“Mamushi” is a bold and dynamic trace of the third studio album of Megan Thee Stallion, “Megan”, with the Japanese rapper Yuki Chiba. The bilingual song, produced by Koshy, blends English and Japanese texts on a frozen and minimalist beat, which shows the versatility of Megan and the international charm.
Song credits
- Artist: Megan thee stallion feat. Yuki chiba
- Album: Megan
- Released: July 30, 2024
- Length: 2:36
- Label: Hot Girl Productions, Warner Music
- Writer: Megan Pete, Yuki Chiba, Koshiro Ota
- Composer: Koshy
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Texts of Megan Thee Stallion “Mamushi”
(Intro: Megan Thee Stallion)
Yeah, uh, huh (Koshy on the beat)
I'm a star, I get money
I'm a star, I get money(Verse 1: Megan Thee Stallion)
I'm a star, I get money
I'm a star, I get money
I'm a star, I get money
I'm a star, I get money(Chorus: Megan Thee Stallion)
Mamushi, mamushi, mamushi
Mamushi, mamushi, mamushi
Mamushi, mamushi, mamushi
Mamushi, mamushi, mamushi(Verse 2: Yuki Chiba)
流れる星たち 何処に向かう？
(Nagareru hoshitachi doko ni mukau?)
Somewhere dark, burning every night?
暗い何処かが焼いてる毎晩？
(Kurai dokoka ga yaiteru maiban?)(Chorus: Megan Thee Stallion)
Mamushi, mamushi, mamushi
Mamushi, mamushi, mamushi
Mamushi, mamushi, mamushi
Mamushi, mamushi, mamushi(Verse 3: Megan Thee Stallion)
I'm a star, I get money
I'm a star, I get money
I'm a star, I get money
I'm a star, I get money(Chorus: Megan Thee Stallion)
Mamushi, mamushi, mamushi
Mamushi, mamushi, mamushi
Mamushi, mamushi, mamushi
Mamushi, mamushi, mamushi(Outro: Megan Thee Stallion)
Yeah, uh, huh
I'm a star, I get money
I'm a star, I get money
Megan Thee Stallion “Mamushi” Meaning
“Mamushi” is a powerful fusion of the trust of Megan Thee Stallion’s signature and its growing appreciation for Japanese culture. The title of the song, referring to a poisonous Japanese viper, is linked to the recurring images of megan snakes, seen in previous tracks such as “Cobra” and “Hiss”, which symbolize resilience, transformation and power.
Lirically, “Mamushi” underlines successful and self-pooting themes, with Megan and Yuki Chiba saying their status of stars who earn wealth and recognition. The song also subtly explores linguistic and cultural shades, in particular in the use of different Japanese pronouns to reflect genre and identity. In the music video, Megan embodies the role of a fierce killer, taking inspiration from Japanese cinema, in particular Akira Kurosawa’s “dreams”. His ability to blend international influences with his bold signature of signature makes “Mamushi” an extraordinary track, resounding both with its base of global fan and with the viral energy of social media.
