Just A Gigolo (I Ain't Got Nobody)
Lou Bega · King Of Mambo
People know the part I'm playin'.
Pay for every dance, sellin' each romance,
Ooohh what they're sayin'.
There will come a day, when youth will pass away,
What will they say about me?
When the end comes I know, there was just a gigolo
Life goes on without me.
Chorus:
I ain't got nobody, nobody, cares for me,
Nobody, nobody, cares for me.
I'm so sad and lonely, sad and lonely, sad and lonely
Won't some sweet mama come and take a chance with me?
Cause I ain't so bad.
I'm just a gigolo, and everywhere I go,
People know the part IÂ’m playin'.
Pay for every dance, sellin' each romance (each romance),
Ooohh what they're sayin'.
There will come a day
(There will come a day),
when youth will pass away,
What will they say about me?
When the end comes I know, there was just a gigolo (just a gigolo),
Life goes on without me
(what you say'in)).
CHORUS
There will come a day, when youth will pass away,
What will they say about me?
When the end comes I know, there was just a gigolo,
Life goes on without me.(what?)
(Life goes on without me)
CHORUS
Just A Gigolo (I Ain't Got Nobody)
Lou Bega's 'Just A Gigolo (I Ain't Got Nobody)' stands as a defining track of the late 1970s disco era, blending upbeat rhythms with a melancholic narrative. Recorded for his album 'King Of Mambo,' the song captures the fleeting nature of romance and the complexities of the gigolo lifestyle, a theme central to Bega's body of work during this period. The recording exemplifies the genre's characteristic fusion of Latin percussion and soulful vocals, creating an infectious yet introspective atmosphere. While often associated with the broader disco movement, Bega's delivery adds a distinct personal touch that distinguishes this recording from its contemporaries. The track remains a notable song in his discography, reflecting the musical trends and social commentary prevalent in the late 70s.