BIOGRAPHY
Born in Copenhagen 1974, Natasja grew up listening to her mother's collection of Dennis Brown and Bob Marley records. This would mark the early steps in a life filled with music.
Natasja’s debut on stage was at the mere age of 13 when she started singing/DJ'ing in Copenhagen with local Jamaican soundsystem Sky Juice and was noticed at a concert opening for Macka B and Arriwa Posse, where Mad Professor himself was blown away by her talent.
She was ahead of her time alongside with Miss Mukupa and McEmzee introducing raggamuffin to the Danish hip hop community in the early nineties with the group called No Name Requested. During that period the girls did a lot of shows and travelled with artists such as: Queen Latifah, Das EFX, A Tribe Called Quest, and Massive Attack opened shows for people like Ninja Man, Charlie Chaplin and Lexxus, including a jam session in the studio with UB40. Natasja’s talent impressed many people from the reggae scene, which led to studio recordings, live performances and press coverage in Jamaica.
Natasja suffered serious injuries due to a crash with a racehorse in 1998, during her training to become a professional jockey. The accident did slow her musical career down for a while, but not long after she would be pursuing her recording career again.
During the summer of 2004 she released the 12" ‘Cover Me’, and later the 7" ‘Summercute’ followed one year later by her long anticipated debut album ‘Release’. Furthermore, she featured on the hit-single ‘Cigar’ from Denmark’s chartbusting dancehall trio Bikstok Røgsystem, and has also recorded with German reggae institution Germaicans on the Rodeo riddim. She also featured on the new album of Africa Unite. Natasja then stepped into the super league of reggae and recorded with legends Sly & Robbie in their studio in Jamaica. Natasja had legendary studio engineer Bulby do the mixing duties on the forthcoming revised international version of ‘Release’.
Summer 2006 saw Natasja win Irie FM’s influential “Big Break” contest in Jamaica. 700 Natasha contestants, 12 finalists – but only one winner. She was the first non-Jamaican ever to win the contest.
Natasja was touring in many different countries with her band ‘The Ragga Pack’ or with her soundsystem set up. In 2006 you could find Natasja at Red Stripe Reggae Sumfest in Jamaica, Popkomm Reggae Festival in Berlin, Uppsala Reggae Festival in Sweden, SPOT, Roskilde Festival in Denmark, and the legendary Sting Festival in Jamaica to name a few.
Natasja, then aged 32, was killed in a car accident in Jamaica on June 24, 2007. Miss Mukupa, who was in the car as well but only suffered minor injuries, still blames herself for not stopping the drunk/high driver.
DISCOGRAPHY
ALBUMS
* Release (2005)
* Købmanden – Theater performed at Betty Nansen Teater (2006)
* I Danmark er jeg født (2007)
* Shooting Star (2008)
* Gi' os Christiania tilbage - I Danmark er jeg født remixed (2013)
SINGLES
* 2003: "Colors of My Mind" 12" (Mega Records)
* 2003: "Real Sponsor" 12" (Food Palace Music)
* 2004: "Summer Cute" 7" (Food Palace Music)
* 2004: "My Dogg /45 Questions" (Tuff Gong Distr.)
* 2005: "Op med Hovedet" CD single (Copenhagen Records)
* 2005: "Købmanden" (BMG)
* 2006: "Mon De Reggae"
* 2007: "[[Calabria (sang)|Calabria 2007]]" (ft. Enur)
* 2007: "Long Time" 7" (Sly & Robbie)
* 2007: "Gi' Mig Danmark Tilbage"
* 2007: "I Danmark er jeg født"
* 2008: "Better than dem (ft Beenie man)"
* 2008: "Fi Er Min"
* 2008: "Ildebrænd I Byen"
* 2008: "Dig og Mig"
* 2013: "Money and Tings" (Tiger Records)
Monaco
Natasja Lyrics
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og en kæmpe fed bimmer jeg kan cruise i
ny båd og ridetøj fra gucci ja man har vel lov at være juicie?
egen kok og sommerhus i Monaco
spiser brunch i mit penthouse i Tokyo
juleaften på mit vinslot ved Bordaux
hvis bare havde nogen penge på min konto
så ku jeg sige lige hvad jeg ville på min plade
så ku jeg få en Caffé latte til mit ugeblad
og gå i spa(r)bad og pleje min facade
jeg ku' tag en shoppetur i indre by og spille bred og købe sko og blomster og alt det der ballade
jeg ku' skide på pakeringsbøder slippe for at vade
jeg ku invitere tøserne på fin og lækker mad
jeg ku score en model og knalde himmelsengen ned
og holde fin housewarming i min nye lejlighed for så at tage på NASA og blive sendt afsted
og ende med at vade hjem fordrukken og ked
for jeg vil være millionær
og jeg går og venter på at det sker
jeg kan ikk acceptere at tingene er fine som de er
- jeg vil ha' mer'
stor villa med pool og Jacuzzi
og en kæmpe fed bimmer jeg kan cruise i
ny båd og ridetøj fra gucci ja man har vel lov at være juicie?
egen kok og sommerhus i Monaco
spiser brunch i mit penthouse i Tokyo
juleaften på mit vinslot ved Bordaux
hvis bare havde nogen penge på min konto
ku penge gøre mig fri?
-ja ja da hvis det er penge du kan li'
hva det for noget pis at sige?
ku penge gøre mig fri?
-Ja ja hvad tror du selv ??????
yo jeg tror på drømmeri
jeg tror hvis jeg havde 10, 20, 30 eller 100 milliarder, ku' jeg klar mig
se livets gåder åbenbare sig intet kunne nare mig og jeg sku aldrig forklare mig
(HAH!)
jeg ku købe et styk' af himmelen og gi' til dem jeg ka li
bruge min fantasi
jeg ku altid være fri for RKI
jeg ku' drive heksejagt på pædofile svin!
(arh hva?)
jeg ku købe regnskoven og papirindustrien
og invistere i lidt medicin
købe Sudan og sætte mit folk fri købe alt deres olie og blive mere rig
(bukki blæs)
alt hvad du ka drømme dig til
det kan lande lige foran din seng
og hvis du ikk er fanget i dit eget spil
så prøv at sæt' din dør på klem
aldrig glem hvad det er du virkelig vil
og hold igen med at kalde dem ven
når eneste de bruger dig til
er at suge løs på dit talent
du kan rejse rundt med cirkus i de trætteste byer
og hvis natten blir til guld
så kan du hæve din hyre
svæve jorden rundt på lyserøde lammeskyer
men hvis drømmen blir til guld så blir venner vampyre
der findes 1000 former for succes
ja nogle stjerner de vil aldrig blive tændt
og du kan bruge millionerne på succes
men nogle stjerner de vil aldrig blive glemt
stor villa med pool og Jacuzzi
og en kæmpe fed bimmer jeg kan cruise i
ny båd og ridetøj fra gucci ja man har vel lov at være juicie?
egen kok og sommerhus i Monaco
spiser brunch i mit penthouse i Tokyo
juleaften på mit vinslot ved Bordaux
hvis bare havde nogen penge på min konto
hvis, og hvis, og hvis, og hvis min røv var spids
ku' jeg købe glade for en billig pris
men jeg ved jo godt at sådan er det ikk'
så jeg drømmer stille videre om lige præcis
hvad ved jeg ikk' jeg ved bare jeg må ha' det
alt det lir jeg ikke har som jeg ikk' ka fatte
alt den platte overflåd der gør folk besatte
ku' jeg tåle det, tror du jeg ku' ta' det?
ku' jeg virklig drage nogen nytte af det?
ville jeg vide hvad fanden jeg skulle gøre med det?
ku det gøre mine tunge tanker lette?
eller ville mine gode tanker blive slette?
-ved det ikk?
men jeg vil være millionær
og jeg går sgu og tror på at det sker
kan ikk acceptere at tingene er fine som de er
jeg vil ha mere!
stor villa med pool og Jacuzzi
og en kæmpe fed bimmer jeg kan cruise i
ny båd og ridetøj fra gucci ja man har vel lov at være juicie?
egen kok og sommerhus i Monaco
spiser brunch i mit penthouse i Tokyo
juleaften på mit vinslot ved Bordaux
hvis bare havde nogen penge på min konto
The song 'Monaco' by Natasja feat. Bukki Blæs is a reflection on the excessive and luxurious lifestyle that is associated with having a lot of money. The lyrics talk about the things the singer would do if they were a millionaire, such as owning a villa with a pool and Jacuzzi, driving a fancy car, having their own chef, and owning a summer house in Monaco. The lyrics repeatedly highlight the idea that having money will make the singer happier and more fulfilled in life. However, the song also touches upon the realization that having money may not solve all of one's problems and questions whether excessive materialism is truly necessary for happiness.
The song's chorus, with its repetition of "if only I had some money in my account," reveals a sense of disillusionment that many people may face in feeling stuck in their current situation and desiring more material possessions to make themselves happy. However, the song also suggests that the real key to happiness may not lie in the attainment of wealth, and that some people can feel content and fulfilled without it.
Overall, 'Monaco' highlights the societal pressure that exists to have more and the impact that it can have on one's contentment in life. The lyrics suggest that it's important to question what truly brings us happiness and whether excessive materialism is necessary to achieve it.
Line by Line Meaning
stor villa med pool og Jacuzzi
I want a big house with a pool and Jacuzzi
og en kæmpe fed bimmer jeg kan cruise i
I want a big, cool car to drive around in
ny båd og ridetøj fra gucci ja man har vel lov at være juicie?
I want a new boat and expensive riding gear because I feel I deserve it
egen kok og sommerhus i Monaco
I want a personal chef and a summer home in Monaco
spiser brunch i mit penthouse i Tokyo
I want to have brunch in my penthouse in Tokyo
juleaften på mit vinslot ved Bordaux
I want to spend Christmas at my vineyard in Bordeaux
hvis bare havde nogen penge på min konto
If only I had some money in my account
hvis bar jeg havde nogle penge var jeg sikkert glad
If only I had some money, I would be happy
så ku jeg sige lige hvad jeg ville på min plade
I could say whatever I wanted to on my record
så ku jeg få en Caffé latte til mit ugeblad
I could get a latte to drink while reading a magazine
og gå i spa(r)bad og pleje min facade
I could go to the spa and take care of my appearance
jeg ku' tag en shoppetur i indre by og spille bred og købe sko og blomster og alt det der ballade
I could go on a shopping spree in the city, buying shoes and flowers and other things
jeg ku' skide på pakeringsbøder slippe for at vade
I could ignore parking tickets and avoid walking
jeg ku invitere tøserne på fin og lækker mad
I could invite girls to dinner for fancy, delicious food
jeg ku score en model og knalde himmelsengen ned
I could seduce a model and... well, you get the idea
og holde fin housewarming i min nye lejlighed for så at tage på NASA og blive sendt afsted
I could have a fancy housewarming party in my new apartment, then go to NASA and be sent into space
og ende med at vade hjem fordrukken og ked
But I'd probably just end up walking home drunk and unhappy
for jeg vil være millionær
Because I want to be a millionaire
og jeg går og venter på at det sker
And I'm waiting for it to happen
jeg kan ikk acceptere at tingene er fine som de er
I can't accept that things are fine as they are
- jeg vil ha' mer'
- I want more
ku penge gøre mig fri?
Can money make me free?
-ja ja da hvis det er penge du kan li'
- Yes, if money is what you like
hva det for noget pis at sige?
What kind of nonsense is that to say?
-Ja ja hvad tror du selv ?????
- Yes, what do you think yourself?
yo jeg tror på drømmeri
I believe in dreaming
jeg tror hvis jeg havde 10, 20, 30 eller 100 milliarder, ku' jeg klar mig
I think if I had 10, 20, 30 or 100 billion, I'd be fine
se livets gåder åbenbare sig intet kunne nare mig og jeg sku aldrig forklare mig (HAH!)
I'd see the mysteries of life unfold and nothing could stop me and I wouldn't have to justify myself (HAH!)
jeg ku købe et styk' af himmelen og gi' til dem jeg ka li'
I could buy a piece of the sky and give it to people I liked
bruge min fantasi
Use my imagination
jeg ku altid være fri for RKI
I could always be free of debt collection
jeg ku' drive heksejagt på pædofile svin!
I could hunt down pedophiles like a witch and punish them
(arh hva?)
(What?)
jeg ku købe regnskoven og papirindustrien
I could buy the rainforest and the paper industry
og invistere i lidt medicin
And invest in some medicine
købe Sudan og sætte mit folk fri købe alt deres olie og blive mere rig
Buy Sudan and free my people - buy all their oil and become even richer
(bukki blæs)
(Bukki plays)
alt hvad du ka drømme dig til
Anything you can dream of
det kan lande lige foran din seng
It can land right in front of your bed
og hvis du ikk er fanget i dit eget spil
And if you're not caught in your own game
så prøv at sæt' din dør på klem
Then try to open your door a crack
aldrig glem hvad det er du virkelig vil
Never forget what you really want
og hold igen med at kalde dem ven
And be careful about calling them friends
når eneste de bruger dig til
When the only thing they use you for
er at suge løs på dit talent
Is to suck your talent dry
du kan rejse rundt med cirkus i de trætteste byer
You can travel around with the circus in the most tired cities
og hvis natten blir til guld
And if the night turns to gold
så kan du hæve din hyre
Then you can cash in your salary
svæve jorden rundt på lyserøde lammeskyer
Float around the world on pink lamb clouds
men hvis drømmen blir til guld så blir venner vampyre
But if the dream turns to gold, friends turn into vampires
der findes 1000 former for succes
There are a thousand forms of success
ja nogle stjerner de vil aldrig blive tændt
Yes, some stars will never be lit
og du kan bruge millionerne på succes
And you can use the millions for success
men nogle stjerner de vil aldrig blive glemt
But some stars will never be forgotten
hvis, og hvis, og hvis, og hvis min røv var spids
If, and if, and if, and if my butt was pointed
ku' jeg købe glade for en billig pris
I could buy happiness at a low cost
men jeg ved jo godt at sådan er det ikk'
But I know it's not like that
så jeg drømmer stille videre om lige præcis
So I quietly dream of exactly that
hvad ved jeg ikk' jeg ved bare jeg må ha' det
What do I not know? I just know I must have it
alt det lir jeg ikke har som jeg ikk' ka fatte
All the luxury I don't have that I can't understand
alt den platte overflåd der gør folk besatte
All the shallow excess that makes people obsessed
ku' jeg tåle det, tror du jeg ku' ta' det?
Could I handle it? Do you think I could take it?
ku' jeg virklig drage nogen nytte af det?
Could I really benefit from it?
ville jeg vide hvad fanden jeg skulle gøre med det?
Would I even know what the hell to do with it?
ku det gøre mine tunge tanker lette?
Could it ease my heavy thoughts?
eller ville mine gode tanker blive slette?
Or would it erase my good thoughts?
-ved det ikk?
- Don't you know?
men jeg vil være millionær
But I want to be a millionaire
og jeg går sgu og tror på at det sker
And I damn well believe it will happen
kan ikk acceptere at tingene er fine som de er
I can't accept that things are fine as they are
jeg vil ha mere!
I want more!
Contributed by Colton W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.