Pata Pata
Yamboo Lyrics
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Chorus:
AySaguquka sathi bheka nantsi patapata
Saguquka sathi bheka nantsi patapata
Saguquka sathi bheka nantsi patapata
Saguquka sathi bheka nantsi patapata
esta esta don´t ya see
come on over dance with me
everybody sing tonight
Chorus
he ye a ye a mama eh ya
he ye a ye (mama he mama he)
he ye a ye a mama eh ya
he ye a he
silociento coratum
move your body on and on
enqomigo mi amor
come on baby give me some more
AySaguquka sathi bheka nantsi patapata
Saguquka sathi bheka nantsi patapata
Chorus
he ye a ye a mama eh ya
he ye a ye (mama he mama he)
he ye a ye a mama eh ya
he ye a he
Chorus 2x
The lyrics to Yamboo's song Pata Pata are primarily in the Xhosa language, a Bantu language widely spoken in South Africa. The repetitive use of the phrase "Saguquka sathi bheka nantsi patapata" can be translated to "We've arisen and said behold this pata pata." The phrase "pata pata" itself is a term for a particular style of dance with origins in Johannesburg, South Africa in the 1950s. It involves a quick, energetic stepping and shuffling motion with the feet and has become popular around the world.
Throughout the song, there are several Spanish phrases that are mixed in with the Xhosa language. This blend of languages reflects the diverse cultural influences present in South African music. The lyrics invite listeners to come dance, with lines like "Come on over dance with me" and "Move your body on and on." The repeated phrase "he ye a mama eh ya" adds to the energetic and celebratory vibe of the song.
Overall, the lyrics to Pata Pata celebrate music, dance, and community, with a focus on the joy and energy that comes from moving one's body and coming together with others. The song's use of multiple languages and incorporation of different cultural influences reflects the rich history and diverse traditions of South Africa.
Line by Line Meaning
uuhh u-a-a mmmh patapata mmmh patapata
A vocalization of the rhythm and beat of the song.
AySaguquka sathi bheka nantsi patapata
After waking up, we look and see the rhythm and beat of the dance.
Saguquka sathi bheka nantsi patapata
We wake up and look, there is the rhythm and beat of the dance.
Saguquka sathi bheka nantsi patapata
We wake up and look, there is the rhythm and beat of the dance.
Saguquka sathi bheka nantsi patapata
We wake up and look, there is the rhythm and beat of the dance.
esta esta don´t ya see
This is it, can't you see?
come on over dance with me
Join me and let's dance together.
elqaliente puerpo vi
The hot body is seen.
everybody sing tonight
Everyone should sing tonight.
he ye a ye a mama eh ya
Vocalization of the beat and rhythm again.
he ye a ye (mama he mama he)
Vocalization of the beat and rhythm again, with words.
he ye a ye a mama eh ya
Vocalization of the beat and rhythm again.
he ye a he
Vocalization and emphasis on the beat and rhythm.
silociento coratum
One hundred percent heart.
move your body on and on
Keep moving your body to the rhythm.
enqomigo mi amor
Come dance with me, my love.
come on baby give me some more
Come on baby, dance with me some more.
Chorus
Repeating the lines from earlier, after waking up and looking at the rhythm and beat of the dance.
Chorus 2x
Repeating the chorus twice more.
Contributed by Zoe P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.