Mas Que Nada
J. Ben Lyrics
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Oh ooô ooô lariá laiô obá obá obá
Mas que nada sai da minha frente, eu quero passar
Pois samba está animado que eu quero é sambar
Esse samba que é misto de maracatu
É samba de preto velho, samba de preto tu
Mas que nada
Você não vai querer que eu chegue no final
Oh ooô ooô lariá laiô obá obá obá
Oh lariá laiô obá obá obá
Esse samba que é misto de maracatu
É samba de preto velho, samba de preto tu
Mas que nada
Um samba como esse tão legal
Você não vai querer que eu chegue no final
Oh ooô lariá laiô obá obá obá
Oh lariá laiô obá obá obá
The lyrics of J. Ben's song Mas Que Nada are playful and rhythmic, with a dynamic beat that captures the spirit of samba. The opening lines are a repetition of the phrase "lariá laiô obá obá obá," which conveys a sense of joy and celebration. The lyrics then shift to the main verse, where J. Ben urges those in his path to move aside and let him pass. He is excited to join in the animated samba, which combines elements of maracatu with black heritage.
J. Ben praises the samba's unique mix, comparing it to the traditions of black elders. He repeats the phrase "mas que nada," which translates to "but that's nothing," conveying a sense of both casual dismissal and exaltation. He knows that a samba as cool as this one will keep him moving all night long.
Overall, the lyrics to Mas Que Nada are a testament to the power of music to bring people together, to inspire movement and joy, and to connect us to our cultural roots.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh lariá laiô obá obá obá
An energetic and joyous expression to kickstart the song
Mas que nada sai da minha frente, eu quero passar
I'm unstoppable, I want to move forward and dance to the beat
Pois samba está animado que eu quero é sambar
The lively samba music excites me and I just want to dance
Esse samba que é misto de maracatu
This samba is a blend of maracatu rhythm and style
É samba de preto velho, samba de preto tu
It's a traditional kind of samba, deeply rooted in Afro-Brazilian culture
Mas que nada
But above all, this is what matters the most
Um samba como esse tão legal
A samba as cool as this one
Você não vai querer que eu chegue no final
You wouldn't want me to stop dancing before the song ends
Oh ooô ooô lariá laiô obá obá obá
A repetition of the joyful expression to maintain the excitement
Esse samba que é misto de maracatu
This samba is a blend of maracatu rhythm and style
É samba de preto velho, samba de preto tu
It's a traditional kind of samba, deeply rooted in Afro-Brazilian culture
Mas que nada
But above all, this is what matters the most
Um samba como esse tão legal
A samba as cool as this one
Você não vai querer que eu chegue no final
You wouldn't want me to stop dancing before the song ends
Oh ooô lariá laiô obá obá obá
A continued repetition of the joyful expression to maintain the excitement
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Jorge Lima Menezes
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