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/
Look Who's Talking
Dr. Alban Lyrics
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Look who's talking now
Look who's talking now
Look who's talking now
Me know a pop star, we call him Mr X
He has a very, very complex attitude
He said some nasty things about I and I
Me no like the way him chat, I say
Me no like the way him go
That's why me said to him:
Look who is talking
Look who's talking now
Look who's talking now
Look who's talking now
Look who's talking now
Look who is talking
Look who is talking
Look who is talking
Look who is talking
Come to mor and he said that he's the best
He is very critical and complaining all the time
Everyone is wrong, he's the one that is right
This striking pop star would not even give up
He's an opportunist with one hit song
That's why me said to him:
Look who is talking
Look who's talking now
Look who's talking now
Look who's talking now
Look who's talking now
Look who is talking
Look who is talking
Look who is talking
Look who is talking
Look who's talking now
Look who's talking now
Look who's talking now
Look who's talking now
Look who is talking
Look who is talking
Look who is talking
Look who is talking
The main theme of Dr. Alban's song Look Who's Talking is about hypocrisy and how people are quick to criticize others without taking a look at their own flaws. The song speaks about a pop star referred to as Mr. X who is hypocritical and has a complex attitude. He has said some nasty things about Dr. Alban and others, yet he is very critical and complaining all the time, claiming to be the best while everyone else is wrong. Despite only having one hit song, Mr. X is an opportunist who refuses to give up. Dr. Alban tells him to take a good look at himself before criticizing others by saying "Look who is talking".
The lyrics of the song convey a message about not judging others before taking a good look at oneself first. It is not right to speak negatively about other people, especially when the 'critic' has his/her faults. Dr. Alban is advising the pop star, Mr. X to stop being hypocritical and practice what he preaches. The chorus, "Look who's talking now, look who is talking" emphasizes this theme and irony of the situation. Dr. Alban is telling Mr. X that he should not make others feel bad about themselves when he does not have a clear self-awareness.
Line by Line Meaning
Look who's talking now
See who's the one speaking now, after all the things they've said
Look who's talking now
Notice who is now expressing their opinions or thoughts, after previously being quiet or critical
Look who's talking now
Observe who has become talkative or outspoken, especially after keeping quiet for a long time
Look who's talking now
Pay attention to who is currently speaking and expressing their thoughts, after previously being silent or criticized for their opinions
Look who is talking
Take notice of who is expressing their opinions, especially in a hypocritical manner
Look who is talking
Notice who is sharing their thoughts or opinions, especially when they have previously been critical of others for the same behavior
Look who is talking
Observe which person is currently speaking, especially when they have been previously criticized for their opinions
Look who is talking
Pay attention to who is currently expressing their thoughts or ideas, especially if they have been hypocritical or critical of others in the past
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALBAN NWAPA, DAG KRISTER VOLLE, EBENEZER TOMMY THOMPSON, KOFI BENTSI-ENCHILL
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@sssr.77
Пошла жара !!! С первых нот ,наша музыка!!!
@nelsonfernandovelasquez9450
No hay mejor máquina del tiempo que una vieja canción, música para soñar despierto así es......
@dinaegorova2351
Моя юность!! Тогда мне было 15 лет, сейчас 44. Боже, как летит время, а я до сих пор в машине слушаю Албана, дискач 90-ых.))
@raminismaylov3184
Кассеты))
@journey4109
Мне также обидно, 43 года.. Помню, как с первой зарплаты на стройке бежал за кассетами..
@user-zc3jr8jg1p
Мне 42
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Всем добра. СССР
@samii_tot
Комбинация Наны Хэдин с любым исполнителем - убойно-хитовая.
@angelojoseguimaraes
lembranças de um tempo que não volta mais, e essa música faz parte de uma época incrível 👏👏👏👏
@user-fx9on3wk3q
Шедевр бесценный вот это дар!!! Доктор Албан большое вам СПАСИБО я исцелился ВАШЕЙ музыкой