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.
Do It Roger
Zapp Lyrics
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(Do it, baby)
Do it, do it, Roger, do it
(Wanna do it, girl)
Do it, do it, Roger, do it
(Watch me do it, ooh)
Do it, do it, Roger, do it
(Don't say you won't just play)
Don't stop, get off, don't stop, get off
Don't stop, get off
(Don't say you won't just play)
Don't stop, don't stop, get off, don't stop
Don't stop, don't stop, get off, get off
(Don't say you won't just play)
Don't stop, get off, don't stop
Don't stop, don't stop, get off, get off
(Don't say you won't just play)
Don't stop, get off, don't stop, don't stop
Do it, do it, Roger, do it
(Let me, let me, let me do it)
Do it, do it, Roger, do it
(You got to let me do it)
Do it, do it, Roger, do it
(Let me, let me, let me do it)
Ooh, let you be mine, ooh, do it now
He's doin' it, gotta keep on doin' it
Oh, doin' it, let him keep on doin' it, he's doin' it
Do it, do it, yeah, do it, do it, yeah
Do it, do it, yeah, do it, do it, yeah
My goodness, he's doin' it
Oh hon, I'm doin' it
My goodness, he's doin' it
Just let him do it
Doin' it, doin' it
Doin' it, oh, ho, ho, ho
Do it, do it, Roger, do it
(Let me, let me, let me do it)
Do it, do it, Roger, do it
(You got to let me do it)
Do it, do it, Roger, do it
(Let me, let me, let me do it)
In his music there's love
Love is in his music
In his music there's funk
Funk is in the song he plays, hey
In his music there's love
Love is in his music
In his music there's funk
Funk is in the song he plays, hey
In his music there's love
Love is in his music
The lyrics to Zapp & Roger's "Do It Roger" are focused on encouraging a man named Roger to keep on doing whatever it is he's doing. The lyrics consist mainly of repeating the same lines over and over again. The first verse consists of multiple people urging Roger to "do it," whatever "it" may be. The second verse changes to "don't stop, get off," continuing the supportive theme. The third verse returns to "do it."
The chorus consists of the three phrases from the verses being repeated. Additionally, a woman can be heard singing, "In his music there's love, love is in his music, in his music there's funk, funk is in the song he plays, hey." This could be interpreted as Roger being a musician, and those around him recognizing and supporting his talents.
Overall, the song seems to be an upbeat, catchy encouragement to whoever Roger may be, urging him to continue doing whatever it is that makes him happy.
Line by Line Meaning
Do it, do it, Roger, do it
(Do it, baby)
Do it, do it, Roger, do it
(Wanna do it, girl)
Do it, do it, Roger, do it
(Watch me do it, ooh)
Do it, do it, Roger, do it
Encouraging Roger to take action in performing an activity repeatedly, while expressing excitement and eagerness
Don't stop, get off, don't stop, get off
(Don't say you won't just play)
Don't stop, get off, don't stop, get off
Don't stop, get off
(Don't say you won't just play)
Don't stop, don't stop, get off, don't stop
Urging to continue an activity without interruptions with the implication of achieving success if the action is followed through
Don't stop, don't stop, get off, get off
(Don't say you won't just play)
Don't stop, get off, don't stop
Don't stop, don't stop, get off, get off
(Don't say you won't just play)
Don't stop, get off, don't stop, don't stop
Continuing to insist that progress is achieved through persistence and immediate action
Do it, do it, Roger, do it
(Let me, let me, let me do it)
Do it, do it, Roger, do it
(You got to let me do it)
Do it, do it, Roger, do it
(Let me, let me, let me do it)
Repeating the request for Roger to continue with performing the activity while emphasizing the desire to participate
Ooh, let you be mine, ooh, do it now
Expressing admiration and attraction towards someone and urging them to take action in the moment
He's doin' it, gotta keep on doin' it
Oh, doin' it, let him keep on doin' it, he's doin' it
Do it, do it, yeah, do it, do it, yeah
Do it, do it, yeah, do it, do it, yeah
Praising someone for their actions and urging them to continue, while expressing enthusiasm and support
My goodness, he's doin' it
Oh hon, I'm doin' it
My goodness, he's doin' it
Just let him do it
Acknowledging and appreciating someone's successful efforts and advising others to allow them to continue without interference
Doin' it, doin' it
Doin' it, oh, ho, ho, ho
Highlighting the successful and ongoing actions of someone
In his music there's love
Love is in his music
In his music there's funk
Funk is in the song he plays, hey
In his music there's love
Love is in his music
In his music there's funk
Funk is in the song he plays, hey
In his music there's love
Praising Roger's music for containing elements of love and funk, which enhances the quality of his music
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