I Got a Girl
Bert, Lou Bega
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She likes bars she likes diamonds too She likes stars if they rendevouz She drinks champagne to maintain her style She likes a man only for a while She likes access to your bank account She likes dollars, pesos and british pounds She likes money only in high amounts Baby is cool she knows what counts She likes to pay with credit cards Ride expensive cars stays in the president suite And every day she is looking for a man who gives her more To satisfy her needs She is a soulshaker, troublemaker She is a heartbreaker Undertaker, moneymaker She is a lovefaker Soulshaker, troublemaker She is a heartbreaker Undertaker, moneymaker She is a lovefaker Tricky, tricky, but she is pretty, pretty I like holidays when there is nothing to do I like fun for free and an ice cold brew I like to watch football on tv I like to sleep and wake up around three I like to hang out with my boys, making lots of noise Dancing in a club, there is no choice She will never understand, that I can´t be her man I am what I am, so damn She likes to pay with credit cards Ride expensive cars stays in the president suite And every day she is looking for a man who gives her more To satisfy her needs She is a soulshaker, troublemaker She is a heartbreaker Undertaker, moneymaker She is a lovefaker Soulshaker, troublemaker She is a heartbreaker Undertaker, moneymaker She is a lovefaker Tricky, tricky, but she is pretty, pretty
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Written by: Achim Kleist, Christian Pletschacher, David Lubega, Wolfgang Von Webenau
Lyrics © Roba Music Verlag GMBH, Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
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11 facts about this song
ReleaseThe song "I Got a Girl" is a single by Lou Bega from his debut album A Little Bit of Mambo. This album was released on July 19, 1999.
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Song GenreLou Bega's "I Got a Girl" is typically classified into the mambo, dance-pop, and jive genres. This reflects its vibrant and energy-filled musical style.
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Album SuccessThe album A Little Bit of Mambo, which contains "I Got a Girl", peaked at number 3 on the Billboard 200 in 1999, showcasing the great commercial success of Bega and his music.
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International InfluenceLou Bega, of German and Ugandan descent, infuses elements from diverse musical cultures into his works, including "I Got a Girl". His songs are therefore a distinct mix of Latin, Caribbean, and African rhythms.
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Music VideoThe music video for "I Got a Girl" is vibrant and captures the colorful energy of the song. It is characteristic with Bega’s signature hat and suit style, and features several energetic dance routines.
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Song RankingAlthough "I Got a Girl" did not reach the same heights as Bega's hit "Mambo No.5", it still achieved a moderate amount of success. In 1999, it was placed at number 78 out of 100 on the Popular Music Chart in Canada.
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InspirationsLou Bega's music, including "I Got a Girl”, is often influenced by Latin, Caribbean and African music style that fills his energetic songs with distinctive, groovy beats and rhythm.
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Song Style"I Got a Girl" shares the upbeat, catchy style that is emblematic of much of Lou Bega's music. It features distinctive rhythmic hooks, a strong brass section, and Bega's recognisable vocal style.
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Song LyricsThe lyrics of "I Got a Girl" follows a pattern similar to "Mambo No.5"; Bega name-drops multiple girls in the song, but in a playful and harmless manner.
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PerformancesDue to its lively energy, "I Got a Girl" is a popular selection in Bega's sets during his live performances. The song is often accompanied by a troupe of dancers in fitting with its dance-pop style.
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Song RelevanceEven though "I Got a Girl" was outshined by the monumental success of "Mambo No.5", the song still has a following and is incorporated into playlists that cater to fans of 90's dance pop and mambo music.
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