Troy Andrews is the younger brother of trumpeter and bandleader James Andrews . Growing up in New Orleans' Treme neighborhood, "Trombone Shorty" was participating in brass band parades as a child, carrying his trombone even before his arms were long enough to reach all the positions of the slide. Andrews was a bandleader by the age of 6. Originally attracting attention for his youth, by his teens he was attracting attention for his musical virtuosity as well.
He attended the prestigious New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts (NOCCA). And as a graduate he joined the ranks of others like Wynton Marsalis, Branford Marsalis, Harry Connick, Jr., Irvin Mayfield and Nicholas Payton.
In 2005, he was a featured member of Lenny Kravitz's horn section for a world tour that shared billing with acts such as Aerosmith.
Six weeks after the levees failed in New Orleans on August 29, 2005, some of the city's greatest musicians came to Austin, Texas, to record a benefit CD called Sing Me Back Home at Wire Studios with producers Leo Sacks and Ray Bardani. With their lives in storm-tossed transition, the all-star collective was christened The New Orleans Social Club. Andrews was the featured guest on "Hey Troy, Your Mama's Calling You," a tribute to "Hey Leroy, Your Mama's Calling You" which was a Latin-jazz-soul hit for the Jimmy Castor Bunch on Smash Records in 1966. Andrews also performed on "Where Y'At" as part of The Sixth Ward All-Star Brass Band Revue featuring Charles Neville of the Neville Brothers.
In London, during the summer of 2006, Andrews began working with producer Bob Ezrin and U2 at Abbey Road Studios. This association led to Andrews performing with U2 and Green Day during the re-opening of the New Orleans Superdome for the NFL’s Monday Night Football pre-game show.
To wrap up 2006, Andrews appeared on the NBC television series Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip. Leading a group of New Orleans musicians, he performed the holiday classic "O Holy Night" which drew such an enthusiastic response from viewers that NBC released the single for free download on their web site.
Kicking off 2007, New Orleans’ premier music magazine, Offbeat, named Andrews their Performer of the Year. He also garnered honors as Best Contemporary Jazz Performer.
As of 2009, his current project is Orleans Avenue, a funk/pop/hip-hop mix including musicians Mike Ballard on bass, Dan Oestreicher on baritone sax, Clarence "Trixzéy" Slaughter on tenor sax, Pete Murano on guitar, Joey Peebles on drums, and Dwayne "Big D" Williams on percussion.
Something Beautiful
Trombone Shorty Lyrics
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Can you show me something beautiful?
Beautiful, show me something beautiful
Can you show me something beautiful?
Can you show me something beautiful?
Beautiful, show me something beautiful
Do you see flashes of lighting?
So brightly
Do you know who
Who would love to love you?
I do
Can you let your worried mind move?
Can you show me something beautiful?
Beautiful, show me something beautiful
Do you see the colors changing?
Can you feel them rearranging?
Amazing
Do you know who
Who would love to love you?
I do
Can you feel the things that I do?
When the push comes to show
When the wolrd is hiding love
And is rading and cold
When the world has grown dull
Can you show me sonthing beautiful?
Beautiful, show me something beautiful
Can you show me sonthing beautiful?
Show me something beautiful
Can you show me sonthing beautiful?
I said beautiful
Show me something beautiful
The lyrics of Trombone Shorty's song "Something Beautiful" revolve around the idea of finding inspiration and beauty in an otherwise bleak and mundane world. The song begins with a simple yet powerful plea to see something beautiful, perhaps as a result of being surrounded by negativity and darkness. The repetition of this line throughout the song emphasizes how important it is for the singer to see something that reminds them of the good in the world.
The lyrics go on to describe sensory experiences that are designed to evoke a sense of awe and wonder in the listener. The mention of rising temperatures and flashes of lightning creates a sense of urgency in the song, as if the singer is asking the listener to pay attention to the excitement and energy around them. The question "Do you know who would love to love you?" suggests that the singer is not only seeking beauty, but also a deeper connection with someone who can appreciate it with them.
The song's chorus emphasizes the importance of finding something beautiful in the world, even when everything seems bleak and dark. The repeated lines "Can you show me something beautiful?" and "Beautiful, show me something beautiful" serve as a reminder to the listener to actively seek out beauty and positivity in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Can you show me something beautiful?
The singer is asking for someone to show them something beautiful.
Can you show me something beautiful?
The singer repeats their request for someone to show them something beautiful.
Beautiful, show me something beautiful
The singer emphasizes their desire to see beauty.
Do you feel temperature's rising?
The artist wonders if the listener feels the intensity of their emotions.
Do you see flashes of lightning?
The artist describes a moment of excitement and wonder.
So brightly
The singer emphasizes the intensity of the experience.
Do you know who Who would love to love you? I do
The singer expresses their own love and affection for the listener.
Can you let your worried mind move?
The artist encourages the listener to let go of their worries and immerse themselves in the moment.
Do you see the colors changing?
The artist asks if the listener is aware of the changes happening around them.
Can you feel them rearranging?
The artist asks if the listener can sense the transformation taking place.
Amazing
The singer expresses awe at the beauty of the moment.
Do you know who Who would love to love you? I do
The artist reiterates their love and affection for the listener.
Can you feel the things that I do?
The singer wonders if the listener is experiencing the same emotions they are.
When the push comes to show
The singer acknowledges the difficulties of life.
When the world is hiding love
The singer laments the lack of love in the world.
And is rading and cold
The artist describes a harsh and unforgiving world.
When the world has grown dull
The artist recognizes the monotony of daily life.
Can you show me sonthing beautiful?
The singer repeats their request for someone to show them something beautiful.
Beautiful, show me something beautiful
The singer reiterates their desire to see beauty.
Can you show me sonthing beautiful?
The artist repeats their request.
Show me something beautiful
The artist implores the listener to show them something beautiful.
Can you show me sonthing beautiful?
The artist repeats their request one final time.
I said beautiful
The singer reinforces the concept of beauty.
Show me something beautiful
The artist emphasizes their desire to see beauty.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: RYAN MONTBLEAU, TROY ANDREWS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@dxt82
These guys have the energy Tower of Power had back in the 1970s. Making it with their own sound. I'm now a fan!
@EvanHiltunenVisual
Saw them at 1st Ave in Minneapolis last fall ... absolutely blown away by their performance and connection with the crowd! Reminded me of the better things of living in nola. Will see Trombone Shorty live as many times as possible!
@MrBender1981
Trombone Shorty was by far the best artist at Bluesfest 2011 in Byron Bay Australia.
@Themaddprof
There's still good music being made these days-just not on your mainstream stations!
@sylliebillie1978
You guys gave me something beautiful last night at the North Sea Jazz festival! Your sesion was amazing, i enjoyed it so much and it was a pitty the organization did not let you guys come back for 1 more song!!! Amazing energy guys, thank you!!!
@Gnomeland
They closed out a rockin' set in NYC last night with this number....amazing orchestrations all evening, amusing choices of influence...from Louis Armstrong "Sunny Side of the Street" to the chicka- chicka of "Shaft" to a fine fine take on 70's disco...damn...I'd see the show again tonight if he were still in town!!
@DatgrlKajun
Great Job and Soulful!!!
@Magr1946
WOW ! ! FINALLY got to see Shorty in concert YESTERDAY here in California. 14 in our party and he made a BELIEVER out of each and every one of us. I have been emailing and facebooking everyone I know to SEE the young man, SUPPORT this young man......such talent, and the band is AMAZING. Getting his CD TODAY and can't wait for the new one.
@thewoodyman1
this song should be on mainstream cuz it great
@suzin512
these guys are so amazing live!