But it was in 1987 with the hitsingle Oh Mama they made their big breakthrough and scored number one on the swedish tracklist. Oh Mama was also played a lot at clubs around Europe. Remixes of the song was made to fit both the european and the american market.
Since then they have released other hits during the end of the 80s like: Bara du och jag, Tokyo, We Were Only Dancing and during the beginning of the 90s: What's The Colour Of Love, Evelyn and Boyfriend.
In 1989 Lili & Susie competed in Melodifestivalen (Swedens pre-selection for ESC) with the song Track page: Okey, Okey! and reached 5th place.
During their whole career they were active for animal rights and as their artistcareer became more inactive after the collectionalbum was released in 1993, the more active became their engagement for animal rights. They tried to make a comeback in 1996, but it was not sucessfull, and in year 2000 after they released a modern remix of Oh Mama, they decided to split the duo for making soloprojects instead.
9 years later they made a sucessful comeback in Melodifestivalen with the song Show Me Heaven and has progressed from heat 2 to the second chance ('andra chansen') round, which takes place on 7 March 2009.
In March 16 2009 Lili & Susie will release a collectionalbum with all their old hits and also "Show Me Heaven".
Many people have wonded about the spelling of the name of the duo. It was in 1990 they changed from Lili & Sussie to Lili & Susie. But actually it was the record company who did that change and according to Susie herself she has always spelled her name with only one "s". So Lili & Susie is the correct spelling!
More info at www.liliosusie.se
Oh Mama
Lili & Susie Lyrics
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Oh mama can't you tell
If he wants my love will you ring my bell
Oh mama can't you tell
Oh mama can't you tell
If he wants my love will you ring my bell
I know it's written in my face
It's time for us to find a secret place
If you ring my bell
Forget your sorrows and lonely nights
This time tomorrow will be alright?
I hope you feel the same
I wanna call your name
Oh mama can't you tell
Oh mama can't you tell
If he wants my love will you ring my bell
Oh mama can't you tell
Oh mama can't you tell
If he wants my love will you ring my bell
Soaring race, I'm longing for
I kiss your face and close the door
I've got things to tell
If you ring my bell
Forget your sorrows and lonely nights
This time tomorrow will be alright?
I hope you feel the same
I wanna call your name
Oh mama can't you tell
Oh mama can't you tell
If he wants my love will you ring my bell
Oh mama can't you tell
Oh mama can't you tell
If he wants my love will you ring my bell
Oh mama can't you tell
Oh mama can't you tell
(If he wants my love will you ring my bell)
Oh mama can't you tell
Oh mama can't you tell
Ring my bell
Oh mama can't you tell
Oh mama can't you tell
If he wants my love will you ring my bell
Oh mama can't you tell
Oh mama can't you tell
If he wants my love will you ring my bell
If you want my love, want my love
Ring my bell
If you want my love, want my love
Ring my bell
Ring my bell
The lyrics of "Oh Mama" by Lili & Susie revolve around the desire for love and intimacy. The singer pleads with her mother to understand her longing for love and asks her to help her find someone to share her life with. The repeated refrain of "If he wants my love will you ring my bell" emphasizes the eagerness of the singer to find love and the importance of her mother's support in her search. The verses describe the singer's feelings of excitement and anticipation as she looks forward to spending time with her love interest. She promises to reveal her innermost thoughts and feelings to him, and hopes that he feels the same way. The lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and emotional openness, as the singer lays bare her heart and desires.
The song is characterized by its catchy melody and upbeat rhythm, which add to the sense of optimism and hopefulness expressed in the lyrics. The use of the phrase "ring my bell" as a metaphor for the desire for connection and intimacy is a clever and effective way of conveying the message of the song. Overall, "Oh Mama" is a charming and enjoyable pop song that captures the excitement and romance of falling in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh mama can't you tell
Addressing a maternal figure, pleading for intuition or insight
If he wants my love will you ring my bell
Asking for assistance in communicating romantic interest
I know it's written in my face
Confidence in nonverbal communication of attraction
It's time for us to find a secret place
Desire for a private location for intimate conversation
I've got things to tell
Revealing that secrets or personal thoughts will be shared
Forget your sorrows and lonely nights
Promise of happiness and relief from negative emotions
This time tomorrow will be alright?
Questioning the likelihood of a positive outcome in the future
I hope you feel the same
Expressing hope that mutual attraction and feelings exist
I wanna call your name
Desiring to express affection verbally
Soaring race, I'm longing for
Euphemistically describing the physical aspect of a romantic relationship
I kiss your face and close the door
Indicating the desire for privacy in displays of affection
If you want my love, want my love
Clarifying that the focus is on mutual attraction and interest
Ring my bell
Asking for clear communication of romantic intentions
Contributed by Hannah R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@rolanddanielsson2240
TOPP 10
Lili & Sussie
01. Oh Mama
02. Boyfriend
03. Robert & Marie
04. Bara Du Och Jag
05. Something In Your Eyes
06. Can't Let You Go
07. What's The Colour Of Love
08. Samma Tid, Samma Plats
09. Do You Remember
10. Nothing Could Be Better
@ADub-oy6jh
It's 2024, and I have fallen in love with this song and these ladies!😍😍😍
I miss the 80's too!
@pererikgranberg1240
Miss the 80's so much
@jhwood9
The 1980s don't get any more 80s than this.
@user-mi7tm6mo1k
Девчата исполнили своей энергией на все сто. Такого сейчас мало
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@pvtjhon
The opening sounds like a retro video game and i want more
@wekdal
Oh yes.. Sega´s Wonder Boy comes to mind.
@spkanava
1987
@herschie91
I love those 80s costumes and that pink 80s background.
@Eldikan
det här är en av många 80 tals höjdpunkter rakt av! den här låten älskade jag, och gör fortfarande!
@davidcalder7502
Sadly never heard this gem to dance to in the 80' (UK) nice to find it - thanks