FUNKY BAHIA
Mendes Sergio Lyrics
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Oh oh oh
Lieya lieya lieya lieya
Oh oh oh
Lieya lieya lieya lieya
Oh oh oh
Dancing on the floor
I'll be out in Rio
Dancing at the disco
Girls be lookin' sexy
Dressin' mighty fine
They be dancing funky
Having themself a good time
I'll be stepping out
To paint the town
And party the night away
I'll be dancing
I'll be grooving
And I'm gonna do it
'Cause the drummer made me do it
Made me do it
To the way he plays
Lieya lieya lieya lieya
Oh oh oh
Lieya lieya lieya lieya
Oh oh oh
Lieya lieya lieya lieya
Oh oh oh
Lieya lieya lieya lieya
Oh oh oh
Lieya lieya lieya lieya
Oh oh oh
Won't you take me to the party
Party with the world
Dancing in the ghetto
Love enough (?)
Come on everybody
Won't you feel the joy
Music is the potion
Rock' it from coast to coasting
I'll be steppin' out
Around the world
Washing the pain away
You'll be dancin'
You'll be groovin'
And you can do it
'Cause the drummer made you do it
Made you do it
To the way he plays
Lieya lieya lieya lieya
Oh oh oh
Lieya lieya lieya lieya
Oh oh oh
Lieya lieya lieya lieya
Oh oh oh
Lieya lieya lieya lieya
Oh oh oh
Lieya lieya lieya lieya
Oh oh oh
Lieya lieya lieya lieya
Oh oh oh
Oh oh
Lieya lieya
Oh oh
Lieya lieya
The lyrics to Mendes Sergio's song Funky Bahia paint a picture of a lively dance scene in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The singer of the song is asking someone to take them out for a night of partying, dancing and grooving to the infectious rhythms of Latin music. The verses mention girls looking sexy and dancing funky, while the chorus consists mostly of the repetition of the phrase "Lieya lieya" and "Oh oh oh." The singer moves from dancing in a disco to partying in the ghetto, inviting everyone to feel the joy of the music that seems to be the magic potion to wash away their pain.
The song is an ode to the lively dance culture of Brazil, which is known for its samba, bossa nova, and other upbeat rhythms that resonate with people all over the world. The phrase "Funky Bahia" in the song's title references the Brazilian state of Bahia, which is a center of Afro-Brazilian culture and music, and also one of the major tourist destinations in Brazil. The song itself has a vibrant, danceable beat that perfectly captures the essence of Brazilian dance culture.
Line by Line Meaning
Would you take me out dancing
Asking someone to accompany him to dance
Dancing on the floor
Dancing at a nightclub or party
I'll be out in Rio
Going to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil which is known for its vibrant culture and nightlife
Dancing at the disco
Dancing at a nightclub or discotheque
Girls be lookin' sexy
Observation of attractive women
Dressin' mighty fine
Complimenting the women's fashion
They be dancing funky
Noticing that they are dancing in a fun, unique way
Having themself a good time
Observing that the women are enjoying themselves
Won't you take me to the party
Asking to be taken to a lively social gathering
Party with the world
Joining in on the global celebration and enjoying the company of people from diverse backgrounds
Dancing in the ghetto
Dancing in a neighborhood often associated with low-income communities
Love enough (?)
Unclear meaning. May be a reference to the power of love to bring people together despite difficult circumstances
Come on everybody
Encouraging everyone to join in the fun
Won't you feel the joy
Asking people to experience the happiness and excitement of the moment
Music is the potion
Viewing music as a powerful source of energy and positivity
Rock' it from coast to coasting
Enjoying music and dancing across the continent
I'll be steppin' out
Going out to have a good time
Around the world
Traveling to different countries to experience their unique cultures and nightlife
Washing the pain away
Using the fun and joy of dancing to forget about problems or worries
You'll be dancin'
Encouraging others to dance and enjoy themselves
You'll be groovin'
Describing the enjoyment and rhythm of dancing to music
And you can do it
Stating that everyone has the ability to dance and enjoy themselves
'Cause the drummer made you do it
The intense rhythm of the music is inspiring everyone to dance and enjoy themselves
Made you do it
Indicating that the music is so compelling that people can't resist dancing and having a good time
To the way he plays
Referring to the drummer's unique style and rhythm that is inspiring everyone to dance
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: WILL ADAMS, CARLINHOS BROWN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@KellyPiccolaotaku4ever
This album, along with “Timeless” is he songs that my parents play in every party of ours.
@TheDignam
I discovered this song in Crete in summer 2008, and every time i listened this song i think about holidays..
@marcello.mars94
Estate 2008 e questo video che passava su MTV...... Che ricordi, adesso MTV è un canale spazzatura...........
@Hamsterluv7985
mmarcyfrisk dico la stessa cosa io la musica pure era piu Buona in 2009-08 adesso fa schifo
@Marco_Galiani
Un italiano è che cazzo hallelujah 😂
@Marco_Galiani
Gemini Jpeg fra anche massimo 2010 in giù
@davidedevincentiis8289
Che ricordi! Ero un bambino e la cantavo con il mio migliore amico! Quegli anni saranno sempre nel cuore!
@Hamsterluv7985
Davide De Vincentiis per me invece tengo la memoria di andare sulla spiaggia e mentre stavo in macchina sentivo questa canzone!
@KellyPiccolaotaku4ever
Davide De Vincentiis io invece ho il ricordo della suoneria dei miei, questa canzone.
@lorenzo5335
È immortale questa canzone