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/
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Dr. Alban Lyrics
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Yea man me allright
Long time no see you know.
Yo, I'm allright
Are you ready to do this
Yeah I'm ready to do it
Allright let's do this
Let's do it
Ojah ojah ojah ho - Hi hi hi
Come follow me,
Come follow me hey
Come follow me who said so.
Come follow me,
Come follow me hey
Come follow me who said so.
I'll walk on water because of you
I walk through fire because of you
I'll climb on mountain but will you follow - Me - Because of you.
I live a simple life you see, wha ma go do
Wha ma go do when the right time come
There's only space for you and me, wha ma go do -
Wha ma go do when the right time come
I find it hard to go through change,
go tell your friend - go tell your friend
Go tell your friend say doctor are come.
Baby I need you to make it through,
go tell your friend - go tell your friend
Go tell your friend say doctor are come
Because of you I will walk on water
Because of you I will walk through fire
Because of you I will climb on mountain but will you
follow me - (come follow me)
Because of you....
The song "Because of You" by Dr. Alban is a tribute to the power of love and how it can make one overcome even the toughest of obstacles in life. The lyrics describe the singer's determination to go to great lengths to be with the one he loves. The initial exchange between Dr. Alban and his friend sets the tone for the song, as they agree to start performing the song. The lyrics then describe the singer asking his lover to follow him as he vows to overcome any obstacle for their love. He talks about walking on water and through fire, and climbing mountains just to be with the one he loves. There is a sense of urgency in the lyrics as the singer is trying to communicate the depths of his love and how he is willing to prove it through his actions.
The verse about the singer finding it hard to adapt to changes in life suggests that he is looking for stability and his lover's presence in his life, which gives him comfort and strength. The chorus repeats the same lines, which reinforce the idea that the singer is ready to do anything to prove his love. The use of the repetition of the phrase "come follow me" emphasizes his desire to have his lover by his side no matter what.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo Alban, what's up men
Hey Alban, How are you doing?
Yea man me allright
I'm doing okay.
Long time no see you know.
It's been a while since we last met.
Yo, I'm allright
I'm okay too.
Are you ready to do this
Are you ready to begin?
Yeah I'm ready to do it
Yes, I'm ready to begin.
Ojah ojah ojah ho - Hi hi hi
Let's get started!
Let's do it
Let's begin!
Come follow me, Come follow me hey Come follow me who said so.
Come with me, who told you to follow?
I'll walk on water because of you I walk through fire because of you I'll climb on mountain but will you follow - Me - Because of you.
I will do anything for you, but will you do the same for me?
I live a simple life you see, wha ma go do Wha ma go do when the right time come There's only space for you and me, wha ma go do - Wha ma go do when the right time come
I live a simple life, but when the opportunity arises, what will we do? There's only room for you and me, what will we do at that time?
I find it hard to go through change,go tell your friend - go tell your friend Go tell your friend say doctor are come. Baby I need you to make it through, go tell your friend - go tell your friend Go tell your friend say doctor are come
I struggle with change, tell your friends that I'm here to help. I need you to be there to help me get through it.
Because of you I will walk on water Because of you I will walk through fire Because of you I will climb on mountain but will you follow me - (come follow me) Because of you....
I will do anything for you, but will you do the same for me?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CLIFTON GEORGE COLE, ALBAN NWAPA, PER STAPPE, EBENEZER TOMMY THOMPSON
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Konstantinos Karagiannis
With this song starting the main program every night in the Clubs here in Athens-Greece back to 1991! Amazing memories and intense dance step by step with this amazing 90's Hip-Hop song!
Eleftheria Eleftheria
I remember 1991 here in Athens Greece into the club all the company with Levi's 501 and global shoes dancing this amazing hip-hop dance song step by step all night,again and again! Unforgettable memories!
Toris Four
Nαιιιιι.....16 ημουν
Eleftheria Eleftheria
Toris Four Εγώ 18!
MarkusAudio
being a kid, 12 years old, and begin being a dr. alban addict with this one on the radio!!!! can you believit?!? this very mix!!
Tina Jack
dr.alban always the best grow up with his songs,its my life gives goosebumps till now for me,
nyana73
Denniz Pop was certainly a bass freak.. R.I.P.
Tina Jack
this is a master piece
Heinz Quatschkopf
Beste Zeit. 90er waren der Hammer
Ciko
In my heart this period..