Vengaboys are a eurodance band that came to prominence in 1997. They were f… Read Full Bio ↴Vengaboys are a eurodance band that came to prominence in 1997. They were formed by Dutch DJ's Danski (Dennis van den Driesschen) and Delmundo (Wessel van Diepen), who toured Spanish beach parties in a bus. They formed in 1992 and gained four dancers during 1995-96. Some of their most successful singles include "Uncle John from Jamaica", "We're Going to Ibiza", "Boom Boom Boom Boom" and "We Like to Party". Like in Spanish, the V is pronounced with a soft B sound, as such- "Bengaboys", which could be translated as "The 'Come on' Boys". A guest-singer from Spain, for the producer's previous project Nakatomi, kept repeatedly singing "¡Venga!" ("Come on!") in their songs. This led to the name 'Vengaboys' as their following project.

Never critically acclaimed, the group continued making records that were distinctly "Eurodance", following in the footsteps of previous Dutch-Dance sensations 2 Unlimited. The ploy worked and by the beginning of the year 2000, the group had achieved 4 top 10 entries, including 2 number ones (Boom Boom Boom Boom and We're Going to Ibiza). The group's success continued throughout the beginning of the 21st century, with the "Platinum Album" (their third album release) going top 10, spawning 3 big hits (Kiss, Shala Lala and Uncle John From Jamaica) and 2 lesser known tracks (Cheekah Bow-Bow, which included their fifth cyber-member Cheekah, and the ballad Forever As One, which gained more notoriety for its video, which was banned after the group used unlicensed pictures of them meeting pop group Westlife). By mid-2001, after nearly 10 top 10 hits, the group partly disbanded and went back to working on the club scene.

Members
* Robin Pors (Sailor outfit) (1997-1999)
* Kim Sasabone (1997-2004)
* Roy Den Burger (Cowboy outfit) (1997-2004)
* Denise van Rijswijk (1997-2002)
* Yorick Bakker (Sailor outfit) (1999-2002)
* Mark (2002-2004)
* Lilly (2002-2004)
* Travis McQueen (2000-2001)

1997 2001 2007

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Superfly Slick Dick
Vengaboys Lyrics

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Big boy showing off all around the city
Still the same for such a suit, thinking you're so bad
Hustlin' girls, handy phone, acting you're so busy
Baby, let me tell you, you're the worst I ever had

Superfly, superfly
Superfly slick dick
Superfly, superfly

Superfly slick dick

Superfly, superfly
Superfly slick dick
Superfly, superfly
Superfly slick dick

Highbrow attitude, really don't impress me
I know where you coming from, see right through your game
Luxury overdose won't make you possess me
Baby, let me tell you, in the end, it's all the same

Don't think I'm crying and trying to get you out of my heart
No need denying that you have been lying right from the start
I thought this love would take us to the heights of sensuality
But now I know that you're not even half the man you said you'd be

Don't think I'm crying and trying to get you out of my heart
No need denying that you have been lying right from the start
I thought this love would take us to the heights of sensuality
But now I know that you're not even half the man you said you'd be

Superfly, superfly
Superfly slick dick
Superfly, superfly
Superfly slick dick

Superfly, superfly
Superfly slick dick
Superfly, superfly
Superfly slick dick

Superfly, superfly
Superfly slick dick

Superfly, superfly
Superfly slick dick

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Vengaboys’s song Superfly Slick Dick is about a man who thinks highly of himself and tries to impress others with his possessions and lifestyle. The song describes the man as a hustler who is always busy and around town chasing girls. However, the singer of the song sees through his facade and calls him out on his pretentious behavior. Despite the man’s attempts to win her over with his highbrow attitude and luxurious lifestyle, the singer sees him for who he really is, and he disappoints her.

The chorus of the song, "Superfly slick dick," is a derogatory term used to describe the man's overconfidence and arrogance. The singer realizes that the man is not as impressive as he appears and that she deserves better. The song also touches on the singer's disappointment and heartbreak, but she is not willing to let the man keep hurting her.

Overall, the lyrics of the song Superfly Slick Dick criticize people who are full of themselves and try to impress others with their possessions and highbrow attitudes. The singer doesn't fall for the façade and sees the person for who they really are.

Line by Line Meaning

Big boy showing off all around the city
A man acting impressive and trying to flaunt his status to everyone around him

Still the same for such a suit, thinking you're so bad
Despite his stylish clothing, he has an overinflated sense of self-worth

Hustlin' girls, handy phone, acting you're so busy
He tries to maintain an air of importance by being constantly occupied with calls and girls

Baby, let me tell you, you're the worst I ever had
The person singing has had a negative experience with this man sexually or romantically

Highbrow attitude, really don't impress me
The man's pretentious and snobbish demeanor does not catch the singer's attention

I know where you coming from, see right through your game
The singer is aware of the man's true intentions and motivations

Luxury overdose won't make you possess me
Material wealth and extravagance do not impress the singer and will not win them over

Don't think I'm crying and trying to get you out of my heart
The singer is not upset over the end of their relationship and is not trying to win the man back

No need denying that you have been lying right from the start
The singer acknowledges that the man has been dishonest from the beginning of their relationship

I thought this love would take us to the heights of sensuality
The singer was expecting their relationship to be highly passionate and romantic

But now I know that you're not even half the man you said you'd be
The man did not live up to the expectations set for him and fell short of the singer's standards

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Van Diepen Delmundo, Van Driesschen Danski

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