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.
You And I
Trombone Shorty Lyrics
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In the cover of the night we run
We'll sleep when we getting where we going
And feel the heat of the sun
Outside the city walls
There is another goal
Run baby baby
Run run baby baby
Behind to your left and your right
Got the bullet and a bomb and a gun
You wanna feel as light as a feather
But trouble weighs in at a ton
There's gotta be a better way
You wanna be another place
Run little brother
Run run little brother
Don't stop til we where we belong
You and I
You and I
Will no longer be denied
Pick me up if I should fall cause they could never stop us all
You and I
You and I
Let this be a battle cry
Put your fist up in the crowds cause they could never stop us now
Don't get caught in the middle of it all
In the negativity and the hate
Cause they'll trash talk as soon as you walk away
But they smile in your face
Don't ever let it get you down
Don't ever let it turn you round
Run baby baby
Run run baby baby
Don't stop til the dark is gone
I know it's on the radio
I know you see it on your TV screen
You read it online, in the papers, and even in the magazine
Don't waste time with fittin' in
Cause you and I are different
Run baby baby
Run run baby girl
Don't stop til we get back home
You and I
You and I
Will no longer be denied
Pick me up if I should fall cause they could never stop us all
You and I
You and I
Let this be a battle cry
Put your fist up in the crowds cause they could never stop us now
Meet me 'round the way
So we can break through all this grey
Make a b-line for the exit sign
We gotta get outta this place
Meet me 'round the way
So we can break through all this grey
Make a b-line for the exit sign
We gotta get outta this place
You and I
You and I
Will no longer be denied
Pick me up if I should fall cause they could never stop us now
You and I
You and I
Let this be a battle cry
Put your fist up in the crowds cause they could never stop us now
"You and I (Outta This Place)" by Trombone Shorty is a song about two people who are running away from their current situation, seeking a better life. It mentions the dangers they face and how they want to leave the city and negativity behind. The lyrics encourage the listener to not give up and to fight for what they want, to never stop until they reach their destination. The chorus emphasizes the strength of unity, the idea that nobody can stand in their way when they are together. The song has a powerful message that urges the listener to keep going and to believe in themselves.
The lyrics describe a feeling of restlessness, the need to escape from a difficult situation, and the desire to find a better place. It talks about the fear of being caught in the middle of danger, but how they shouldn't let it get them down. The lyrics also reference media and how it can influence our outlook on life. Overall, the song is about hope, determination, and the power of unity.
Line by Line Meaning
Between the shadows and the light
In the space between darkness and brightness
In the cover of the night we run
We run while shielded by the darkness
We'll sleep when we getting where we going
We'll rest once we reach our destination
And feel the heat of the sun
And enjoy the warmth of the sun
Outside the city walls
Beyond the urban boundaries
There is another goal
There is a different objective
Run baby baby
Run, my dear
Run run baby baby
Run, run, my dear
Don't stop til the morning comes
Don't pause until dawn breaks
Behind to your left and your right
Behind you, both to your left and right
Got the bullet and a bomb and a gun
Have a bullet, a bomb, and a gun
You wanna feel as light as a feather
You desire to feel weightless
But trouble weighs in at a ton
However, problems are heavy to bear
There's gotta be a better way
There must be an improved approach
You wanna be another place
You yearn to be somewhere else
Run little brother
Run, my little brother
Run run little brother
Run, run, my little brother
Don't stop til we where we belong
Don't cease until we're at our rightful place
You and I
Me and you
Will no longer be denied
Will never again be refused
Pick me up if I should fall cause they could never stop us all
If I stumble, help me get back up because they can never prevent all of us
Let this be a battle cry
Let this be a rallying call to arms
Put your fist up in the crowds cause they could never stop us now
Raise your hand in the gathering because they cannot halt us anymore
Don't get caught in the middle of it all
Don't become entrapped in the commotion
In the negativity and the hate
In the contempt and the hostility
Cause they'll trash talk as soon as you walk away
Because they'll criticise you as soon as you depart
But they smile in your face
But they grin when you're around
Don't ever let it get you down
Never let it discourage you
Don't ever let it turn you round
Never let it deter you from your path
Run baby baby
Run, my dear
Run run baby baby
Run, run, my dear
Don't stop til the dark is gone
Don't pause until the darkness lifts
I know it's on the radio
I am aware it's being broadcast
I know you see it on your TV screen
I know you observe it on your television
You read it online, in the papers, and even in the magazine
You read about it online, in the newspapers, and in the magazines too
Don't waste time with fittin' in
Don't squander time trying to blend in
Cause you and I are different
Because you and I are distinct
Run baby baby
Run, my dear
Run run baby girl
Run, run, my dear girl
Don't stop til we get back home
Don't pause until we've returned home
Meet me 'round the way
Meet me around the area
So we can break through all this grey
So we can elude this monotonous existence
Make a b-line for the exit sign
Head directly for the sign showing the exit
We gotta get outta this place
We must depart from this location
You and I
Me and you
Will no longer be denied
Will never again be refused
Pick me up if I should fall cause they could never stop us all
If I stumble, help me get back up because they can never prevent all of us
Let this be a battle cry
Let this be a rallying call to arms
Put your fist up in the crowds cause they could never stop us now
Raise your hand in the gathering because they cannot halt us anymore
Writer(s): DAVID RYAN HARRIS, TROY MICHAEL ANDREWS, MICHAEL BALLARD, PETER JAMES MURANO
Contributed by Josiah N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Hugo Gonçalves
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