Mas Que Nada
The Black Eyed Peas ft. Sergio Mendez Lyrics
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Obá Obá Obá
Mas que nada
Sai da minha frente
Eu quero passar
Pois o samba está animado
O que eu quero é sambar
Este samba
Que é misto de maracatu
É samba de preto velho
Samba de preto tu
Mas que nada
Um samba como esse tão legal
Você não vai querer
Que eu chegue no final
Oriá raiô
Obá Obá Obá
The song Mas Que Nada by The Black Eyed Peas ft. Sergio Mendez is an upbeat and lively samba that talks about the joy of dancing and how one shouldn't get in the way of someone who is enjoying themselves. The repetitive chorus of "Mas que nada" means "but that's nothing" or "yeah, right" and is used to express disbelief or disagreement, in this case, when someone tries to ruin the fun of the samba. The lyrics also mention the influence of African rhythms in Brazilian samba with lines like "Este samba que é misto de maracatu" which means "This samba that's a mix of maracatu," which is a type of traditional Afro-Brazilian music.
The second verse talks about the origin of samba, which is believed to have originated from the music of black slaves in Brazil. The phrase "Samba de preto velho, samba de preto tu" means "Samba of the old black man, samba of the black man," referring to the history and culture of the African diaspora in Brazil. The lyrics also contain the phrase "Oriá raiô, Obá Obá Obá" which are traditional Afro-Brazilian expressions often used to call upon or praise deities of the Yoruba mythology.
Overall, the song Mas Que Nada is celebratory and embodies the joy and vitality of Brazilian music. It also pays homage to the rich cultural history of Afro-Brazilian rhythms and their influence on modern samba.
Line by Line Meaning
Oriá raiô
A traditional African chant used to invoke positive energy and blessings.
Obá Obá Obá
A lively exclamation often used in Brazilian music to create excitement and energy.
Mas que nada
A phrase that implies a sense of confidence and authority, similar to 'out of my way' or 'not a chance'.
Sai da minha frente
Literal translation: 'Get out of my way.' Figurative meaning: 'Don't stand in my path to success'.
Eu quero passar
I want to succeed; I want to reach my goals and achieve my dreams.
Pois o samba está animado
The music (or the situation) is exciting and energizing.
O que eu quero é sambar
I want to dance; I want to celebrate my success and enjoy life.
Este samba
This specific type of music.
Que é misto de maracatu
A blend of different musical traditions, including African and Brazilian rhythms.
É samba de preto velho
A type of samba that is associated with the wisdom and experience of elderly black people.
Samba de preto tu
A type of samba that is associated with the struggles and resilience of black people.
Um samba como esse tão legal
This type of music is so cool and enjoyable.
Você não vai querer
You won't want to.
Que eu chegue no final
You won't want me to succeed and reach my goals.
Oriá raiô
A traditional African chant used to invoke positive energy and blessings.
Obá Obá Obá
A lively exclamation often used in Brazilian music to create excitement and energy.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JORGE LIMA MENEZES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@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)
@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 😎🇧🇷....
@marcosthulio2153
🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
@sadface4680
@Raspufa né ksksksks
@Beatz_by_Tp_the_don
i hope them tiktok kids don't ruin this
@detsimba7146
Let them have fun with it? Only good when kids listens to old and good music.
@RFP420
Corny
@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 ❤️