Originally founded in 1982, Las Chicas del Can performed hit after hit throughout the eighties, and a great number of their singles and albums achieved gold and/or platinum status. Hits such as El Negro No Puede, La Media María, Sukaína, Juana la Cubana, Culeca, Ta' Pillao, Fuego, Fiebre, and Las Pequeñas Cosas are now considered "classics" of merengue music.
Discography:
* Belkis y Las Chicán (1982, Karen Records)
* Chicán (1985, Karen Records)
* Pegando Fuego (1986, Karen Records)
* Mi General (1987, Sonotone Records)
* Caribe (1988, Sonotone Records)
* Sumbaleo (1990, Sonotone/Bomba Records)
* Juana La Cubana (1990, Bomba Records)
* Nada Común (1991, TH-Rodven Records/Sonotone Records)
* Explosivo (1992, TH-Rodven Records)
* Platino (1994, Rodven Records)
* Botando Chispas (1994)
* Con Mucha Potencia (1994)
* Los Años Dorados (1995, Karen Publishing Co.)
* Oro Merenguero (1996, Rodven/PolyGram Records)
* Derramando Sueños (1996, Rodven/PolyGram Records)
* Las Chicán (1997, Palma Music, Inc.)
* Nuevos Remixes (1997)
* Todo Éxitos (1998, Palma Music)
* Te Quiero Ver (1998, Pa'ti Pa'mi records)
* Botando Chispa! (1999, Palma Music)
* Caribe (1999, Palma Music)
* 17 Años (2000, Palma Music)
* Lo Mejor de: Las Chicas del Can (2002, Orfeón Videovox, S. A.)
Juana la Cubana
Las Chicas del Can Lyrics
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Aqui Juana la cubana...
baile como Juana la cubana...
Haganle una rueda a Juana..
a Juana...
Haganle una rueda a Juana
porque ya empezo a bailar,
esa morena cubana
despues sera pa'sudar
Baila este ritmo
que es la pura sabrosura
llena de Año Nuevo [negro yo me muevo](2x only)
porque echa candela pura
porque bailando yo soy reina
donde quiera
con esta gracia con que
muevo las caderas.
Baila como Juana la cubana
el ritmo que se siente,
sabroso como un jugo de manzana
Baila como Juana la cubana
un paso pa'delante
y un para atras pero con ganas
Baila como Juana la cubana
para seguir el ritmo
te tienes que mover igual que yo
Baila como Juana la cubana
viendo como yo bailo
te queda' hasta la'seis de la mañana.
Si señor
The lyrics to Las Chicas del Can's song Juana la Cubana consists of instructions on how to dance to the rhythm of the music just like Juana, a Cuban woman. The song starts with "Baila como Juana la cubana" which is translated to "Dance like Juana the Cuban," encouraging everyone to join Juana who is already dancing. The lyrics also ask everyone to make a circle around Juana because she is about to amaze them with her moves.
The second stanza of the song is about the rhythm, which is described as "pura sabrosura" or pure deliciousness. The lyrics explain that the music is intended to make the dancers sweat, and it is filled with "candela pura" or pure fire. The singer goes on to describe how she moves her hips with natural grace, making her the queen of the dance wherever she goes.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Baila como Juana la cubana" and encourages the listener to follow the rhythm of the music and move their body like Juana. The song also mentions that the dance should continue until the early hours of the morning.
Overall, the song is an upbeat dance track that emphasizes the importance of following the rhythm and having fun. It celebrates a Cuban woman's ability to move her body gracefully, and encourages everyone to join in on the dance.
Line by Line Meaning
Baila como Juana la cubana
Dance like Juana the Cuban
Aqui Juana la cubana...
Here's Juana the Cuban...
baile como Juana la cubana...
Dance like Juana the Cuban...
Haganle una rueda a Juana..
Make a circle for Juana...
a Juana...
To Juana...
Haganle una rueda a Juana porque ya empezo a bailar
Make a circle for Juana because she's already started dancing
esa morena cubana despues sera pa'sudar
That Cuban brunette will make you sweat later
Baila este ritmo
Dance to this rhythm
que es la pura sabrosura
because it's pure deliciousness
llena de Año Nuevo [negro yo me muevo](2x only)
full of New Year vibes [I dance like a black person] (repeated twice)
porque echa candela pura
because it throws pure fire
porque bailando yo soy reina
because while dancing, I am a queen
donde quiera con esta gracia con que muevo las caderas.
anywhere, with the grace I move my hips
Baila como Juana la cubana el ritmo que se siente
Dance like Juana the Cuban to the rhythm that you feel
sabroso como un jugo de manzana
delicious like apple juice
un paso pa'delante y un para atras pero con ganas
one step forward and one step back, but with enthusiasm
para seguir el ritmo te tienes que mover igual que yo
to keep up with the rhythm, you have to move like me
viendo como yo bailo te queda' hasta la'seis de la mañana.
watching me dance, you'll stay until six in the morning.
Si señor
Yes sir
Contributed by Liam A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.