Mohombi was born to a Swedish mother and Congolese father. Raised as a child in the Congo, Mohombi and his family escaped the war-torn country for Stockholm, Sweden in 1999 when Mohombi was 12. His parents regularly exposed him to varied musical influences from early on in his childhood so that Mohombi soon developed his passion for song. Mohombi studied at Rytmus Music High School in Stockholm and made his stage debut at seventeen in the Swedish revival production of the cult show Wild Side Story. He pursued his studies and obtained his bachelor's degree in music and song from Stockholm’s Music Conservatory. He speaks Swedish, French, English and Lingala.
In Stockholm Mohombi and his brother Djo Moupondo, a local club DJ known as DJ Djo formed the group Avalon combining the dancehall and hip hop of the time with the distinctive African beats on which they were raised. From 2004 to 2008 the group sold over half a million records and won the All African Kora Awards, an African equivalent of the Grammy for the category Best Group - Diaspora Europe/Caribbean category, while Mohombi became a prolific songwriter in his own right. At this point music was only a part-time job, and looking for something more Mohombi headed to L.A. for a solo career.
Mohombi collaborated with Swedish rapper Lazee on "Do It", which was released in Sweden on 31 May 2010. It debuted at number nine on the Swedish Singles Chart. In Los Angeles Mohombi was introduced through friends to producer RedOne, whose own background is Swedish-Morrocan. The singer's debut single, "Bumpy Ride" is the first release on RedOne's label 2101 Records, a joint venture with Universal. It was released in the United States on 24 August 2010. Mohombi released "Miss Me" as his debut single in the United Kingdom on 31 October 2010. It features American rapper Nelly. His third single called "Dirty Situation" was released in Europe on 11 November and features R&B singer Akon. "Dirty Situation" is played at the beginning and then again later on in the middle of the music video for "Miss Me". Mohombi's debut album, MoveMeant was released in Europe Monday 28th February 2011 and is scheduled to be released in the US by the end of 2011.
Universe
Mohombi Lyrics
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Like the first man to walk the moon
Every breath with you feels brand new
Just as sure as the sky is blue
You make it alright,
Alright
(Pre-Chorus)
Wouldn't matter if we didn't have a dollar
Cause you always seem to give me something
To make it alright,
Alright
(Chorus)
But I won't give you the world, world
Won't give you the world,
I give you my universe
Now we've fallen in love,
I promise you girl
I give you my universe
Let's run into the sun, there's a sea full of stars
So I won't give you the world,
I give you my universe
In the first verse of Mohombi's song "Universe," he compares the feeling of being with his loved one to being the first man to walk on the moon. This comparison is likely a representation of the sheer magnitude of emotions that he feels when he is with his partner. Furthermore, he describes every breath with his partner feeling brand new, indicating that their love is continuously growing and exciting. He goes on to say that just like the sky is always blue, his partner makes everything alright. This can be interpreted to mean that no matter what difficulties they might face, the love they share always makes everything better.
In the pre-chorus, Mohombi expresses that it does not matter where they come from, how much money they have, or what their circumstances might be, his partner always manages to provide him with something to make everything alright. This assertion further emphasizes Mohombi's deep connection with his partner beyond just material possessions. In the chorus, Mohombi claims that he will not give his partner the world but instead gives her his universe. He implies that his love for her is limitless, and he is willing to give her everything that he has. He encourages his partner to run with him towards the sun, as there is a sea full of stars waiting for them. This symbolizes his willingness to explore the world with her and experience all that life has to offer together.
Line by Line Meaning
Like the first man to walk the moon
Being with you feels like an adventure, a journey to uncharted territories.
Every breath with you feels brand new
Being with you makes my world feel new and exciting, like every breath I take is a refreshing one.
Just as sure as the sky is blue
I am confident in your love and trust it to be true, like how the sky can always be expected to be blue.
You make it alright, Alright
You have a calming presence and make everything feel okay and right, even when the world is not.
Doesn't matter if we came from nothing
Our social and financial backgrounds do not determine the value or strength of our relationship.
Wouldn't matter if we didn't have a dollar
Money is not a defining factor in our relationship, as long as we have each other.
Cause you always seem to give me something
You have a way of making me feel like I have everything I need in life, even when I have nothing.
To make it alright, Alright
Your love and support is what makes everything okay and right in my life.
But I won't give you the world, world
I may not be able to give you everything in the world, but I will give you everything that I have.
Won't give you the world,
I may not be able to provide you with lavish material possessions or a life of luxury.
I give you my universe
Instead, I will give you my all, my entire world, and all that I have to offer.
Now we've fallen in love,
My feelings for you have grown into a deep, loving relationship.
I promise you girl
I make a vow to you, my beloved partner, to stand by your side and offer you my love and loyalty.
I give you my universe
I am pledging to give you all of me, all that I am, and everything that I have to offer.
Let's run into the sun, there's a sea full of stars
Together, we will embark on a journey of adventure and discovery, with endless possibilities for exploration and growth.
So I won't give you the world,
Although I may not be able to offer you material possessions or worldly riches,
I give you my universe
I will provide you with all the love, care, and support that you need to live a happy and fulfilling life.
Contributed by Skyler R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@sylvainmeeboonducellier648
... ... Très bonne zic mec!!! :D :D :D
Voix parfaite, ça met de bonne humeur, ça aide à "remonter la pente"!
Une très bonne chance pour cet album et... Les moyens venus... Je fonce "brûler" ma carte bleu, 100%!! :P :P
C'est tellement touchant comme zic! :D :D
Vous avez grandi... ça se voit.
Bonne continuation "Capitaine de la Dancefloor"!
Je vous souhaite de Merveilleuses Fêtes de fin d'année! ^^ ^^ ^^ ^^
Cette chanson... Sonne comme un air de Jay Sean... ? Surtout vers la fin !... ? :P
@theflyingdaniel9689
Like the first man to walk the moon
Every breath with you feels brand new
Just as sure as the sky is blue
You make it alright, alright
Doesn't matter if we came from nothing
Wouldn't matter if we never had a dollar
Cause you always seem to give me something
To make it alright, alright
But I won't give you the world, world
Won't give you the world
I give you my universe
Now we've fallen in love
I promise you girl
I give you my universe
Let's run to the sun, past the sea full of stars
So I won't give you the world
Won't give you the world
I give you my universe, yeah
I ain't quit to give up the key
But you've unlock the best in me
So if you gave the remody
I make it alright, alright
When we hit the ground, we hit it runnin
When you drips are down, ýou only have to halla
Cause you always seems to give me something
To make it alright, alright
But I won't give you the world, world
Won't give you the world
I give you my universe
Now we've fallen in love
I promise you girl
I give you my universe
Let's run to the sun
Past the sea full of stars
So I won't give you the world
Won't give you the world
I give you my universe
We may all seem, in the grand seem
Like a drop in the ocean
But when I dream
It's like the sky's wide open
I won't give you the world, world
Won't give you the world
I give you my universe
Now we've fallen in love
I promise you girl
I give you my universe
Now we've fallen in love
I promise you girl
I give you my universe
Let's run to the sun
Past the sea full of stars
So I won't give you the world
Won't give you the world
I give you my universe, yeah
@adelyzeadela
I said it before and I will say it again, you have the most beautiful and unique voice!
@JakeGrady96
This song plays at Walgreens all the time. Love it 😁👍
@fernandoifill-ruiz6410
Same here this song plays at Duane Reade every day at my job.
@christopherredou9674
A year later and they still do
@svirgo1224
Lol this is how I found it today hahaha still playing
@galax1t
Mostly underrated
@xxforyouxxx
this is a good example of one of those modern day singers that actually CAN sing
@2FINE4YOUBABYGIRL
So underrated.
@Damen42
The best universe with Mohombi in it. 😁🎶
@Joeaparis40
c'est franchement sublime à tous les niveaux !! la chanson comme la vidéo ! un vrai coup de coeur !