Yes YES , miles is s copy of dizzy, but a diluted softer version. When you read his book you or listen to his interviews and es Arlt recordings he ows it to Dizzy..
Jean Hodgson
Great to hear these fine trumpeters.
Either Arvell, or J.C. was dragging the time slower and slower. They were usually fine players, but on that occasion, it was almost anti-support. When Diz starts his solo, he has to figure out where the beat is.
Think Twice
Right,
Dizzy cheering the drummer to play ahead of time on the Last ensemble.
Joe Gartner
I noticed that but I actually liked the way it sounded
Lindsay Meech
Bill Coleman 👍👍👍
Elshad Bagirow
lovely concert miracle Dizzy
John Whitehead
Great to see Bill Coleman whom I knew from visits to Paris
57dogsbody
I think Roy won on points but it was a split decision.