Barbwire
Diplo & Santogold Lyrics
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I met a boy the other day, he got barbwire in his underpants
I got a brick in my back, I lick him hard upon his head
Ah ya ya
Oh, mama, ma ma ma!
I didn't trouble that boy, that why I lick him hard
Oh, mama, ma ma ma!
That boy is coming at me, that boy is coming at me
Ah ya ya
The lyrics to Diplo & Santogold's song Barbwire describe a violent encounter between the singer and a boy with barbwire in his underpants. The singer seems to have been provoked by the boy and retaliates by licking him hard upon his head. Despite the boy coming at her, the singer doesn't seem to back down, as evidenced by the repeated "Oh, mama, ma ma ma!" line that serves as a kind of battle cry.
The lyrics are evocative of the punk and new wave music scenes of the 1970s and 80s, which celebrated rebellion and nonconformity. The use of barbwire as a symbol of danger and aggression adds to this aesthetic, as does the singer's defiant attitude in the face of danger. It's also possible that the lyrics are meant to be interpreted metaphorically, with the barbwire representing emotional barriers or difficult obstacles that the singer must overcome.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, mama, ma ma ma!
Expressing excitement or surprise.
I met a boy the other day, he got barbwire in his underpants
I recently met a troublesome boy who is difficult to deal with.
I got a brick in my back, I lick him hard upon his head
I retaliated and fought back hard against the boy's aggression.
Ah ya ya
An expression of emotional intensity, similar to 'oh no!' or 'oh my!'
I didn't trouble that boy, that why I lick him hard
I did not provoke the boy's aggression, but still fought back fiercely.
Oh, mama, ma ma ma!
Expressing excitement or surprise.
That boy is coming at me, that boy is coming at me
The troublesome boy is returning to cause more problems or conflict.
Ah ya ya
An expression of emotional intensity, similar to 'oh no!' or 'oh my!'
Lyrics © CALDERWOOD, INC.
Written by: LEONORA LETITIA DEAN
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@albania424
i give so much credit to my unc for putting me on hidden gems like this, reminds me of great times.
@billy7481
Must be true love when couples make music together
@sonjakozman1699
Were they for real? To this day (30 years old) hold this mis in such high regard. Was him and Santi together on this?
@Gay_cenobite
this is her husband an artist named Trouble Andrew @@sonjakozman1699
@craparts7929
Best remix ever...
@illnLife
i love diplo he always has the best rude bwoyy dub plates tings i grew up listening to .... some heavy tune dem him ah play
@esspro
Santo/Trouble best music combo ever
@treatyofversace
3:48 😍
@stacychaplin8597
Love it ✌️🙌💃😍
@cracboumhuuue
Yes, same album as pic. Called Diplo dub Ithink? I just love it :)