Más que nada
Sérgio Mendes The Black Eyed Peas Lyrics


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Oariá raiô
Obá obá obá
Oariá raiô
Obá obá obá

Mas que nada
Black Eyed Peas came to make it hotter
We be the party starters
Bubblin' up just like lava, like lava
Heated like a sauna
Penetrating through your body armor
Rhythmically we massage ya
With hip hop mixed up with samba
With samba

So yes, yes, y'all (yes, y'all, y'all)
You know we never stop we never rest, y'all (rest, y'all, y'all)
The Black Eyed Peas'll keep it funky fresh, y'all (fresh, y'all, y'all)
And we won't stop until we get y'all, 'til we get y'all sayin'

Oariá raiô
Obá obá obá
Oariá raiô
Obá obá obá

Peter Piper picked peppers
But Tab rocked rhymes-a
1, 2, 3, 4, several times-a
Heavy rotation played by every kind-a
Radio stations blastin' every mind-a
We crossing boundaries like everyday
To rock ya body, Bobbie be on the R and the Bay
We got we got Tab magnifications
Tab magnified like every day

So yes, yes, y'all (yes, y'all, y'all)
You know we never stop we never rest, y'all (rest, y'all, y'all)
The Black Eyed Peas'll keep it funky fresh, y'all (fresh, y'all, y'all)
And we won't stop until we get y'all, 'til we get y'all sayin'

Oariá raiô
Obá obá obá (la la la la la)
Oariá raiô
Obá obá obá

Drop hot hot be my daily operation
Got to put in work in this crazy occupation
Gotta keep it movin' (that's the motivation)
Gotta ride the waves and keep a tight relation
With my team keep it moving, and doing it right
Up in the lab every day 'til daylight
That's the way things move in this monkey business
(We took an old samba song and remixed it)

Mas que nada
Sai da minha frente
Que 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
The Peas and Sergio Mendes heating up samba
Ba badada ba
Ba badada ba

(Ba badada ba) Sergio, play yo piano
(Oh eh oh) Sergio, play yo yo yo yo yo

Piano (ano ano ano ano ano ano)

Check it out!

Oariá raiô
Obá Obá Obá (lá, lá, lá, lá, lá)
Oariá raiô
Obá Obá Obá (lá, lá, lá, lá, lá)

Oariá raiô
Obá Obá Obá

Este samba, que e misto de maracatu
E samba de preto velho
Samba de preto tu

Este samba, que e misto de maracatu




E samba de preto velho
Samba de preto tu (lá, lá, lá, lá, lá)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sérgio Mendes's song "Mas que nada" are a mix of Portuguese and English. The repeated lines "Oariá raiô" and "Obá obá obá" are traditional Brazilian phrases often used in samba music to express joy and excitement. The verses sung by the Black Eyed Peas are in English and reference their own party-starting, genre-crossing style, as well as their admiration for Mendes and his blend of samba and jazz.


The music itself is a fusion of several Brazilian styles, including samba, maracatu, and preto velho (a type of traditional African Brazilian music). The song's rhythm is fast and upbeat, with a prominent piano riff that is both catchy and complex. In the Black Eyed Peas version, a modern hip hop beat is overlayed onto the original track.


The lyrics could be interpreted as a celebration of music's power to unify people across cultures and languages. The Black Eyed Peas and Mendes come from different backgrounds and genres, but their shared love for Brazilian music brings them together to create a unique and infectious song.



Line by Line Meaning

Oariá raiô
Celebratory chant in Brazilian Portuguese, expressing joy and exuberance


Obá obá obá
Another exclamation of excitement and happiness


Mas que nada
But that's nothing; a statement denying the importance of something in favor of what is to come


Black Eyed Peas came to make it hotter
The Black Eyed Peas are here to turn up the heat and elevate the energy of the crowd


We be the party starters
The Black Eyed Peas are known for their ability to get a party started


Bubblin' up just like lava, like lava
The energy of the group is building up rapidly and intensifying, like a volcano about to erupt


Heated like a sauna
The energy of the Black Eyed Peas is intense and hot, like a sauna


Penetrating through your body armor
The music of the Black Eyed Peas is so powerful that it can break through emotional barriers and connect with the listener on a deep level


Rhythmically we massage ya
The music and rhythm of the Black Eyed Peas has a soothing and relaxing effect on the listener


With hip hop mixed up with samba
The Black Eyed Peas combine hip hop and samba music to create a unique and exciting sound


You know we never stop we never rest, y'all
The Black Eyed Peas are constantly pushing forward and bringing the party to new heights


The Black Eyed Peas'll keep it funky fresh, y'all
The Black Eyed Peas will continue to bring fresh and exciting music to the party


And we won't stop until we get y'all, 'til we get y'all sayin'
The Black Eyed Peas are committed to winning over the crowd and getting everyone involved in the party


Peter Piper picked peppers
A reference to a famous tongue-twister


But Tab rocked rhymes-a
Tab (a member of the Black Eyed Peas) is a talented rapper


1, 2, 3, 4, several times-a
Tab is counting out a beat, indicating the rhythm of the song


Heavy rotation played by every kind-a
The music of the Black Eyed Peas is played on many different radio stations and heard by many different people


Radio stations blastin' every mind-a
The music of the Black Eyed Peas has a wide appeal and reaches many different people


We crossing boundaries like everyday
The Black Eyed Peas are breaking down barriers and bringing people together through their music


To rock ya body, Bobbie be on the R and the Bay
The Black Eyed Peas are dedicated to getting the crowd up and dancing, with a shout out to Bobby who is joining in from the R&B filled city of the Bay


We got we got Tab magnifications
Tab's skills as a rapper are amplified and enhanced by the group's collective talent


Tab magnified like every day
Tab's talent and influence continue to grow and make an impact in the music world


Drop hot hot be my daily operation
Producing and playing hot music is a daily priority for the Black Eyed Peas


Got to put in work in this crazy occupation
Making music is hard work, but it's worth it for the Black Eyed Peas


Gotta keep it movin' (that's the motivation)
They have to keep moving forward and creating music, and that's what keeps them going


Gotta ride the waves and keep a tight relation
The Black Eyed Peas need to adjust to changing circumstances and work well together as a team


With my team keep it moving, and doing it right
The Black Eyed Peas are dedicated to continuing to make great music with their team


Up in the lab every day 'til daylight
The Black Eyed Peas are constantly working on new music in the studio


That's the way things move in this monkey business
The music industry can be a chaotic and unpredictable business


(We took an old samba song and remixed it)
The Black Eyed Peas have taken a classic samba song and made it their own with a fresh remix


Sai da minha frente
Get out of my way


Que eu quero passar
I want to keep moving forward


Pois o samba esta animado
Because the samba is lively


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


Este samba, que e misto de maracatu
This samba is a blend of maracatu


E samba de preto velho
And samba of the old blacks


Samba de preto tu
Samba of the black man


We gonna make you feel lil' hotter
The Black Eyed Peas pledge to heat up the dance floor and make everyone feel the music


The Peas and Sergio Mendes heating up samba
The Black Eyed Peas and Sergio Mendes are combining their talents to create an exciting and fresh take on samba music


Sergio, play yo piano
A call for Sergio Mendes to showcase his talent on the piano


(Oh eh oh) Sergio, play yo yo yo yo yo
A joyful and celebratory chant to encourage Sergio to keep playing


Check it out!
A call to the audience to listen closely and enjoy the music


Ba badada ba
A catchy and upbeat instrumental refrain




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Jorge Lima Menezes

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@izildatonioli9292

Oo maria ooo
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
Tu papi papi pair to the r n b
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
É samba de preto velho
Samba de preto tu (la la la la la)



All comments from YouTube:

@ProximaCentauri88

Eu não sou brasileiro mas esta versão me fez muito orgulhoso. 🇧🇷 Grande abraços para Brasil desde Filipinas. Muito obrigadão pela música.

@guilhermevailati4348

Abraços meu irmão 🇧🇷

@victorandri988

Agradeço e forte abraço!!

@markynogueira8223

Escute Samba e seja muito feliz amigo 😎🇧🇷....

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@sadface4680

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@lanavehistoricadelcheni1731

No sé porque cada vez que escucho este éxito se me viene a la mente la selección de Brasil con Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, Adriano, Kaka y todo el jogo bonito ❤️

@dicesaresuarez7911

La primera vez con la cancion de sergio mendez fue para francia copa mundial de 1998 una de las primeras publicidades de nike para el joga bonito y aparecian romario,ronaldo,denilson y roberto carlos...pero en la siguiente publicidad fue en el año 2006 la que tu has visto incluyen a ronaldinho ,kaka,adriano y robinho.Saludos.

@kelvin_batista

O Brasil não é só futebol. Tirem isso da cabeça.

@annalucia8557

@@kelvin_batista Eu Acho que é Por Causa. do game da Copa do Mundo de 2006 de PS 2. Essa Música Era Tema do game

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