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.
W'Happy Mama
Zap Mama Lyrics
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....chorus.....
Sit down here and tell me a story
No more rush
No more haste
No more
When you're with friends no need to hurry
No more rush
No more haste
No more
no more
....chorus.....
[Black Thought]
Yo check it out well its like
Another day another mic to hold
Hit the planet up with music that's beautiful
Roots carry out business as usual
This collaboration is the next movement yo
Roots crew the regiment Black Thought me llamo
In this thing for life yo, and that's final
Kid you know the title
Ain't no reason to remind you
How I taught hustle
From New York to Brussels
First I hit you in your head and then in all your muscles
Big D we call it Rafiki
And Tariq the definition of a true MC
I'm sub-surface it's hard for y'all to beat me
Check it out
[Zap Mama with The Roots]
....chorus....
Time to see sisters face to face
Time to talk time to breathe
I can believe I can believe
I have a friend now I believe
....chorus....
The song "W'Happy Mama" by Zap Mama featuring Black Thought of The Roots is about the joys of being amongst friends, taking one's time, and can being oneself in the presence of good company. This song expresses the idea that a good friend is someone who we can be ourselves with and one who we can trust to tell us a story, to listen to us when we want to talk, to breathe with us when we need a break, and to help us believe in ourselves. The chorus is the anchor of the song, where Zap Mama and The Roots repeat "When you're with friends no need to hurry, no more rush, no more haste, no more" several times. This refrain has the effect of slowing down and focusing the pace of the song, emphasizing the message of the importance of taking one's time and being in the present moment.
Black Thought's verse adds a new depth to the song, as he describes his musical journey with The Roots and the essence of their music - to bring positivity and beauty to the world. He highlights his partnership with Tariq, the man beside him, who he calls a "true MC," and his team (The Roots crew). Black Thought's line "first I hit you in your head and then in all your muscles" indicates that he is about to spit some serious knowledge that will inspire listeners not just mentally but also motivate them physically. Zap Mama then comes in with the chorus, emphasizing the point about the importance of friendship and taking it slow.
The song's overarching message is about the beauty of friendship and how it helps one to be present in the moment. It is a celebration of life, positivity, and taking time to enjoy it. The combination of Zap Mama's melodic vocal infusions with The Roots' powerful and energetic hip-hop beats creates a unique and diversified sound that emphasizes the beauty of music.
Line by Line Meaning
Sit down here and tell me a story
Let's take a moment to connect and share our experiences with each other.
When you're with friends no need to hurry
Being with your closest friends should be a calm and relaxed experience, with no need to rush.
No more rush
We don't need to feel the pressure of moving too quickly.
No more haste
We don't need to feel anxious about hurrying through anything anymore.
No more
We can let go of all the tension and pressure we've been feeling.
Another day another mic to hold
Each new day is another opportunity to express ourselves creatively.
Hit the planet up with music that's beautiful
Let's create music that is inspiring and brings people together.
Roots carry out business as usual
We're just doing what we do best, making music and sharing it with the world.
This collaboration is the next movement yo
We're forging ahead with our vision for a unified and peaceful world.
In this thing for life yo, and that's final
We're committed to making music and promoting positive change for the long haul.
Kid you know the title
We've been in the game for so long, everyone knows who we are.
Ain't no reason to remind you
We don't need to keep reminding people of our success and influence.
How I taught hustle
We've worked hard to get where we are, and we're proud of our accomplishments.
From New York to Brussels
Our music has taken us all around the world, from the US to Europe.
First I hit you in your head and then in all your muscles
Our music penetrates both the mind and the body, affecting listeners on every level.
Big D we call it Rafiki
We have a close friend and collaborator known as Big D, who we lovingly refer to as Rafiki.
And Tariq the definition of a true MC
One of our band members, Tariq, embodies all the qualities of a great MC.
I'm sub-surface it's hard for y'all to beat me
I'm a skilled rapper who's hard to compete with.
Time to see sisters face to face
Let's take some time to connect with our female friends in person.
Time to talk time to breathe
We need to slow down and have meaningful conversations, taking time to center ourselves.
I can believe I can believe
I have faith in myself and what we're trying to achieve.
I have a friend now I believe
By building connections and relationships, we become stronger and more capable of achieving our goals.
Lyrics © CTM Publishing, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ANITA DAULNE, MARIE DAULNE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@nathaliet.9222
that song was a part of my playlist back then.
@chrisv.h.2307
Those harmonies toward the end are just chef's kiss
@drdread9896
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