Kenny "Dope" Gonzales loaned out the name Masters At Work to Todd Terry who released two singles (Alright Alright and Dum Dum Cry) in 1987 under this moniker.
Brazilian Beat
Masters at Work Lyrics
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Go 'way, don't come 'round here no more
Can't you see that it's late at night?
I'm very tired and I'm not feeling right
All I wish is to be alone
Stay away, don't you invade my home
Best off if you hang outside
Don't come in, I'll only run and hide
Who can it be now?
Who can it be now?
Who can it be now?
Who can it be knocking at my door?
Make no sound, tip-toe across the floor
If he hears, he'll knock all day
I'll be trapped and here I'll have to stay
I've done no harm, I keep to myself
There's nothing wrong with my state of mental health
I like it here with my childhood friend
Here they come, those feelings loose again
Who can it be now?
Who can it be now?
Who can it be now?
Who can it be now?
Is it the man come to take me away?
Why do they follow me?
It's not the future that I can see
It's just my fantasy, oh
Oh, who can it be now?
Who can it be now?
Who can it be now?
Who can it be now?
Oh, who can it be now?
Oh, who can it, who can it?
Oh, who can it be now?
Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah
These lyrics are actually from the song "Who Can It Be Now?" by Australian band Men at Work. The lyrics describe someone who is feeling overwhelmed and exhausted, and does not want to be disturbed. The constant knocking at the door is disrupting their peace and tranquility, and they become paranoid about who could be at their door. The repetition of the phrase "who can it be now?" enforces this sense of anxiety, as the singer is unsure of who or what is disrupting their peace.
The song touches on themes of anxiety, paranoia, and the desire for solitude. Many people can relate to these emotions, especially in times of stress or uncertainty. The chorus, with its repetition and catchy melody, is particularly memorable and has become a popular cultural reference.
The song "Brazilian Beat" by Masters at Work featuring Liliana Chachian is a completely different song that has nothing to do with the lyrics above. It is an upbeat song with a Latin American flair, featuring percussion and trumpet. The lyrics are mostly in Portuguese, and describe the joy and passion of dancing to the Brazilian beat. The song is a celebration of Brazilian culture and music and is meant to make listeners want to get up and dance.
Line by Line Meaning
Who can it be knocking at my door?
Wondering who could be at the door
Go 'way, don't come 'round here no more
Asking the person at the door to leave
Can't you see that it's late at night?
Pointing out that it's late and not an appropriate time to visit
I'm very tired and I'm not feeling right
Feeling exhausted and unwell
All I wish is to be alone
Desiring solitude
Stay away, don't you invade my home
Asking the person to respect personal space and not enter the home
Best off if you hang outside
It's better to stay outside
Don't come in, I'll only run and hide
Warning the person that the artist will hide if they come in
Who can it be now?
Repeating the question of who could be at the door
Make no sound, tip-toe across the floor
Asking someone to be quiet while moving
If he hears, he'll knock all day
If the person hears, they will keep knocking for a long time
I'll be trapped and here I'll have to stay
Feeling trapped if the person comes in
I've done no harm, I keep to myself
Asserting that the singer is not dangerous and stays to themselves
There's nothing wrong with my state of mental health
Confirming mental stability
I like it here with my childhood friend
Enjoying the company of a childhood friend
Here they come, those feelings loose again
Feeling anxious or nervous as the person approaches
Is it the man come to take me away?
Worrying if the person is there to take the artist away
Why do they follow me?
Questioning why someone is following the singer
It's not the future that I can see
Not being able to predict what will happen
It's just my fantasy, oh
Realizing it's just fear in their head
Oh, who can it be now?
Questioning who is at the door again
Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah
Expressing frustration or impatience
Writer(s): LILLIANA CHACHIN, CARL KENNETH GONZALEZ
Contributed by Emma N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@NN-pi9wp
Heard it first in the legendary club Propaganda Moscow! We were dancing like mad) I think, that trible and drum beats make kind of people remember their old, ancient instincts and make them dance to the rythm!
@patmackie3499
Quality....1luv 😎...
@amogelangntlele9870
Priscilla Nalana's show on radio Bop on Saturdays from 3-6. Operating the telefunken hi fi with a car battery so that i can listen 2 the radio cos there was no electricity in our village by then. Mtsororo used 2 charge us 5 rands since he had a solar system. Still 1 of the best classics ever.
@priscillanalana8339
Wow thank you ❤️❤️❤️❤️ much appreciated 🙏
@rapelangmotlagomang1821
@Priscilla Nalanaplease get some of the recordings of the show and post them on your YouTube channel.
@priscillanalana8339
@Rapelang Motlagomang ha monna recordings tsa 2 decades ago 😂😂 Just kidding. Good idea but I don’t have them anymore… sadly
@allancesterjr4494
YOU CANT DENY THIS TRACK ! Still a weapon !
@lincolnnoko1692
2021 lets go lets get it. Still rocking this jam.
@kabelomarumong696
Channel O House Music Explosion Vol 1 👌
@sheilacristina1241
Classic!!! BRUK