Prende la Vela
Lucho Bermúdez Lyrics
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prende la mecha
negrita ven
prende la mecha
que va empezar la cumbia en lleca
vamo a quemar hasta las estrellas
Prende la mecha
que la cumbiamba
pide candela
prende la mecha
Negrita ven
prende la mecha
negrita ven prende la mecha
que va empezar la cumbia en la lleca
Vamo a quemar hasta las estrellas
Prende la mecha
que la cumbiaba
pide candela candela
prende la mecha
el mapale prende la mecha
el mapale prende la mecha
gaita tambor ritmo y movimiento
todas las balas volveras donde salieron
prende la mecha
que la cumbiamba
pide candela prende la mecha
El mapale
El mapale
El mapale
El mapale
Upa upa upa upa
upa upa upa he
Quien va a correr
Quien va a correr
Paco puto paco puto paco puto
va a correr
paco puto paco puto paco puto
va a correr
Claudia Lopez, presente
Daniel Menco, prensente
Alex Lemun, presenta
Zenon diaz, presente
Juan Collihuin, presente
Rodrigo Citernas, presente
Matias Catrileo, presente
Johnny Cariqueo, presente
Jaime Mendoza, presente
Daniel Riquelme, presente
Manuel Gutierrez, presenta
Todas las balas se van a devolver
Todas las balas se van a devolver
Prende la mecha
que la cumbiamba
pide candela prende la mecha
Prende la mecha
que la cumbiaba
pide candela candela
prende la mecha
El mapale prende la mecha
el mapale prende la mecha
gaita tambor ritmo y movimiento
todas las balas volveran donde salieron
Prende la mecha
que la cumbiaba
pide candela candela
prende la mecha
El mapale
El mapale
El mapale
El mapale
Upa upa upa upa
upa upa upa he
Quien va a correr
Quien va a correr
Paco puto paco puto paco puto
va a correr
paco puto paco puto paco puto
va a correr
"Prende la Vela" is a popular Colombian cumbia song originally performed by Lucho Bermudez and Matilde Diaz, which has become a classic in the genre. The lyrics ask a girl to light the candle or the fuse so that the cumbia can start and they can dance and burn until the stars. It is a call for the party, the joy, and the celebration, in which the music takes the central stage. The song features a catchy chorus and a memorable refrain that repeats several times throughout the piece. It also includes references to some traditional dances and rhythms, such as the Mapalé, the Gaita, and the Tambor, which adds to the cultural and musical richness of the composition.
The lyrics can be interpreted as a metaphor for the passionate and explosive nature of the cumbia, which ignites the party and brings people together. It can also be seen as an invitation to embrace life, to enjoy the moment, and to let loose the constraints and the worries. The repetition of the phrase "Prende la mecha" creates a sense of urgency, while the names mentioned at the end of the song are a tribute to some indigenous leaders who fought for their rights and their dignity.
Line by Line Meaning
Negrita ven
Calling out to a beloved person
prende la mecha
Light the fuse or spark the fire to start the party
negrita ven
Calling out to a beloved person again
prende la mecha
Light the fuse or spark the fire again to keep the party going
que va empezar la cumbia en lleca
The cumbia dance party is about to start in Lleca
vamo a quemar hasta las estrellas
Let's party so hard that we light up the stars
prende la mecha
Light the fuse or spark the fire to start the music
que la cumbiamba
The cumbia dance party
pide candela
Requests fire to keep the party going
prende la mecha
Light the fuse or spark the fire again to keep the music going
el mapale prende la mecha
The mapale dance style starts the fire and gets the party going
gaita tambor ritmo y movimiento
The rhythm and movement of the gaita and tambor instruments
todas las balas volveras donde salieron
All the bullets will go back to where they came from, signifying the end of violence
Upa upa upa upa
A chant or cheer to encourage the dance
upa upa upa he
Another chant or cheer to encourage the dance
Quien va a correr
Who's going to run away?
Paco puto paco puto paco puto
A derogatory term referring to someone who is cowardly
va a correr
They are going to run away
Claudia Lopez, presente
Acknowledging the presence of Claudia Lopez
Daniel Menco, presente
Acknowledging the presence of Daniel Menco
Alex Lemun, presenta
Acknowledging the presence of Alex Lemun
Zenon diaz, presente
Acknowledging the presence of Zenon Diaz
Juan Collihuin, presente
Acknowledging the presence of Juan Collihuin
Rodrigo Citernas, presente
Acknowledging the presence of Rodrigo Citernas
Matias Catrileo, presente
Acknowledging the presence of Matias Catrileo
Johnny Cariqueo, presente
Acknowledging the presence of Johnny Cariqueo
Jaime Mendoza, presente
Acknowledging the presence of Jaime Mendoza
Daniel Riquelme, presente
Acknowledging the presence of Daniel Riquelme
Manuel Gutierrez, presenta
Acknowledging the presence of Manuel Gutierrez
Todas las balas se van a devolver
All the bullets will go back to where they came from, signifying the end of violence (repeated again)
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Capitan, Cristian Peña, Ivan Pinto, Nico Sopaishaman, Peyo, Raúl Ampuero, Vicente Cuadros
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