In 2006, Public Annoucement released their fourth album "When The Smoke Clears" on their own label, Boss Entertainment, through Fontana Music/Universal Records. After a short hiatus to pursue solo interests, Earl, Glenn, Feloney, and Mar-K are working on a follow-up album, expected to be released in 2011.
Mamacita
Public Announcement Lyrics
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[Chorus]
Mamacita
Where you at?
Been trying to reach you
All alone, you know I need ya
Got me fiendin'
I need to see ya
Hesitatin'
Can't do that
Don't keep me waitin'
On the floor
It's gettin' late and
Got me fiendin'
Tryna reach ya
Mamacita
Hey there shorty
I've been feeling you
Like them jeans do, feel me?
Like the way you move
What the deal, young Philly?
Can I get my groove on?
I've been waiting long enough
You got to lace me up just once
You know you can't deny me
When they playing our song
A little bump and grind
Yeah you know ain't nothin' wrong
Say won't you give me time
Said they're playin' our song
Patty cake, patty cake
Baker's man
Let me see you shake it
Like I know you can
Why you want to tease me?
Got to give me some more
Come on, come on
One, two, three
What's it gonna be?
Four, five, six
Baby move them hips
Seven, eight, nine
You runnin' outta time
Come on, come on
[Chorus]
This how I
We can body bump from the Chi to the Bay
Like the way you bounce
Want to see a triple play
First, second, third
Make it home, no delay
What you want to do?
Baby girl take a swing
Know it out the park baby girl
Do your thing
Come on hook it up
Show me love, do it right
We can set it off
Turn me on here tonight, uh
[Chorus: Repeats]
The lyrics of Public Announcement's song "Mamacita" convey the singer's intense yearning for the titular character, who seems to be avoiding him. The chorus repeats the question, "Mamacita, where you at?" and the singer claims that he's been trying to reach her, that he's alone and needs her, and that he's "fiendin'" for her. The second verse focuses on the singer's direct address to Mamacita, calling her a "shorty" and expressing how much he's "feeling" her. He asks to "get [his] groove on" with her, emphasizing how he's "been waiting long enough." The third verse introduces the idea of "body bump[ing]" from "Chi to the Bay," suggesting that the singer is willing to travel to see Mamacita. The lyrics convey a sense of desperation and a need for connection, with the singer continually asking Mamacita not to keep him waiting.
The lyrics are primarily focused on the singer's desire for physical and sexual connection and his frustration when Mamacita is hesitant to give it to him. The line "Why you want to tease me? / Got to give me some more" emphasizes the singer's belief that Mamacita is intentionally withholding herself from him. Additionally, the line "You know you can't deny me / When they playing our song" implies that the singer believes they have a special connection or chemistry that can't be denied. Overall, the lyrics of "Mamacita" convey an intense desire for physical intimacy and a sense of frustration when that desire is not reciprocated.
Line by Line Meaning
Mamacita
Addressing a desirable woman as "mamacita."
Where you at?
Asking where the woman is located.
Been trying to reach you
Expressing a desire to make contact with the woman.
All alone, you know I need ya
Expressing a feeling of loneliness and a desire for the woman's companionship.
Got me fiendin'
Admitting an intense desire for the woman's presence.
Can I meet ya?
Asking for an opportunity to meet in person.
I need to see ya
Emphasizing a desire for in-person interaction with the woman.
Hesitatin'
Admitting to feeling hesitant.
Can't do that
Unable to continue feeling hesitant.
Don't keep me waitin'
Requesting prompt attention and response from the woman.
On the floor
Referring to a dance floor or club setting.
It's gettin' late and
Stating that time is passing and the opportunity is ending.
Hey there shorty
Addressing the woman with a nickname and indicating familiarity.
I've been feeling you
Expressing a romantic attraction towards the woman.
Like them jeans do, feel me?
Comparing the feeling of attraction to the physical sensation of denim fabric.
Like the way you move
Describing appreciation for the woman's movements and dance style.
What the deal, young Philly?
Asking for the woman's interest and willingness to engage in a romantic encounter.
Can I get my groove on?
Asking permission to dance and engage in physical contact.
I've been waiting long enough
Implying that the singer has been waiting for an opportunity to engage with the woman for a significant amount of time.
You got to lace me up just once
Asking the woman to engage in physical intimacy or sexual activity.
You know you can't deny me
Asserting confidence in the woman's attraction and interest.
When they playing our song
Illuminating the idea of having a shared emotional connection through music and dance.
A little bump and grind
Referencing the traditional movement of dancing with sexual connotation.
Yeah you know ain't nothin' wrong
Asserting the social acceptability of grinding.
Say won't you give me time
Requesting attention and time from the woman for physical contact.
Said they're playin' our song
Reiterating the connection through music and reinforcing the importance of making physical contact during the song.
Patty cake, patty cake
Referencing a nursery rhyme and employing a sexual double entendre.
Baker's man
Continuing the rhyme and establishing a playful tone.
Let me see you shake it
Encouraging the woman to move and dance provocatively.
Like I know you can
Asserting confidence in the woman's ability to dance and move sensually.
Why you want to tease me?
Expressing frustration at the woman's potential lack of interest or mixed signals regarding physical contact.
Got to give me some more
Demanding more affection and attention from the woman.
Come on, come on
Encouraging the woman to engage in the desired behavior.
One, two, three
Counting in rhythm with the rhyme and indicating a desire for sexual play or dancing.
What's it gonna be?
Asking for a decision regarding physical contact.
Four, five, six
Continuing the countdown and inviting sexual play or dancing.
Baby move them hips
Encouraging the woman to move her hips and dance sensually.
Seven, eight, nine
Continuing the rhyme and extending the seductive invitation.
You runnin' outta time
Indicating urgency and emphasizing the importance of physical contact before the opportunity has passed.
This how I
Starting a new section of the song.
We can body bump from the Chi to the Bay
Suggesting a desire to travel with the woman and engage in sexual activity.
Like the way you bounce
Referring to the woman's movements and dance style, as previously expressed.
Want to see a triple play
Requesting sexual activity that involves three people.
First, second, third
Referring to the established baseball metaphor and sexual innuendo.
Make it home, no delay
Describing sexual activity that leads to orgasm or completion.
What you want to do?
Inviting the woman to express her sexual desires and preferences.
Baby girl take a swing
Suggesting sexual activity involving a swinging motion, such as on a playground swing.
Know it out the park baby girl
Emphasizing a desire for successful sexual contact and satisfaction.
Do your thing
Encouraging the woman to engage in the desired sexual activity.
Come on hook it up
Requesting sexual activity.
Show me love, do it right
Requesting affection and successful sexual contact.
We can set it off
Suggesting a desire to begin sexual activity.
Turn me on here tonight, uh
Expressing a desire for sexual arousal and climax.
Chorus: Repeats
Repeating the chorus, emphasizing the original message and tone of the song.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: GROMYKO D. COLLINS, TRAVON M. POTTS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@KrazyDave1978
Back when real productions was at it strongest ever in the R&B world. You don't hear music like this to much now these days.
@ToshaSmith39YumYum
True! Bring it back! #ByPopularDemand
@svpatl
This song came out when I was in the 5th grade. It was my fav song from start when it first debuted. Gives you an idea of my age...anyways, nice to hear it again. Still can recite every lyric
@ToshaSmith39YumYum
I miss this kind music! 👍👍#BringItBack 🎼🎹🎧👏👏
@carmenjones7250
I miss this kind of music as well they dont make this kind of music like they used to.This is why I listen to Old School Music like in the early 90's 2000's and not this up and coming rap music because it really doesn't sound the same.Everybody is either talking about chasing money,killing or taking someone's woman or man and to me it's not even worth it to me.
@vanessadiasbueno4062
Adoro essa musica
@moodsawa
Found it 2017,,,,cant remember last time i heard it...wooow...still a hit...big time
@amandaredmond581
Yes time to get my groove on 💕
@mynameisritadamnit
I love this song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The beat of it reminds me of No Diggity.Thats a good tune too.
@ashleyhughes2235
All my life I have been looking for this song from all about the Benjamin's movie 😊😂❤