Hey mama
The Black Eyed Peas Lyrics


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(La la la la la)
Hey mama, it's that shit that makes you move, mama
Get on the floor and move your booty mama
We the blast masters blastin' up the jamma
(REWIND)
Cutie cutie, make sure you move your booty
Shake that thing like we in the city of sin, and
Hey shorty, I know you wanna party
the way your body look really make me feel naughty
Cutie cutie, make sure you move your booty
Shake that thing like we in the city of sin, and
Hey shorty, I know you wanna party
the way your body look really make me feel naughty

I got a naughty naughty style and a naughty naughty crew
But everything I do, I do just for you
I'm a little bit of Or, and a bigger bit of Nu
The true niggers know that the peas come through
We never cease(no), we never die no we never disease(no)
We multiply like we mathematics
Then we drop bombs like we in the middle east
(The bomb bombas, the base move dramas)
Naw y'all knaw, who we are
Y'all knaw, we the stars
Steady rockin' on y'alls boulevards
And, lookin' hot without body guards
(I do) what I can
(Y'all come through) will.i.am
And still I stand, with still mic in hand
(So come on mama, dance to the druma)

Hey mama, this that sh*t that make you groove, mama
(hey)get on the floor and move your booty mama
(yaw)we the blast mastas blastin' up the jamma
(hey)so shake your bambama, come on now mama
Hey mama, this that shit that make you groove, mama
(hey)get on the floor and move your booty mama
(yaw)we the blast mastas blastin' up the jamma
(la la la la la)

We the big town stumpas, and and big sound pumpas
The beat bump bumpas in your trunk trunkas
The girlies in the club with the big plump plumpas
And when I'm makin' love, my hip hump humps
It never quits(no) we need to carry 9mm clips(no)
Don't wanna squize trigger, just wanna squeeze tits
(lubaluba)cause we the show stoppas
And the chief rockas, number one chief rockas
Naw y'all knaw, who we are
Y'all knaw, we the stars
Steady rockin' on y'alls boulevards
How we rockin' it girl, without body guards
Now she be, Fergie from the crew bep, come and take heed, as we take the lead
(so come on bubba, dance to the druma)

Hey mama, this that shit that make you groove, mama
(yaw)get on the floor and move your booty mama
(wuh)we the blast mastas blastin' up the jamma
(naw, naw)
Cutie cutie, make sure you move your booty
Shake that thing like we in the city of sin, and
Hey shorty, I know you wanna party
the way your body look really make me feel naughty

But the race is not, for the Swiss
But who really can, take control of it
And tippa irie and the black eyed peas will be there
Til infiniti, til infiniti, til infiniti, til infiniti
Tippa is ouuuuuut

Nosa dima shock, nosa dima ting
Every time you sit there I hear, bling bling
O wata ting, hear blacka sing
Grinding, and winding
And the madda be moving in a perfect timing
And we dance and dance to the end of the thing
And we're really to nice, it finga akin
Like rice and peas and chicken and bling

Hey mama, this that sh*t that make you groove, mama
(hey)get on the floor and move your booty mama
(yaw)we the blast mastas blastin' up the jamma
(hey)so shake your bambama, come on now mama
Hey mama, this that shit that make you groove, mama
(hey)get on the floor and move your booty mama




(yaw)we the blast mastas blastin' up the jamma
(la la la la la)

Overall Meaning

The Black Eyed Peas's song "Hey Mama" is an electrifying party anthem that gets people onto the dance floor. The song's lyrics are an invitation to women to dance and shake their bodies on the dancefloor. The song presents the group as "blast masters" who deliver dynamic beats that make people move. The lyrics are full of sexual innuendos and metaphors that praise the female body and encourage women to be confident and free in their expressions of dance. The song shows the group's commitment to bringing fun and excitement to their audiences. The lyrics are also a tribute to hip hop culture and its roots in black music.


The song was released in 2003 on The Black Eyed Peas's album "Elephunk." It features a mix of rap, hip hop, and dance-pop. The song was written by the group's members Will.I.Am, Apl.de.ap, and Taboo, and it features vocals from Stacy "Fergie" Ferguson. The song was a commercial success, peaking at number 23 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and reaching the top ten in several other countries. The song's music video was directed by Francis Lawrence and features the group performing in a futuristic urban landscape.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey mama, it's that shit that makes you move, mama
Hello mother, this is the wonderful music that inspires you to dance and have fun.


Get on the floor and move your booty mama
Step onto the dance floor and shake your backside, mother.


We the blast masters blastin' up the jamma
We are the expert musicians playing the fantastic music at full volume.


(REVERSE) Cutie cutie, make sure you move your booty
Attractive lady, please ensure you dance and shake your posterior.


Shake that thing like we in the city of sin, and
Move your body like how people dance in Las Vegas.


Hey shorty, I know you wanna party
Hi there, young woman! I am aware that you want to celebrate and enjoy yourself.


The way your body look really make me feel naughty
Your appearance and physique elicit some impure thoughts in me.


I got a naughty naughty style and a naughty naughty crew
Both my method of performing and my group of friends are inclined towards lewdness and risqué behavior.


But everything I do, I do just for you
Despite that, all that I accomplish and execute, I do it just for you.


I'm a little bit of Or, and a bigger bit of Nu
I possess some rhythm associated with Orisha music, combined with additional style borrowed from Nu Rave electronic music.


The true niggers know that the peas come through
The genuine fans of our music are aware of our skills and abilities.


We never cease(no), we never die no we never disease(no)
Our persistence and vitality are remarkably impressive, and we also never get ill.


We multiply like we mathematics
We increase our influence and impact, just like exponential growth in numerical calculations.


Then we drop bombs like we in the middle east
Following that, we perform our music incredibly forcefully and explosively, just like bombings in the Middle East currently occur.


(The bomb bombas, the base move dramas)
Our powerful sound with its explosive beats and low-frequency enhancement can cause chaos and excitement at any event.


(Naw y'all knaw, who we are)
Stop acting like you don't know our famous group already.


(Y'all knaw, we the stars)
You should recognize that we become extremely famous performing artists.


(Steady rockin' on y'alls boulevards)
Continuously performing for you somewhere on your street in this neighborhood.


(And, lookin' hot without body guards)
Additionally, we look incredible and confident without needing protection from security guards.


(I do) what I can
I accomplish everything that I'm capable of doing.


(Y'all come through) will.i.am
You are invited to arrive and enjoy the performance, arranged by Will.i.am.


(And still I stand, with still mic in hand)
Despite everything, I remain standing with the microphone in my hand.


(So come on mama, dance to the druma)
Therefore, let's go dancing with the drums, mother.


(Naw, naw) Cutie cutie, make sure you move your booty
No, no, attractive lady, please ensure you move your posterior as intended.


We the big town stumpas, and and big sound pumpas
We are profound musicians with a huge repertoire of songs and exceptional technical capabilities.


The beat bump bumpas in your trunk trunkas
Our rhythmic beats will sound incredible from the singers of your car.


The girlies in the club with the big plump plumpas
The ladies present in the club possess seductive bodies with particularly conspicuous and shapely rear ends.


And when I'm makin' love, my hip hump humps
My hips move identically to a dance when I'm engaged in sexual activities.


(It never quits(no) we need to carry 9mm clips(no))
Our pace and energy when performing never decrease, hence the need to carry firearms to maintain control of the crowd.


(Don't wanna squize trigger, just wanna squeeze tits)
While we carry weapons, we have no intention of using them. Instead, we wish to touch and hold female breasts.


(Luba luba)cause we the show stoppas
Due to our massive popularity, the moment we come onto the stage, it's an instant crowd-pleaser at any concert.


(And the chief rockas, number one chief rockas)
In addition to that, we keep us entertained and are undeniably the most noteworthy performers in the performance lineup.


(Steady rockin' on y'alls boulevards)
Once again, we are continuously playing music on a street near you.


(How we rockin' it girl, without body guards)
We continue to perform admirably, even without protection from security guards.


Now she be, Fergie from the crew, bep
Currently, the member Fergie is from the BEP crew.


Come and take heed, as we take the lead
Please pay close attention as we lead the way in showing how to enjoy yourself and enjoy our music.


(So come on bubba, dance to the druma)
Therefore, let's go dancing with the drums, dear friend.


(Nosa dima shock, nosa dima ting)
Nosa is taken aback and surprised with some feeling of excitement.


(Every time you sit there I hear, bling bling)
Every time you sit there, all I hear is a satisfying sound.


(O wata ting, hear blacka sing)
Oh, what a pleasant musical sound! Listen to the talented vocalist.


(Grinding, and winding)
Dancing closely together, rubbing hips with rhythm.


(And the madda be moving in a perfect timing)
Furthermore, the mother is dancing in absolute perfect rhythm.


(And we dance and dance to the end of the thing)
We'll keep on moving and dancing until the music ends.


(And we're really to nice, it finga akin)
Furthermore, we all appear so friendly, it's like we're all family members.


(Like rice and peas and chicken and bling)
It's all as natural as a cultural staple like rice and beans alongside chicken, with some added showiness.


Hey mama, this that shit that make you groove, mama
Hi mother, this is the music that'll compel you to sway your hips and tap your toes.


(Hey) get on the floor and move your booty, mama
(Hello) step onto the dance floor and shake your posterior, mother.


(Yaw) we the blast mastas blastin' up the jamma
(Yeah!) we are expertly playing our music at such high levels that it's improving the party's ambiance.


(Hey) so shake your bambama, come on now mama
(Hey) Therefore, come on, mother, dance with greater intensity.


(La la la la la)
We'll conclude this song with a simple and catchy melody.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: ANTHONY HENRY, WILL ADAMS

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@alek493

I can just picture Garfield dancing. xD

@mistdragonking7917

Same

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Me

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@DevyDev2004

5 year old me watching Garfield bumping this rn!😂

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Omgggg yesss 😂

@alisonjade8043

literally all i can think about is garfield when i listen to this

@SpawnOfKahn

SAME! 😫😂

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