2. Loredana (real name: Loredana Groza, born 10th of June, 1970 in Onesti, Romania) is considered, by and large, the most succesful, extravagant and charismatic female pop star in Romania.
She started singing at the age of three and she continued to sing throughout her school years. When she was 14, she was noticed by composers Dumitru Morosanu and Jold Kerestely, who invited her to Bucharest for the talent show "Steaua fara nume" ("The Star Without a Name"), although she was too young, as the minimum admission age was 17. She competed in the talent show in 1986, at 16 years old, and won the big prize. In the same year, she competed in the National Music Festival in Mamaia, where she got the best newcomer prize, which made her the youngest winner ever.
In 1987, at Costinesti Music Festival, she met the famous pop music composer Adrian Enescu. He wrote the song "O inima de 16 ani" for her, and after it became a hit, he decided to write a whole album for her. Thus Loredana's first album, "Buna seara, iubito" was released in 1988. Although the title song was not broadcast on Romanian television because of the Communist censorship, the album was a huge succes, being sold in one million copies. In 1989, Adrian Enescu and Lucian Avramescu produced her second album, "Un buchet de trandafiri", that was also successful.
Her career recorded a hiatus until 1994, when Loredana came back with the album "Atitudine" and a live show meant to revive her status as a pop star. In 1995 she toured the country with the band Directia 5. 1995 was also the year when she released the album "Nascuta toamna". In 1996 she released the album "Tomilio" and started the collaboration with ProTV and Media Pro Music. In 1997 she gave an unplugged concert at the National Theatre. She also featured on the hugely sucessful hit single "Lumea e a mea" by B.U.G. Mafia. In 1999 she released the sucessful EP "Aromaroma".
In 2000, Loredana appears on the cover of "Playboy" magazine, which sells out and confirms her as an undisputed sex symbol, more than ten years after her career took off. In 2001, Loredana hires the help of Adrian Enescu again for the album "Diva Inamorata".
Two albums inspired by popular music follow in 2002 "Agurida" and "Zaraza". In 2003, the album "Fata cu sosete de diamant" is released, followed by "Extravaganza" (2005) and "Jamparalele" (2006).
In 2006, she was the host of the MTV Romania Awards. In 2007, she was the warm-up artist for George Michael's concert in Bucharest.
Loredana is married to the TV producer Andrei Boncea. They have a daughter, Elena.
Loredana can be reached on her official website
http://www.loredana.ro and on MySpace at
http://www.myspace.com/loredanagroza.
Uh Uh
Loredana Lyrics
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Du bist nicht mehr, uh-uh
Du willst mein Herz, uh-uh
Tasche nie leer, uh-uh
Komm' vorbei mit meiner Gang
Mein neuer Freund ist mein Benz
Mein bester Freund ist mein Cash
Meine beste Freund mein Fan
Komm mir nicht näher, uh-uh
Du bist nicht mehr, uh-uh
Du willst mein Herz, uh-uh
Tasche nie leer, uh-uh
Komm' vorbei mit meiner Gang (Gang)
Mein neuer Freund ist mein Benz (Benz)
Mein bester Freund ist mein Cash (Cash)
Meine beste Freundin mein Fan
Komm mir nicht näher
Sag mir, siehst du den Benz? Siehst du die Roli? (Roli)
Stern auf dem Wagen, zwei in Garage
König im Dschungel wie Mogli (dup-dup)
Du kennst meinen Namen, es steht doch da
Großgeschrieben auf der Leinwand
Also leg das Geld bereit auf Tisch
Und dann kann ich sagen, ob ich Zeit hab' (huh)
Ich bin nicht so wie die andern, nein
Regel' mein Business noch ganz allein
Halt deine Hunde mal angeleint
Du willst ein Boss sein? Kann nicht sein
Respekt hab' ich nur vor Gott
Die anderen gehen bankrott
Fahre nachts rum durch mein Block
Bitch, sag mir, wer ist on top?
Sag mir, warum seid ihr neidisch?
Weil ihr wisst, wer in Deutschland die Eins ist
Mache mein Geld und ich teil' es
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Komm mir nicht näher, uh-uh
Du bist nicht mehr, uh-uh
Du willst mein Herz, uh-uh
Tasche nie leer, uh-uh
Komm' vorbei mit meiner Gang
Mein neuer Freund ist mein Benz
Mein bester Freund ist mein Cash
Meine beste Freundin mein Fan
Komm mir nicht näher, uh-uh
Du bist nicht mehr, uh-uh
Du willst mein Herz, uh-uh
Tasche nie leer, uh-uh
Komm' vorbei mit meiner Gang (Gang)
Mein neuer Freund ist mein Benz (Benz)
Mein bester Freund ist mein Cash (Cash)
Meine beste Freundin mein Fan
The lyrics of Loredana's song "Uh Uh" speak of wealth, power, and independence. The singer warns a former lover not to come any closer, as she's moved on and is living her best life, surrounded by her gang, her new Benz, her cash, and her loyal fans. She boasts of her status as a queen in her realm, where she rules her business alone without any need for male guidance. She has respect only for God, and she pities anyone who tries to compete with her. At the same time, she's gracious enough to share her wealth and success with others, but only on her terms.
Overall, "Uh Uh" seems to be a declaration of Loredana's independence, confidence, and self-assurance. She has worked hard to achieve her success, and she's not willing to let anyone or anything stand in her way. While the lyrics may be interpreted as materialistic and superficial, they also convey a strong message of self-love and empowerment. Loredana is proud of what she has accomplished, and she's not afraid to show it.
Line by Line Meaning
Komm mir nicht näher, uh-uh
I don't want you to come any closer to me
Du bist nicht mehr, uh-uh
You are not relevant to me anymore
Du willst mein Herz, uh-uh
You want my heart, but I'm not interested
Tasche nie leer, uh-uh
My wallet is always full of money
Komm' vorbei mit meiner Gang
Come over with my group of friends
Mein neuer Freund ist mein Benz
My new friend is my luxury car
Mein bester Freund ist mein Cash
Money is my best friend
Meine beste Freundin mein Fan
My biggest supporter is my best friend
Sag mir, siehst du den Benz? Siehst du die Roli? (Roli)
Do you see my luxury car and my Rolex watch?
Stern auf dem Wagen, zwei in Garage
My car has a Mercedes emblem and I have another luxury car in my garage
König im Dschungel wie Mogli (dup-dup)
I'm the king of my environment just like Mogli in The Jungle Book
Du kennst meinen Namen, es steht doch da
You know my name, it's written there
Großgeschrieben auf der Leinwand
My name is written in big letters on the screen
Also leg das Geld bereit auf Tisch
Put the money on the table
Und dann kann ich sagen, ob ich Zeit hab' (huh)
Then I will decide if I have time for you or not
Ich bin nicht so wie die andern, nein
I'm not like the others, no
Regel' mein Business noch ganz allein
I run my business all by myself
Halt deine Hunde mal angeleint
Keep your dogs on a leash
Du willst ein Boss sein? Kann nicht sein
You want to be a boss? That's not possible
Respekt hab' ich nur vor Gott
I only respect God
Die anderen gehen bankrott
Others go bankrupt
Fahre nachts rum durch mein Block
I drive around my neighborhood at night
Bitch, sag mir, wer ist on top?
Bitch, tell me who is on top?
Sag mir, warum seid ihr neidisch?
Tell me, why are you jealous?
Weil ihr wisst, wer in Deutschland die Eins ist
Because you know who's number one in Germany
Mache mein Geld und ich teil' es
I make my money and I share it
Bitte geht alle zur Seite
Please step aside
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Loridana Zefi, Mustafa Omer, James Murray
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