Hey mama
David Guetta/Afrojack/Nicki Minaj Lyrics
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Be your man
Be my woman, girl, I'll
Be your man
Yes I be your woman
Yes I be your baby
Yes I be whatever that you tell me when you ready
You ain't never gotta worry, I'm down for you baby
Best believe that when you need that
I'll provide that you will always have it
I'll be on deck keep it in check
When you need that I'mma let you have it
You beatin' drum like dum di di dey
I love the dirty rhythm you play
I wanna hear you calling my name
Like hey mama mama hey mama mama (hey)
Banging the drum like dum di di dey
I know you want it in the worst way
I wanna hear you calling my name
Like hey mama mama hey mama mama (hey)
Be my woman, girl, I'mma
Be your man
Be my woman, girl, I'll
Be your man
Yes I do the cooking
Yes I do the cleaning
Yes I keep the nana real sweet for your eating
Yes you be the boss yes I be respecting
Whatever that you tell me 'cause it's game you be spitting
Best believe that when you need that
I'll provide that you will always have it
I'll be on deck keep it in check
When you need that I'mma let you have it
You beatin' my drum like dum di di dey
I love the dirty rhythm you play
I wanna hear you calling my name
Like hey mama mama hey mama mama (hey)
Banging the drum like dum di di dey
I know you want it in the worst way
I wanna hear you calling my name
Like hey mama mama hey mama mama (hey)
Be my woman, girl, I'mma
Be your man
Be my woman, girl, I'll
Be your man
Whole crew got the juice
Your dick game the truth
My screams is the proof
Them other dudes get the deuce
I might speed in the coupe
Leaving this interview
It ain't nothin' new, I been fuckin' with you
None of them bitches ain't taking you,
Just tell them to make a U (make a U)
Huh, that how it be, I come first like debuts, huh
So baby when you need that, give me that word
I'm no good, I'll be bad for my baby
So I make sure that he's getting his share
So I make sure that his baby take care
So I make sure mama, toes on my knees
Keep him, please, rub him down, be a lady and a freak
You beatin' my drum like dum di di dey
I love the dirty rhythm you play
I wanna hear you calling my name
Like hey mama mama hey mama mama (hey)
Banging the drum like dum di di dey
I know you want it in the worst way
I wanna hear you calling my name
Like hey mama mama mama hey mama mama (hey)
Be my woman, girl, I'mma
Be your man
Be my woman, girl, I'll
Be your man
In David Guetta's Hey Mama, the lyrics are a sexy and playful invitation to a woman. The song features Nicki Minaj and Afrojack and begins with Guetta singing "Be my woman, girl, I'mma be your man" followed by Nicki's response "Yes I be your woman, yes I be your baby." The chorus repeats this invitation and features a catchy hook with the lyrics "You beating my drum like dum di di dey, I love the dirty rhythm you play, I wanna hear you calling my name, like 'Hey Mama Mama Hey Mama Mama'." The song is an upbeat tribute to a woman who he is clearly very passionate about.
Throughout the song, both artists playfully exchange lines about what they can offer each other in a relationship. Nicki confidently asserts that she will cook, clean and respect Guetta's wishes as the boss, while simultaneously demanding that she gets the same respect from him. Guetta responds by promising to always be there for her and provide whatever she needs. The sexual tension continues to build as they both sing about wanting to hear each other call their names in the heat of the moment.
Overall, Hey Mama is a fun and flirty song that celebrates the power of attraction, romance and a strong emotional connection between two people.
Line by Line Meaning
Be my woman, girl, I'mma
Be your man
Be my woman, girl, I'll
Be your man
I want you to be my partner and I will be yours.
Yes I be your woman
Yes I be your baby
Yes I be whatever that you tell me when you ready
Yes I be your girl, forever your lady
You ain't never gotta worry, I'm down for you baby
I will be your lover and I will do everything you want. You can rely on me.
Best believe that when you need that
I'll provide that you will always have it
I'll be on deck keep it in check
When you need that I'mma let you have it
You can trust me to always be there for you and give you what you need.
You beatin' drum like dum di di dey
I love the dirty rhythm you play
I wanna hear you calling my name
Like hey mama mama hey mama mama (hey)
Banging the drum like dum di di dey
I know you want it in the worst way
I wanna hear you calling my name
Like hey mama mama hey mama mama (hey)
I love the way you move and I want you to call out to me.
Yes I do the cooking
Yes I do the cleaning
Yes I keep the nana real sweet for your eating
Yes you be the boss yes I be respecting
Whatever that you tell me 'cause it's game you be spitting
I will take care of the household and respect you as the boss because I trust your judgment.
Whole crew got the juice
Your dick game the truth
My screams is the proof
Them other dudes get the deuce
I might speed in the coupe
Leaving this interview
It ain't nothin' new, I been fuckin' with you
None of them bitches ain't taking you,
Just tell them to make a U (make a U)
Huh, that how it be, I come first like debuts, huh
So baby when you need that, give me that word
I'm no good, I'll be bad for my baby
We have a strong sexual connection and I trust you over anyone else. I will prioritize you and be willing to do whatever it takes to please you.
So I make sure that he's getting his share
So I make sure that his baby take care
So I make sure mama, toes on my knees
Keep him, please, rub him down, be a lady and a freak
I will ensure that my partner is satisfied sexually and that he is taken care of. I will do what it takes to please him.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC., BMG Rights Management
Written by: David Guetta, Giorgio Tuinfort, Ester Dean, Sean Douglas, Bebe Rexha, Nick Van De Wall, John Lomax, Alan Lomax, Onika Tanya Maraj
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