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La chinita
Manu Chao Lyrics


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(Cincuenta y siete)
(El médico del pueblo)
(Amigo campesino, señora ama de casa)
(Su problema de salud tiene solución)
(Visitando hoy mismo a su médico de confianza)
(El médico del pueblo)
(Artritis, asma, diabetes e impotencia)
(Siete cincuenta y siete) (el médico del pueblo)
(Radio Bemba)
(Mitad y mitad es suficiente)

Dale una chinita a la negrita
Échale baygon al bye-bye-bom, eh
Dale una chinita a la negrita
Échale baygon al bye-bye-bom, eh

Cuando la negrita quiere bailar, eh
Bye-bye-bom viene a molestar, sí
Échale baygon al bye-bye-bom, eh
Échale baygon

Écha pa' fuera bye-bye-bom, eh
Écha pa' fuera bye-bye-bom, eh
Écha pa' fuera bye-bye-bom, eh
Écha pa' fuera bye-bye-bom, eh

Cuando la negrita quiere bailar, eh
Bye-bye-bom viene a molestar, sí
Cuando la negrita quiere bailar
Dale una chinita a la negrita
Dale una chinita que quiere gozar, eh
Dale una chinita a la negrita
Dale una chinita que quiere fumar

Écha pa' fuera bye-bye-bom, eh
Écha pa' fuera bye-bye-bom, eh
Écha pa' fuera bye-bye-bom, eh
Écha pa' fuera bye-bye-bom, eh
Écha pa' fuera bye-bye-bom, eh

Dale una chinita a la negrita
Dale una chinita que quiere fumar

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Manu Chao's La chinita may seem confusing at first, but they actually convey a strong message about social inequalities and the hardships faced by marginalized communities. The first part of the lyrics refers to the importance of having access to healthcare, especially for those who live in rural areas or struggle with chronic illnesses. The line "su problema de salud tiene solución" (your health problem has a solution) highlights the need for adequate medical care and the fact that it can make a huge difference in people's lives.


The mention of "Radio Bemba" can be interpreted as a nod to the power of word-of-mouth communication, which is often essential in communities that lack access to media outlets or face censorship. The message is further reinforced by the line "mitad y mitad es suficiente" (half and half is enough), which suggests that even small changes or simple gestures can have a positive impact.


The chorus, however, shifts the focus to a more lighthearted tone, with the refrain "dale una chinita a la negrita" (give a little hit to the small black girl) repeated several times. Although some may interpret this as objectifying or offensive, it is important to understand the context and cultural references behind it. In many Latin American countries, the term "chinita" or "chinito" can be used as a term of endearment towards children or friends, regardless of their race. The line "échale baygon al bye-bye-bom" (spray bug killer on the bye-bye-bom) can also be seen as a humorous way of dealing with annoying or unwanted guests.


Overall, the song can be seen as a commentary on the struggles and resilience of marginalized communities, as well as a call to action to support them in their quest for equality and justice.


Line by Line Meaning

Cincuenta y siete
57


El médico del pueblo
The town's doctor


Amigo campesino, señora ama de casa
Farmer friend, housewife


Su problema de salud tiene solución
Your health problem has a solution


Visitando hoy mismo a su médico de confianza
Visiting your trusted doctor today


El médico del pueblo
The town's doctor


Artritis, asma, diabetes e impotencia
Arthritis, asthma, diabetes and impotence


Siete cincuenta y siete el médico del pueblo
7:57 the town's doctor


Radio Bemba
Rumors


Mitad y mitad es suficiente
Half and half is enough


Dale una chinita a la negrita
Give a smoke to the black girl


Échale baygon al bye-bye-bom, eh
Spray Baygon at the bye-bye-bom


Cuando la negrita quiere bailar, eh
When the black girl wants to dance


Bye-bye-bom viene a molestar, sí
The bye-bye-bom is coming to bother


Écha pa' fuera bye-bye-bom, eh
Throw the bye-bye-bom out


Dale una chinita que quiere gozar, eh
Give her a smoke, she wants to have fun


Dale una chinita que quiere fumar
Give her a smoke, she wants to smoke




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jose Manuel Chao

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Comments from YouTube:

@paolomariaromanelli9519

Grazie Manu..Genova ti ricorda con passione❤️💙

@Artipp

Ma quella è la maglia del Genoa?? Ahahaha

@paolomariaromanelli9519

@@Artipp basta guardare il video...🤣

@alfredobuitrago6191

manuu Colombia 🇨🇴 te está esperandooo

@circospetto

Manu, se non esistessi bisognerebbe inventarti.
Grazie per il bene che mi dai con le tue canzoni uniche.
ABRACCIO DI ❣DALL' ITALIA

@alexbancho

En realidad la canción es muy bonita, ya no se hace musica asi, como extraño los tiempos donde la vida era mas simple, es lo que siento al oir esta cancion.

@mariofornosi9333

Che significa chinita

@mariofornosi9333

Traduci in italiano chinita

@jhonyenyoutube8090

¿Es muy romántico decir que le den una chinita (marihuana) a una niña de raza negra menor de edad? , 🤭🙄

@pElOzBoNiToZ

México te extraña!!!!
México te necesita!!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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