Extract from the official webpage http://chocolatepuma.com:
"Many beautiful years have passed between their first monster hit Give It Up and now. Born as first generation house producers, a complete musical revolution has taken place right in front of Zki & Dobres eyes: From the first simple sampler, to a complete digital studio built into a laptop.
DJ Zki & Dobre; who are they and what are they up to? Two simple but pressing questions which are not easy to answer. The Dutch producers Zki & Dobre- respectively René ter Horst and Gaston Steenkist are responsible for so many productions in all kinds of styles under so many different names that they are extremely difficult to categorize.
Their studio remains their favorite place, but as DJ’s, the clubs is where their music is being tested and where their music should be played out loud! Great examples are I Wanna Be U (2001), A Star Is Born (2003) and Always And Forever (2006) which they released under their alter ego Chocolate Puma.
Lets go back in time a little. For sure a special mission from outer space has helped faith a little to ensure that these two all-round musical guys bumped into each other in the 90s.
Together they produced their first hit; The Good Men “ Give It Up”.
René: We are still very proud of Give It Up. It was created on a small mixer and mixed on broken speakers in Gastons bedroom. Its a unique record that people still sample and play. The whole world knows that record!
Give It Up brings them more then just international dance floors. Their own career goes through the roof. From 1992 till now Zki & Dobre released records like there lives depended on it. In total over 200 releases and 50 remixes for the likes of Roger Sanchez, Stereo MCs, Britney Spears, Copyright, Bob Sinclar, Fedde Le Grand & Funkerman and Laidback Luke.
As DJ’s Chocolate Puma is privileged to be able choose from all these hundreds of records to make sure they maintain and create a unique sound.
The true nature of their inspiration will always be a secret to them but Zki & Dobre have the gift of always reinventing themselves. Some highlights so far: the classic Vallee de Larmes (1993), the Jark Prongo project including Movin’ Thru Your System (1998) and Sweet Little Thing (2001), Chocolate Puma with the floor fillers I Wanna Be U, A Star Is Born and Always & Forever to name a couple. They also gained success with projects like Basco, Klatsch! and Tomba Vira.
One thing is clear though and that is that everything Zki & Dobre create stands for quality. Today a whole new generation appreciates the music of Zki and Dobre without knowing the full history of it."
I Wanna Be U
Chocolate Puma Lyrics
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Don't know what to do
Make me feel alright
When you're by my side
Gonna need you there
You know I don't care
What you want from me
I will be (you see)
I will be you see
What you want from me
You know I don't care
Gonna need you there
When you're by my side
Make me feel alright
Don't know what to do
I wanna be you
** I wanna be with you
Be there, you know it's true
You got me feelin' blue
That's what you do
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The lyrics to Chocolate Puma's "I Wanna Be U" convey a sense of infatuation and attraction towards another person. The singer repeatedly states, "I wanna be you," suggesting a desire to adopt the qualities and characteristics of their beloved. The line, "Make me feel alright when you're by my side," emphasizes the power this person has to bring comfort and happiness. The singer acknowledges that they will do anything to please this person, saying, "What you want from me, I will be."
The repetition of the chorus serves to reinforce the idea of the singer's obsession with this person. The line, "You got me feelin' blue, that's what you do," can be interpreted in a few different ways. On one hand, it could be seen as the singer expressing sadness or longing for the other person. On the other hand, it could be viewed as the singer acknowledging the power this person holds over them - a power that can bring both joy and pain.
Overall, the lyrics to "I Wanna Be U" paint a picture of intense desire and attraction, with the singer longing to adopt the qualities of the object of their affection.
Line by Line Meaning
I will be you see
I will become who you are, you'll see.
What you want from me
Tell me what you want me to do for you.
You know I don't care
I don't mind doing it for you, I don't care.
Gonna need you there
I'll require your presence with me.
When you're by my side
I feel better when you're with me.
Make me feel alright
You make me feel good, happy and alright.
Don't know what to do
I am clueless on what to do.
I wanna be you
I wish to be just like you.
Contributed by Cole C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@wtfimdoinghere
33 years old and remember first days of this song. Chocolate Puma doing amazing work !
@dominicconway1112
I remember the video on kiss tv 😂
@SamiltonAdventures
I remember listening to it on the radio with my older cousins in their cars as a little kid! XD
@andybrown7652
Yes lad I'm 32 and remember the same
@fizzyxcustard
This song came to my mind the other day, and I couldn’t find it, and now I know what it is!!!😂😂😂😂
@robertwright7937
Cream...what a club. Mad nights in there. Mad.🙂
@StackerNoobUK
This song was on the very first Cream album I bought, inspired by Kevin and Perry go large, of course. This was my gateway into dance music and I've never looked back. Fond memories of this tune on my walkman going to and from school as a 13 year old!
@Liz-hz6dd
2020 during quarantine and revisiting my teenage years 😅
@majixherb
Liz a little ray of sunshine for us. Cheers
@Bobskin09
Still bangs tho :)