Long Distance Girlfriend

Heavy D · Other Songs - Heavy D

Weh mi wife dem mi waan see mi pretty wife hey,

seh hello baby how yuh doin?

Yay! (Yay!) Yay! (Yay!) A zagga zagga zunga zeh,

yay! A zagga zagga zunga zeh!

(Whoa oh oh!)



Well mi nah get nuh sleep at night unless mi deh wid

mi girlfriend, yay! (Yay!)

So mi nah get nuh sleep at all because she live long distance, yay! (Yay!)

Seh mi could a tek a plain or a choo choo train

But money haffi mek until mi see har again

So I work all night all day fah mi long distance girlfriend, yay! (Yay!)

'Cause when your far away from home, I'm alone with no one to hold

But I will wait till I'm with you cause you know how to do me, hey!!!



[Chorus]

Baby (Hey!) Long distance girlfriend (Hey!)

Baby (Hey!) Long distance girlfriend (Hey!)

Baby (Hey!) Long distance girlfriend (Hey!)



I'm gonna buy a dozen of rose for my long distance girlfriend, hey! (Yay!)

I'm gonna sing a sweet love song for my far away baby, yay! (Yay!)

And when she touch down, a she where di crown

A pure smile nuh frown, when she come around

And there's no other love but my long distance girlfriend,

well, yay! (Whoa oh oh!)

'Cause when your far away from home, I'm alone with no one to hold

But I will wait till I'm with you cause you know how to do me, hey!!!



[Chorus]



Well mi nah get nuh sleep at night unless mi deh wid

mi girlfriend, yay! (Yay!)

So mi nah get nuh sleep at all because she live long distance, yay! (Yay!)

Seh mi woulda tek a plain or a choo choo train

But money haffi mek until mi see har again

So I work all night all day fah mi long distance girlfriend, yay! (Yay!)

'Cause when your far away from home, I'm alone with no one to hold

But I will wait till I'm with you 'cause you know how to do me, hey!!!



[Chorus]



Hey! Hey! A zagga zagga zunga zeh, a zagga zagga zunga zeh, Hey! (Yay!)

Hey! Hey! A zagga zagga zunga zeh, a zagga zagga zunga zeh, Hey! (Yay!)

Hey! Hey! A zagga zagga zunga zeh, a zagga zagga zunga zeh, Hey! (Yay!)

Hey! A zagga zagga zunga zeh, a zagga zagga zunga zeh, Hey! (Yay!)

Long Distance Girlfriend

Heavy D's 'Long Distance Girlfriend' stands as a defining track of the early 1990s New Orleans hip-hop scene, characterized by its infectious bounce and distinctive vocal delivery. The song exemplifies the genre's fusion of R&B sensibilities with breakbeat rhythms, establishing Heavy D as a central figure in the city's musical identity. Released during a pivotal era for Southern hip-hop, the recording captures the region's unique cultural blend, moving beyond typical gangsta narratives to explore themes of romance and longing. Its enduring popularity highlights the song's ability to transcend its origins, becoming a staple in dance floors and a testament to the lasting impact of Heavy D's contributions to the genre's evolution.