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.
Ohh Baby Baby
Zapp Lyrics
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I did you wrong, my heart went out to play
And in the game I lost you, what a price to pay!
I'm cryin', ooh baby baby ooh baby baby
Mistakes I know I've made a few,
But I'm only human; you've made mistakes too!
I'm cryin', ooh baby baby ooh baby baby
Ooh baby baby
Ooh baby baby I'm just about at the end of my rope.
But I can't stop tryin', I can't give up hope
'cause I feel someday I'll hold you near,
Whisper I still love you
Until that day is here ooh I'm cryin'.
Ooh baby baby ooh baby baby
The lyrics to Zapp's song 'Ohh Baby Baby' speak of heartbreak and regret. The singer openly admits that they made a mistake and that it cost them dearly. They lost the one they loved in a game they played, implying that they weren't taking the relationship seriously and were playing with their partner's feelings. The singer acknowledges that they aren't perfect, and that both parties have undoubtedly made mistakes, but that doesn't stop them from being heartbroken by the loss of their love.
The repetition of the phrase 'ooh baby baby' throughout the song highlights the emotional turmoil and pain that the singer is feeling. They feel like they're at the end of their rope, but they can't stop trying to make amends and continue to hold onto hope that they'll one day be reunited with the one they lost. The final lines of the song leave the listener with a sense of longing and sadness, as the singer whispers that they still love their lost love, but until they're reunited, they can only cry.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh la, la, la, la.
Expressing surprise or excitement
I did you wrong, my heart went out to play
Took you for granted, acted selfishly
And in the game I lost you, what a price to pay!
I made a mistake and lost the love of my life
I'm cryin', ooh baby baby ooh baby baby
Feeling regretful and sad about losing you
Mistakes I know I've made a few,
Acknowledging past mistakes
But I'm only human; you've made mistakes too!
Justifying my mistakes and reminding you that you're not perfect either
Ooh baby baby
Expressing longing and desire for you
Ooh baby baby I'm just about at the end of my rope.
Feeling hopeless and desperate without you
But I can't stop tryin', I can't give up hope
Determined to win you back and not lose hope
'cause I feel someday I'll hold you near,
Believing that we will be reunited
Whisper I still love you
Expressing love and devotion to you
Until that day is here ooh I'm cryin'.
Expressing sadness and longing until we are together again
Ooh baby baby ooh baby baby
Repeating expressions of love and desire for you
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SMOKEY ROBINSON, WARREN MOORE, WILLIAM ROBINSON JR.
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@MyJOSE2013
Roger's facial expressions are the best lol
@faafetaifalealii4270
Not that anyone care but when I get a car, this will be the first song I will blast on my speakers. π€π»
@michaelolmos4723
Keep the classics going!!
@sterent7570
I care, did you get your car yet?
@Patricia-zr9vx
I pray you got ur car and ABSOLUTELY blast this jam itβs the ishβ€
@mprez2065
Oh yea that sounds bad ass I a car loud and it goes deep
@katrinaholden8183
Hell I do honey, blast that old school ish πππ
@rabiuhassan5323
Roger Troutman was such a great talent, may his soul rest in peace
@peggatheecructhfield9624
thank you so much
@peggatheecructhfield9624
thank you