Tay Zonday's Chocolate Rain Lyrics, Videos -- What's his nationality and race? Why is Chocolate Rain so sad and catchy and sweeping the net?
by Paula Neal MooneyThis guy Tay Zonday and his "Chocolate Rain" lyrics are tripping me and a lot of other people out.
"I am a singer-songwriter-vocalist. I do everything. No style is off-limits. No two videos are alike. From Bach to Tupac, Opera to Screamo, Expect the Unexpected!"
That's what Tay Zonday YouTube site says. (I hope that means he's getting revenue sharing.)
"Yes, I have a deep voice. No, I don't fake it," Tay Zonday continues.
I wish he would give more info about his nationality -- something I always try to decipher. Is he black? Is he Indian? I want to know.
Is that what "Chocolate Rain" means? With the property value line and all...
"Yes, I look young. I am 25 years old. I have never studied piano or voice formally. Several of my videos have free MP3s and/or sheet music that you can download in the video details!"
Right now, Tay Zonday's personal website (or blog?) redirects back to YouTube, but I'm sure with all the attention he's getting -- somebody's trying to get him on MTV -- it'll be smoking hot soon.
Then we'll all know more.
My kids cracked up at the "Chocolate Rain" video and lyric delivery, but if you listen closely, the "Chocolate Rain" lyrics are really sad.
Reminds me of the recent 20/20 special about hell (watch the video) that made ruminate about the hell on earth some people experience now, and the one guy who went to hell and came back to life, sobbing to be saved.
But back to Zonday. Here are all of Tay Zonday's videos.
Believe you me, this is only the beginning for this man...
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Comments
I've never heard of this kid, but I'll check him out!
Thanks for the tip about Tay Zonday, he's such a fresh voice that the world has to make room for now.
I just love the way he did that song 'Never Gonna Give You Up'.
So real until he doesn't have to
do anything better with that one.
He nailed it, and I just know the
sky has no limits for his success.
I just love a rising star! Tay Zonday is coming, I like his cover!
His voice has a character that could be quite compelling if he can learn to hone in on a musical style and get comfortable with it. Chocolate Rain is delivered in an unneccessarily stiff style. With a voice like that, it puts me in mind of Lou Rawls a bit. And Lou was the king of smooth.
I hope the kid gets good advice. I've been a big fan of American Idol for the past 3 years, but it's sad to watch these kids get devoured by music industry people who don't know the first thing about good music.
Songwriting used to be an honored and valued profession. To some degree, it's still there in country music...but, for the most part, it gets devalued. Now, people record what their producer tells them to...something their cousin wrote for them...something written by a hot girl who they hope to win an audience with, etc, etc, etc.
It's a delight for me when someone records one of my songs. I'll never make any money at it...but I haven't had dreams like that since I was a teen anyway. But it's really a beautiful thing to watch someone take something you've created, and bring it to life in their own unique way. I'm a big believer in the concept that we're all gifted in different ways. And it's extra cool when each one brings something special... something unique to them... to contribute to one larger cool thing. Sorta like the ultimate potluck dinner. ;-)
IT'S ABOUT NEEGERS
Long live Chocolate Rain.
Chocolate Rain
Some stay dry and others feel the pain
Chocolate Rain
A baby born will die before the sin
Chocolate Rain
The school books say it can't be here again
Chocolate Rain
The prisons make you wonder where it went
Chocolate Rain
Build a tent and say the world is dry
Chocolate Rain
Zoom the camera out and see the lie
Chocolate Rain
Forecast to be falling yesterday
Chocolate Rain
Only in the past is what they say
Chocolate Rain
Raised your neighborhood insurance rates
Chocolate Rain
Makes us happy 'livin in a gate
Chocolate Rain
Made me cross the street the other day
Chocolate Rain
Made you turn your head the other way
(Chorus)
Chocolate Rain
History quickly crashing through your veins
Chocolate Rain
Using you to fall back down again
[Repeat]
Chocolate Rain
Seldom mentioned on the radio
Chocolate Rain
Its the fear your leaders call control
Chocolate Rain
Worse than swearing worse than calling names
Chocolate Rain
Say it publicly and you're insane
Chocolate Rain
No one wants to hear about it now
Chocolate Rain
Wish real hard it goes away somehow
Chocolate Rain
Makes the best of friends begin to fight
Chocolate Rain
But did they know each other in the light?
Chocolate Rain
Every February washed away
Chocolate Rain
Stays behind as colors celebrate
Chocolate Rain
The same crime has a higher price to pay
chocolate Rain
The judge and jury swear it's not the face
(Chorus)
Chocolate Rain
Dirty secrets of economy
Chocolate Rain
Turns that body into GDP
Chocolate Rain
The bell curve blames the baby's DNA
Chocolate Rain
But test scores are how much the parents make
Chocolate Rain
'Flippin cars in France the other night
Chocolate Rain
Cleans the sewers out beneath Mumbai
Chocolate Rain
'Cross the world and back its all the same
Chocolate Rain
Angels cry and shake their heads in shame
Chocolate Rain
Lifts the ark of paradise in sin
Chocolate Rain
Which part do you think you're 'livin in?
Chocolate Rain
More than 'marchin more than passing law
Chocolate Rain
Remake how we got to where we are
My link works for me, but thanks for printing the Chocolate Rain lyrics here anyway.
Gave me another chance to savor their beauty and truth and depth.
Sometimes.
I mean, I know God's favor over my life traverses any racism.
But wow, "test scores are how much the parents make" -- so in-depth!
Just wait till the mainstream media truly discovers Tay Zonday!
I like to read your blog and writestyle, so keep up with it.
I also heard Tay Zonday was on Jay Leno's show.
Anybody got think link?
Thanks!
Plus, now we all know the real name of Tay Zonday, which is Adam Bahner.
And Adam Bahner doesn't quite totally explain the Chocolate Rain lyrics, but he is very smart -- a PhD candidate, and he give an intriguing non-definition.
Go Adam Bahner!
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