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Thread started 01/02/21 8:35pm

ufoclub

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That line at the beginning of the song "3121"?

Looking up lyrics to before the singing starts on the title track for the album "3121" yields:

1.

Bring mommy, she's loco, right?

2.
Bring mommy, she's local, right.

3.
Hey mommy - It's loco right?


But I hear:

4.

Hey Mami - This is loco, right?

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What do you hear?

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Reply #1 posted 01/02/21 11:51pm

TrivialPursuit

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We on the DTT says it's, "Bring mommy, she's local, right."


https://web.archive.org/w....html#3121

Sorry, it's the Hodgkin's talking.
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Reply #2 posted 01/03/21 4:22am

JorisE73

I always thought it was 3: Hey mommy - It's loco right?

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Reply #3 posted 01/03/21 8:43am

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Hmmm. On first listen back in the day, and because he had Te Amo Corazon, and because later he was singing to Hayek and co. in that era...

... it just clicked to me that he is saying "Hey mami, this is loco right?"

He also had some Spanish going on in a Musicology segue, right?

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Reply #4 posted 01/03/21 8:44am

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I also found this interpretation online:

"Bring mommy, she's loco, right?"

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Reply #5 posted 01/03/21 9:14am

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ufoclub said:

Hmmm. On first listen back in the day, and because he had Te Amo Corazon, and because later he was singing to Hayek and co. in that era...

... it just clicked to me that he is saying "Hey mami, this is loco right?"

He also had some Spanish going on in a Musicology segue, right?

I thought that was Italian, you know...Manuela Testolini back then, etc.

But as far as that intro is concerned, I hear "Hey mami, this is loco right? "

" I´d rather be a stank ass hoe because I´m not stupid. Oh my goodness! I got more drugs! I´m always funny dude...I´m hilarious! Are we gonna smoke?"
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Reply #6 posted 01/03/21 9:23am

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4.

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we all need 2 b friends"
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Reply #7 posted 01/03/21 10:36am

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I think it’s “Bri’, mami. It’s local, right?” Bri’=Bria.
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Reply #8 posted 01/03/21 11:14am

ufoclub

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KoolEaze said:

ufoclub said:

Hmmm. On first listen back in the day, and because he had Te Amo Corazon, and because later he was singing to Hayek and co. in that era...

... it just clicked to me that he is saying "Hey mami, this is loco right?"

He also had some Spanish going on in a Musicology segue, right?

I thought that was Italian, you know...Manuela Testolini back then, etc.

But as far as that intro is concerned, I hear "Hey mami, this is loco right? "

You hear what I hear!

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Reply #9 posted 01/03/21 1:04pm

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She Selma theory is a good one. Plus, "3121" is a destination in the song. A place to be, to part. So to say, "Bring mommy, she's local, right?" would make more sense. "She live nearby? Tell her to c'mon over."

Sorry, it's the Hodgkin's talking.
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Reply #10 posted 01/03/21 1:19pm

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Good grief. rolleyes He says, “Bri, mami - it’s loco right?” “Bri” as in Bria Valente. “Loco” as in the track is crazy good.
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Reply #11 posted 01/03/21 1:20pm

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TrivialPursuit said:

She Selma theory is a good one. Plus, "3121" is a destination in the song. A place to be, to part. So to say, "Bring mommy, she's local, right?" would make more sense. "She live nearby? Tell her to c'mon over."



"Mommy" though?
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Reply #12 posted 01/03/21 2:12pm

ufoclub

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Genesia said:

Good grief. rolleyes He says, “Bri, mami - it’s loco right?” “Bri” as in Bria Valente. “Loco” as in the track is crazy good.

That might be it. Bri is the missing link. lol

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Reply #13 posted 01/03/21 8:54pm

Phase3

Genesia said:

Good grief. rolleyes He says, “Bri, mami - it’s loco right?” “Bri” as in Bria Valente. “Loco” as in the track is crazy good.

I heard the title track was recorded in 2004 along with wall of Berlin and colonized mind.I dont think bria was in the picture until 2008 or 2009
http://princevault.com/in...title=3121
[Edited 1/3/21 20:56pm]
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Reply #14 posted 01/04/21 1:05am

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ufoclub said:

Looking up lyrics to before the singing starts on the title track for the album "3121" yields:

1.

Bring mommy, she's loco, right?

2.
Bring mommy, she's local, right.

3.
Hey mommy - It's loco right?


But I hear:

4.

Hey Mami - This is loco, right?

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What do you hear?

4.

Directed at Liza Hernandez (also known as Liza Lena), who is in the 3121 movie.

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Reply #15 posted 01/04/21 6:33am

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Phase3 said:

Genesia said:
Good grief. rolleyes He says, “Bri, mami - it’s loco right?” “Bri” as in Bria Valente. “Loco” as in the track is crazy good.
I heard the title track was recorded in 2004 along with wall of Berlin and colonized mind.I dont think bria was in the picture until 2008 or 2009 http://princevault.com/in...title=3121 [Edited 1/3/21 20:56pm]


She was around - hanging in the background with Morris Hayes.

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Reply #16 posted 01/04/21 7:11am

Phase3

Genesia said:



Phase3 said:


Genesia said:
Good grief. rolleyes He says, “Bri, mami - it’s loco right?” “Bri” as in Bria Valente. “Loco” as in the track is crazy good.

I heard the title track was recorded in 2004 along with wall of Berlin and colonized mind.I dont think bria was in the picture until 2008 or 2009 http://princevault.com/in...title=3121 [Edited 1/3/21 20:56pm]


She was around - hanging in the background with Morris Hayes.


Lol
If that were the case,"milk and honey" would have had bria on lead vocals rather than Tamar.
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Reply #17 posted 01/04/21 7:22am

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TrcikyChristopher said:

ufoclub said:

Looking up lyrics to before the singing starts on the title track for the album "3121" yields:

1.

Bring mommy, she's loco, right?

2.
Bring mommy, she's local, right.

3.
Hey mommy - It's loco right?


But I hear:

4.

Hey Mami - This is loco, right?

_________________________

What do you hear?

4.

Directed at Liza Hernandez (also known as Liza Lena), who is in the 3121 movie.

Do we have a winner?

Directed at Liza Hernandez (also known as Liza Lena), who is in the 3121 movie.

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Reply #18 posted 01/04/21 7:44am

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Phase3 said:

Genesia said:


She was around - hanging in the background with Morris Hayes.

Lol If that were the case,"milk and honey" would have had bria on lead vocals rather than Tamar.


If you think Bria had the vocal chops for the material on Milk and Honey, you need the world's largest Q-tip to clean out your ears.

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Reply #19 posted 01/04/21 7:55am

Phase3

Genesia said:



Phase3 said:


Genesia said:



She was around - hanging in the background with Morris Hayes.



Lol If that were the case,"milk and honey" would have had bria on lead vocals rather than Tamar.


If you think Bria had the vocal chops for the material on Milk and Honey, you need the world's largest Q-tip to clean out your ears.


Naw son,I dont think that at all.
Tamar has the better voice
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Reply #20 posted 01/04/21 9:58am

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LoveGalore said:

TrivialPursuit said:

She Selma theory is a good one. Plus, "3121" is a destination in the song. A place to be, to part. So to say, "Bring mommy, she's local, right?" would make more sense. "She live nearby? Tell her to c'mon over."

"Mommy" though?


That's not an unusual phrase for a man to use about a woman. Didn't he use that type of phrasing on "Valentina?" Mama, mommy. Six of one, really.

Sorry, it's the Hodgkin's talking.
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Reply #21 posted 01/04/21 2:24pm

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TrivialPursuit said:

LoveGalore said:

TrivialPursuit said: "Mommy" though?


That's not an unusual phrase for a man to use about a woman. Didn't he use that type of phrasing on "Valentina?" Mama, mommy. Six of one, really.

I think its WAY more likely he's saying "Mami" especially because it's followed by "loco".

It's a very common thing to say. Just like "Papi!"

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Reply #22 posted 01/04/21 3:24pm

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ufoclub said:

I think its WAY more likely he's saying "Mami" especially because it's followed by "loco".

It's a very common thing to say. Just like "Papi!"


Not incorrect. I suppose any of us can sing whatever we wish, and it be fine.

Sorry, it's the Hodgkin's talking.
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Reply #23 posted 01/04/21 8:12pm

LoveGalore

TrivialPursuit said:



LoveGalore said:


TrivialPursuit said:

She Selma theory is a good one. Plus, "3121" is a destination in the song. A place to be, to part. So to say, "Bring mommy, she's local, right?" would make more sense. "She live nearby? Tell her to c'mon over."



"Mommy" though?


That's not an unusual phrase for a man to use about a woman. Didn't he use that type of phrasing on "Valentina?" Mama, mommy. Six of one, really.



I've never heard a straight male call their female lovers mommy, no. That feels icky, lol. Mami, yes. Mommy is like a child speaking.
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Reply #24 posted 01/07/21 6:38am

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No one thinks it could be “Mani”? She was in the picture, his wife from 2001-2006.
I’m going with that. Or, it’s “mommy” and he’s talking to Selma Hayek’s daughter (like in Hey Valentina) lol. Just kidding on that one.
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