He was born to a Nigerian mother and Jamaican father and began to play with a battery-operated keyboard at a very young age. At the age of 18, he decided to live in Jamaica for four years, where he was met artists that contributed to his love of reggae.
Upon returning to Nigeria, he formed a band, and following numerous television appearances, he made a trip to Europe in 2001. There in the Netherlands, he was acquainted with the producers Longoni and Groff. After a live concert, his new producers took him to Italy, where he met several artists and DJs. In the Autumn of 2003, Wata and his producers decided to profit from his music, and success followed the 2004 release of "Jam". He also collaborated with Italian DJ Gabry Ponte in his song "A Silvia", in which Wata provided reggae-like English vocals.
I Like The Way
Eddy Wata Lyrics
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I like the way, the way you swing your hips around me
I like the way, the way you shake your ass around me
I like the way, the way you swing your hips around me
I like the way
In "I Like The Way" by Eddy Wata, he is expressing his love and admiration for a woman's dance moves. The lyrics "I like the way, the way you shake your ass around me" and "I like the way, the way you swing your hips around me" are a testament to the woman's seductive dancing that captivates the singer. There is a certain level of sensuality and intimacy in the song, as he goes on to say that he wants to kiss her and hold her tight.
Line by Line Meaning
I like the way
I am drawn to and enjoy experiencing
the way you shake your ass around me
the movement of your buttocks in my presence is pleasing to me
I like the way
I am still enjoying the experience
the way you swing your hips around me
the motion of your pelvic area near me is also enjoyable to me
I like the way
the feelings I have are continuing
the way you shake your ass around me
I am still finding pleasure in the movement of your buttocks near me
I like the way
my enjoyment is ongoing
the way you swing your hips around me
the motion of your pelvic area near me is still pleasing to me
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Written by: Eddy Wata
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