Matthieu Tota, is the son of professional footballer André Tota and his mother is Brigitte Tota. His parents divorced in 1998 when he was just 13. As a child, he studied at an elementary school in Hohberg, and later at Collège Paul-Émile Victor in Mundolsheim, and Lycée Aristide Briand in Schiltigheim near Strasbourg. As a young man, football (soccer) became his first ambition and he wanted to be a professional player. But he opted for music.
Matthieu Tota explained about the origin of his name Pokora in an interview during the documentary Mis à jour broadcast on 26 August 2010 about him on NRJ 12 television station. He said he was searching for an artistic name and happened to be talking to his grand mother of Polish origin and the importance of humility came up. So he asked her how do we say humility in Polish language and she said "pokora". So Matthieu immediately decided to call himself Pokora. Matt came form his name Matthieu. So he became to be known by his stage name Matt Pokora.
He earned some public attention as a member of French R&B group, Mic Unity. In fall 2003, he participated in the third season of Popstars, a French talent reality television show broadcast on M6. The concept of the program was to present possible candidates the winners of which would take part in the formation of a boy band or girl band. He was a crowd and jury favourite, and became a member of a boy band called Linkup formed with Lionel and Otis, two other winners in 2003 Popstars. The female winners were formed into another group Diadems formed of Marylore, Angel, Pookie, Ophélie and Alexandra. In the final showdown, the boy band including Mattieu Tota won the series over the girl band Diadems, who ended up runners-up.
Their first Linkup single "Mon Étoile" was very successful topping French charts, and the debut album Notre Étoile was moderately successful. However the second single release "Une seconde d'éternité" was much less successful despite good sales.
The band tried again their hand in a collaboration with the British boy band Blue making a bilingual English/French version with Blue based on the latter's song "Bubblin'". The bilingual English/French Blue/Linkup version was entitled "You & Me Bubblin". Soon afterwards, Linkup disbanded due to poor performance of sales on releases
In 2004, soon after the break-up of Linkup, Mattieu started working preparing for a solo career collaborating with the producers Kore & Skalp.
Under the stage name Matt Pokora, he released his first eponymous solo album originally entitled Matt Pokora. In 2005, he was forced to change his chosen name after a lawsuit from French R&B singer Matt Houston. As a result, he changed his stage name to M. Pokora and re-released the album as M. Pokora.
The debut single from M. Pokora was the very successful. Called "Showbiz (The Battle)" it was a Top 10 hit in France, and also charted in Belgium and Switzerland. The second single Elle me contrôle featuring Sweety reached #6 in France and Pokora received two NRJ Music Awards for the single. Yet a third successful single was released called "Pas sans toi". The album released on Universal was certified gold.
He also started collaborating with Hakim Ghorab who became his long-time choreographer and took part in many of his music videos. He also developed a close collaboration with music video director Karim Ouaret who directed most of his successful videos.
Gorilla
M. Pokora Lyrics
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Yeah, Uh-huh,
Uh-huh, Uh-huh
Yeah
Drippin' in this water, Yeah
Glistening different colors, Yeah
Yeah, Gorilla, Huh,
Yeah, Yeah
Glistening different colors, Yeah, like Chameleon
Bathing Ape Shark I'm rockin' that gorilla, Huh
Purple on me, I ain't talkin' bout that lean, You bum
Purple on me, yeah, I'm rockin' that gorilla
Purple on me, yeah, I'm rockin' that gorilla
Purple on me, yeah, I'm rockin' that gorilla
Purple on me, yeah, I'm rockin' that gorilla
Sippin' all these bottles, yeah, I'm finna throw up
Sippin' all these acids, So you better show up
Niggas owe me money, Y'all niggas better grow up
I'm tired of these niggas, So I'm finna pour up
I'm alone, cause these bitches got no love
I'm not hurt, Cause I've never said I loved y'all
I get money, and I do not have to show off
If I spend it all on you, I get thrown off
Drippin' in this water like I'm in a flood or Some
Glistening different colors, Yeah, like Chameleon
Bathing Ape Shark, I'm rockin' that gorilla, Huh
Purple on me, I ain't talkin' bout that lean, You bum
Purple on me, yeah, I'm rockin' that gorilla
Purple on me, yeah, I'm rockin' that gorilla
Purple on me, yeah, I'm rockin' that gorilla
Purple on me, yeah, I'm rockin' that gorilla
Purple on me, I ain't talkin' bout that lean, You bum
Big gorilla, and I pulled up with your king, He fun
Lil' coco, And he finna bring the lean for fun
Pulled up in the Stu, We rapping' all these beats, You Jump
Jordan retro 4, if you step on these, You done
Make you beg on your knees, Ask me forgiveness, Son
If you think you're tough, I'll fuckin' make you bleed, You bum
Don't you fuck with me, leave you stuck like bubblegum
Drippin' in this water like I'm in a flood or Some
Glistening different colors, Yeah, like Chameleon
Bathing Ape Shark, I'm rockin' that gorilla, huh
Purple on me, I ain't talkin' bout that lean, You bum
Purple on me, yeah, I'm rockin' that gorilla
Purple on me, yeah, I'm rockin' that gorilla
Purple on me, yeah, I'm rockin' that gorilla
Drippin' in this water, Yeah, Uh-huh
Glistening different colors, Yeah, Uh-huh
Yeah, Gorilla, Huh
Uh-huh, Uh-huh
In the song "Gorilla" by M. Pokora, the lyrics convey an image of opulence and swagger. The recurring mention of being "drippin' in this water" and "glistening different colors" implies a sense of being adorned in luxury and shining brightly, attracting attention and admiration. The reference to a gorilla suggests a powerful and dominant presence, further emphasized by the repetition of the color purple, symbolizing richness and extravagance. The lyrics exude a confidence and bravado, creating a persona of someone who is unapologetically flashy and self-assured.
The verses also touch on themes of independence and detachment from others, with lines like "I'm alone, cause these bitches got no love" and "I'm not hurt, Cause I've never said I loved y'all." There is a sense of disillusionment and a desire to distance oneself from emotional entanglements, focusing instead on material success and self-preservation. The mention of sipping bottles and acids, as well as references to money and spending, highlights a hedonistic lifestyle where indulgence reigns supreme.
The lyrics also touch upon themes of confrontation and power dynamics, with references to asserting dominance and challenging others. The imagery of a gorilla and references to toughness and making others bleed suggest a confrontational and aggressive attitude. The mention of seeking forgiveness and leaving others "stuck like bubblegum" conveys a retaliatory and unyielding stance towards those who cross the singer. The song paints a picture of someone who is unafraid to assert themselves and who thrives in a competitive and combative environment.
Overall, "Gorilla" by M. Pokora is a track that exudes confidence, extravagance, and a defiant attitude. The lyrics paint a picture of someone who is unapologetically bold, unafraid to stand out, and willing to confront challenges head-on. The repeated references to luxury, power, and dominance create a persona of someone who is larger than life, unapologetically living for the moment and asserting their presence in the world.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Will Mthombeni
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@nathan6522
[Verse 1]
Ooh, I got a body full of liquor
With a cocaine kicker
And I'm feeling like I'm thirty feet tall
So lay it down, lay it down
You got your legs up in the sky
With the devil in your eyes
Let me hear you say you want it all
Say it now, say it now
[Pre-Chorus]
Look what you're doing
Look what you've done
But in this jungle you can't run
'Cause what I got for you, I promise it's a killa
You'll be banging on my chest, bang bang, gorilla
[Chorus]
Ooh, yeah
You and me, baby, making love like gorillas
Ooh, yeah
You and me, baby, making love like gorillas
[Verse 2]
Yeah, I got a fistful of your hair
But you don't look like you're scared
You're just smiling, tell me "Daddy, it's yours"
'Cause you know how I like it, you's a dirty little lover
If the neighbors call the cops
Call the sheriff, call the SWAT, we don't stop
We keep rocking while they knocking on our door
And you're screaming, "Give it to me baby
Give it to me, motherfucker!"
[Pre-Chorus]
Look what you're doing
Look what you've done
But in this jungle you can't run
Cause what I got for you, I promise it's a killa
You'll be banging on my chest, bang bang, gorilla
[Chorus]
Ooh, yeah
You and me, baby, making love like gorillas
Ooh, yeah
You and me, baby, making love like gorillas
[Bridge]
I bet you never ever felt so good, so good
I got your body trembling like it should, it should
You'll never be the same, baby, once I'm done with
Yoo-oo-oo-oo-oou, yeah
[Breakdown]
You, you, you...
[Chorus]
Oho, you with me, baby, making love like gorillas
Oh, oh, oh, oh yeah
Yeah, you and me, baby, we'll be fucking like gorillas
(Oh...)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, baby, baby, aw, yeah
You and me baby, making love like gorillas
[Live Verse]
Girl, let me take my time, take my time, take my time, babe
I just want one smile, want one smile, want one smile, babe
Once I lay besides you, girl, I will make you scream, "yeah, yeah"
Girl, let me take my time, take my time, take my time, babe
I just want one smile, want one smile, want one smile, babe
Once I get inside you, girl, I will make you scream, "yeah, yeah, yeah"
Come on (etc.)
Yeah, yeah, yeah
@karolbessa6926
lyrics
Ooh, I got a body full of liquor
With a cocaine kicker
And I'm feeling like I'm thirty feet tall
So lay it down, lay it down
You got your legs up in the sky
With the devil in your eyes
Let me hear you say you want it all
Say it now, say it now
Look what you’re doing, look what you done
But in this jungle you can't run
'Cause what I got for you
I promise it’s a killer, you'll be banging on my chest
Bang bang, gorilla
Ooh, yeah
You and me, baby, making love like gorillas
You and me, baby, making love like gorillas
Yeah, I got a fistful of your hair
But you don't look like you're scared
You're just smiling tell me, ‘daddy it's yours’
‘Cause you know how I like it you’s a dirty little lover
If the neighbors call the cops,
Call the sheriff, call the SWAT we don't stop
We keep rocking while they knocking on our door
And you're screaming, "Give it to me, baby
Give it to me, motherfucker"
Oh, look what you’re doing, look what you done
But in this jungle you can't run
‘Cause what I got for you
I promise it’s a killer, you'll be banging on my chest
Bang bang, gorilla
Ooh, yeah
You and me, baby, making love like gorillas
You and me, baby, making love like gorillas
I bet you never ever felt so good, so good
I got your body trembling like it should, it should
You'll never be the same baby once I'm done with you
Oh, you with me, baby, making love like gorillas
You and me, baby, we'll be fuckin' like gorillas
You and me, baby, making love like gorillas
@justtop4786
The fact that he can make a sex song sounds so poetic and meaningful
@seurn7801
lmao
@itzurgirlgea8922
FRRRRRRR
@leurcutie2723
fr i've been singing this when i was like what 6? i even memorized the lyrics but know looking back to it, im still wondering why my parents didn't stop me from singing this out loud at a mall ffs
@jetteandersen3286
Frr tho
@sosickandtiredofalltheneed568
gorilla sex is not sexy though. Ive watched one and I dont wanna watch again.
@gracedoubleu
There's two kinds of people in this world...
Versace on the Floor...
and Gorilla.
@petuxinhamaria470
Maaaaan 👏👏👏👏
@schylerc9236
And Bruno Mars happens to be BOTH🤤🤤🤤
@smthngtosay
Get you a girl who can do both 😉