Zapp is best known for its 1980 funk hit More Bounce to the Ounce (produced by Bootsy Collins). The group recorded five albums as 'Zapp' & Roger recorded five others under his own name.
Roger & Zapp are known for the distinctive synthesized sound produced by recording vocals through a Talk box fed by an electonic synthesizer. Roger's voice can be heard on the Dr. Dre-produced 1996 Tupac Shakur hit "California Love". Roger also appeared on songs by Johnny Gill, Keith Sweat, Eric Benet and H-Town amongst others.
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.
Be Alright
Zapp Lyrics
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Ooh, ooh, ah, ah, ah,
Ooh, ooh, ah, ah, ah,
Ah, ah, ah,
Oh, baby, please don't ever leave me
Just stick with me, mama, put your hand in mine
Our very last dime or last meal or last sip of wine
Ooh, ooh, ooh, yes, we can
Come on, baby (Put your hand in mine)
We share a good thing together
Come on, baby (Put your hand in mine, girl)
Together we can make this journey
Together we can make this journey
Alright
It's gonna be alright
Alright
It's gonna be alright
Alright
It's gonna be alright
Alright
It's gonna be alright
Alright
Shucks, oh, my mama, don't you talk about me
No, no, no, don't you head for that door
This little thing we got is gonna work our fine, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Work out fine, work out fine, it's gonna work out fine
Doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo
Doo-doo-doo-doo-doo
Doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo
Doo-doo-doo-doo-doo
Alright
It's gonna be alright
Alright
It's gonna be alright
Alright
It's gonna be alright
Alright
It's gonna be alright
Alright
Alright
Alright
Alright
It's gonna be alright
Doo-doo
Doo-doo-doo-doo-doo
Doo-doo
Doo-doo-doo-doo-doo
Doo-doo
Doo-doo-doo-doo-doo
Doo-doo
Doo-doo-doo-doo-doo
Doo-doo
Doo-doo-doo-doo-doo
Doo-doo
Doo-doo-doo-doo-doo
Doo-doo
Doo-doo-doo-doo-doo
Doo-doo
Ooh, ooh, ah, ah, ah,
Ooh, ooh, ah, ah, ah,
Ooh, ooh, ah, ah, ah,
Ooh, ooh, ah, ah, ah,
Ooh, ooh, ah, ah, ah,
Ooh, ooh, ah, ah, ah,
Ooh, ooh, ah, ah, ah,
Ooh, ooh, ah, ah, ah,
Ooh, ooh, ah, ah, ah,
Ooh, ooh, ah, ah, ah,
Ooh, ooh, ah, ah, ah,
Ooh, ooh, ah, ah, ah,
Ooh, ooh, ah, ah, ah,
Ooh, ooh,
Ooh, ooh,
Ooh, ooh,
Ooh, ooh,
Ooh, ooh,
Ooh, ooh,
Ooh, ooh,
Ooh, ooh,
The song "Be Alright" by Zapp speaks about love and commitment, and how two people can make the journey of life together. The lyrics depict a man who is assuring his lover that everything will be alright as long as they stick together through thick and thin. He tells her that they can weather any storm, even if it means having to share their last dime or their last meal together. The repetition of the phrase "alright" throughout the song signifies the man's determination to make their relationship work, no matter what obstacles they may face.
The song has a catchy beat and a funky guitar riff that complements the positive and uplifting message of the lyrics. The use of the vocoder to create a robotic sounding voice is a signature element of Zapp's music. The vocoder gives the song a unique and futuristic feel that was ahead of its time when it was released in 1980.
Line by Line Meaning
Ah, ah, ah,
The song starts off with a repetitive sound as a prelude.
Ooh, ooh, ah, ah, ah,
The repetitive sounds continue to prime the listener for the song.
Ooh, ooh, ah, ah, ah,
The sounds serve as a form of orientation before the lyrics begin.
Ah, ah, ah,
The sounds are repeated again to create a sense of anticipation.
Oh, baby, please don't ever leave me
The singer pleas with his lover to never abandon him.
Just stick with me, mama, put your hand in mine
He asks her to hold his hand to signify unity and support.
We can be together through love and shelter
Together they can make it through any hardship with love and security.
Our very last dime or last meal or last sip of wine
They are willing to share everything, even if it means living on nothing.
Ooh, ooh, ooh, yes, we can
They can endure anything as long as they are together.
Come on, baby (Put your hand in mine)
He reaffirms their unity and asks her to hold his hand.
We share a good thing together
Their love is strong and valuable.
Come on, baby (Put your hand in mine, girl)
He is persistent in his request for her to hold his hand.
Together we can make this journey
They can take on any challenge in their journey together.
Alright
This simple phrase represents the song's message of hope and reassurance.
It's gonna be alright
No matter what happens, everything will still turn out okay in the end.
Alright
Reiterating the message of hope.
It's gonna be alright
Reassurance that everything will be fine.
Alright
Constantly reminding the listener of the song's message.
Shucks, oh, my mama, don't you talk about me
The singer asks his mother not to speak negatively about their relationship.
No, no, no, don't you head for that door
He doesn't want her to leave and is pleading for her to stay.
This little thing we got is gonna work our fine, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Their relationship may seem small, but it will still work out.
Work out fine, work out fine, it's gonna work out fine
Reiterating that their love will work out in the end.
Doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo
The sounds become more rhythmic and melodic.
Doo-doo-doo-doo-doo
The sounds represent the feeling of relief and reassurance.
Alright
The message of hope is repeated again.
It's gonna be alright
Reiterating that everything will be fine.
Alright
Continuing the repetition of the message of hope.
It's gonna be alright
Reassurance that everything will be fine once again.
Alright
Repeating the phrase to drive home the song's message.
Alright
The simplest phrase represents the song's message the most.
Alright
The message of hope is reiterated once more.
Alright
Repeating the phrase to end the song on a hopeful note.
Doo-doo
The sounds represent the feeling of reassurance once again.
Doo-doo-doo-doo-doo
The melodic sounds become more prominent as the song ends.
Doo-doo
The last sounds end the song on a positive note.
Doo-doo-doo-doo-doo
The final sounds represent the song's message of hope and reassurance.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ROGER TROUTMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@user-bj3en5zr7r
Cadê os brasileiros?
Tenho 24 anos e acho que nasci na época errada escutando esses clássicos ❤️
@marianavieira368
Eu também kkk
@cesargodoi3406
Eu igual.
@micheloliveira9445
Tamo aqui ! 🚀🚀🚀🇧🇷
@aldeiroliveirasantos7799
Parabéns. É uma satisfação para nos que vcs jovens curtem nossos sons. Obrigado 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿
@druw23
Minha sogra ouve muito ate eu conhecer com tupac cantando cm o sample
@jeffreyhancock8831
1980.... I was just sixteen.... this is when my surreal experience in the world of FUNK took hold. What a time to be alive! So much FUNK to fill my ears with..... Zapp with Roger.... Cameo..... Slave..... The Bar Kays....., Bootsy Collins..... you see where I'm going with this? So many more come to mind..... but that was then....this is now. I am force feeding the FUNK to the neighbors.....it's rather loud, but yet sounds so beautiful.....yeaaaa, sweetness during the pandemic.... It's gonna be alright.....
@ValdoMatias
Música boa não perde a essência, se perpetua na eternidade, quem concorda dá um jóinha 😊😊
@aroldoferreira5964
Melhor época da minha vida, década de 80, quando comecei curtir aqui no Brasil,os bailes da equipe chic chow, furacão 2000.
@Peleiro
Soube viver! 👊🏼👊🏼