Mas Que Nada
Sérgio Mendes Lyrics

Oariá raiô
Celebratory chant in Brazilian Portuguese, expressing joy and exuberance

Obá obá obá
Another exclamation of excitement and happiness

Mas que nada
But that's nothing; a statement denying the importance of something in favor of what is to come

Black Eyed Peas came to make it hotter
The Black Eyed Peas are here to turn up the heat and elevate the energy of the crowd

We be the party starters
The Black Eyed Peas are known for their ability to get a party started

Bubblin' up just like lava, like lava
The energy of the group is building up rapidly and intensifying, like a volcano about to erupt

Heated like a sauna
The energy of the Black Eyed Peas is intense and hot, like a sauna

Penetrating through your body armor
The music of the Black Eyed Peas is so powerful that it can break through emotional barriers and connect with the listener on a deep level

Rhythmically we massage ya
The music and rhythm of the Black Eyed Peas has a soothing and relaxing effect on the listener

With hip hop mixed up with samba
The Black Eyed Peas combine hip hop and samba music to create a unique and exciting sound

You know we never stop we never rest, y'all
The Black Eyed Peas are constantly pushing forward and bringing the party to new heights

The Black Eyed Peas'll keep it funky fresh, y'all
The Black Eyed Peas will continue to bring fresh and exciting music to the party

And we won't stop until we get y'all, 'til we get y'all sayin'
The Black Eyed Peas are committed to winning over the crowd and getting everyone involved in the party

Peter Piper picked peppers
A reference to a famous tongue-twister

But Tab rocked rhymes-a
Tab (a member of the Black Eyed Peas) is a talented rapper

1, 2, 3, 4, several times-a
Tab is counting out a beat, indicating the rhythm of the song

Heavy rotation played by every kind-a
The music of the Black Eyed Peas is played on many different radio stations and heard by many different people

Radio stations blastin' every mind-a
The music of the Black Eyed Peas has a wide appeal and reaches many different people

We crossing boundaries like everyday
The Black Eyed Peas are breaking down barriers and bringing people together through their music

To rock ya body, Bobbie be on the R and the Bay
The Black Eyed Peas are dedicated to getting the crowd up and dancing, with a shout out to Bobby who is joining in from the R&B filled city of the Bay

We got we got Tab magnifications
Tab's skills as a rapper are amplified and enhanced by the group's collective talent

Tab magnified like every day
Tab's talent and influence continue to grow and make an impact in the music world

Drop hot hot be my daily operation
Producing and playing hot music is a daily priority for the Black Eyed Peas

Got to put in work in this crazy occupation
Making music is hard work, but it's worth it for the Black Eyed Peas

Gotta keep it movin' (that's the motivation)
They have to keep moving forward and creating music, and that's what keeps them going

Gotta ride the waves and keep a tight relation
The Black Eyed Peas need to adjust to changing circumstances and work well together as a team

With my team keep it moving, and doing it right
The Black Eyed Peas are dedicated to continuing to make great music with their team

Up in the lab every day 'til daylight
The Black Eyed Peas are constantly working on new music in the studio

That's the way things move in this monkey business
The music industry can be a chaotic and unpredictable business

(We took an old samba song and remixed it)
The Black Eyed Peas have taken a classic samba song and made it their own with a fresh remix

Sai da minha frente
Get out of my way

Que eu quero passar
I want to keep moving forward

Pois o samba esta animado
Because the samba is lively

O que eu quero e sambar
All I want to do is dance the samba

Este samba, que e misto de maracatu
This samba is a blend of maracatu

E samba de preto velho
And samba of the old blacks

Samba de preto tu
Samba of the black man

We gonna make you feel lil' hotter
The Black Eyed Peas pledge to heat up the dance floor and make everyone feel the music

The Peas and Sergio Mendes heating up samba
The Black Eyed Peas and Sergio Mendes are combining their talents to create an exciting and fresh take on samba music

Sergio, play yo piano
A call for Sergio Mendes to showcase his talent on the piano

(Oh eh oh) Sergio, play yo yo yo yo yo
A joyful and celebratory chant to encourage Sergio to keep playing

Check it out!
A call to the audience to listen closely and enjoy the music

Ba badada ba
A catchy and upbeat instrumental refrain