Moby found commercial and critical success with his fifth album Play (1999), which, after receiving little recognition, became an unexpected global hit in 2000 after each track was licensed to films, television shows, and commercials. It remains his highest selling album with 12 million copies sold. Its seventh single, "South Side", featuring Gwen Stefani, remains his only one to appear on the US Billboard Hot 100, reaching No. 14. Moby followed Play with albums of varied styles including electronic, dance, rock, and downtempo music, starting with 18 (2002), Hotel (2005), and Last Night (2008). His later albums saw him explore ambient music, including the almost four-hour release Long Ambients 1: Calm. Sleep. (2016). Moby continues to record and release albums; his twenty-first studio album, Resound NYC, was released in May 2023.
In addition to his music career, Moby is known for his veganism and support for animal rights and humanitarian aid. He was the owner of TeaNY, a vegan cafe in Manhattan, and Little Pine, a vegan restaurant in Los Angeles, and organized the vegan music and food festival Circle V. He is the author of four books, including a collection of his photography and two memoirs: Porcelain: A Memoir (2016) and Then It Fell Apart (2019).
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moby
Discography
Moby (1992)
Ambient (1993)
Everything Is Wrong (1995)
Animal Rights (1996)
Play (1999)
18 (2002)
Hotel (2005)
Last Night (2008)
Wait for Me (2009)
Destroyed (2011)
Innocents (2013)
Long Ambients 1: Calm. Sleep. (2016)
These Systems Are Failing (2016)
More Fast Songs About the Apocalypse (2017)
Everything Was Beautiful, and Nothing Hurt (2018)
Long Ambients 2 (2019)
All Visible Objects (2020)
Live Ambient Improvised Recordings Vol. 1 (2020)
Reprise (2021)
Ambient 23 (2023)
Resound NYC (2023)
Novio
Moby Lyrics
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(M-V-P)
Dale, dale, Don, dale
Pa' que se muevan las yales
Pa' activar los anormales
Why al que se resbale
Boster dale, dale
Dale, don, dale
Pa' que se muevan las yales
Pa' activar los anormales
Why al que se resbale
(Boster, dale)
Mirala como maquina, pa' pillarla en una esquina
Como ron, que fina, tremenda asesina
Se peina why se guilla, se viste why se maquilla
Traquila, chiquilla, o te siento en mi silla
Hoy tu vas a ser mia, el Don te desafia
Segura en mi via, cuidao si te tira
Why si tu novio se activa, yo activo la guerrilla
Why si el Boster te lo pilla, no le va a dar ni cosquilla
Dale, dale, Don, dale
Pa' que se muevan las yales
Pa' activar los anormales
Why al que se resbale
Boster dale, daleee
Dale, Don, dale
Pa' que se muevan las yales
Pa' activar los anormales
Why al que se resbale
(Boster, dale)
Me dicen, mami, que esta noche tu estas algarete
(Dale, papi, que toy suelta como gabete)
Te andan cazando el Boster why los mozalbetes
(Que se tiren, que toy suelta como gabete)
Hay una fila de charlatanes pa' darte fuete
(Que se alisten, que toy suelta como gabete)
Entonces tirate bien suelta, como gabete
(Dale, Omar, que toy suelta como gabete)
Yo soy su gato, ella es mi gata en celo
Quiere buscar rebuleo del bueno
Quiere fingir que no le gusta el blin-blineo
Why cuando canto hasta abajo con mi perreo
Por ahi anda su novio en un fantasmeo
Me esta, que esta noche va haber un tiroteo
Dile que yo ando con mis gatos en el patrulleo
(Y al que se lamba, jura'o me lo llevo)
Dale, dale, Don, dale
Pa' que se muevan las yales
Pa' activar los anormales
Why al que se resbale
Boster dale, daleee
Dale, Don, dale
Pa' que se muevan la yale
Pa' activar los anormales
Why al que se resbale
(Looney Tunes, dale)
Me dicen, mami, que esta noche tu estas algarete
(Dale, papi, que toy suelta como gabete)
Te andan cazando el Boster why los mozalbetes
(Que se tiren, que toy suelta como gabete)
Hay una fila de charlatanes pa' darte fuete
(Que se alisten, que estoy suelta como gabete)
Entonces tirate bien suelta, como gabete
(Dale, Omar, que toy suelta como gabete)
(Dale, Omar, que toy suelta como gabete)
Looney Tunes, cheka
Why Noriega, M-V-P
No hay pa' nadie, pa'
No hay pa' nadie, pa'
Don
(Omar)
The lyrics to Moby's song Novio is in Spanish and consists of verses from several rappers, including Omar, Don, Boster, and Looney Tunes. The song is essentially about a man trying to seduce a girl away from her boyfriend. The lyrics are filled with machismo, threats of violence, and crude language. The rapper Omar clearly sees himself as a Don or a powerful man, and he's trying to show off his alpha-male status by trying to take someone else's girlfriend. He's confident that he'll succeed, and he uses every trick in the book to mesmerize the girl, from praising her looks and beauty to threatening her boyfriend.
Line by Line Meaning
Gocho, Don, Don
(M-V-P)
A reference to the song's producers and creators, acknowledging their status as major players in the music industry.
Dale, dale, Don, dale
Pa' que se muevan las yales
Pa' activar los anormales
Why al que se resbale
Boster dale, dale
Encouraging everyone to dance and party, even those who might feel a little out of place or awkward. The 'Boster' is called upon to help get things moving along.
Mirala como maquina, pa' pillarla en una esquina
Como ron, que fina, tremenda asesina
Se peina why se guilla, se viste why se maquilla
Traquila, chiquilla, o te siento en mi silla
Describing a beautiful woman who is doing her best to look her best. The singer, impressed by her looks, invites her to sit with him.
Hoy tu vas a ser mia, el Don te desafia
Segura en mi via, cuidao si te tira
Why si tu novio se activa, yo activo la guerrilla
Why si el Boster te lo pilla, no le va a dar ni cosquilla
Asserting the singer's ownership and control over the woman he has been flirting with. He is inviting her to be with him, but warns her of the risks if her boyfriend were to find out.
Me dicen, mami, que esta noche tu estas algarete
(Dale, papi, que toy suelta como gabete)
Te andan cazando el Boster why los mozalbetes
(Que se tiren, que toy suelta como gabete)
Acknowledging that the singer has noticed the woman's free spirit and is encouraging her to have fun without worrying about being judged.
Hay una fila de charlatanes pa' darte fuete
(Que se alisten, que toy suelta como gabete)
Entonces tirate bien suelta, como gabete
(Dale, Omar, que toy suelta como gabete)
Even though there might be people trying to bring her down, the singer suggests that the woman should let loose and enjoy herself regardless.
Yo soy su gato, ella es mi gata en celo
Quiere buscar rebuleo del bueno
Quiere fingir que no le gusta el blin-blineo
Why cuando canto hasta abajo con mi perreo
The singer is asserting his dominance over the woman he is pursuing, suggesting that she wants to be with him despite any reservations she might have. He is also emphasizing his skills as a dancer.
Por ahi anda su novio en un fantasmeo
Me esta, que esta noche va haber un tiroteo
Dile que yo ando con mis gatos en el patrulleo
(Y al que se lamba, jura'o me lo llevo)
The singer is concerned that the woman's boyfriend might pose a threat, and wants to make it clear that he has other people on his side. He also suggests that he will not hesitate to remove anyone who gets in his way.
Looney Tunes, cheka
Why Noriega, M-V-P
No hay pa' nadie, pa'
No hay pa' nadie, pa'
Don
(Omar)
Acknowledge the song's producers and creators, concluding that this song belongs to no one else except them.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: RICHARD MELVILLE HALL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@thesecretbet
This was on a collector's album made by Q Magazine many years ago and was a staple of mine through college. Fantastic track and probably one of his lesser known songs. Brings back fantastic memories. Thanks for uploading this.
@weeyin1155
A very beautiful video with wonderful music. Many thanks to you and dear Juany. Stars and hugs..Jan and Susan ♥
@anniezagAnnie0854
Beautiful video my friend. Excellent choice of music. Thank you. Thank you Juany for sharing.
@CAVFLOID
Bellísima edición, la música y las imágenes extraordinarias, preciosas! 10*****Felicitaciones a su creadora Gracias Juany por compartirlo, Besitos Cris y Manel
@chiquicaricora
Bellisimo amiga!!!!!. Precioso!!!!. Besotesssssssssssssss y feliz fin de semana!!!!. Tesa.
@anuskaa44
Precioso trabajo me ha encantado la musica es divina aqui te dejo todas las esytrellas besitos ANITA
@carmenaguirrerequena
Muy bonito video, Noa. Gracias Juany por compartir Besos Carmen
@MARAZUL333
Bellisimo amiga, gracias querida Juany por enviarlo, besos a ambas, SOLE
@Gorgorita1
Lindo, lindo amiga... Besos... Juany
@viktorijanik
It is so beautiful....!!!!!! Thank you for the video!