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 Love My People
Eddy Wata Lyrics
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I feel excited, right about now, give me some more
Eddy Wata bonbadmemt
I love my people
Singing in the sunrise blow your whistle, oh no
I love my people
Singing in the sunrise with a reason, oh no
La la la la (I feel excited)
La la la la (Bonbadmemt)
La la la la (Give me some more)
La la la la (Eh, eh, eh, bum bulin-up)
There is a land me say far, far away
And there is a land me say there's only day
Look into the book of life and you shall feel seal
And you shall feel you are on the sky
There is a land that you never got known
And there is a land me say there's only day
Look into the book of life and you will see
Rhythm a fit flow me say there's only day
I love my people
Singing in the sunrise blow your whistle, oh no
I love my people
Singing in the sunrise with a reason, oh no
La la la la, la la la la, la la la la, la la la la
There is a land me say there's only day
And that's the land you get only the way
You feel listen to the DJ when all man play
And let this feeling rule the life (come on)
There is the man that you never got known
And thre's a land me say there's only day
Look into the book of life and you will see
Rhythm a fit flow me say there's only day
I love my people
Singing in the sunrise blow your whistle, oh no
I love my people
Singing in the sunrise with a reason, oh no
I love my people
Singing in the sunrise blow your whistle, oh no
I love my people
Singing in the sunrise with a reason, oh no
La la la la, la la la la, la la la la, la la la la
La la la la, la la la la, la la la la, la la la la
The lyrics to Eddy Wata's "I Love My People" is a jubilant celebration of his community and an invitation for everyone to come together on the right side. He feels excited and wants more from his people as he sings "Give me some more". The repetition of "La la la la" suggests that the spirit of the people moves him and he's filled with enthusiasm. He describes a land that's far away where there's only day and encourages us to look into the book of life to feel it. Wata believes that we can reach the sky when we embrace the culture and unity of our people.
The second half of the song sees Wata referencing another land where there's only day and wants us to listen to the DJ when everyone else is playing so that we can feel the rhythm that will flow throughout our lives. He wants us to let this feeling rule our lives, and we'll see that rhythm (and possibly happiness) follows. The repetition of "I love my people" at the end of the song is an assurance that despite the distance and differences, Wata genuinely loves everyone.
Line by Line Meaning
I want everybody to be on the right side
I hope that all people choose to do what is right.
I feel excited, right about now, give me some more
I am enthusiastic and full of energy, and I want to experience even more.
Eddy Wata bonbadmemt
This is a phrase repeated throughout the song, which does not have a clear meaning in English.
I love my people
I have a deep affection for my community and my culture.
Singing in the sunrise blow your whistle, oh no
Celebrating and expressing joy together in the early morning, with the sound of whistles.
Singing in the sunrise with a reason, oh no
Singing in this moment, for a specific purpose or cause.
La la la la, la la la la, la la la la, la la la la
These repeated phrases serve as a sort of musical accompaniment to the other lyrics.
There is a land me say far, far away
Referring to a distant place, possibly symbolic of a better future.
And there is a land me say there's only day
Another reference to a place that is free from darkness or negativity.
Look into the book of life and you shall feel seal
Examining the teachings or guidance of one's religion or philosophy can bring a sense of inner peace or assurance.
And you shall feel you are on the sky
This sense of inner peace extends to a feeling of being elevated or transcendent.
There is a land that you never got known
A mysterious or unexplored place.
Look into the book of life and you will see
As before, the idea of finding wisdom in religious or philosophical teachings.
Rhythm a fit flow me say there's only day
Music creates an uplifting or joyful atmosphere that is free of negativity.
There is a land me say there's only day
Once again, the idea of a place without darkness or negativity.
And that's the land you get only the way
This ideal state of being is only achievable by following a certain path or way of living.
You feel listen to the DJ when all man play
Suggests that listening to music or following the guidance of others can help to reach this ideal state.
And let this feeling rule the life (come on)
Encouragement to embrace the feeling of joy and positivity and let it guide one's actions and decisions.
There is the man that you never got known
Referring to a person who is a mystery or unknown.
La la la la, la la la la, la la la la, la la la la
Continued musical accompaniment to the other lyrics.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: DIEGO GROFF, NATALINO LONGONI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@maciekkw2
Genialne. Nigdy się ten utwór nie zestarzeje....
@harrybbc13
Acabei de achar a musica da minha infância e da minha adolescência que emoção pra mim poder ouvir novamente esse son. The best of world. O melhor sentimento de todos poder sentir essa vibe de 22 anos atras 🙏🙌🏼
@DomerOfficial
Eddy Wata is a legend. Poland loves him. Anyone 2023? 🎉
@panzChema
I Love My Piwo
@Mike_Traceur
xd
@jacekadamczyk7756
Ala ma piwo
@buszmenkowal5509
Za tych co nie mogą Mania mania papu papu
@dominikaahmedmohamedibrahi4904
Ja tam słyszałam,,I love my pipo"😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@ravur_526
Xd
@piotrekdaniewicz9697
Piękna muzyka ,tekst , wykonanie i teledysk.Słuchałem ,słucham i będę słuchał.Pozdrowienia z Polski.☺️👍