Baba Maru

Story Behind The Song

Playing around with African Beat Loops and untranslatable vocal loops. Put together the outline and my bass line and gave it to Producer Mark Riddick and Drummer Wes Little & Guitarist Randy Flowers. The closest translation I could get of Baba Maru etc. after searching many dialects was something like Daddy take care of your Mama. Rahsaan Barber played Great Sax as always throughout but it was a bit busy in the mix so we kept his lovely outro.

Song Description

Hey, Alright.

Song Length 4:00 Genre Rock - Easy Listening, World - African
Tempo Medium Slow (91 - 110) Lead Vocal Male Vocal
Mood Cheerful, In High Spirits Subject Happiness, Spirituality
Language English Era 2000 and later

Lyrics

ba Baba She ba Ba oo Oh She Baba
Baba Baba She ba Ba oo Oh She Baba

No the devil he don't come my way
He knows he better stay away from me
Me and mine we don't play that game
Sunny skies remain the same
At night the moon turns on his light
Makes sure the stars shine so bright for you and me

Baba Baba Sheba Ba oo Oh She Baba
Baba Baba Sheba Ba oo Oh She Baba

All the people they sing and dance
You and I play at sweet romance
The antelope jump and prance away
The lion thinks he'll take his chance today
He knows it won't be his last foray
Laughs as he hears all the people shout and say....

Hey... Alright

I am grateful that you allowed me to join you as we walk through this garden of good fortune.

Lyrics Richard S Zoppo & Mark Riddick Music Richard S Zoppo & Mark Riddick
Producer Mark Riddick Publisher Ghost Of Jupiter Publishing Co
Performance Zap & The Wires Label Hurricane Valley Records
This track is on 2 Broadjam Top 10 Lists
Top 10 List Rank
New Jersey #8
Rock - Easy Listening #6

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