Hey Mama
The Black Eyed Peas
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(La la la la la) Hey mama, it's that shit that makes you move, mama Get on the floor and move your booty mama We the blast masters blastin' up the jamma (Rewind) Cutie cutie, make sure you move your booty Shake that thing like we in the city of sin, and Hey shorty, I know you wanna party the way your body look really make me feel naughty Cutie cutie, make sure you move your booty Shake that thing like we in the city of sin, and Hey shorty, I know you wanna party the way your body look really make me feel naughty I got a naughty naughty style and a naughty naughty crew But everything I do, I do just for you I'm a little bit of Or, and a bigger bit of Nu The true niggas know that the peas come through We never cease(no), we never die no we never disease(no) We multiply like we mathematics Then we drop bombs like we in the middle east (The bomb bombas, the base move dramas) Naw y'all knaw, who we are Y'all knaw, we the stars Steady rockin' on y'alls boulevards And, lookin' hot without body guards (I do) what I can (Y'all come through) will.i.am And still I stand, with still mic in hand (So come on mama, dance to the druma) Hey mama, this that sh*t that make you groove, mama (hey)get on the floor and move your booty mama (yaw)we the blast mastas blastin' up the jamma (hey)so shake your bambama, come on now mama Hey mama, this that shit that make you groove, mama (hey)get on the floor and move your booty mama (yaw)we the blast mastas blastin' up the jamma (la la la la la) We the big town stumpas, and and big sound pumpas The beat bump bumpas in your trunk trunkas The girlies in the club with the big plump plumpas And when I'm makin' love, my hip hump humps It never quits(no) we need to carry 9mm clips(no) Don't wanna squize trigger, just wanna squeeze tits (lubaluba)cause we the show stoppas And the chief rockas, number one chief rockas Naw y'all knaw, who we are Y'all knaw, we the stars Steady rockin' on y'alls boulevards How we rockin' it girl, without body guards Now she be, Fergie from the crew bep, come and take heed, as we take the lead (so come on bubba, dance to the druma) Hey mama, this that shit that make you groove, mama (yaw)get on the floor and move your booty mama (wuh)we the blast mastas blastin' up the jamma (naw, naw) Cutie cutie, make sure you move your booty Shake that thing like we in the city of sin, and Hey shorty, I know you wanna party the way your body look really make me feel naughty But the race is not, for the Swiss But who really can, take control of it And tippa irie and the black eyed peas will be there Til infiniti, til infiniti, til infiniti, til infiniti Tippa is out Nosa dima shock, nosa dima ting Every time you sit there I hear, bling bling O wata ting, hear blacka sing Grinding, and winding And the madda be moving in a perfect timing And we dance and dance to the end of the thing And we're really to nice, it finga akin Like rice and peas and chicken and bling Hey mama, this that shit that make you groove, mama (hey)get on the floor and move your booty mama (yaw)we the blast mastas blastin' up the jamma (hey)so shake your bambama, come on now mama Hey mama, this that shit that make you groove, mama (hey)get on the floor and move your booty mama (yaw)we the blast mastas blastin' up the jamma (la la la la la)
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Written by: Anthony Henry, Will Adams
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
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10 facts about this song
Album"Hey Mama" is a song taken from the Black Eyed Peas' third album, titled "Elephunk". It was released in 2003.
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Chart PerformanceThe song enjoyed significant commercial success, reaching #23 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart in the United States.
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Video Game Feature"Hey Mama" was recognized by video gamers, being featured on the soundtrack for the 2004 edition of the Madden NFL video game, which contributed to its popularity.
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Grammy NominationThe song garnered the Black Eyed Peas a Grammy nomination in 2004 for "Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group", although they did not win.
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Music VideoThe music video is notable for its African-inspired visual theme, where the band members are seen dancing and singing in tribal costumes.
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SoundThe song is known for its unique sound, which is a blend of hip hop, funk, dance, and electronic music.
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Ad CampaignNotably, "Hey Mama" gained mainstream exposure through being featured in an ad campaign for Apple's iPod.
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Critical AcclaimThe track received positive critical reception, being praised for its catchy hooks and dance-inducing beats.
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Global SuccessIn addition to the U.S, "Hey Mama" also charted well internationally, peaking at number 6 in the UK singles chart.
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LegacyDespite being released over a decade ago, "Hey Mama" remains one of the Black Eyed Peas' frequently remembered songs today.
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