Wafande was born January 21st, 1983 at Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen, Denmark. He is of Danish, French, Algerian, Tanzanian, Congolese, Malawian and Omanese ancestry. He has been brought up in Christiania, Copenhagen, Denmark. As an 8-year-old he moved to France with his family, where he played for the France youth national basketball team. He came back to Denmark in 2001, when he was 18 years old to pursue his musical career. His music is a mix of reggae, hip hop and pop sung in Danish, French and English. He has played as a support for acts such as Method Man, Redman, Collie Buddz, and Cali P, among others.
Hey mama
Wafande Lyrics
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Det derfor jeg smiler
og gir dig en teaser
Hey
Giv mig giv mig giv mig giv mig giv mig
Dit smil din tid uden alle din veninder yea
giv mig giv mig giv mig giv mig giv mig
Jeg er en vinder når du kysser mine kinder
Åh mama
På din krog er der hvid
Kom med lad os sejle mod syd
Eh mama når solen går ned giv mig din hånd jeg kan gør dig glad
åh mama
Lad os hænge i fred
sejle mod varmen og finde et sted
Mama du har ret girl moves
lyt nu til steder når jeg ser dit groove
du får mig til at glemme hvad jeg sku'
tænker kun på hva jeg muligvis ku'
uuh
Du er så fin når du bevæger dig
så fuld af liv og du betager mig
eh åh
du er så fri
ren magi
det kan jeg li
det må jeg sige
din energi
du er min pi'
åååh
jeg kan se at du kan li' mig
men jeg mangler beviser det derfor jeg smiler
og gir dig en teaser
hey
giv mig giv mig giv mig giv mig giv mig
dit smil din tid
uden alle din veninder
yea
giv mig giv mig giv mig giv mig giv mig
Jeg er en vinder når du kysser mine kinder
Dine øjne de stråler du kalder mig ud
vi danser lidt men jeg kaster min klud
for du bevæger dig li'som en gud
hende
Jeg ser en lys fremtid forud
Må ha' dig
jeg kan ik la' dig gå
du den eneste lady jeg tænker på
du er så frisk jeg ku' spise dig rå
Hao
Men det skal vi nok nå
for
mama du har ret girl moves
lyt nu til steder når jeg ser dit groove
får mig til at glemme hvad jeg sku
tænker kun på hvad jeg muligvis ku'
uuh
du er så fin når du bevæger dig
så fuld af liv og du betager mig
eh åh
du er så fri
ren magi
det kan jeg li'
det må jeg si'
din energi
du er min pi
åååh
Jeg kan se at du kan lide mig men du mangler beviser
Det derfor jeg smiler
og gir dig en teaser
hey
giv mig giv mig giv mig giv mig giv mig
dit smil din tid uden alle din' veninder
giv mig giv mig giv mig giv mig giv mig
jeg er en vinder når du kysser mine kinder
The opening line of the song, "Jeg kan se at du kan lide mig men jeg mangler beviser" translates to "I can see that you like me but I need proof". The singer is expressing that they believe the subject of the song has feelings for them but they need confirmation to really believe it. This leads to the chorus where the singer asks for attention and affection from the subject, specifically asking for their time, smile, and kisses. The lyrics describe the singer's infatuation with the subject, using words such as "fin" (fine), "fuld af liv" (full of life), and "ren magi" (pure magic) to describe their attraction.
The second verse specifically focuses on the subject's movements, particularly when they dance. The singer notes that their energy and groove make them forget their worries and focus on the possibility of being with the subject. The bridge of the song provides further emphasis on the subject's importance to the singer, with lines such as "jeg kan ik la' dig gå" (I can't let you go) and "hun er min favorit pi'" (she is my favorite girl). The song culminates in a repeat of the chorus, emphasizing the singer's desire for physical affection from the subject.
Overall, the lyrics of "Hey Mama" describe a narrator who is infatuated with someone and unsure of whether their feelings are returned. They ask for proof of affection and admiration, particularly physical affection, and focus on the subject's energy and movements as aspects that they find attractive.
Line by Line Meaning
Jeg kan se at du kan lide mig men jeg mangler beviser.
I can tell that you like me, but I need some proof.
Det derfor jeg smiler og gir dig en teaser Hey
That's why I smile and give you a teaser, hey.
Giv mig giv mig giv mig giv mig giv mig Dit smil din tid uden alle din veninder yea
Give me, give me, give me, give me, give me your smile, your time without all your girlfriends, yeah.
Jeg er en vinder når du kysser mine kinder Hey mama bare giv mig lidt tid jeg gisper for luft når jeg ser dig vrid Åh mama
I'm a winner when you kiss my cheeks. Hey mama, just give me a little time. I gasp for air when I see you twist, oh mama!
På din krog er der hvid Kom med lad os sejle mod syd Eh mama når solen går ned giv mig din hånd jeg kan gør dig glad åh mama
On your hook there's white. Come on, let's sail south. Eh mama, when the sun goes down, give me your hand. I can make you happy, oh mama.
Lad os hænge i fred sejle mod varmen og finde et sted Mama du har ret girl moves lyt nu til steder når jeg ser dit groove du får mig til at glemme hvad jeg sku' tænker kun på hva jeg muligvis ku' uuh
Let's hang out in peace, sail towards the warmth and find a place. Mama, you're right, girl moves. Listen now to the places, when I see your groove, you make me forget what I should think, I only think about what I possibly could do, ooh.
Du er så fin når du bevæger dig så fuld af liv og du betager mig eh åh du er så fri ren magi det kan jeg li det må jeg sige din energi du er min pi' åååh
You're so beautiful when you move, so full of life and you captivate me, eh oh. You're so free, pure magic, I like it, I have to say. Your energy, you're my girl, oh!
Jeg kan se at du kan li' mig men jeg mangler beviser det derfor jeg smiler og gir dig en teaser hey giv mig giv mig giv mig giv mig giv mig Dit smil din tid uden alle din veninder yea giv mig giv mig giv mig giv mig giv mig Jeg er en vinder når du kysser mine kinder
I can see that you like me, but I need some proof. That's why I smile and give you a teaser, hey. Give me, give me, give me, give me, give me your smile, your time without all your girlfriends, yeah. Give me, give me, give me, give me, give me. I'm a winner when you kiss my cheeks.
Dine øjne de stråler du kalder mig ud vi danser lidt men jeg kaster min klud for du bevæger dig li'som en gud hende
Your eyes are shining, you call me out. We dance a little, but I throw my towel because you move like a god, her.
Jeg ser en lys fremtid forud Må ha' dig jeg kan ik la' dig gå du den eneste lady jeg tænker på du er så frisk jeg ku' spise dig rå Hao Men det skal vi nok nå
I see a bright future ahead. I must have you, I can't let you go. You're the only lady I think of. You're so fresh, I could eat you raw, hao! But we will make it.
Mama du har ret girl moves lyt nu til steder når jeg ser dit groove får mig til at glemme hvad jeg sku tænker kun på hvad jeg muligvis ku' uuh
Mama, you're right, girl moves. Listen now to the places. When I see your groove, it makes me forget what I should think, I only think about what I possibly could do, ooh.
du er så fin når du bevæger dig så fuld af liv og du betager mig eh åh du er så fri ren magi det kan jeg li det må jeg si' din energi du er min pi åååh
You're so beautiful when you move, so full of life and you captivate me, eh oh. You're so free, pure magic, I like it, I have to say. Your energy, you're my girl, oh!
Contributed by Annabelle H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.