Mon Bon Ami
Angela Hunte Lyrics
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He couldn't ha betta timing
Always answerin when ah calling
Whole day and whole night ah with him
The other week
He ha meh lock up in d bedroom
Everyday ah feeling brand new
But ah say he was love at first sight
Ah going easy
He want to give me d sugar
Ah tell him come get it baby
If he want d right side
He better work hard at night
He want to give me his money
I say ah doh need his money
I in love wit ah soca jonkey
D music does make me want to
Oooohhhhhhhhhhhhh
Hold me darlin
He say
Ooooohhhhhhhhhhhh
Hold me darlin
He want to gih me d sugar
Soon as ah reach
He want to know what ah cookin
Sweet kisses on my forehead
Senin dem you say gyal you been missin
Oh yeah
He tell meh that he want it
I tell him that ah ready
I'm on ma way
oo la lee lee lee la la
He tell men that he want it
I tell him that ah ready
I'm on ma way
Mon Bon Miiii
He want to give me d sugar
Ah tell him come get it baby
If he want d right side
He better work hard at night
He want to give me his money
I say ah doh need his money
I in love wit ah soca jonkey
D music does make me want to
Oooohhhhhhhhhhhhh
Hold me darlin
He say
Ooooohhhhhhhhhhhh
Hold me darlin
He want to gih me d sugar
(He want it, He want it)
He want to come get his sugar
(He want it, He want it)
Oo ley oo ley oo ley oo leyyy
Ahh come get d sugar baby
He want to give me d sugar
Ah tell him come get it baby
If he want d right side
He better work hard at night
He want to give me his money
I say ah doh need his money
I in love wit ah soca jonkey
D music does make me want to
Oooohhhhhhhhhhhhh
Hold me darlin
He say
Ooooohhhhhhhhhhhh
Hold me darlin
He want to gih me d sugar
(end)
The song "Mon Bon Ami" by Angela Hunte is about a woman who celebrates her love for her partner. She praises him for his perfect timing and always answering her calls, being with her day and night, and making her feel loved and new every day. She describes how she fell in love with him at first sight and how he wants to give her his love and money, but all she needs is his companionship, especially when he plays Soca music, which makes her feel passionate and intimate. She sings that she is ready to give her partner her love and dedication and urges him to work hard to keep her satisfied.
Line by Line Meaning
Mon Bon Ami
My good friend
He couldn't ha betta timing
His timing was impeccable
Always answerin when ah calling
He always answers my calls
Whole day and whole night ah with him
I spend all day and night with him
The other week
Last week
He ha meh lock up in d bedroom
He locked me up in the bedroom
Everyday ah feeling brand new
Every day I feel like a new person
But ah say he was love at first sight
I said it was love at first sight
And he say
And he said
Ah going easy
I'm taking it easy
He want to give meh d sugar
He wants to give me sweet lovemaking
Ah tell him come get it baby
I tell him to come and get it, baby
If he want d right side
If he wants the best of me
He better work hard at night
He better work hard to please me
He want to give me his money
He wants to give me his money
I say ah doh need his money
I say I don't need his money
I in love wit ah soca jonkey
I'm in love with a soca musician
D music does make me want to
The music makes me want to
Oooohhhhhhhhhhhhh
Ooh
Hold me darlin
Hold me, darling
He want to gih me d sugar
He wants to give me sweet lovemaking
Soon as ah reach
As soon as I arrive
He want to know what ah cookin
He wants to know what I'm up to
Sweet kisses on my forehead
Sweet kisses on my forehead
Senin dem you say gyal you been missin
Sending them, you say 'girl, you've been missing'
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
He tell meh that he want it
He tells me that he wants it
I tell him that ah ready
I tell him that I'm ready
I'm on ma way
I'm on my way
oo la lee lee lee la la
Sing-song vocalizations
Mon Bon Miiii
My good friend
He want to give me d sugar
He wants to give me sweet lovemaking
Ah tell him come get it baby
I tell him to come and get it, baby
He want to give me his money
He wants to give me his money
I say ah doh need his money
I say I don't need his money
He want to gih me d sugar
He wants to give me sweet lovemaking
He want to come get his sugar
He wants to come and get his sweet lovemaking
Oo ley oo ley oo ley oo leyyy
Sing-song vocalizations
Ahh come get d sugar baby
Ah, come and get the sweet lovemaking, baby
He say
He said
Ooooohhhhhhhhhhhh
Ooh
Hold me darlin
Hold me, darling
(end)
End of song
Contributed by Jacob R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@josannefrancis1981
This song will forever be my favorite. Raises my pores everytime
@oceanlover2426
Yes! 2023 and still! 💃🏾
@MrCaribKaraoke
Angela buss in the scene for two years in Soca and giving that Alison Hinds mid 90s vibe....can't wait to hear more from here.
@adlaimeade927
For those who probably don't know, "Mon Bon Ami" is french for "My Good Friend".
@thetraininghubedu
Grammy tings. 🔥
@kerrib7457
French influence(zouk) + afro + soca = HOTTEST HIT EVER!!!! Someone helpppp my replay button mash up.
@jazzyjamez2300
I am so obsessed with this song. I dance to this almost every day. #TeamSoca
@trinihaze3127
This brought tears to my eyes... Reminds me of my younger days chasing girls in Belmont. Music is so powerful!
@lorrainesimon5770
Hearing this song on big speakers is sweet.😍
@oceanlover2426
Oh yes. Sweet still in 2023 too. 💃🏾 🎶