The band… Read Full Bio ↴Amazulu was a British ska and new wave band from the 1980s.
The band formed primarily as an all female band, except one member, Nardo Bailey on drums. The name "Amazulu" is taken from the Zulu language word for the Zulu people. Former manager for X-Ray Spex and Adam & the Ants, Falcon Stuart discovered the act and helped promote their first single, "Cairo" to modest success in the UK.
The band started gaining appearances on Top of the Pops (1985) and The Young Ones (1984) which helped trigger their fame amongst a wider audience with hits such as "Moonlight Romance" and "Excitable." The band broke into the United States with the "Montego Bay" in 1986. That same year saw the release of their self-titled full length album released on Island Records.
Breaking up in 1987, Anne-Marie Ruddock, Sharon Bailey and Lesley Beach continued to play on as Amazulu II, to little success. Ruddock went on to perform in the Alex Cox film Straight to Hell. The most notable member of the band with later success is Clare Kenny who went on to join Coming Up Roses, and eventually becoming a popular session player performing with Sinead O'Connor, Shakespears Sister and Damien Dempsey.
Don't You Just Know It
Amazulu Lyrics
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(Don't you just know it)
You got me rocking when I ought to be rolling
(Don't you just know it)
Ha ha ha ha
(Ha ha ha ha)
Hey, oh
Ha gooba gooba gooba gooba
(Ha gooba gooba gooba gooba)
Ha ha ha ha
(Ha ha ha ha)
Ha ha ha ha
(Ha ha ha ha)
Hey, oh
(Hey, oh)
Baby, baby, you're my blue heaven
(Don't you just know it)
You got me pushing when I ought to be shoving
(Don't you just know it)
Ha ha ha ha
(Ha ha ha ha)
Hey, oh
(Hey, oh)
Ha gooba gooba gooba gooba
(Ha gooba gooba gooba gooba)
Ha ha ha ha
(Ha ha ha ha)
Ha ha ha ha
(Ha ha ha ha)
Hey, oh
(Hey, oh)
Ha ha ha ha
(Ha ha ha ha)
Hey, oh
(Hey, oh)
Ha gooba gooba gooba gooba
(Ha gooba gooba gooba gooba)
Ha ha ha ha
(Ha ha ha ha)
Ha ha ha ha
(Ha ha ha ha)
Hey, oh
(Hey, oh)
Baby, baby when the fire is growing
(Don't you just know it)
You got me racing when I ought to be slowing
(Don't you just know it)
Ha ha ha ha
(Ha ha ha ha)
Hey, oh
(Hey, oh)
Ha gooba gooba gooba gooba
(Ha gooba gooba gooba gooba)
Ha ha ha ha
(Ha ha ha ha)
Ha ha ha ha
(Ha ha ha ha)
Hey, oh
(Hey, oh)
Ha ha ha ha
(Ha ha ha ha)
Hey, oh
(Hey, oh)
Ha gooba gooba gooba gooba
(Ha gooba gooba gooba gooba)
Ha ha ha ha
(Ha ha ha ha)
Ha ha ha ha
(Ha ha ha ha)
Hey, oh
(Hey, oh)
Ha ha ha ha
(Ha ha ha ha)
Hey, oh
(Hey, oh)
Ha gooba gooba gooba gooba.
The song "Don't You Just Know It" by Amazulu is an upbeat and lively tune with lyrics that alternate between repeating the phrase "Baby, baby" and "Don't you just know it." The song's lyrics describe the feeling of being with someone who brings a sense of excitement, joy, and energy to life.
The opening lyrics establish the sense of movement and motion that characterizes the entire song. The singer describes how being taken out "strolling" has her "rocking when I ought to be rolling," suggesting that the person she is with encourages her to let loose and live in the moment. The song builds on this theme, describing the joy of being with someone who inspires and motivates her to keep going even when she is feeling tired or rundown.
The repeated phrase "Don't you just know it" reinforces the idea that the person she is with has a kind of magic or energy that is infectious and impossible to resist. The song's use of nonsensical words like "gooba gooba" adds to the lighthearted and playful feel of the song, emphasizing that it is not meant to be taken too seriously.
In summary, the song "Don't You Just Know It" is a catchy and upbeat tune that celebrates the joy of being with someone who brings excitement and energy to life. It is a song that encourages the listener to let loose and enjoy the moment, and its playful lyrics and nonsensical words reflect the sense of whimsy and fun that the song embodies.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, baby, when you take me out strolling
(Don't you just know it)
You got me rocking when I ought to be rolling
(Don't you just know it)
My dear, when you take me for a walk, you know I feel delighted and happy. You make me liven up when I should be moving with ease.
Baby, baby, you're my blue heaven
(Don't you just know it)
You got me pushing when I ought to be shoving
(Don't you just know it)
Sweetie, you're like a piece of paradise. You make me want to give it all and make things happen, even when I should hold back.
Baby, baby when the fire is growing
(Don't you just know it)
You got me racing when I ought to be slowing
(Don't you just know it)
Darling, as things get more intense, you ignite my passions and make me act rashly when I should relax.
Contributed by Noah K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@JB-yb4wn
Great version, but you missed the entire first verse:
I can't lose with the stuff I use
(Don't you just know it)
Baby, don't believe I wear two left shoes
(Don't you just know it)
Ah ha ha ha
(Ah ha ha ha)
Ey eh, oh
(Ey eh, oh)
Gooba, gooba, gooba, gooba
(Gooba, gooba, gooba, gooba)
Ah ha ha ha
(Ah ha ha ha)
Ah ha ha ha
(Ah ha ha ha)
Ey eh, oh
(Ey eh, oh)
@Truegho
Evokes great memories of Christmas 1985, when this song was played a lot on the radio. Very catchy tune that makes you want to get up and dance around the room!
@johnrowland3105
Great update of the Huey piano Smith original.
One of those brilliant βmakes no senseβ vids. But still very sing-along-able.
@mikekaraoke
Does makes sense, as don't you just know it he will want to eat/drink everything o nthe table lol
@TheRetrowax
I am always looking for hard to find new wave tracks from 1982, 83, 84, 85. This was one...thank you so much
@Technofungk
Such an awesome song! AMAZULU was definitely one of the most underrated groups of all time!
@escomofreak3566
Technofungk is the lead singer still alive?
@jaelie8398
lobochanel
yes she is
@gabrielledormuth4634
This song just came to me and I couldn't remember who sang it
@questioneverything8301
There only decent song really
@koryandrews1665
The original by Huey "Piano" Smith is much better than this.