In 2002 she received an African Music Award for 'Best New Act'.
In 2008 she competed on the fourth season of Idols (Dutch version of Pop Idol). An early favorite, she lost to Nikki Kerkhof in the finale after receiving only 38% of the votes.
In 2012 Nathalie has taken on a new manager, Lord Paul Johnson. Lord Johnson has worked in music for many years. He will be working to bring Nathalie to world fame.
One More Try
Nathalie Makoma Lyrics
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I know I was wrong… But people make mistakes…
Eh mani mani mani maperoh, Eh mani mani mani maperoh…
Please give me one more try…
[Verse 1]
I'm feeling anxious…
Asking you to come right over…
Did you get my message?
Please pick my baby…
Called you at home…
The one that took your phone it was not you…
[Bridge]
Your expression's telling me it could be too late…
Everyone can make the same mistake…
Just because I'm wrong doesn't mean you're right…
[Hook]
Baby please just give me one, one, one, one, one, one, one more try…
Baby please just give me one, one, one, one, one, one, one more try…
[Verse 2]
Really, really, really, really sorry…
I just wanna tell you that I'm sorry…
After the fight, I knew I screwed my chances…
What Imana do know…
I don't wanna lose yuh…
Baby please, just give me one more try ah ah ah
[Bridge]
Your expression's telling me it could be too late…
Everyone can make the same mistake…
Just because I'm wrong doesn't mean you're right…
[Hook]
Baby please just give me one, one, one, one, one, one, one, one more try…
Baby please just give me one, one, one, one, one, one, one, one more try…
Eh mani mani mani maperoh, Eh mani mani mani maperoh…
Oh, please just give me one more try, try, try, try…
Eh mani mani mani maperoh, Eh mani mani mani maperoh…
Oh, so please baby give me one more try…
Your expression's telling me it could be too late…
Just because I'm wrong doesn't mean you're right…
Ehiyeh iyeh iyeh, Ehiyeh iyeh iyeh, Ehiyeh iyeh iyeh…
Ehiyeh iyeh iyeh, Ehiyeh iyeh iyeh, Ehiyeh iyeh iyeh…
Eh mani mani mani maperoh, Eh mani mani mani maperoh…
So please baby give me one more try, try, try, try…
Eh mani mani mani maperoh, Eh mani mani mani maperoh…
Just give me one more try…
Goody Goody Record.
The lyrics of Nathalie Makoma's “One More Try” explore a familiar plea for forgiveness that many people can relate to. In the song, the singer admits to making a mistake and asks her partner to forgive her and give her another chance. She expresses remorse for the fight they had and asks for one more try to make things right. The chorus repeats the plea for another chance, emphasizing the desperation and sincerity of the singer’s request. The bridge suggests that the other person may feel it is too late to reconcile, but the singer argues that everyone makes mistakes and just because she is wrong doesn't mean the other person is right. The song ends with a repeat of the chorus and the singer's continued plea for one more chance.
Overall, the lyrics of “One More Try” are simple and direct, conveying a message that is easy to understand and connect with on an emotional level. The repeated use of “mani mani mani maperoh” and “Ehiyeh iyeh iyeh” contribute to the song's catchy and memorable melody. The song’s universal theme and upbeat sound make it a feel-good track that can uplift and resonate with listeners going through a rough patch in their relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Eh mani mani mani maperoh, Eh mani mani mani maperoh…
I know I was wrong… But people make mistakes…
Please give me one more try…
I'm asking for another chance to make things right
I'm feeling anxious… Asking you to come right over… After the fight, I had no sleep to the morning…
I'm anxious and want to make things right ASAP. I couldn't sleep after our fight.
Did you get my message? Please pick my baby… Called you at home… The one that took your phone it was not you…
I left a message and called you, but someone else answered your phone.
Really, really, really, really sorry… I just wanna tell you that I'm sorry… After the fight, I knew I screwed my chances…
I am deeply sorry and regret my actions. I know I messed up my chances with you during the fight.
What Imana do know… I don't wanna lose yuh… Baby please, just give me one more try ah ah ah
I don't know what else to do. I don't want to lose you, please give me another chance.
Your expression's telling me it could be too late… Everyone can make the same mistake… Just because I'm wrong doesn't mean you're right…
Your face tells me it may be too late, but everyone makes mistakes. Just because I made one doesn't mean you're perfect.
Baby please just give me one, one, one, one, one, one, one more try…
Please give me one more chance to prove myself.
Eh mani mani mani maperoh, Eh mani mani mani maperoh… Oh, please just give me one more try, try, try, try…
I know I was wrong, but please give me another chance to make things right.
Eh mani mani mani maperoh, Eh mani mani mani maperoh… Just give me one more try…
Please just give me one more chance to fix what I did wrong.
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