Mamacita
Pharrell & The Yessirs Lyrics


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She want to break it down
Break it down, break it down, break it down
Woah, woah, woah
She want some reggaetón, reggaetón, reggaetón, reggaetón
Woah, woah, woah, woah

Mamacita, oh my god I think you're on fire
Do you want me to get you water?
You make me want to be your baby father
Cause the dance you do is getting hotter
I better cuff you before the boys follow
Whatchu' think? I think you wanna'
I think you wanna'
She wanna' break it down, break it down, break it down, break it down
Woah, woah, woah
She want some reggaetón, reggaetón, reggaetón, reggaetón
Woah, woah, woah, woah

(Skateboy)

I've been long overdue
For something overdone
You've been undertouched, well I can make you overcome
I know he telling you what he can make you and
I know he telling you where he can take you
By the way ma', hey is that your hair?
If it ain't, it took two days in the hair-shop chair
Im just joking
I make you smile right?

Look, come here, I mean excuse me baby
You dancing fast ma' this ain't Merengue
But your butt in search of your volantes
It's plump I'm being honest, cause it's just nice
You're looking different saying to yourself
(This no right)
Sure you cute, but you know you won't dismiss this plight
When my chain keep binking like Christmas lights
Get it right

(Yezzir)

Yo what's up ma'
You may not know Spanish , But you know Daddy Yankee
Sin uso de esteroides
Y tiendas aquí en Miami
Boxeador latín hustler
Somos los dueños de los bizcochos y los suplimos a costo
You know mamacita tu si ere' dinamita
Y me la explota si te pones bien perrita
Ten cuidao' el perro ta ajitao'
Que aquí estamos
Sacude lo cause your body is on fuego
La vida real en mi corazón la llevo ma'
Keep it going son los matones
Con los pies en la tierra y la mente en millones
Yankee Y Pharrell dándote la rumba buena
Con mas sabor que la comida de abuela

(Hey girl)

Let's go finish at mi casa
Trust me, it'd be proper
I got muchos negros on my lache with the choppers
If they suspect us, someone trespasa
All you hear is BRRRAT and then scream, Cucaracha
Trust me, P is no pimp
See I got heavy pockets, so I walk with a limp
One night with he, and I'll make ya scream
You'll wake up, (wake up) like it's a dream
Call downstairs, tell em to make us P.J.s
Right after that, dry cycle our P.J.S
Right after that, book us a P.J
What you mean, how? When you got money, it's easy
This ain't dookie, ma, I'm not Green Day
Wake up, you're about to miss your damn dream day




Now everybody just sing what the screen say
It goes

Overall Meaning

In this song, Pharrell and Daddy Yankee are singing about a woman who wants to dance to reggaetón music. They use the term "break it down" to describe the way she wants to move on the dance floor. Pharrell is clearly attracted to this woman and finds her dance moves irresistible. He even jokes about how long it takes to do her hair, showing that he has noticed her down to the smallest detail. He appears to have a desire to start a family with her, but he also hints at a fear of other men following her because of her attractiveness.


Line by Line Meaning

She want to break it down
She wants to dance and move her body


Break it down, break it down, break it down
She wants to dance to the rhythm and groove of the music


She want some reggaetón, reggaetón, reggaetón, reggaetón
She wants to dance to reggaetón music


Mamacita, oh my god I think you're on fire
The person addressed as 'mamacita' is impressively attractive and captivating


Do you want me to get you water?
The person addressed may be sweating or in need of water from dancing or being captivating


You make me want to be your baby father
The person addressed is so attractive that they inspire a desire to start a family with them


Cause the dance you do is getting hotter
The person's dancing is becoming even more impressive and attractive


I better cuff you before the boys follow
The person must be 'cuffed' or claimed before others attempt to pursue them


Whatchu' think? I think you wanna'
Asking the person what they think while also expressing their own belief that the person is also attracted


She wanna' break it down, break it down, break it down, break it down
Reiterating that the person really wants to dance and move their body


I've been long overdue
The person has been wanting or needing something for a long time


For something overdone
They want something that has been done excessively or fully


You've been undertouched, well I can make you overcome
The person has not experienced enough or been given what they need, but the singer can provide it


I know he telling you what he can make you and
The person the singer is addressing has been given promises and expectations from another person


I know he telling you where he can take you
The other person has probably told the person addressed where they can go together


By the way ma', hey is that your hair?
The artist is asking if the person's hair is natural or a wig


If it ain't, it took two days in the hair-shop chair
If it is not natural, it took a lot of time and effort to style and install


Im just joking
The singer clarifies that their previous question was just a joke


I make you smile right?
Stating that they are able to make the person they are addressing smile


Look, come here, I mean excuse me baby
Trying to get the person's attention and apologizing for the forwardness


You dancing fast ma' this ain't Merengue
Commenting on the person's fast dancing style that is not characteristic of Merengue music and dance


But your butt in search of your volantes
The person's butt is bouncing and jiggling along with the dance, as if searching for the volantes (skirts) worn in Merengue dance


It's plump I'm being honest, cause it's just nice
Complimenting the person's plump or full butt as being attractive


You're looking different saying to yourself (This no right)
The person likely feels self-conscious or thinks that their current behavior or appearance is not normal or right


Sure you cute, but you know you won't dismiss this plight
Acknowledging that the person may be attractive, but they are confident that they won't ignore the singer's advances


When my chain keep binking like Christmas lights
When the singer's chain keeps flashing brightly, like Christmas lights, it indicates that they have money and status


Get it right
Encouraging the person to take notice and get on the same page


Yo what's up ma'
Greeting the person in a casual, colloquial manner


You may not know Spanish , But you know Daddy Yankee
Even though the person may not know Spanish, they definitely know or recognize Daddy Yankee


Sin uso de esteroides
Without the use of steroids


Y tiendas aquí en Miami
And stores here in Miami


Boxeador latín hustler
Latin boxer hustler


Somos los dueños de los bizcochos y los suplimos a costo
We are the owners of the cakes and supply them at cost


You know mamacita tu si ere' dinamita
The person addressed is explosive, like dynamite


Y me la explota si te pones bien perrita
The singer can take advantage of the person if they act like a 'perrita' or little bitch


Ten cuidao' el perro ta ajitao' Que aquí estamos
Watch out, the dog is agitated, but we are here


Sacude lo cause your body is on fuego
Shake it because your body is on fire


La vida real en mi corazón la llevo ma'
The singer carries the reality of life in their heart


Keep it going son los matones
Keep it going, we are the bosses


Con los pies en la tierra y la mente en millones
With our feet on the ground and our minds set on millions


Yankee Y Pharrell dándote la rumba buena
Yankee and Pharrell are giving you the good party


Con mas sabor que la comida de abuela
With more flavor than grandma's cooking


Let's go finish at mi casa
Suggesting that they go to the singer's house to continue whatever they were doing


Trust me, it'd be proper
Assuring the person that going to the artist's house would be appropriate or suitable


I got muchos negros on my lache with the choppers
The artist has many Black people with guns on their waistbands at their disposal


If they suspect us, someone trespasa
If someone is suspicious of them, they will trespass or break in


All you hear is BRRRAT and then scream, Cucaracha
The sound of guns firing (BRRRAT) and screams (Cucaracha) would be heard


Trust me, P is no pimp
Clarifying that the artist is not a pimp


See I got heavy pockets, so I walk with a limp
The singer has a lot of money and walks with a noticeable 'limp' due to the weight of their pockets


One night with he, and I'll make ya scream
Implies that spending one night with the singer would be a sexually charged and pleasurable experience


You'll wake up, (wake up) like it's a dream
The experience will be so good that the person will feel like it was a dream when they wake up


Call downstairs, tell em to make us P.J.s
Asking the person to call for someone to make them some pajamas


Right after that, dry cycle our P.J.S
After getting the pajamas made, they will need to be dried in a cycle


Right after that, book us a P.J
After getting their pajamas ready, they will have to book a private jet


What you mean, how? When you got money, it's easy
The singer has enough money to make all of these things happen easily


This ain't dookie, ma, I'm not Green Day
This isn't garbage; the artist is not like the band Green Day


Wake up, you're about to miss your damn dream day
The person will miss out on a great opportunity if they don't 'wake up' or realize what is happening


Now everybody just sing what the screen say
Encouraging everyone to sing along with the words on the screen


It goes
Introducing the upcoming lyrics or chorus




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Pharrell Williams

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Comments from YouTube:

@ShmurdaClaus

Even better than the original.

@seeingstars199

Omgggggggggggg this song is beautiful I love pharrell so much

@AshShams

One of my favorite songs^^ NICe STuFF MaN

@Jushwa

Thank you for being the only one to upload the high quality version. Instead of all these crap re-uploaders that add no value and only waste time.

@MikeValencia

Dam why isn't this track on ITunes I love it!

@sevenstargoal

It only was released only in the UK and Japan

@coldcorner9902

@Calwinston this version is unreleased tho. its released with some other beat yes.

@elnuffio

"...con mas sabor que la comida de abuela."

@renegomez3601

dmmmmm song badass🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@meeooooww

I♥it

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