As well as her Congolese roots, Daulne's cross-genre style may result from her varied past: Her father, a Belgian, was killed during the revolution while her mother was pregnant with her. The remainder of the family fled to the forests and found refuge with a tribe of pygmies. Daulne was raised primarily in Europe, but when she heard a recording of traditional pygmy music at age 20, she decided to return to Africa to learn about her heritage. She was trained in pygmy onomatopoeic vocal techniques before returning to Europe to found Zap Mama.
Vibrations
Zap Mama Lyrics
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stay positive is that watcha wanna
stay positive tell me watcha wanna
who do u think u r is that watcha wanna
focus on watcha gna be
think about u is vibrations
tell bout u is vibrations
tell me watcha wanna
stay positive is that watcha wanna
stay positive tell me watcha wanna
who do u think u r is that watcha wanna
focus on watcha gna be
Zap Mama's song Vibrations is about the power of positive thinking and focusing on one's goals. The lyrics urge listeners to stay positive and to think about what they want to achieve in order to manifest those desires. The repetition of "tell me watcha wanna" emphasizes the importance of setting goals and speaking them into existence. The mention of "sun Quu" likely refers to the concept of Qigong or energy cultivation, which emphasizes the use of meditation and movement to harness and direct energy. Overall, the song is a call to action for listeners to take control of their thoughts and focus on what they want to achieve.
Line by Line Meaning
tell me watcha wanna
What are your desires and intentions?
stay positive is that watcha wanna
Do you want to maintain a positive mindset?
stay positive tell me watcha wanna
Can you verbalize what you want while staying positive?
who do u think u r is that watcha wanna
Are you confident in your identity and desires?
focus on watcha gna be
Concentrate on who you are becoming.
think about u is vibrations
Your thoughts and energy create a unique vibration.
tell bout u is vibrations
Sharing about yourself emits a specific energy.
sun Quu is vibrations
The sound of your name carries a distinct frequency.
tell me watcha wanna
What are your desires and intentions?
stay positive is that watcha wanna
Do you want to maintain a positive mindset?
stay positive tell me watcha wanna
Can you verbalize what you want while staying positive?
who do u think u r is that watcha wanna
Are you confident in your identity and desires?
focus on watcha gna be
Concentrate on who you are becoming.
Contributed by Alexis B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.