That track won a Grammy Award and became an international 40 hit in many countries while also being featured in several films. Later singles with significant airplay include "You All Dat", "Move It Like This", and "Best Years of Our Lives" among others. Yet their commercial fortunes came in fits and starts after the 2002 album 'Move It Like This'. While barely releasing any more material, they toured often during the past decade, finally becoming a dormant project over the past several years as its members pursued other endeavors. This changed in October 2015 when a rejuvenated group released the album 'Ride With Me'.
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Funky Nassau
Baha Men Lyrics
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Nassau's gone soul
We've got a doggone beat now
We gonna call our very own
Nassau rock and Nassau roll
Nassau's got a whole lotta soul
Feel alright
Mini skirts, maxi skirts
And afro-haired dudes
People doin' their own thing
They don't care 'bout me or you
Nassau's gone funky
Nassau's gone soul
And we've got a doggone beat now
We gonna take care of business too
Listen to ze drummer, lay down his beat
Listen to ze bass man, play zat same groovy beat
Attend the guitars is that soulsome tune
L'organ aussi, et les horns, oui, oui, hors
Funky Nassau, Nassau funky
Alors, puis-je jouier s'il vous plait
New York you know, has got a lot of soul, soul
And London Town is too doggone cold, too cold, hey
Nassau's got sunshine and this you all know, hey
But we all go funky, we got some soul, too, yeah
Yeah-yo, yeah-yo
Yeah-yo, yeah-yo
Trumpet, encore une fois
Funky Nassau, funky Nassau
Funky Nassau, funky Nassau
Funky Nassau, funky Nassau
Funky Nassau, funky Nassau
Hit me
The lyrics to Baha Men's "Funky Nassau" describe the transformation of the city of Nassau in the Bahamas into a place with its own unique funky and soulful vibe. The song celebrates the diverse and eclectic styles that are a part of Nassau's lively culture, from mini skirts and maxi skirts to afro-haired dudes. The people are doing their own thing, without caring about anyone else's opinions. Baha Men are clearly thrilled by the new sound and intention to make it their own.
As the lyrics continue, the band encourages everyone to listen to the drums, bass, guitar, organ and horns, all playing their part in the soulful tune. The use of French in the lyrics is a nod to the French influence on the Bahamas. The song ends with the refrain "Funky Nassau" repeated multiple times, emphasizing the city's new identity.
Line by Line Meaning
Nassau's gone funky
Nassau has developed a distinctive and modern style of music
Nassau's gone soul
Nassau's music is infused with emotion and feeling
We've got a doggone beat now
We have a strong and infectious rhythm
We gonna call our very own
We will claim ownership over our unique sound
Nassau rock and Nassau roll
Nassau's music is versatile and diverse
Nassau's got a whole lotta soul
Nassau's music is deeply rooted in passion and feeling
Huh
Acknowledgment or agreement with the previous statement
Feel alright
Contentment with the current situation
Mini skirts, maxi skirts
Different types of clothing worn by people in Nassau
And afro-haired dudes
People in Nassau have a variety of hairstyles
People doin' their own thing
Individuality is celebrated in Nassau
They don't care 'bout me or you
The people in Nassau focus on themselves and their own interests
And we've got a doggone beat now
We have developed a strong and unique rhythm
We gonna take care of business too
We will use our music to be successful
Listen to ze drummer, lay down his beat
Pay attention to the skilled drummer who sets the rhythm
Listen to ze bass man, play zat same groovy beat
Notice the bass player who adds depth and groove to the beat
Attend the guitars is that soulsome tune
Also notice the guitars that play a music full of soul
L'organ aussi, et les horns, oui, oui, hors
The organ and the horns make a significant contribution to the music
Funky Nassau, Nassau funky
Celebrating the unique and funky style of music in Nassau
Alors, puis-je jouier s'il vous plait
A French request to enjoy the music
New York you know, has got a lot of soul, soul
New York's music is soulful and emotional
And London Town is too doggone cold, too cold, hey
Comparing London's music scene unfavorably to Nassau's
Nassau's got sunshine and this you all know, hey
Nassau is known for its sunny climate
But we all go funky, we got some soul, too, yeah
Despite the differences, Nassau also has a funky and soulful music scene
Yeah-yo, yeah-yo
An expression used to hype up the energy and excitement
Trumpet, encore une fois
Encore! Requesting an additional performance by the trumpet player
Funky Nassau, funky Nassau
Repeating the emphasis on the funky and soulful music of Nassau
Hit me
A request to start the music
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Raphael Munnings, Tyrone Fitzgerald
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