Laurentiu Mocanu (born June 2, 1986), better known by his stage name Guess Who is a Romanian rapper. He began his career as a member of the rap group Anonim along with group members Zekko and Griffo, and later launched a successful solo career in music. He is one of the most successful artists from the new wave of Romanian hip hop and has gained considerable appreciation and mainstream attention in his native Romania following the release of his first solo album in 2009 called Probe Audio (Sound Checks). Guess Who gained popularity as a solo artist in 2007 when he leaked three tracks he had recorded for his solo album on the Internet. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive and his cynical and ironic approach to writing quickly earned him a large fanbase. Even though he repeatedly delayed for over two years releasing his first album, the Romanian audience received it well and he even gained attention from high level Romanian music executives when his video for the first single Tu (You) was aired on the Romanian music channel 1Music.
His first album, Probe Audio was released and sold independently from his official website under the Okapi Sound umbrella, a collective of Romanian hip hop artists who had been working together producing music since 2007. Only promoted on the Internet, the album moved an impressive number of units, drawing attention from large Romanian labels. He eventually signed a contract with Cat Music to re-relase his album with the sports newspaper Gazeta Sporturilor (literally 'The Sports Newspaper' in Romanian) together with labelmate and music partner Spike, who released his sophomore effort in 2009.
Early life and career:
Guess Who was born Laurentiu Mocanu in Bucharest, Romania in 1984. As a child, he enjoyed sports and even played soccer for the Bucharest-based club Steaua. [1]As a child he became interested in hip hop music and eventually started performing with his friends creating the hip hop group Anonim in 1999. They caught the attention of Romanian hip hop group Paraziţii after they entered a contest organized by 20 CM Records where they recorded a demo song over an instrumental produced by Cheloo for Paraziţii and released on one of the group's albums as a track called 'Actiunea Instrumentalul' (The Instrumental Operation). They eventually signed a contract with 20 CM Records and released their debut album in 2005. As Paraziţii are one of the most proeminent hip hop acts in Romania, Anonim were heavily promoted and toured extensivly to promote their album. The group went quiet in late 2006 and Guess Who resurfaced alone in 2007 on Paraziţii member Ombladon's solo album singing the chorus in the lead single, 'Noapte Buna, Bucuresti' (Good Night, Bucharest). Shortly afterwards, Mocanu left 20 CM Records and started working with Agresiv, a team of producers who were already gaining notoriety for their work with various Romanian artists.
American Woman
Guess Who Lyrics
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American woman, you gonna mess your mind
American woman, I'm gonna mess your mind
American woman, I'm gonna mess your mind
Say A, say M, say E
Say R, say I, C
Say A, N
American woman, I'm gonna mess your mind
American woman, you gonna mess your mind
American woman, I'm gonna mess your mind
American woman, stay away from me
American woman, mama let me be
Don't come a hangin' around my door
I don't want to see your face no more
I got more important things to do
Than spend my time growin' old with you
Now woman, I said stay away
American woman, listen what I say
American woman, get away from me
American woman, mama let me be
Don't come a knockin' around my door
Don't want to see your shadow no more
Colored lights can hypnotize
Sparkle someone else's eyes
Now woman, I said get away
American woman, listen what I say-ay-ay-ay
American woman, said get away
American woman, listen what I say
Don't come a hangin' around my door
Don't want to see your face no more
I don't need your war machines
I don't need your ghetto scenes
Colored lights can hypnotize
Sparkle someone else's eyes
Now woman, get away from me
American woman, mama let me be
Go, gotta get away, gotta get away now go, go, go
I'm gonna leave you woman
Gonna leave you woman
Bye-bye bye-bye, bye-bye, bye-bye
You're no good for me
I'm no good for you
Gonna look you right in the eye
Tell you what I'm gonna do
You know I'm gonna leave
You know I'm gonna go
You know I'm gonna leave
You know I'm gonna go-o, woman
I'm gonna leave you woman
Goodbye American woman
The Guess Who's "American Woman" hit is a rock classic with its heavy guitar riffs and edgy lyrics. The song is about a man warning an American woman to stay away from him because he knows they have different lifestyles and values. The lyrics suggest the man wants to avoid any sort of relationship with the American woman because he's afraid they will "mess each other's minds." He feels he is better off alone and does not need her in his life, indicating a sense of independence and defiance.
Line by Line Meaning
American woman, I'm gonna mess your mind
I'm going to disturb your thoughts and emotions, American woman
American woman, you gonna mess your mind
You will confuse yourself, American woman
Say A, say M, say E
Spell out AME
Say R, say I, C
Spell out RIC
Say A, N
Spell out AN
American woman, stay away from me
I don't want you near me, American woman
American woman, mama let me be
I do not want you in my life, American woman
Don't come a hangin' around my door
Please stay away from my house
I don't want to see your face no more
I am tired of looking at you
I got more important things to do
I have other important things to focus on
Than spend my time growin' old with you
I don't want to spend my life together with you and grow old
Now woman, I said stay away
I mean it when I say, stay away, American woman
American woman, listen what I say
Pay attention to my words, American woman
American woman, get away from me
I want you to leave me alone, American woman
Don't come a knockin' around my door
Please do not bother me
Don't want to see your shadow no more
I am tired of seeing your presence
Colored lights can hypnotize
Bright flashy lights can put someone in a trance
Sparkle someone else's eyes
Those flashy lights can catch someone else's attention instead
Now woman, I said get away
I mean it when I say, go away, American woman
American woman, listen what I say-ay-ay-ay
Pay attention to my words, American woman
American woman, said get away
I said, go away, American woman
Don't want to see your face no more
I am fed up of looking at you
I don't need your war machines
I do not require your military weaponry
I don't need your ghetto scenes
I do not want your unfavorable neighborhoods
Now woman, get away from me
I want you to stay away from me, American woman
American woman, mama let me be
I do not want any relationship with you, American woman
Go, gotta get away, gotta get away now go, go, go
I need to escape from you, right now, immediately
I'm gonna leave you woman
I am going to abandon you, American woman
Bye-bye bye-bye, bye-bye, bye-bye
Goodbye, farewell
You're no good for me
You are not suitable for me
I'm no good for you
I am not a good match for you
Gonna look you right in the eye
I will make direct eye contact with you
Tell you what I'm gonna do
I will explain what I am going to do
You know I'm gonna leave
You should know I am going to abandon you
You know I'm gonna go
You should know I am going to disappear
You know I'm gonna leave
You should know I am going to abandon you
You know I'm gonna go-o, woman
You should know, I'm going to leave you, American woman
I'm gonna leave you woman
I am going to abandon you, American woman
Goodbye American woman
Farewell, American woman
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Burton Cummings, Gary Peterson, Michael Kale, Randy Bachman
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@babettelock2106
2023 and still loving The Guess Who . They ARE classic rock.
@paulinechapman5669
Amen..🇨🇦
@bonniegarrison9741
This kind of music made the 60s&70s worth living.
@scottmurphy650
I feel so blessed to have grown up in the 60's and had this fantastic music to listen to.
@Tropicaya
Living?
The Vietnam war was LIVING?
@texas6065
This Song automatically brings up images of my Deceased husband. This was one of his favorit songs. I miss him dearly after 45 yrs of being married it's hard not to.
@AustinBigWig
I am so very sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.
@nacygass9465
Me too,mine
@trevorgallagher9930
I'm sorry. I hope you're holding up OK.
@mznubianqueenbri2you730
🫂💗💗💗💗Sip to your husband you're 😢 In my prayers 🙏🏿