Bahama Mama – Bilingual Lyrics Russian/English

• By: Liz Mitchell, Boney M.

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the catchy rhythms and playful storytelling of Boney M.'s 'Bahama Mama.' This iconic Euro disco track offers a fun way to engage with English through its narrative about family, societal expectations, and a touch of island charm. Its simple, repetitive phrases and clear vocal delivery make it an excellent song for language learners to pick up new vocabulary and common expressions while enjoying its infectious upbeat energy.

[English]

Yes

Exactly

I love you, everyone!

This is Bahama Mama

Come on!

I know you know the words. Can we sing together? Let's go!

Bahama, Bahama mama

Got the biggest house in town Bahama mama

Bahama, Bahama mama

But her trouble's getting down Bahama mama

She has six daughters - And not one of them is married yet

And she's looking high and low

And none of them plays ever hard to get

So if you're lonesome go there go

Bahama, Bahama mama

You should all be looking for Bahama mama

Bahama, Bahama mama

And I'm sure you will adore Bahama mama

Help me

Let's all together!

Bahama, Bahama mama

Got the biggest house in town Bahama mama

Bahama, Bahama mama

But her trouble's getting down Bahama mama

You'll meet her daughters - They'll be treatin' you to honeycake

They'll be sweet and nice to you

And maybe there is one you'd like to take

Well then you'll know just what to do

Bahama, Bahama mama

She is really in a fix Bahama mama

Bahama, Bahama mama

Being stuck with all them six Bahamamama

Help me. Raise your hands like this

Yes, that's it! Wonderful!

Let's continue!

Bahama, Bahama mama

Got the biggest house in town Bahama mama

Bahama, Bahama mama

But her trouble's getting down Bahama mama

The thing is each of them looks - Like a gorgeous movie queen

Every one a perfect find

And if a man refused that temptin' scene

He simply can't make up his mind

Bahama, Bahama mama

Got the biggest house in town Bahama mama

Bahama, Bahama mama

But her trouble's getting down Bahama mama

Help me

Thank you!

Bye-bye!

Thank you!

Liz Mitchell on the X Factor stage!

I'm happy that Andrey Mikhailovich Danilko danced again

And that's great, let's applaud him!

[Russian]

Да

Именно так

Я люблю вас, ребята!

Это Bahama mama

Давайте!

Я знаю, вы знаете слова. Можем мы спеть вместе? Поехали!

Bahama, Bahama mama

Got the biggest house in town Bahama mama

Bahama, Bahama mama

But her trouble's getting down Bahama mama

She has six daughters And not one of them is married yet

And she's looking high and low

And none of them plays ever hard to get

So if you're lonesome go there go

Bahama, Bahama mama

You should all be looking for Bahama mama

Bahama, Bahama mama

And I'm sure you will adore Bahama mama

Помогите мне

Давайте все вместе!

Bahama, Bahama mama

Got the biggest house in town Bahama mama

Bahama, Bahama mama

But her trouble's getting down Bahama mama

You'll meet her daughters They 'll be treatin' you to honeycake

They'll be sweet and nice to you

And maybe there is one you'd like to take

Well then you'll know just what to do

Bahama, Bahama mama

She is really in a fix Bahama mama

Bahama, Bahama mama

Being stuck with all them six Bahamamama

Помогите мне. Поднимите руки вот так

Да, это оно! Прекрасно!

Продолжаем!

Bahama, Bahama mama

Got the biggest house in town Bahama mama

Bahama, Bahama mama

But her trouble's getting down Bahama mama

The thing is each of them looks Like a gorgeous movie queen

Every one a perfect find

And if a man refused that temptin' scene

He simply can't make up his mind

Bahama, Bahama mama

Got the biggest house in town Bahama mama

Bahama, Bahama mama

But her trouble's getting down Bahama mama

Помогите мне

Спасибо!

Пока-пока!

Спасибо вам!

Liz Mitchell на сцене шоу Х-фактор!

Радуюсь, что Андрей Михайлович Данилко опять танцевал

И это круто, давайте поаплодируем ему!

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
люблю [lʲʊˈblʲu] A2	verb - to love
ребята [rʲɪˈbʲatə] A1	noun - guys, kids, fellows
дом [dom] A1	noun - house, home
большой [bɐlʲˈʂoj] A1	adjective - big, large
трудности [trʊdˈnostʲɪ] B1	noun - difficulties, troubles
дочери [dɐˈtɕerʲɪ] A2	noun - daughters
замужем [zɐˈmuʐɨm] B1	adjective - married (woman)
искать [ɪˈskatʲ] A2	verb - to look for, to search
одинокий [ɐdʲɪˈnokʲɪj] B2	adjective - lonely, solitary
играть [ɪˈɡratʲ] A1	verb - to play
сладкий [ˈslatkʲɪj] A1	adjective - sweet
медовый [ˈmʲedəvɨj] B1	adjective - honey‑flavoured, honeyed
королева [kɐrɐˈlʲevə] B2	noun - queen
идеальный [ɪdʲɪˈalʲnɨj] B2	adjective - ideal, perfect
отказаться [ɐtkɐˈzat͡sːə] B2	verb - to refuse, to decline
привлекательный [prʲɪvlʲəˈkatʲnɨj] B2	adjective - attractive, appealing
решение [rʲɪˈɕenʲɪj] B2	noun - decision, solution
запутанный [zɐpʊˈtantɨj] C1	adjective - confusing, tangled