Dr. Alban (born August 26, 1957 as Alban Nwapa in Nigeria) grew up listening to Fela Kuti and James Brown. At age 23, he began studying dentistry. In order to be able to finance his university studies the music-loving medical student started making his own music. During this time Alban worked as a DJ in the well known Stockholm club 'Alphabet Street'. Very quickly his name became widely known, especially since Alban often sang to the records he put on the turntable as a DJ. DJ René couldn't help but notice him and so the highly intelligent medical student was discovered. But first Alban finished his studies and even opened his own dentistry practice.
In 1990, he met Denniz PoP from the SweMix label. Alban laid aside his dentist's drill and realised his dream. Together with Denniz and Rap-Queen Leila K, his first record, Hello Africa - his declaration of love for his African home - broke all records. Alban Nwapa became Dr. Alban. His debut-album Hello Africa sold roughly 1 million copies world-wide.
One year later this success was surpassed by the second album One Love. 1.6 million singles of the song It's My Life were sold.
The album immediately sold over 1.7 million units. Then followed the albums Look Who's Talking and Born In Africa. All in all, Dr. Alban can look back on world-wide sales of over 5 million albums and over 6 million singles, which resulted in 7 times Silver, 30 times Gold and 30 times Platinum. His hit No Coke was even used to illustrate an anti-drugs campaign in Sweden.
After a re-release of No Coke, Dr. Alban confirmed his Euro dance style with his hits Look Who's Talking and Let The Beat Go On.
He created his own record company 'dr.records', on which he released Born in Africa, the first CD recorded completely in his studios. He became the producer of many artists such as La Cream.
More recently, his voice was featured on Sash!'s single Colour The World.
In 2000, he released the album titled Prescription.
In 2002 Dr. Alban featured Yamboo to release a remix for Sing Hallelujah!.
In 2007 Dr. Alban released the album titled Back To Basics.
Official website: http://www.dralban.net/
Gimme Dat Lovin
Dr. Alban Lyrics
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Your love was full with sugar and spices
You give it to me one time
Mi love it two times
You give it to 3 times mi love it so nive
Mi love it to the bad
A say mi love it to the bone
Mi no mean to be greedy
Baby you must understand mi sa African
When we love a good girl we love her for real
But that no mean say we must get married today
Oh tell me what you mean sweet sweet dalring
A mi say tell me what you mean, tell me what you mean
A mi say tell me what you mean
Baby oh how I'm gonna miss you
Today when I'm gone I'm gonna miss you so...
Gimme gimme gimme dat loven
Oh baby I man know you going away
You must understand say me love you
That it mean say me love you with my heart and soul
Mi no bother which time both day and night
Your like is like flower burning in mi soul
Am gonna miss you each time you gone from me
Am gonna miss you each time when you leaving me alone
Say you send mi a litlle love letter to me
When me open it me read puss puss kiss kiss
Oh tell me what you mean sweet sweet darling
A mi say tell me what you mean, tell me what you mean
A mi say tell me what you mean
The lyrics of Dr. Alban's "Gimme Dat Lovin" speaks about a man reminiscing his previous encounters with a woman he fell in love with. The song talks about the passion and love between two people from different parts of the world. The man emphasizes how much he loved every moment they spent together, and how he will miss her when she leaves.
In the beginning, he recalls the first time they met, and how she showered him with love, and he loved it so much that he craved even more. He describes how he loves her to the bone, but he doesn't mean to be greedy, and that he loves her for real. The man also mentions that he is African and when they love someone, they love them with all their heart and soul. However, he clarifies that he is not talking about getting married at the moment but wants to know what she truly means.
As the song progresses, the man talks about missing her and how her presence brings him joy. He expresses how much he loves her even when she is gone and compares her to a flower that burns in his soul. He also mentions that he doesn't care about the time of the day, as long as she is with him. The man goes on to say that she should send him love letters when she leaves, ending with the lines, "puss puss kiss kiss," which represents the love and tenderness between them.
Overall, the song is a beautiful tribute to love and how it can transcend boundaries and borders.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby you remember the first time we met at home
Do you recall our first encounter at home?
Your love was full with sugar and spices
Your love was sweet and delightful.
You give it to me one time
You gave me your love once.
Mi love it two times
I loved it twice.
You give it to 3 times mi love it so nice
Receiving it thrice, I cherished it even more.
Mi love it to the bad
I loved it passionately.
A say mi love it to the bone
I loved it with all my being.
Mi no mean to be greedy
I do not wish to appear selfish.
But me love it for real
My love for you is genuine.
Baby you must understand mi sa African
You should be aware that I am from Africa.
When we love a good girl we love her for real
We Africans love genuinely when we find a good partner.
But that no mean say we must get married today
However, it does not imply that we have to get married immediately.
Oh tell me what you mean sweet sweet dalring
Oh, please explain your thoughts, my sweet darling.
A mi say tell me what you mean, tell me what you mean
I insist, please tell me what you mean.
Baby oh how I'm gonna miss you
Darling, I will miss you dearly.
Today when I'm gone I'm gonna miss you so...
When I am away, I will miss you tremendously.
Gimme gimme gimme dat loven
Give me that love.
Oh baby I man know you going away
I am aware that you are departing, my love.
You must understand say me love you
You should know that I love you.
That it mean say me love you with my heart and soul
It means my love for you comes from within my heart and soul.
Mi no bother which time both day and night
I love you all day and night, without exception.
Your like is like flower burning in mi soul
Your presence fills me with joy and happiness.
Am gonna miss you each time you gone from me
I will miss you every time you leave my side.
Am gonna miss you each time when you leaving me alone
I will miss you every time you depart and leave me lonely.
Say you send mi a litlle love letter to me
Maybe you could send me a sweet love letter sometime.
When me open it me read puss puss kiss kiss
I would feel overjoyed reading it filled with kisses.
Oh tell me what you mean sweet sweet darling
Oh, please explain your thoughts, my sweet darling.
A mi say tell me what you mean, tell me what you mean
I insist, please tell me what you mean.
Contributed by Ryan S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mercedes Maximiliano
QUE LINDA CANCION, ME TRAE LINDOS RECUERDOS
Maria Molinas
Dios qe recuerdos me trae este tema!!, toda mi adolecencia viene a mi mente...
Штирлиц Исаев
Сейчас еду на крузаке 200том ...под Албана и эту песню и слеза наворачивается потому-что в 94 г с кентами гоняли на москвиче 412 под эти песни и мечтали о крутых тачках , красивых тёлках 😊 Ездили без прав да и москвич тайком укатывали ночью из гаража деда😁😁 и гнали в посёлок из города на дискотеку .Дешовое вино , сигареты ......но не ДЕШОВАЯ дружба!!!! Дрались , влюблялись , кутили по полной и были счастливы 😊😊😊 Сейчас некоторых моих друзей уже нету на этом свете ((( но включая эти песни в машине я как будто в машине времени мчу по прошлому ....Где все живы и нам хорошо там...............
Rum Coffee
i love the beauty and sadness from this masterpiece
Олег Ш
Я её никогда не забуду.
4dd7y5stars
I need more of that music, Dr Alban please COME BACK...
SuperKaramustafa
Dr. Alban and the crow - thank you for all songs I was listening during the bloody war in Bosnia. I was waiting for electricity to hear you melodies, voice. Especially thank you for song Fire where you mentioned my country. In that time, it was substitution for food.
Rizal Nazri
favourite song...i grow up with dr alban song....
Peter Paul.J
Me to bro
Dario Aranda
desde Argentina..dr alban ..un lujo