H… Read Full Bio ↴Deva Mahal is one of New Zealand music's premier female vocalists.
Her voice has adorned a swagger of this country's best soul and roots albums including Sola Rosa's Moves On where she took the lead for single Redeemer as well as Rhombus' latest, Future Reference where she teamed up with brother Ahmed Mahal aka. Imon Star.
Daughter of Taj Mahal.
In the traditon of great soul/jazz artists Deva sings from places deep down to take the listener on high.
She has recently completed a seven track EP recorded live in Wellington to a receptive crowd at Hope Bros, where she can found every Wednesday night at 11pm
Goddamn
Deva Mahal Lyrics
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Ya better hide your eyes or he goin' to see
That you got that Swayze, you got me shook
Should have known better, boy I wrote the book
And there ain't nothing to say about it
I don't know what to do without it
Goddamn, why you talkin' to me
Goddamn, why you talkin' to me (Here I am)
You know, you ain't supposed to be
Oh yeah no I'm talkin' to you
Matter factly that's exactly what I'm supposed to do
Got a man and I know it's true
But that fool'll never find out I did it to you
And there ain't nothing he can do about it
And he don't know what to do without it
Goddamn, why you talkin' to me
You know, you ain't supposed to be
Goddamn, why you talkin' to me (Here I am)
You know, you ain't supposed to be
All I really want for my birthday please
Is a little bit of you, let me get a bit of that juice?
All I really want for my birthday please
Is a little bit of your juicy, down on my knees
Now you're begging me please
Ya got a hunger only you can feed
Goddamn, why you talkin' to me
You know, you ain't supposed to be
Goddamn, why you talkin' to me
You know.
Goddamn, why you talkin' to me
You know, you ain't supposed to be
Goddamn, why you talkin' to me
You know, you ain't supposed to
The lyrics of Deva Mahal's "Goddamn" tell a story of a woman who is confronted by a man who is not supposed to be talking to her due to her relationship with someone else. The woman acknowledges the attraction and sexual tension between them, despite the fact that she has a man in her life. The lyrics suggest that the woman is willing to risk her current relationship for the thrill of the moment with this man. She admits that she wrote the book on the situation and has come to realize that she cannot go without it, acknowledging that she is addicted to the excitement of the moment. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Goddamn, why you talkin' to me?" which seems to reference the woman questioning why the man is causing this internal conflict for her.
The verses also contain some sexual innuendos, with the woman asking for a "little bit of your juicy, down on my knees" and the man begging for her to fulfill his hunger. Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of a woman who is struggling with her loyalty to her current relationship, while being tempted by someone else.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't stand so close to me
I don't want you near me
Ya better hide your eyes or he goin' to see
You should keep your distance, or my partner will catch us.
That you got that Swayze, you got me shook
You have a certain sex appeal, and I can't resist it.
Should have known better, boy I wrote the book
You should have known not to mess with me, I am experienced in this.
And there ain't nothing to say about it
There's no need for explanations, we both know what we want.
I don't know what to do without it
I can't imagine my life without this.
Goddamn, why you talkin' to me
Why are you even approaching me?
You know, you ain't supposed to be
You're not supposed to be talking to me.
Oh yeah no I'm talkin' to you
I am talking to you.
Matter factly that's exactly what I'm supposed to do
In fact, talking to you is exactly what I am supposed to do.
Got a man and I know it's true
I know I have a partner, but still I want you.
But that fool'll never find out I did it to you
My partner will never know what happened between us.
And there ain't nothing he can do about it
Even if he knew, he couldn't stop us.
And he don't know what to do without it
He wouldn't be able to handle losing me.
All I really want for my birthday please
All I want for my birthday is you.
Is a little bit of you, let me get a bit of that juice?
I want to have a physical connection with you.
Is a little bit of your juicy, down on my knees
I want to be intimate with you, no matter how submissive it might look to others.
Now you're begging me please
Now you're begging for me.
Ya got a hunger only you can feed
You have a need that only I can satisfy.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: AARON EARL LIVINGSTON, DEVA MAHAL
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