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Artist/Band:
Harry Belafonte
Lyrics for Song: Man Piaba
Lyrics for Album: 101: Shake Shake Senora [2012]
When I was a lad of three-foot-three
Certain questions occurred to me,
So I asked me father quite seriously
To tell me the story 'bout the bird and bee.
He stammered and he stuttered pathetically
And this is what he said to me.
He said, "The woman piaba and the man piaba
and the Ton Ton call baka lemon grass,
The lily root, gully root, belly root uhmm,
And the famous grandy scratch scratch.
It was clear as mud but it covered the ground
And the confusion made the brain go 'round.
I went and ask a good friend of mine,
Known to the world as Albert Einstein.
He said "Son, from the beginning of time and creativity
There existed the force of relativity
Pi r square and a minus ten means a routine only when
The solar system in one light year
Make the Hayden planetarium disappear
So if Mt Everest doesn't move
I am positive that it will prove
That the woman piaba and the man piaba
And the Ton Ton call baka lemon grass,
The lily root, gully root, belly root uhmm,
And the famous grandy scratch scratch.
It was clear as mud but it covered the ground
And the confusion made the brain go 'round.
I grabbed a boat and went abroad
In Baden Baden asked Sigmund Freud
He said "Son, from your sad face remove the grouch
Put the body down up on the couch
I can see from your frustration a neurotic sublimation
Hey love and hate is psychosomatic
Your Rorsach shows that you're a peri pathetic
It all started with a broken sibling
In the words of the famous Rudyard Kipling
That the woman piaba and the man piaba
And the Ton Ton call baka lemon grass,
The lily root, gully root, belly root uhmm,
And the famous grandy scratch scratch.
Well I traveled far and I traveled wide
And I don't even have me self a bride
All the great men upon this earth
Have confused me since my birth
I've been over land and been over sea
Trying to find answer 'bout the bird and bee
But now that I am ninety three
I don't give a darn you see
If the woman piaba and the man piaba
And the Ton Ton call baka lemon grass,
The lily root, gully root, belly root uhmm,
And the famous grandy scratch scratch.
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Man Piaba
Harry Belafonte's "Man Piaba" stands as a testament to his enduring legacy as the King of Calypso and a vital ambassador for Caribbean music. This recording captures the infectious energy and rhythmic sophistication that defined his approach to folk and world music. Throughout his extensive discography, Belafonte consistently championed songs that bridged cultural divides, bringing the vibrant sounds of the West Indies to global audiences. The track reflects his mastery of vocal storytelling and his ability to infuse traditional material with a polished, accessible production style. As part of his celebrated body of work, the song exemplifies the joy and rhythmic drive that made his performances unforgettable. It remains a cherished piece for listeners appreciating the rich tapestry of calypso and the artist's significant contribution to popularizing the genre. |
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| Album Lyrics: 101: Shake Shake Senora [2012] |
Harry Belafonte
"101: Shake Shake Senora [2012]"
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