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/
No Woman No Cry
Dr. Alban Lyrics
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Don't shed no tears
I'll tell you why
Christmas Ain't no Time to Cry
Stop the flow
Let's go out in the snow
Cold winds are nigh
Why do you weep
Why can't you sleep
Why tell me why
cause Christmas ain't no time to cry
No Christmas offers hope
So let's spread some Christmas cheer
Dry your eyes
C'mon
Christmas ain't no time to cry
Why do you weep
Why can't you sleep
Tell me why
Tell me why
Christmas
Christmas ain't no time
Ain't no time to cry
Ain't no time to cry
The lyrics to Dr. Alban's song "No Woman No Cry" convey a message of hope and encouragement during the holiday season, urging the listener to dry their tears and find joy in Christmas. The song emphasizes that Christmas is a time for celebration and spreading cheer, rather than dwelling on sadness or sorrow.
The opening lines, "Dry those eyes, Don't shed no tears, I'll tell you why, Christmas Ain't no Time to Cry," establish the central theme of the song. The artist urges the listener to stop crying and explains that Christmas is not a time for tears. Instead, they encourage everyone to embrace the spirit of the season and enjoy the festivities.
The lyrics continue to ask why the listener is weeping and unable to sleep during Christmas. The repetition of the question "Tell me why" suggests a desire to understand the source of their sadness. The artist emphasizes that Christmas offers hope and encourages the listeners to spread Christmas cheer instead of dwelling on their tears.
Overall, the lyrics of "No Woman No Cry" serve as a reminder that Christmas should be a time of joy and celebration, encouraging listeners to let go of their sorrows and find happiness in the holiday season.
Line by Line Meaning
Dry those eyes
Stop crying and wipe away your tears
Don't shed no tears
Don't cry
I'll tell you why
I will explain the reason
Christmas Ain't no Time to Cry
During Christmas, it's not appropriate to be sad and cry
Stop the flow
Stop the tears from flowing
Let's go out in the snow
Let's go outside and enjoy the snow
Cold winds are nigh
The cold winds are approaching
But Christmas ain't no time to cry
However, Christmas is not a suitable time to be sad and cry
Why do you weep
Why are you crying
Why can't you sleep
Why can't you fall asleep
Why tell me why
Please explain to me the reason
Cause Christmas ain't no time to cry
Because Christmas is not a suitable time to be sad and cry
No Christmas offers hope
Christmas brings hope
So let's spread some Christmas cheer
Let's share happiness and joy during Christmas
Dry your eyes
Stop crying and wipe away your tears
C'mon
Come on
Christmas ain't no time to cry
Christmas is not a suitable time to be sad and cry
Tell me why
Please explain to me the reason
Tell me why
Please explain to me the reason
Christmas
The Christmas holiday season
Christmas ain't no time
Christmas is not an appropriate period
Ain't no time to cry
It's not the time to be sad and cry
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Bruce Thiessen
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Riley Dane
It's My Life - Dr. Alban (Lyrics)
(August 25, 2020)
It's my life take it or leave it
Set me free what's that crap papa-knew-it-all
I got my own life you got your own life
Live your own life and set me free
Mind your business and leave my business
You know everything papa-knew-it-all
Very little knowledge is dangerous
Stop bugging me stop bothering me
Stop bugging me stop forcing me
Stop fighting me stop yelling me
It's my life
(It's my life)
It's my life my worries! (It's my life)
It's my life my problems! (It's my life)
It's my life my worries! (It's my life)
It's my life my problems! (It's my life)
Do you understand
I live the way I want to live
I make decisions day and night
Show me signs and good examples
Stop telling me how to run your business
Take a trip to east and west
You find that you don't know anything
Every's getting tired of you
Sometimes you have to look and listen
You can even learn from me
Little knowledge is dangerous
It's my life
(It's my life)
It's my life my worries! (It's my life)
It's my life my problems! (It's my life)
It's my life my worries! (It's my life)
It's my life my problems! (It's my life)
Set me free
So you bad so you lie
What you see is what you get
Listen to people and sort things out
Things I do I do them no more
Things I say I say them no more
Changes come once in life
Stop bugging me stop bothering me
Stop bugging me stop forcing me
Stop fighting me stop yelling me
Stop telling me stop seeing me
It's my life
(It's my life)
It's my life my worries! (It's my life)
It's my life my problems! (It's my life)
It's my life my worries! (It's my life)
It's my life my problems! (It's my life)
It's my life (It's my life)
It's my life (It's my life)
Hoah hoah hoaoah hoah
(It's my life)
Ohhhhhhhh yeah
(It's my life)
Stop fighting me stop bugging me (It's my life)
Stop forcing me stop yelling at me (It's my life)
It's my life (It's my life)
It's my life (It's my life)
Stop fighting me stop bugging me (It's my life)
Stop forcing me stop yelling at me (It's my life)
It's my life... (It's my life)
Erwin Boodhoo
2023 and I still absolutely love this sound....
hamed
منم ✌👍👌❤🇮🇷
Juventus Turin
Такие песни вечно остаются наших сердцах,красава
Viktor Volin
Песне 27 лет, но современная эстрада просто на дне по сравнению с этим шедевром! Евродэнс 90-х - это самая лучшая музыка на все времена!
A.C. Milan
Евроденс лучшее , ты прав
Auto World Reviews
100% agree👌
Prince Igor
чувак что есть то есть
Dilmurod 83
Ооо Яа - яа , МУЗИК - ДАС ИС ФАНТАСТИШ !!😎😘👌👍✌🎼🎶🎵 . ,,ВЕРИ ГУД !!!'' 👏👏👏
Ravi Shankar Mukherjee
I love how everyone stands up for him. Absolute legend.
@SANKDRO 🇧🇷
OS HITS NUNCA MORREM!
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