I Got a Girl
Lou Bega
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Six, seven, eight, nine, ten Lou Bega on a trip won't you all come in With a little bit of this And a little bit of that You can get what you see You can see what you get And I bet that you're all a little bit excited If you need a autograph, honey I can write it I got a girl the smart one on the planet Some called Whitner, some called Jenny Chorus I got a girl in Paris I got a girl in Rome I even got a girl in the vatican dome I got a girl right here, I got a girl right there And I got a girlfriend everywhere. I got a girl on the moon I got a girl on mars I even got a girl that likes to dance in the stars I got a girl right here, and one right there And I got a girlfriend everywhere From Miami beach to Valuga Bay From the Milky Way to East Soley From San Chope to my home Cafe That's my way and I do it like day by day In Africa, America, Europe and Australia Asia, Canada I take them on a meria India, Arabia, to the girls in Germany All around the planet you can be my fantasy Chorus Bridge You and me No matter where you from baby No matter where you from baby Baby it'll be only you and me Chorus til fade
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Written by: Achim Kleist, Christian Pletschacher, David Lubega, Wolfgang Von Webenau
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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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