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/
Sweet Like Cola
Lou Bega Lyrics
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Can I have your attention please
For one more time?
She tastes like cola
Sweet, sweet sugar cola
When I took a sip from her lips
She send me on a trip
And that's all because she kicks
Stop your diet baby
You don't have to slim down (down, down, don't slim down)
I love your curves and believe me
It is every pound (pound, pound, every pound)
Stop your diet, come on
Do it for me (do it, do it for me)
I love you round, round, round, round
'Cause you're so sexy (oh yes, she is)
She tastes like cola (cola)
Sweet, sweet sugar cola (cola)
When I took a sip from her lips
She send me on a trip
She keeps me up at night
And that's all because
She tastes like cola (cola)
Sweet sweet sugar cola (cola)
When I took a sip from her lips
She send me on a trip
She keeps me up at night
And that's all because she kicks
Can I try it Baby
You don't have to be shy (shy, shy, don't be shy)
You seem to be on your own
And I'm wondering why (why, why, wondering why)
Show me all that you've got
Do it for me (do it, do it for me)
I love you round, round, round, round
'Cause you're so sexy (oh yes, she is)
She tastes like cola (cola)
Sweet, sweet sugar cola (cola)
When I took a sip from her lips
She send me on a trip
She keeps me up at night
And that's all because
She tastes like cola (cola)
Sweet sweet sugar cola (cola)
When I took a sip from her lips
She send me on a trip
She keeps me up at night
And that's all because she kicks
I'll be your sugar daddy
You'll be my sugar cane
With every sip I'm taking
You creep into my vein
(cola, cola, cola...)
You are as sweet as cola
You push like caffeine
I wanna know the secret
That no one's ever seen
She tastes like cola (cola)
Sweet, sweet sugar cola (cola)
When I took a sip from her lips
She send me on a trip
She keeps me up at night
And that's all because
She tastes like cola (cola)
Sweet sweet sugar cola (cola)
When I took a sip from her lips
She send me on a trip
She keeps me up at night
And that's all because
She tastes like cola (cola)
The lyrics of Lou Bega's song "Sweet Like Cola" seem to be a playful tribute to a woman who is compared to an irresistible, sweet, fizzy drink. The singer starts with a polite approach, asking for attention to appreciate his muse's delicious taste. He then repeatedly praises her sugary and addictive flavor that sends him on a trip and keeps him up at night. The woman is encouraged to embrace her curves and seems to be empowered by the attention that she's receiving. The singer declares that he wants to be her sugar daddy, and she can be his sugar cane, which amplifies the sweet and playful nature of the song.
The lyrics of "Sweet Like Cola" are upbeat and sound carefree, but they perpetuate the idea of women's bodies being an object for male pleasure. However, everything should be taken with a grain of salt as Lou Bega is known to be a fun and positive entertainer who celebrates diversity and loves to pay tribute to the elements of the past.
Line by Line Meaning
Excuse me
May I have your attention?
Can I have your attention please
May I please have your attention, just once more?
She tastes like cola
She is just as sweet as a cola drink
Sweet, sweet sugar cola
She is as sweet as sugar, just like a cola drink
When I took a sip from her lips
When I kissed her, I felt like I was drinking a delicious, sweet drink
She send me on a trip
She took me on a thrilling adventure, just like a delicious drink can give you a 'buzz'
She keeps me up at night
She stays in my thoughts and keeps me awake, just like caffeine in a drink
And that's all because she kicks
She has an energetic and lively personality, just like a fizzy drink
Stop your diet baby
Don't worry about dieting, my love
You don't have to slim down
You don't need to lose weight
I love your curves and believe me
I adore your figure and trust me
It is every pound
You are beautiful just the way you are, every little bit of you is perfect to me
Stop your diet, come on
Don't stress about dieting, my love
Do it for me
Forget dieting for my sake
I love you round, round, round, round
I love every curve of your body
'Cause you're so sexy
You are incredibly attractive to me
Can I try it Baby
May I try something, my love
You don't have to be shy
You don't need to be reserved
You seem to be on your own
You look like you're doing your own thing
And I'm wondering why
I'm curious as to why you're on your own
Show me all that you've got
Share all of yourself with me
'Cause you're so sexy
Because you are so incredibly attractive
I'll be your sugar daddy
I'll take care of you and provide for you
You'll be my sugar cane
You'll be my source of sweetness and pleasure
With every sip I'm taking
Every time I'm with you or thinking of you
You creep into my vein
You become a part of me and I can't get enough
You are as sweet as cola
You are just as sweet as a cola drink
You push like caffeine
You have an amazing energy and vitality, just like caffeine in a drink
I wanna know the secret
I want to know what makes you so incredibly amazing
Contributed by Parker N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@EmpressOfWyoming58
You can always tell a guy who genuinely LIKES women. Lou is one of them. His songs celebrate women. This song lifts everyone up, especially women, no matter what size. From now on, when I feel a little down, I think I'll play this to get myself out of the pit. Secret: sometimes, ladies, you get lots better guys when just let you be your natural self. And if it's a big you, then more power to you.
@rachelmegan1311
🫰
@mmastuh78
Simp
@nickosmond9561
I'm a recovering belimexic. This song helps me! To accept my curves
@StutleyConstable
Why is Lou Bega not more popular? Every single one of his songs has made me smile. They're all upbeat. At least, all the ones I've heard are. Wish I had known he was coming out with new stuff.
@TheRedDread15
amen to that
@Karkoom
He is releasing a new album later this month, , , 😁😜
@DaNgEr88GiRL
+StutleyConstable ..... because he got no hoes.
@Menuki
+StutleyConstable He is to Louis Prima as Michael Buble is to Frank Sinatra
@oklahomaisok
+StutleyConstable Love the upbeat energy in his music