Shaped in the Gypsy ghettos (Mahala) around Bucharest, Mahala Rai Banda (literally Noble Band from the Ghetto), combines a surprising array of trends and styles. Combining Romanian violins & accordions with a brass section consisting of army brass band veterans and a rocking rhythm section, they're the rising band from the Balkans. They effortlessly combine a knack for inventive arrangements with an indeniable ability to turn every single concert into a wild party. Tracks by Mahala Rai Banda (alongside pieces by label mates Taraf de Haidouks and Kocani Orkestar) were reworked/recreated by Nouvelle Vague, Balkan Beat Box, Dj ClicK, Forty Thieves Orkestar and Russ Jones for the Electric Gypsyland 2 project, and their "Mahalageasca" appears in the Borat (aka Ali G) film and also on the Buddha Bar Ten Years CD's compilation.
Mahalageasca
Mahala Raï Banda Lyrics
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Make the speakers go to war!
How the Mighty trumpet
Brings the freaks out to the floor!
The base and tweeters
Make the speakers go to war!
How the Mighty trumpet
Brings the freaks out to the floor!
Tell me, tell me, where the freaks at?
Freaks at?
Freaks at?
Freaks at?
Freaksat?
Fre-Fre-Fre-Fre-Fre-Fre-Fre-Fre-Fre-Fre-Fre
Tell me, tell me, where the freaks at?
We get that base thumpin', peoplejumpin'
All over the world.
We got the speakers pumpin' climietrumpet
For the woman with curves.
Got that freak flow, freak show
Welcome to the service
Let the Leaders lead, Preachers preach.
Welcome to the service.
Close the curtains on them if their
Actin' like they never heard us.
See we do this for a purpose
Just to keep their fire burnin',
And we don't need to water let that
Mother- mother- burn.
Timmy play your trumpet,
Let the people go beserk.
The base and tweeters
Make the speakers go to war!
How the Mighty trumpet
Brings the freaks out to the floor!
The base and tweeters
Make the speakers go to war!
How the Mighty trumpet
Brings the freaks out to the floor!
Tell me, tell me, where the freaks at?
Tell me, tell me, where the freaks at?
Freaks at?
Freaks at?
Freaks at?
Freaksat?
Fre-Fre-Fre-Fre-Fre-Fre-Fre-Fre
Tell me, tell me, where the freaks at?
The base and tweeters
Make the speakers go to war!
How the Mighty trumpet
Brings the freaks out to the floor!
The base and tweeters
Make the speakers go to war!
How the Mighty trumpet
Brings the freaks out to the floor!
The lyrics to Mahala Raï Banda's song "Mahalageasca" starts off with the idea that music has the power to start a war with the base and tweeter battling it out. The mighty trumpet then enters the fray, bringing the freaks out to the dance floor. The song calls out for the freaks to be identified, where are they at and throws them a challenge by asking if they are there or not. The music then begins to thump, and people start to jump all over the world as speakers pump to the music. The women with curves are singled out, and the freak show begins.
The song makes references to preaching, leaders, and service. The song highlights the performers' belief in the purpose they serve, which is to keep their audiences’ fire burning, keeping them interested, alive, and involved. The musicians are ecstatic, and the trumpet gets wild, letting the people go berserk. Overall, the song is about the power of music to create excitement, draw out the freaks, move people to dance, and bring people together in a show of shared enjoyment.
Line by Line Meaning
The base and tweeters
Make the speakers go to war!
The powerful bass and treble sounds produced by the musical instruments cause a significant impact on the singers and create high volume, intense music.
How the Mighty trumpet
Brings the freaks out to the floor!
The powerful sounds generated by the trumpet attracts and energizes the audience, especially those who love to freak out on the dance floor.
Tell me, tell me, where the freaks at?
Asking where the people who are energized and interested in dancing to the loud music are and indicating the need to start the party.
Freaks at?
Freaks at?
Freaks at?
Freaksat?
Fre-Fre-Fre-Fre-Fre-Fre-Fre-Fre-Fre-Fre-Fre
Tell me, tell me, where the freaks at?
Repeatedly asking the crowd where the enthusiastic individuals who enjoy the upbeat music and dancing are, and using the repetition to encourage them to come out and participate, invoking a sense of excitement.
We get that base thumpin' people jumpin'
All over the world.
The music is of such a high quality that it resonates with people all over the world, resulting in everyone jumping to its beat.
We got the speakers pumpin' climie trumpet
For the woman with curves.
The music is directed towards women who have curvaceous figures, with climie trumpet and loud speakers accentuating the beat and sound, setting the mood for gyrating dance moves and drawing attention to the women's bodies.
Got that freak flow, freak show
Welcome to the service
The musical composition is unique and unorthodox, giving it an exclusive and distinct quality that adds to the unique experiences and social expectations and rules of the setting or event where it is played.
Let the Leaders lead, Preachers preach.
Welcome to the service.
Let everyone follow and enjoy the music, and welcome to the venue where the music is being played.
Close the curtains on them if their
Actin' like they never heard us.
If someone is not paying attention or is not interested, then it is best to ignore them than to become frustrated and angry, and perhaps close the curtains to eliminate distractions and make everyone fully focused on the music.
See we do this for a purpose
Just to keep their fire burnin',
And we don't need to water let that
Mother- mother- burn.
Mahala Raï Banda plays this music with the intention of keeping the energy high and the audience excited. They don't want to dampen anyone's enthusiasm by slowing down, but instead want to keep the audience going strong.
Timmy play your trumpet,
Let the people go beserk.
Timmy is recommended to play the trumpet in such a way that the audience becomes wild and crazy, full of fervor and excitement when they listen to the music.
The base and tweeters
Make the speakers go to war!
The powerful bass and treble sounds produced by the musical instruments cause a significant impact on the artists and create high volume, intense music.
How the Mighty trumpet
Brings the freaks out to the floor!
The powerful sounds generated by the trumpet attracts and energizes the audience, especially those who love to freak out on the dance floor.
Tell me, tell me, where the freaks at?
Asking where the people who are energized and interested in dancing to the loud music are and indicating the need to start the party.
Freaks at?
Freaks at?
Freaks at?
Freaksat?
Fre-Fre-Fre-Fre-Fre-Fre-Fre-Fre
Tell me, tell me, where the freaks at?
Repeatedly asking the crowd where the enthusiastic individuals who enjoy the upbeat music and dancing are, and using the repetition to encourage them to come out and participate, invoking a sense of excitement.
The base and tweeters
Make the speakers go to war!
The powerful bass and treble sounds produced by the musical instruments cause a significant impact on the artists and create high volume, intense music.
How the Mighty trumpet
Brings the freaks out to the floor!
The powerful sounds generated by the trumpet attracts and energizes the audience, especially those who love to freak out on the dance floor.
The base and tweeters
Make the speakers go to war!
The powerful bass and treble sounds produced by the musical instruments cause a significant impact on the singers and create high volume, intense music.
How the Mighty trumpet
Brings the freaks out to the floor!
The powerful sounds generated by the trumpet attracts and energizes the audience, especially those who love to freak out on the dance floor.
Writer(s): RAI BANDA MAHALA
Contributed by Carson B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.