Atlas began her career as part of the world fusion group Transglobal Underground. In 1995, she began to focus on her solo career with the release of Diaspora. She has since released seven solo albums and been a part of numerous collaborations. Her version of "Mon Amie La Rose" became a surprise success in France, reaching 16 on the French Singles Charts in 1999. She is a Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nations Conference Against Racism.
Exploding onto the scene in the early 1990s, Atlas rapidly gained widespread recognition for her successful pioneering meld of Western and Eastern musics, specifically, her use of cutting-edge electronic beats with Arabic melodies and instrumentation. After several releases with Nation Records and a string of albums fronting the seminal Transglobal Underground, she debuted with Diaspora (1994). Atlas then followed with Gedida (Beggar’s Banquet) which won the Victoire Award; the rest, as they say, is history.
Her critically-acclaimed albums Ana Hina (2007) and Mounqaliba (2010), have represented a radical evolution of Atlas’s artistic horizons. On both, Atlas combines her hallmark synthesis of Western and Middle Eastern musical traditions and culture with classical and jazz influences and sounds. Indeed, on Mounqaliba, she pushed the boundaries further, producing an album lavishly orchestrated by her long-time collaborator Samy Bishai.
In addition to her own projects, Atlas has worked extensively with an eclectic group of distinguished artists across a wide variety of musical genres including: pop (Peter Gabriel, Sinead O’Connor, Indigo Girls, and Jean-Michel Jarre); classical (Nigel Kennedy, Jocelyn Pook); jazz (Nigel Kennedy); film scores (Danny Elfman, Clint Mansell, David Arnold, Harry Gregson-Williams, Rachel Portman); and world music (Nitin Sawhney, Transglobal Underground, Talvin Singh).
Atlas’s distinctive voice has also featured on a wide number of soundtracks and scores for both films and video games, including Kingdom of Heaven (2005), The Hulk (2003), Sex and the City 2 (2010), Stargate (1994), The Truth About Charlie (2002), The World Is Not Enough (1999), Die Another Day (2002), Brick Lane (2007), Sahara (2005), I Can’t Think Straight (2008), La Fille Sur Le Pont (1999), Whatever Lola Wants (2007), Bin-Jip (a.k.a. 3-Iron, English title) (2004); and Heavenly Sword (2007); Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories (2005); Project Gotham Racing 4 (2007).
Atlas recently co-composing the music, together with Samy Bishai, for the internationally-renowned French contemporary ballet choreographer, Angelin Preljocaj. The ballet, entitled, Les Nuits will be touring internationally through to 2015. The soundtrack of the music – also entitled Les Nuits - is Atlas’s 2nd release on Mazeeka Records.
Whatever Lola Wants
Natacha Atlas Lyrics
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And little man, little Lola wants you
Make up your mind to have
No regrets
Recline yourself
Resign yourself, you're through
I always get, what I aim for
And your heart and soul
Whatever Lola wants
Lola gets
Take off your coat
Don't you know you can't win
You're no exception to the rule
I'm irresistible you fool . give in
Whatever Lola wants
Lola gets
I always get, what I aim for
And your heart and soul
Is what I came for
Whatever Lola wants
Lola gets
Take off your coat
Don't you know, you can't win
You're no exception to the rule
I'm irresistible you fool ... give in
(Give in, you'll never win)
Give in (give in, you'll never win)
Give in (give in, you'll never win)
The song "Whatever Lola Wants (Lola Gets)" by Natacha Atlas is a cover of a hit song from the 1955 musical "Damn Yankees." The lyrics are sung from the perspective of a woman named Lola who is confident and assertive in getting what she wants, especially when it comes to men. She tells a "little man" that she wants him and he should give in to her desires. Lola is portrayed as someone who always gets what she wants and has a way of being irresistible.
The song's message is one of empowerment for women, encouraging them to go after what they want and not be afraid to assert themselves. Lola is a strong and confident character, using her charm and persuasion to get what she desires. The lyrics also suggest that if the man resists, he will ultimately lose and should just give in to Lola's desires.
Line by Line Meaning
Whatever Lola wants, Lola gets
Lola always gets what she wants, no matter what.
And little man, little Lola wants you
Lola has set her sights on a specific person, who she refers to as 'little man.'
Make up your mind to have no regrets
The target of Lola's desire should be sure not to regret any actions or decisions made in pursuit of her.
Recline yourself, resign yourself, you're through
The target should relax and give in to Lola's wishes, as resistance is futile.
I always get what I aim for
Lola is confident in her ability to obtain her desires through persistence and determination.
And your heart and soul is what I came for
Lola is not only interested in a physical relationship, but also wants an emotional connection with her target.
Take off your coat, don't you know you can't win
Lola is encouraging her target to give in and shed any defenses against her.
You're no exception to the rule, I'm irresistible you fool, give in
Lola believes that she is irresistible to all and that her target is no exception, and she urges him to give in to his desires.
Give in, you'll never win
Lola believes that the only way to satisfy the longing is to give in to her desires and any resistance will ultimately result in one's own loss.
Give in, you'll never win
Lola reiterates that resistance is futile and that giving in is the only satisfying resolution.
Writer(s): Jerry Ross, Richard Adler
Contributed by Alyssa J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Bellybruxa
Natachas is one of the most fantastic singers in the world! I love her^^
@JamieBionic
Oh my god! I still love you Natacha, even though you've lost a lot fo weight! and no one recognizes you! Love this remake. There are also some great Sarah Vaughan (Chicago house) remixes too.
@rainkazymerchyk
Here's some info on the Movie Whatever Lola Wants (2007) is a comedy directed by Nabil Ayouch and starring Laura Ramsey and Assaad Bouab. The film premiered on 11 December 2007 at the Dubai International Film Festival and is scheduled to be released in France on 11 April 2008. The film, about an American man of Egyptian descent who goes to Egypt, takes its name from the song "Whatever Lola Wants" from the Broadway musical Damn Yankees which was made into a film of the same name in 1958.
@louisetta1000
Rain kazymerchyk : Very interesting ! thanks for the information !
@bonnydancer
Originally from "Damn Yankees" - I think Natacha did an absolutely fantastic adaption of this song. I just LOVE it.
@louisetta1000
So do I, I love all songs by Natasha Atlas !
@ioannarizou599
Fantastique film...Natasha est la plus belle femme du monde ... formidable voix..!!!
@ioannarizou599
I saw the movie is my favourite film....!!! oriental dance is fantastic...!!!I can dance with hours..!!!!
@DaniellaCool4U
i like the movie and the song !!! <3
@Alex4u
wow this is a great cover!!! thnk you natacha