The J.B.'s were the most renowned of James Brown's many backing bands (prev… Read Full Bio ↴The J.B.'s were the most renowned of James Brown's many backing bands (previously, the Famous Flames and the James Brown Band). The band provided musical support for the legendary singer and bandleader for the first half of the 1970s. The band stepped in to fill the shoes of Brown's previous band, who had walked out on him due to his arduous demands. The band's rhythmic foundation was initially provided by drummer Jabo Starks and teenage bass prodigy William "Bootsy" Collins and his guitarist brother Phelps "Catfish" Collins, both of obscure R&B outfit The Pacemakers. Also included in the original lineup was Brown's organist friend and longtime musical partner Bobby Byrd. The new outfit attracted musicians from Brown's previous bands and new players as the lineup shifted almost constantly throughout the early 1970s, before disbanding after the departures of Fred Wesley and Maceo Parker.

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The J.B.'s Lyrics

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Eeh... la voce di Dio
Caro fammi strada adesso devo andare
Caro fammi strada che devo passare
È j lean che chiama sul tuo cellulare
Metto su il rossetto per farti scappare
Sei cosi eccitato che vuoi già sc*pare
Metto su i diamanti, lasciami brillare
Non seguirmi resta fermo li a guardare

Questo è il mio momento e non voglio giocare

Oh baby baby non ti puoi chiamare flop
Oh baby baby non ti dico mai di no
È uno show privato alza il volume al top
Smetto di parlare o mi censurano

Non puoi, sei qui. guarda come ballo piano, come vado piano
Non puoi, vieni qui, guarda come io ballo piano, adesso stai lontano, guarda gli occhi

Caro fammi strada adesso devo andare
Caro fammi strada che devo passare
Mi preghi di darti ancora un altro bacio
Cerchi di tirarmi e mi prendi la mano
Odori la mia carne, sento respirare
Questo lungo gioco sta per terminare
Cerca di capirmi o solo cerca di sentirmi
Caro andiamo fammi ripassare

Oh baby baby non ti puoi chiamare flop
Oh baby baby non ti dico mai di no
È uno show privato alza il volume al top
Smetto di parlare o mi censurano

Non puoi, sei qui. guarda come ballo piano, come vado piano
Oh puoi, vieni qui, guarda come parlo piano, adesso stai lontano, guarda gli occhi

Mmmh, la voce di Dio, la senti?
Mmmh, mmm

Overall Meaning

It is important to note that these lyrics are not in English, but rather in Italian. The opening lines translate to "Eh...the voice of God/ Dear, make way for me now I have to go/ Dear, make way for me to pass/ It's J Lean calling on your cellphone/ I put on lipstick to make you run away/ You're so excited that you already want to f*ck/ I put on diamonds, let me shine/ Don't follow me, stay still there watching/ This is my moment and I don't want to play."

The lyrics seemingly tell the story of a woman who is confident and in control, who is asserting her power and asking for space to do what she wants to do. She is aware of the attention she is getting from someone (presumably a man), and while she plays along and enjoys it, she is also clear that it is on her terms and that she is not to be messed with. She talks about putting on lipstick and diamonds to shine, emphasizing her desire to stand out and be noticed, but also telling her admirer that he is not welcome to follow her or grab her hand.

As the song progresses, the woman continues to assert her dominance and call the shots. She tells the man that she won't say no to him, but that it's her private show and she'll speak or sing (it's unclear from the lyrics which) on her own terms. She also repeats the refrain about dancing slowly, using the Italian word "piano" to drive the point home.

Overall, the lyrics seem to embrace a message of female empowerment and self-assurance. The singer is clearly in control of her situation and knows what she wants, and is assertive in making sure that she gets it. At the same time, the lyrics are delivered with a degree of playfulness and flirtation, suggesting that the woman is also enjoying the dynamic she has set up with her admirer.

Line by Line Meaning

Eeh... la voce di Dio
The singer is calling out to God and asking for guidance in his journey.

Caro fammi strada adesso devo andare
The singer is requesting assistance in clearing the path for him to move forward.

Caro fammi strada che devo passare
The singer is asking for help in finding the right path to continue on his journey.

È j lean che chiama sul tuo cellulare
The singer is referencing a person named J Lean who is trying to contact someone on their cellphone.

Metto su il rossetto per farti scappare
The singer is putting on lipstick to intimidate someone and make them run away.

Sei cosi eccitato che vuoi già sc*pare
The singer is addressing someone who is eager to have sex with them.

Metto su i diamanti, lasciami brillare
The singer is putting on diamonds to show off and be the center of attention.

Non seguirmi resta fermo li a guardare
The singer is telling someone to stay put and watch from a distance, rather than following them.

Questo è il mio momento e non voglio giocare
The singer is asserting that this is their time to shine and they don't want to play games.

Oh baby baby non ti puoi chiamare flop
The singer is saying that their partner cannot be a failure or disappointing.

Oh baby baby non ti dico mai di no
The singer indicates that they always consent to their partner's desires.

È uno show privato alza il volume al top
The singer is suggesting that what they are doing is a private show and their audience should turn up the volume to fully experience it.

Smetto di parlare o mi censurano
The singer must be quiet or they will be censored.

Non puoi, sei qui. guarda come ballo piano, come vado piano
The singer is moving slowly and suggests that someone should watch closely to see how they are dancing.

Non puoi, vieni qui, guarda come io ballo piano, adesso stai lontano, guarda gli occhi
The singer is indicating that someone cannot come close and must watch from a distance to see how they are dancing.

Mi preghi di darti ancora un altro bacio
The singer is being begged to give someone another kiss.

Cerchi di tirarmi e mi prendi la mano
Someone is trying to pull the singer's arm and hand towards them.

Odori la mia carne, sento respirare
The singer can smell someone's desire for them and can feel them breathing heavily.

Questo lungo gioco sta per terminare
The singer suggests that the prolonged game between them is coming to an end.

Cerca di capirmi o solo cerca di sentirmi
Someone is trying to understand or feel what the singer is conveying or feeling.

Caro andiamo fammi ripassare
The singer is suggesting they revisit or review something with someone.

Mmmh, la voce di Dio, la senti?
The singer is questioning if someone can hear the voice of God.

Mmmh, mmm
The singer is expressing an ambiguous or uncertain feeling.

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Written by: Sabrina Rocco

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