Based in the musical epicenter of Cali, Colombia since 2007, Holland has been exploring cumbias, salsa and Afro-Colombian music through his particular beat-focused, electronic and funk lens. His latest live band project, Quantic y Su Combo Barbaro, a carefully assembled international cast of musical creators including virtuosic salsa pianist Alfredo Linares and Pacific folklore singer Nidia Gongora, is a bold snapshot of an ever-evolving musical landscape in the Americas. Holland also works and exchanges with a cross-section of artists and producers innovatively shaping contemporary music from Latin America as we speak.
His is an on-going story of musical inspiration guided by a curiosity which aims to not only honor and collaborate with excellent artists, but to share and compose new music in a way that is organic, vibrant and relevant. As Holland explains, "I try to make music that encourages people to explore beyond their usual listening circles and check scenes and genres they may otherwise never be exposed to."
"He’s at the forefront of a new global sound.”- Gilles Peterson, BBC Radio 1
Mishaps Happening
Quantic Lyrics
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Loca
Dance or die
Loca (Loca)
She′s playin' dumb all the time, just to keep it fun
To get you on like, "Ah!" Be careful, amigo
She′s talking and walking just to wake you up
Yo sigo tranquila, like I′m on a beach in Anguilla
Sippin′ my Corona like it's nothin′ goin' on
I ain′t leavin' you alone, what is meant for me
No other girl is gonna take it, so give him up
And I′m crazy, but you like it, Loca, Loca, Loca
You like that it ain't easy, Loca, Loca, Loca
And I'm crazy but you like it, Loca, Loca, Loca
Crazy but you like it
That girl is a nutter
Hot girl, I heat up when I touch her
Chica Caliente, got me rapping to merengue
I feel so el presidente
I′m runnin′ shit and I'm lovin′ it
She's got a mean lil′ bopper, you should see what she does with it
She keeps it down low (down low, down low)
I can never get enough, oh no, oh no
She gives me the runaround, but I stay chasin'
But I mean, yo, I′m in love with a crazy girl
But it's all good, and it's fine by me
Just as long as I hear her say, "Ay, papi"
And I′m crazy, but you like it, Loca, Loca, Loca
You like that it ain′t easy, Loca, Loca, Loca
I'm crazy but you like it, Loca, Loca, Loca
And I′m crazy but you like it
You're the one for me, and for her no more
Though you think she got it all, I got my kiki
You′re the one for me, and for her no more
Though you think she got it all, I got my kiki
I guess she doesn't know the things that I′d do to please you
I take you to the malecón por el caminito
They saw your girlfriend looking for me with a rifle
'Cause, we're dancin′ Mambo, oh, what she don′t allow it?
I really can't help it if I make the lady Loca
I don′t want no trouble, I just wanna hit the— ooh!
And I'm crazy, but you like it
′Cause the kinda girl like me, they're running out of in the market (shh)
And I′m crazy, but you like it, Loca, Loca, Loca
And you like that it ain't easy, Loca, Loca, Loca
And I'm crazy but you like it, Loca, Loca, Loca
And I′m crazy, but you like it
¡Dios mío!
That girl is a (Loca)
That girl is a (Loca)
That girl is a (Loca) (it′s a madness)
Pure madness
Loca
That girl is a (Loca)
That girl is a (Loca)
You're the one for me, and for her no more
Though you think she got it all, I got my kiki
And I′m crazy, but you like it, Loca, Loca, Loca
And you like that it ain't easy, Loca, Loca, Loca
Loca (Loca)
Loca (Loca)
The song "Mishaps Happening" by Quantic is an upbeat and lively song about a crazy, unpredictable girl. The lyrics describe the playful and flirtatious behavior of this girl who keeps the guy interested in her by acting dumb and keeping things fun. She is also possessive and will do anything for his love. The chorus repeats that he is crazy for her but likes it because she is not an easy girl to have. The lyrics also mention merengue music and the malecón, a seawall in Havana, Cuba, adding to the Latin feel of the song.
The verses describe the guy’s infatuation with the crazy girl, who heats him up when he touches her and has a mean little bopper. He admits that she gives him the runaround, but he keeps chasing her. The bridge calls the girl a "loca" several times, emphasizing her unpredictable nature, and says that she is not the one for him, but he still enjoys her presence. The song ends with the repeated chorus and the girl being called a loca once more.
Line by Line Meaning
She's playin' dumb all the time, just to keep it fun
She pretends to be innocent and silly to make it enjoyable
To get you on like, "Ah!" Be careful, amigo
She wants to seduce you and excite you, but be cautious
She's talking and walking just to wake you up
She's trying to get your attention by talking and moving around
She'd die for your love, but your love's only mine, boy
She would do anything for your love, but you belong to me
Yo sigo tranquila, like I'm on a beach in Anguilla
Sippin' my Corona like it's nothin' goin' on
I remain calm and relaxed, like I'm on a beach, enjoying a beer
I ain't leavin' you alone, what is meant for me
No other girl is gonna take it, so give him up
I won't give up on you because you are meant for me
No other girl can have you, so let them go
And I'm crazy, but you like it, Loca, Loca, Loca
You like that it ain't easy, Loca, Loca, Loca
I'm wild and unpredictable, but you find it entertaining
You enjoy the challenge of being with me
That girl is a nutter
Hot girl, I heat up when I touch her
Chica Caliente, got me rapping to merengue
I feel so el presidente
She's crazy but sexy
She turns me on so much that I start singing and dancing
I feel like the boss
She's got a mean lil' bopper, you should see what she does with it
She has a sexy dance move that she does well
She keeps it down low (down low, down low)
I can never get enough, oh no, oh no
She gives me the runaround, but I stay chasin'
She keeps her actions and feelings hidden
I'm always craving more of her, but she keeps me at bay
Even though she's difficult, I keep pursuing her
But I mean, yo, I'm in love with a crazy girl
But it's all good, and it's fine by me
Just as long as I hear her say, "Ay, papi"
I'm head-over-heels for this wild girl
Even though it can be chaotic, I'm okay with it
As long as she affectionately calls me "papi"
You're the one for me, and for her no more
Though you think she got it all, I got my kiki
You belong to me, and not her
Even though you might be impressed with her, I have my own secret weapon
I guess she doesn't know the things that I'd do to please you
I take you to the malecón por el caminito
They saw your girlfriend looking for me with a rifle
'Cause, we're dancin' Mambo, oh, what she don't allow it?
She doesn't know what I'm capable of doing to make you happy
I'll take you for a walk by the ocean, along the path
Her jealousy leads her to threaten me with violence
But we're just dancing, what's the harm?
I really can't help it if I make the lady Loca
I don't want no trouble, I just wanna hit the— ooh!
I can't control how I affect this crazy woman
I don't want any problems, just some physical intimacy
And I'm crazy, but you like it
'Cause the kinda girl like me, they're running out of in the market (shh)
I'm wild, but you find it exhilarating
Women like me are rare to come by these days
That girl is a (Loca)
Pure madness
Loca
She's crazy, a total psycho
She's out of her mind
Writer(s): Edward Bello, Armando Christian Perez, Shakira Mebarak, Carlos Daniel Crespo-planes, Dylan Mills
Contributed by Oliver O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
都玲グッチ
This song is timeless. Quantic is timeless.
Ruairi
Beautiful piece of music
nickdan122
Puxaaa viiidaaa! Música excelente! Adorei!!
zenidith
amazing sound
Ruairi
THIS IS AWESOME
David Barco
I like the balance of the instrumentation, I think Mario Bros came out at 2:33 haha... Those guys really make me dance!
MFRastaNaut
Three Words: Groovy Bossa Nova!
Veranek
Funkanova!!!
Ty_teynium
I'm just now realising this is the same dude who made Time is The Enemy.
Claudio Gentile
dopenesssss !