Makeba
Jain ( Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴Makeba, makeba ma che bella, can I get a oooh wee
Makeba, makes my body dance for you
Makeba, makeba ma che bella, can I get a oooh wee
Makeba, makes my body dance for you
Makeba, makeba ma che bella, can I get a oooh wee
Makeba, makes my body dance for you
Makeba, makeba ma che bella, can I get a oooh wee
Makeba, makes my body dance for you
I wanna hear your breath just next to my soul
I wanna feel your breasts without any rests
I wanna see you sing, I wanna see you fight
'Cause you are the real beauty of human rights

Makeba, makeba ma che bella, can I get a oooh wee
Makeba, makes my body dance for you
Makeba, makeba ma che bella, can I get a oooh wee
Makeba, makes my body dance for you

Nobody can beat the mama Africa
You follow the beat that she’s gonna give you
I need a smile you can love
Make it go, the sufferation of a thousand more

Makeba, makeba ma che bella, can I get a oooh wee
Makeba, makes my body dance for you
Makeba, makeba ma che bella, can I get a oooh wee
Makeba, makes my body dance for you
Makeba, makeba ma che bella, can I get a oooh wee
Makeba, makes my body dance for you
Makeba, makeba ma che bella, can I get a oooh wee
Makeba, makes my body dance for you
Makeba, makeba ma che bella, can I get a oooh wee
Makeba, makes my body dance for you
Makeba, makeba ma che bella, can I get a oooh wee
Makeba, makes my body dance for you

Makeba ma che bella, ooh wee
Makeba ma che bella, ooh wee

Makeba ma che bella, ooh wee
Makeba ma che bella, ooh wee

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jain's song "Makeba" are a heartfelt tribute to the legendary South African singer and activist Miriam Makeba, who was a significant figure in the fight against apartheid and an inspiration to many people around the world. The song begins with a catchy refrain, "Makeba, makeba ma che bella, can I get a oooh wee," which translates to "Makeba, Makeba how beautiful, can I get a oooh wee." This refrain is repeated throughout the song and is interspersed with poetic lines that express the artist's admiration and reverence for Makeba and her legacy.

The singer expresses her desire to be close to Makeba, to feel her strength and beauty, to witness her fight for human rights, and to understand her wisdom. She paints a picture of Makeba as a powerful and inspiring figure, whose voice and spirit can make people dance and feel alive. The song acknowledges the struggles of the African people and highlights Makeba's ability to unite and empower them through her music and activism. The chorus invites the listener to join in the celebration and dance, to feel the energy and passion that Makeba's music embodies.

Line by Line Meaning

Makeba, makeba ma che bella, can I get a oooh wee
Makeba, you are beautiful, can I get an oh wow?

Makeba, makes my body dance for you
Makeba, your music makes my body dance for you

I wanna hear your breath just next to my soul
I want to be so close to you that I can hear your breath on my soul

I wanna feel your breasts without any rests
I want to feel the warmth of your embrace without interruption

I wanna see you sing, I wanna see you fight
I want to witness your joy and your strength

'Cause you are the real beauty of human rights
You embody the true essence of human rights and beauty as a person

Nobody can beat the mama Africa
No one can match the power and grace of African music and culture

You follow the beat that she’s gonna give you
You surrender yourself to the rhythm of her music

I need a smile you can love
I need a smile that lights up your face and fills your heart with love

Make it go, the sufferation of a thousand more
Let your music ease the suffering of countless souls

Makeba ma che bella, ooh wee
Makeba, you are beautiful, oh wow!

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