Dr. Alban is a Swedish musician and producer with his own record label Dr. … Read Full Bio ↴Dr. Alban is a Swedish musician and producer with his own record label Dr. Records. His music can best be described as hip-hop reggae with a dance hall style.

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/

What do I Do
Dr. Alban Lyrics

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Girl what I wouldn’t do to be with you
You make my heart go whoo whoo whoo
You’re a dream come true
I would do anything to have you near
I’d fight a tiger and maybe give up beer

I’d give up smoking and other women too

I’d cross the ocean in a three-foot canoe
Give up my freedom and maybe say “I do,” yes I would
‘Cause there’s nothing that I wouldn’t do to be with you

Girl what I wouldn’t do to be with you
I love your eyes, your smile, and that great rear view
I might go to Algiers and get some Voodoo
And have them fix a special brew for me and you

I’d work hard, never be too lazy
I’d blow this horn and make money like I’m crazy
Yes it’s so true there’s nothing much I wouldn’t do
Just to be with you, no there’s nothing I wouldn’t do

Yes I’d work hard, and never be too lazy
I’d blow this horn and make money like I’m crazy

Yes it’s so true there’s not much I wouldn’t do to be with you
No there’s nothing I wouldn’t do to be with you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Dr. Alban's song "What do I Do" express the singer's yearning to be with a particular girl. The lyrics are filled with metaphors that illustrate how he would do anything to have the girl in his life. He expresses his willingness to fight a tiger, give up beer, smoking and other women, cross the ocean in a three-foot canoe, and even give up his freedom by saying "I do." The lyrics show that the singer is willing to do whatever it takes to make the girl his.

The song is a testament to the power of love and the lengths people go to secure it. The song's upbeat tempo and the positive energy it exudes make it an enjoyable listen. The lyrics are catchy and memorable, and the message of the song is clear – love can make people do extraordinary things.

The song "What do I Do" was released in 1991 by Alban Uzoma Nwapa, popularly known as Dr. Alban. It became a hit in several countries, including Sweden, Germany, and Spain. Dr. Alban's music has been described as a fusion of dance, reggae, and pop, with lyrics that are often uplifting and positive.

Line by Line Meaning

Girl what I wouldn’t do to be with you
The singer desires to be with the woman and is willing to do anything to be with her.

You make my heart go whoo whoo whoo
The woman has a strong effect on the singer’s emotions and makes his heart beat faster.

You’re a dream come true
The woman is his perfect match and everything he could want in a partner.

I would do anything to have you near
The singer is longing for the woman to be close to him and would do anything for it to happen.

I’d fight a tiger and maybe give up beer
The singer is exaggerating his willingness to do anything for the woman, including giving up things he enjoys.

I’d give up smoking and other women too
The singer is willing to make major sacrifices to be with the woman, including giving up habits and other potential love interests.

I’d cross the ocean in a three-foot canoe
Even seemingly impossible tasks, like crossing an ocean in a small boat, are worth it to be with the woman.

Give up my freedom and maybe say “I do,” yes I would
The singer is willing to sacrifice his independence and commit to the woman in marriage.

‘Cause there’s nothing that I wouldn’t do to be with you
The singer’s love for the woman knows no limit and he will do anything to be with her.

I love your eyes, your smile, and that great rear view
The singer is attracted to many physical traits of the woman.

I might go to Algiers and get some Voodoo
The singer is willing to travel the world and even try mystical remedies to try and win over the woman.

And have them fix a special brew for me and you
The singer is willing to go to great lengths to create a special and unique experience for both himself and the woman.

I’d work hard, never be too lazy
The singer is willing to put in effort and hard work for the sake of the relationship.

I’d blow this horn and make money like I’m crazy
The singer is willing to do whatever it takes to make money in order to provide for the woman.

Yes it’s so true there’s nothing much I wouldn’t do
The singer is reiterating that he is willing to do just about anything for the woman.

Just to be with you, no there’s nothing I wouldn’t do
The singer is emphasizing that he truly believes there is not a single thing he would not do to be with the woman.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Michael G. White

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