Mais Que Nada
Black Eyed Peas feat. Sergio Mendez Lyrics

Oariá raiô
This is a chant commonly used in samba music to create a festive atmosphere and get people dancing.

Obá obá obá
This is another chant used in samba music to heighten the energy and excitement of the dance.

Mas Que Nada
This means 'But That's Nothing' in Portuguese, and the song is about bringing new life to samba music and pushing it to new limits.

Black Eyed Peas came to make it hotter
The Black Eyed Peas are here to make their mark and add their own flavor to the samba music scene.

We be the party starters
The Black Eyed Peas are known for getting people up and dancing, so they are ready to start the party and keep it going all night long.

Bubblin' up just like lava, like lava
The excitement and energy of the party is rising and growing, just like lava in a volcano that is about to erupt.

Heated like a sauna
The party is getting hot and steamy, just like a sauna, and everyone is feeling the heat of the music and dance.

Penetrating through your body armor
The music and dance is so powerful that it is breaking down any barriers or defenses people may have, and is reaching deep into their soul.

Rhythmically we massage ya
The music and dance is like a massage to the body, bringing pleasure and relaxation while moving to the beat.

With hip hop mixed up with samba
The Black Eyed Peas are blending the genres of hip hop and samba together, creating a unique and exciting sound.

You know we never stop we never rest, y'all
The Black Eyed Peas are dedicated to keeping the party going and never stopping until everyone is up and dancing.

The Black Eyed Peas'll keep it funky fresh, y'all
The Black Eyed Peas are known for their fresh and funky sound, and they're bringing that to the samba music scene.

And we won't stop until we get y'all, 'til we get y'all sayin'
The Black Eyed Peas are determined to get everyone at the party up and dancing, and won't stop until they've accomplished that goal.

Peter Piper picked peppers
This line is just a fun tongue-twister and has no real meaning in the context of the song.

But Tab rocked rhymes-a
Tab (a member of the Black Eyed Peas) is known for his skill at rapping and is showing off his talents in this line.

1,2,3,4, several times-a
Tab is counting out beats and rhymes to create a catchy rhythm for the song.

Heavy rotation played by every kind-a
The song is getting a lot of airplay on different radio stations and is being enjoyed by people from all walks of life.

Radio stations blastin' every mind-a
The catchy rhythm and fun lyrics of the song are sticking in people's minds and being played repeatedly on the radio.

We crossing boundaries like everyday
The Black Eyed Peas are breaking down barriers and crossing over into different genres of music, bringing their unique style to new audiences.

To rock ya body, Bobbie be on the R and the Bay
Bobbie (another member of the Black Eyed Peas) is from the Bay Area of California, and is bringing his unique sound to the samba music scene.

We got we got Tab magnifications
This line is uncertain in meaning, but it could refer to Tab's skills as a rapper being amplified by the exciting beat of the music.

Tab magnified like every day
Tab's skills as a rapper are being amplified and improved upon every day, making him even better at what he does.

Drop hot hot be my daily operation
Creating exciting and catchy music is a daily part of the Black Eyed Peas' lives, and they are always working to create the next big hit.

Got to put in work in this crazy occupation
Although it's a fun and exciting job, the Black Eyed Peas still have to work hard and put in a lot of effort to create great music.

Gotta keep it movin' (that's the motivation)
The Black Eyed Peas are motivated to keep creating great music and pushing themselves to new limits.

Gotta ride the waves and keep a tight relation
The Black Eyed Peas have to navigate the ups and downs of the music industry and maintain strong relationships with those in the business.

With my team keep it moving, and doing it right
The Black Eyed Peas work together as a team to create great music and keep pushing themselves to be the best they can be.

Up in the lab every day 'til daylight
The Black Eyed Peas spend countless hours in the studio, working on new music and perfecting their sound until the sun comes up.

That's the way things move in this monkey business
The music industry can be chaotic and unpredictable, but the Black Eyed Peas are determined to navigate it and succeed in their careers.

(We took an old samba song and remixed it)
The Black Eyed Peas took an old samba song and added their own unique twist to create a fresh and exciting new sound.

Sai da minha frente
This means 'Get out of my way' in Portuguese, and is a playful way to encourage people to get up and dance.

Que eu quero passar
This means 'Because I want to pass' in Portuguese, and is a fun way to get people dancing and moving around the dance floor.

Pois o samba esta animado
This means 'Because the samba is lively' in Portuguese, and is a great way of explaining why everyone should be up and dancing to the music.

O que eu quero e sambar
This means 'What I want is to samba' in Portuguese, and is a playful way to encourage people to keep dancing and having fun.

Este samba, que e misto de maracatu
This means 'This samba is a mix of maracatu' in Portuguese, referring to the song's blending of different genres of music.

E samba de preto velho
This means 'And samba of old black man' in Portuguese, which is a reference to the origins of samba music in African cultural traditions.

Samba de preto tu
This is simply a playful rhyme in Portuguese, adding to the fun and festive atmosphere of the song.

Ba badada ba
This is simply a catchy beat used to keep the rhythm of the song flowing smoothly and keep people dancing.

(Ba badada ba) Sergio, play yo piano
This is a call for Sergio Mendes, a famous Brazilian musician and collaborator on the song, to start playing the piano and adding to the music.

(Oh eh oh) Sergio, play yo yo yo yo yo
This is another playful call for Sergio Mendes to keep playing the piano and adding to the music, adding to the excitement and energy of the song.

Este samba, que e misto de maracatu
This means 'This samba is a mix of maracatu' in Portuguese, referring to the song's blending of different genres of music.

E samba de preto velho
This means 'And samba of old black man' in Portuguese, which is a reference to the origins of samba music in African cultural traditions.

Samba de preto tu (lá, lá, lá, lá, lá)
Again, this is simply a playful rhyme in Portuguese, adding to the fun and festive atmosphere of the song.