Mas Que Nada
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Oaria raio
Oba Oba Oba
Oaria raio
Oba Oba Oba

mas que nada
black eyed peas came in to make it hotter
we beat the party starters
bubblin up just like lava
like lava heat it like a sauna
penetrating into your body armor
rhythmically we message ya
with hip hop mixed up with samba
with samba so yes yes yall
you know we never stop
we never rest yall
the black eyed peas are keeping it funky fressh yall
and we wont stop until we get you, til we get you

Oaria raio
Oba Oba Oba
Oaria raio
Oba Oba Oba

peter piper picked peppers but Tab rocked ryhmes
1, 2, 3 for several times
heavy rotation made by every kind
of radio stations blessing every mind
and we crossing boundaries like everyday
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we got we got tab magnification tab magnafied
like every day
so yes yes yall
you know we never stop we never rest yall yall
the black eyed peas are keeping it funky fressh yall
and we wont stop until we get you, til we get you sayin

Oaria raio
Oba Oba Oba (la la la la la)
Oaria raio
Oba Oba Oba

drop hot hot be my daily operation
got to put a right in this crazy occupation
gotta keep it movin' thats the motivation
gotta ride the waves and keep a tight relation
with my team keeping moving and doing it right
i've been in a lab every day til daylight
thats the way things move in this monkey business
we took a old samba song and remixed it

Mas que nada
Sai da minha frente
Eu quero passar
Pois o samba esta animado
O que eu quero e sambar
Este samba
Que e misto de maracatu
E samba de preto velho
Samba de preto tu

mas que nada, we gonna make you feel lil hotter
peas and Sergio Mendes heating up sambaaaa
badabababababaaaaaa
sergio play your piano sergio play your yo yo yo yo piano (echoing)

check it out


Oaria raio
Oba Oba Oba (la la la la la)
Oaria raio
Oba Oba Oba (la la la la la)

Oaria raio
Oba Oba Oba

Este samba
Que e misto de maracatu




E samba de preto velho
Samba de preto tu (la la la la la)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Nossa's song "Mas Que Nada" are a mix of Portuguese and English, showcasing the fusion of different cultures in music. The song starts with the repeating lines "Oaria raio, Oba Oba Oba", which are just nonsensical sounds used to create a lively and upbeat rhythm to the song. The chorus "Mas que nada" means "but that's nothing" in Portuguese, and it is a refrain from a samba song by Brazilian musician Jorge Ben Jor.


As the song progresses, the Black Eyed Peas and Sergio Mendes take turns rapping, singing, and playing instruments. They talk about crossing boundaries and keeping the music fresh and funky, while also paying homage to the traditional samba music of Brazil. The Portuguese lyrics in the song talk about the joy and liveliness of samba music, and how people just want to dance and have fun.


Overall, "Mas Que Nada" is a celebration of cultural exchange, as well as a reminder that music has no boundaries and can bring people together.


Line by Line Meaning

Oaria raio
Vocals without a specific meaning


Oba Oba Oba
Vocals without a specific meaning


Oaria raio
Vocals without a specific meaning


Oba Oba Oba
Vocals without a specific meaning


mas que nada
Nothing but the best


black eyed peas came in to make it hotter
The Black Eyed Peas have arrived and the party is heating up


we beat the party starters
We are the ones who really get the party started


bubblin up just like lava
Our vibe is heating up and intensifying, like lava bubbling up from a volcano


like lava heat it like a sauna
Our energy is like the heat of a sauna, penetrating into your body


penetrating into your body armor
Our music is powerful enough to penetrate through any barrier


rhythmically we message ya
We are using the power of rhythm to deliver our message


with hip hop mixed up with samba
We are blending the energy of hip hop with the traditional Brazilian rhythm of samba


with samba so yes yes yall
We are bringing the energetic spirit of samba to this party!


you know we never stop
We are here to keep the party going all night long


we never rest yall
We are not going to take a break until everyone is dancing


the black eyed peas are keeping it funky fressh yall
Our music is funky and fresh and we want everyone to enjoy it


and we wont stop until we get you, til we get you
We won't stop until everyone is dancing and having a good time


peter piper picked peppers but Tab rocked ryhmes
A reference to Taboo's rhyming skills


1, 2, 3 for several times
A simple counting rhyme to get the crowd hyped up


heavy rotation made by every kind
Our music is being played everywhere, all the time


of radio stations blessing every mind
Our music is reaching and blessing everyone's mind


and we crossing boundaries like everyday
We are breaking down barriers and blending different styles and cultures


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Unclear meaning


we got we got tab magnification tab magnafied
Taboo's skills and talents are amplified and magnified


so yes yes yall
We are here to bring the energy of the party to everyone!


you know we never stop we never rest yall yall
We will keep the energy of the party going all night long!


drop hot hot be my daily operation
Our job is to constantly bring the heat and energy to each and every party


got to put a right in this crazy occupation
We must work hard to make sure people are having a good time


gotta keep it movin' thats the motivation
We are motivated to keep the party going and keep the music flowing


gotta ride the waves and keep a tight relation
We must ride the ups and downs of the party and keep the energy level high


with my team keeping moving and doing it right
We work together as a team to keep the party moving and ensure everyone is having a good time


i've been in a lab every day til daylight
We work hard to create new and exciting music to keep the party fresh


thats the way things move in this monkey business
The music industry can be hectic and crazy, but we love what we do


we took a old samba song and remixed it
We took a traditional Brazilian samba song and gave it a new and modern twist


Mas que nada
Nothing but the best


Sai da minha frente
Get out of my way


Eu quero passar
I want to pass by


Pois o samba esta animado
Because the samba is lively


O que eu quero e sambar
All I want to do is dance samba


Este samba
This samba


Que e misto de maracatu
That is a mixture of maracatu


E samba de preto velho
And samba of the old black man


Samba de preto tu
Your black samba




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

r teixeira

Mais que nada, sai da minha frente que eu quero passar
Pois o samba está animado e o que eu quero é sambar
Este samba , que é misto de maracatu
É samba de preto velho, samba de preto-tu

Mais que nada, um samba como esse tão legal
Voce não vai querer que eu chegue no final...

O- la-riá- raiô
obá-obá-obá



All comments from YouTube:

Let's Drew This

The energy of this song is utterly contagious! Love every moment of it.

Peter BlumenHaus

Feel in Brazil

Adeus

Thats why its stood the test of time for over 50 years! Sergio Mendes was a national treasure to brazil

Lisa A

@Adeus Actually the Brasil 66 version was a cover, believe it or not. The 1963 version originally recorded by the writer Jorge Ben can be found here on youtube. It is very pretty but I find I prefer the Mendes version.

Tony Romano

Song?

Lídice Maria

Valeu o esforço para captar nossa vibe! Ficou lindo! 💚💛

José Silva

SENSACIONAL. A música é linda, tem embalo, tem tudo. Parabéns!

Jack Kavalera

O sotaque delas cantando em Português Brasileiro é muito bonitinho

EmpressOfWyoming58

Great to see this younger generation remembering great music. These ladies are so joyful that it all works.

Tom Riego

they'd better remember the swing rather than the songs but nice packaging

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