Bega had a multicultural upbringing as his mother is Sicilian and his father is from Uganda. Bega spent time in Miami during his teenage years.
"Mambo No. 5" became an instant worldwide hit, charting in the top 5 across Europe and in the USA, where it became a popular stadium anthem at sports events. It was also used by the British television broadcaster, Channel 4 for their coverage of Test Match cricket between 1999 and 2005. Interestingly, the original version by Perez Prado was also featured in a popular Guinness commercial of that year.
In 1999 he released the album A Little Bit Of Mambo which included Mambo No. 5 and the hits "1+1=2", "I Got a Girl" and "Tricky". On December 13, 1999, this album was certified triple platinum by the RIAA. To date, he has sold almost 4 million copies in the U.S. alone. He followed this up in 2001 with Ladies And Gentlemen.
He recorded the song "Baby Keep Smiling" with Compay Segundo.
In the video game Tropico, Lou Bega is one of the characters a player can choose as his dictator persona. He was included as part of a licensing deal that also saw one of Bega's songs integrated into the German release of Tropico.
His third studio album, Lounatic, was released in late 2005. The first music video released was "You wanna be Americano" followed by "Bachata".
Official Homepage: http://www.lou-bega.com/
Lady
Lou Bega Lyrics
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Baby baby, bounce bounce
Bounce baby, bounce baby, bounce !
[CHORUS :]
Lady
If you really want to ride with me
If you want to have some fun baby
baby bounce bounce
[VERSES :]
Baby what's your name I would like to say hello
I am a true fellow with potential to be mellow
I know you know that we know that it is bedtime
I'm just a gigolo but that is not a bad sign
Ladies stand in line just to ride in my new roadster
Did I see your face lately on a playboy poster ?
I know you know that we know that it is bedtime
I'm just a gigolo
Oh baby bounce !
[BRIDGE :]
If it's good then it's good
If it's not then it's not
But you got me kind of hot
Baby you don't stop
If it's good then it's good
If it's not then it's not
But you got me kind of hot
Baby bounce bounce
Lady lady you just have to bounce !
In Lou Bega's "Lady," the lyrics revolve around the concept of having fun and enjoying the company of a woman. The song begins with Lou Bega encouraging the woman to "bounce" and have a good time. He continues to ask for her name and introduce himself as a "true fellow" who has the potential to be "mellow." He then mentions his status as a gigolo, but assures the woman that it is not a bad thing. He indicates that women "stand in line just to ride in [his] new roadster," suggesting that he is a desirable man.
The chorus of the song is focused on the woman, as Lou Bega encourages her to "ride" with him and have fun. The verses of the song discuss Lou Bega's good qualities, his ability to make women feel good, and his charisma. The bridge of the song emphasizes how the experience of being with him can be enjoyable, and that the woman should not stop "bouncing" and having a good time. The song paints a picture of a man who is charming and knows how to have fun, and the lyrics encourage the listener to let go and enjoy the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Bounce baby, bounce baby
Encouraging the listener to bounce with enthusiasm and vigor.
Baby baby, bounce bounce
Repeatedly urging the listener to bounce.
Bounce baby, bounce baby, bounce !
Emphasizing the importance of bouncing.
Lady
Addressing and catching the attention of a woman.
If you really want to ride with me
Asking the woman if she wants to join him on a journey.
If you want to have some fun baby
Suggesting that being with him will lead to a fun time.
Then you just gotta bounce ! baby bounce bounce
Reiterating the importance of bouncing.
Baby what's your name I would like to say hello
Asking for the woman's name and introducing himself in a friendly way.
I am a true fellow with potential to be mellow
Asserting that he is a genuine guy who can be laid-back.
I know you know that we know that it is bedtime
Acknowledging that it's nighttime and time for fun.
I'm just a gigolo but that is not a bad sign
Admitting that he's a gigolo, but emphasizing that it's not necessarily a bad thing.
Ladies stand in line just to ride in my new roadster
Boasting that women are lining up to ride in his fancy car.
Did I see your face lately on a playboy poster ?
Flirtatiously suggesting that he's seen the woman's face on a magazine cover.
Oh baby bounce !
Encouraging the woman to bounce.
If it's good then it's good
Stating that things are great when they're good.
If it's not then it's not
Acknowledging that things don't always work out.
But you got me kind of hot
Admitting that the woman is making him feel aroused.
Baby you don't stop
Encouraging the woman to keep going.
Lady lady you just have to bounce !
Commanding the woman to bounce.
Lyrics © Roba Music Verlag GMBH, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: LOU BEGA, PETER HOFF, ZIPPY DAVIDS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
forgotusernameagain9
i really liked this album. too bad he's always been underrated.
Roommate Jansen
Roommate use this song a lot. ^_^
Ville John
i miss this song, makes me remind of a girl group called "sex bomb girls" here in the philippines :(
homeboy eric
Yes! I miss SexBomb too!
Reynaldo Recio
Sinayaw nila to sa isang episode sa daisy siete nung naging daisy siete girls sila sa serye nila. Ksama rin to sa sexiest hits 2 album ng sexbomb dancers
JoePie Nation Vlogs
Ito ung sayaw nila Rochelle sa Grupo nila vs. Sa Grupo ni Sunshine, (Daisy Siete scene) tinulak ni Sunshine si Rochelle d2 kaya napilay. SKL 😁
Jojo Lucena
Etong music sinayaw to ng Sexbomb sa Galing giling dance Contes sa Eat Bulaga. Kaya favorite ko na tong music. Ang ganda ng mga step nila anim Silang Sumayaw niyan Jopay, Jacque Estevez, Aira, Izzy, Rochelle. Ang magandang story sa Daisy Siete 2003 naging kaibigan, kakampi pa nila si Jacque Estevez
Jojo Lucena
@Reynaldo Recio Anong episode sa Daisy Siete na naging kakampi nila si Jacque Estevez
Jayson Aguilar
Sexbomb Daisy Siete brought me here
Ginamit nila Rochelle nung sumali sila sa Dance Contest sa Eat Bulaga
Jayson Aguilar
Rochelle Pangilinan
Sandy Tolentino
Izzy Trazona
Jacque Estevez
Aira Bermudez
Jopay Paguia
Johlan Veluz
Mae Acosta
Weng Ibarra
Joana Orbeta
Evette Pabalan