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/
Riddle of Life
Dr. Alban Lyrics
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This is the riddle of my heart
Com si, com si, coma joha
Com si, com si, coma johaoh
Com si, si coma joha
Com si coma joha
This is the way you touch me
This is the riddle of my heart
This is the riddle of life
This is the riddle of my heart
Com si, com si, coma joha
Com si, com si, coma johaoh
Com si, si coma joha
Com si coma joha
This is the way you touch me
This is the riddle of my heart
Com si, coma joha
Come take it easy, steady and slow
Come take it easy, steady and slow
Come take it easy, steady and slow
This is the riddle of my heart
It's easier than you know
It's easier than you know
Come take it easy, steady and slow
This is the riddle of my heart
Com si, com si coma joha
Come take it easy, steady and slow
Come take it easy, steady and slow
This is the riddle of my heart
It's easier than you know
It's easier than you know
Come take it easy, steady and slow
This is the riddle of life
Com si, com si coma joha
This is the riddle of life
This is the riddle of my heart
Com si, com si coma joha
This is the riddle of life
The lyrics to Dr. Alban's song "Riddle of Life" are all about the enigmatic nature of life and love. The repeated phrase "com si, com si, coma joha" is likely a phrase in a foreign language, adding to the mysterious and exotic feel of the song. The lyrics speak of the mystery of life and the heart, and how they are intertwined. The repeated phrase "This is the riddle of life, this is the riddle of my heart" emphasizes the complexity of both these concepts.
The lines "come take it easy, steady and slow" suggest that while life and love may be complex, we must take our time to unravel their mysteries. The idea that "it's easier than you know" suggests that the answers to life's riddles may not be as daunting as they seem. The chorus repeats several times, emphasizing the elusiveness of life's riddles, but ultimately suggesting that they can be solved through patience and a slow and steady approach.
Overall, the song sees life and love as things to be treasured and celebrated, even as we acknowledge their enigmatic nature. It suggests that by embracing the mystery and taking our time, we can unlock the secrets to the riddles of our hearts.
Line by Line Meaning
This is the riddle of life
The mysterious nature of existence is the central theme of our journey
This is the riddle of my heart
The enigmatic nature of love and emotion is a personal challenge to understand
Com si, com si, coma joha
Untranslatable phrase of unknown origin, possibly representing an ineffable truth or feeling
Com si, com si, coma johaoh
Extended version of the previous phrase, perhaps emphasizing the depth and complexity of the unknown
Com si, si coma joha
A simplified variation of the previous phrase, still conveying a sense of elusive meaning
Com si coma joha
A further abbreviation of the original phrase, suggesting that the essence of the riddle is difficult to grasp
This is the way you touch me
The physical and emotional sensations arising from an intimate encounter heighten the mystery of human connection
This is the riddle of my heart
The perplexing interplay of desire, vulnerability, and trust challenges us to interpret our own feelings
Com si, coma joha
Reiteration of the unknown phrase, suggesting that the riddle persists despite our attempts to solve it
Come take it easy, steady and slow
Advice to approach the complexities of life and love with patience and calmness
This is the riddle of my heart
Reaffirmation that the challenges of love and connection remain pervasive and elusive
Com si, com si coma joha
The untranslatable phrase returns, emphasizing the sense of mystery and wonder that persists in our experiences
Come take it easy, steady and slow
Reiteration of the advice to approach life with a patient, careful attitude
This is the riddle of my heart
Continued reflection on the puzzles and enigmas of our emotional lives
Com si, com si coma joha
The untranslatable phrase once more, signifying that our experiences of love and life evade easy understanding
This is the riddle of life
Concluding reflection on the enduringly mysterious nature of existence itself
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALBAN NWAPA, JORGEN KJELL ELOFSSON
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