Give Thanks
Bap/Culcha Candela Lyrics


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Fi di wuman dem again
This one goes out to all a di babymothers inna di world
Again candela say

[Chorus]
This ya one a fi nobody but mama
Forever love and respect you
Give thanks because we never get another
Everything we have we get from you this ya one a fi nobody bt mama
Forever love and respect you
Give thanks because we never get another
Say one love fi di mama

Me sing again
Mama give me home mama give me food
Mama give me di knowledge teach me right attitude
Mama give me life and mama give me love too
This is why me sing a lovesong just for you
Ipray fi jah jah give you lifetime full of wonder
Inna your struggie you may not surrender me sing and pray
Fi di time where there's no need fi talk about gender
See every wuman as a mama
Your mama

[Bridge]
Sing about war
Sing about peace
Sing about di truth and di lies
All di lies dem a teach
Sing for the people inna this one world
All die boys and girls
We chant pure love everyday sing another song fi god almighty
But thsi ya one a

[Chorus]

Quien the regala tanto tiempo como lo hace una mama
Quien te conoce a ti asi como lo hace tu mama
Quien dime quien quien te hace tanto bien como tu mama
Quien te pario quien the nutrio quien te cargo en su vientre y sufrio
Con esta estrofa te quiero decir te quiero mama

Te mando angelitos que culden de ti
Que te libran del mal y te agan fellz
Dios elijio a la mujer
Le dio el poderr de extender
La raza humana a su querer
Por eso mereces respeto mujer

I just wanna let you know that you're eternal in my life mama
You gave me love and you always treated me right mama
I wanna show ya that am no longer a child but I'm still your's even if
You're
No longer my guide cause inside my soul I see happyness and sweet memories
Give thanks fi your work cause I appreciat this
Nawe tat nkwebazar ne essanjo bye wandaga jau

This ya one a fi nobody but mama
Forever love and respect you
Give thanks because we never get another
Everything we have we get from you
This ya one a fi nobody but mama
Forever love and respect you
Give thanks because you never get another
One love to all die mamas!

[Bridge]





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The song "Give Thanks" by Bap/Culcha Candela is a tribute to all the hardworking and loving mothers around the world. The lyrics express gratitude and respect towards mothers for everything they do, from giving home and food to providing knowledge and teaching the right attitude. It acknowledges the sacrifices they make and reminds us to appreciate their efforts. The song also talks about the power of women and their role in extending the human race, emphasizing the importance of respecting and cherishing them.


The chorus of the song repeats the title phrase "This ya one a fi nobody but mama" which means that this song is dedicated to no one but mothers. The bridge encourages singing about peace, truth, and love every day, while the verses are in English and Spanish, adding to the song's universal appeal.


Line by Line Meaning

Fi di wuman dem again
This song is dedicated to women, particularly mothers all around the world.


This one goes out to all a di babymothers inna di world
The song specifically honors all the hardworking mothers who have children but are not married.


This ya one a fi nobody but mama
This song is dedicated solely to mothers, as they are irreplaceable and deserve respect and love.


Forever love and respect you
Mothers are always respected and loved, even beyond their earthly existence, as their work is invaluable.


Give thanks because we never get another
We need to appreciate our mothers as they are unique, and we can never get another mother.


Mama give me home mama give me food
Mothers provide a home and food for their children as the basic needs for life.


Mama give me di knowledge teach me right attitude
Mothers teach their children life skills, including morality and ethics, that shape their entire lives.


Mama give me life and mama give me love too
Mothers offer love to their children, which helps them grow and develop into well-rounded individuals.


This is why me sing a lovesong just for you
The song is a love song for mothers to appreciate their invaluable work.


I pray fi jah jah give you lifetime full of wonder
The song takes a religious tone, and the singer prays for mothers to live fulfilling lives full of happiness and wonder.


Inna your struggie you may not surrender me sing and pray
Even in times of difficulties, children look up to their mothers with admiration and continue to pray for their well-being.


Fi di time where there's no need fi talk about gender
Mothers do not have to be defined by their gender, as their nurturing abilities are universal and not limited by biological factors.


See every wuman as a mama
All women are capable of being compassionate, nurturing, and loving, like a mother.


Sing about war
The song appreciates the diversity of music and asks to sing about all aspects of life, including war.


Sing about peace
The song encourages people to create songs of peace, in addition to all other themes.


Sing about di truth and di lies
Music should reflect both the truth and the lies, which exist in the world.


All di lies dem a teach
The song is critical of those who perpetrate falsehoods and lies, especially those in positions of power and authority.


Sing for the people inna this one world
Music should foster unity and appreciation of the diversity that exists in a single world.


All die boys and girls
All children, regardless of their gender, deserve the love and care of their mothers.


We chant pure love everyday sing another song fi god almighty
Music is a means of celebrating love daily while also praising God.


Quien the regala tanto tiempo como lo hace una mama
No one can dedicate as much time and energy as a mother, as she is unique and unreplaceable.


Quien te conoce a ti asi como lo hace tu mama
A mother knows her children intimately, including their personality, likes, and dislikes.


Quien dime quien quien te hace tanto bien como tu mama
A mother provides so much good to her children that cannot be found elsewhere.


Dios elijio a la mujer
God chose women to bear children and propagate the human race, indicating their status and importance to humanity.


Le dio el poderr de extender
God gave women the capability of extending their love, care, and nurturing abilities to all those around them.


La raza humana a su querer
Women have the ability to influence and shape the human race through their role as mothers.


I just wanna let you know that you're eternal in my life mama
Children's love for their mothers goes beyond their earthly lifespan, and they remain eternally in their memories.


I wanna show ya that am no longer a child but I'm still your's even if You're No longer my guide
Mothers love their children regardless of age, and their role as guides and teachers goes beyond childhood into adulthood.


Give thanks fi your work cause I appreciate this
The song acknowledges the hard work and sacrifices that mothers undertake to raise their children and prays in honor of that work.


Nawe tat nkwebazar ne essanjo bye wandaga jau
The song includes lyrics in an African dialect and appreciates the international motherhood bond that transcends race, language, and culture.


One love to all die mamas!
The song ends with a final honor to all the mothers in the world, wishing them eternal love and respect.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: OMAR DUQUE, HANNO GRAF, MATTHIAS HAFEMANN, MATTHAEUS JASCHIK, JAN KROUZILEK, LARS BARRAGAN DE LUYZ, JOHN MAGIRIBA LWANGA, OSMAN FERNANDO PERDOMO

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