Pachuco
A.B. Quintanilla III Lyrics


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AAAHHAii!! Ya llego tu pachucote!!!
Koo Koo!!
(koo koo) (koo koo)
(zah! koo koo!) (zah! koo koo!)

No se como te atreves a vestirte de esa forma y salir asi
en mis tiempos todo era elegante sin greñudos si señor!
*CORO*

Hey pa'! fuiste pachuco!! tambien te regañaban!!
Hey pa'! bailabas Kumbia!! tienes que recordarlo!!
(zah zah!!) (koo koo!!)

No se como se atreven a vestirse de esa forma y salir asi
en mis tiempos todas las mujeres eran serias no había punk!

*CORO*

Hey pa'! fuiste pachuco!! tambien te regañaban !!
Hey pa'! bailabas kumbia!! tienes que recordarlo !!(zah! zah!) (koo koo!!)

Si quieres sino mandalas!!!! $%&# $%&#



No se como se atreven a vestirse de esa forma y salir asi
yo recuerdo mi generacion era decente y muy formal

*CORO*

Hey pa'! fuiste pachuco!! tambien te regañaban!!
Hey pa'! bailabas kumbia!! tienes que recordarlo!!

Pachucos!!! Carnales, Paisanos, Batos lokos!!!
esta es nuestra rola!!
Manos arriba!! Manos arriba!! Manos arriba!!
Pachuco!!!!
(zah zah!!) (koo koo!!!)

*CORO*

Hey pa'! fuiste pachuco!! tambien te regañaban !!
Hey pa'! bailabas kumbia !!tienes que recordarlo!!
(zah zah!!) (koo koo!!)
(zah zah!!) (koo koo!!)





KOO Koo00OO !!!!!

Overall Meaning

The song Pachuco by A.B. Quintanilla III is a tribute to the Pachuco culture, which originated in the 1940s in Mexican-American communities in California. The lyrics express the singer's admiration for this style of dress and dance and urge listeners to remember and celebrate their history. The song opens with the exclamation "Ya llego tu pachucote," which can be translated as "Your Pachuco has arrived," setting the tone for a celebration of this subculture. The lyrics also suggest a sense of pride in being a Pachuco, despite the disapproval of older generations and society at large. The chorus encourages listeners to remember their Pachuco roots and to take pride in their identity.


The song's use of Spanish and English reflects the bilingual and bicultural nature of Pachuco culture. The use of slang and Spanglish phrases, such as "greñudos" (long-haired) and "Batos lokos" (crazy guys), adds to the authenticity and humor of the song. The repeated "koo koo" and "zah zah" sounds that punctuate the lyrics also add to the playful and energetic spirit of the song.


Overall, Pachuco is a lively and nostalgic tribute to a unique cultural phenomenon. It celebrates the Pachuco lifestyle and encourages listeners to embrace their cultural heritage, even in the face of disapproval and discrimination.


Line by Line Meaning

AAAHHAii!! Ya llego tu pachucote!!!
I have arrived, I am your pachuco!


Koo Koo!!
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(koo koo) (koo koo)
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(zah! koo koo!) (zah! koo koo!)
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No se como te atreves a vestirte de esa forma y salir asi en mis tiempos todo era elegante sin greñudos si señor!
I can't believe you would dress like that and go out, in my time everything was elegant and without messy people, yes sir!




No se como se atreven a vestirse de esa forma y salir asi en mis tiempos todas las mujeres eran serias no había punk!
I can't believe they would dress like that and go out, in my time all women were serious, there was no punk!




Si quieres sino mandalas!!!! $%&# $%&#
If you want, send them away! (curse words)


No se como se atreven a vestirse de esa forma y salir asi yo recuerdo mi generacion era decente y muy formal
I can't believe they would dress like that and go out, I remember my generation being decent and very formal




Pachucos!!! Carnales, Paisanos, Batos lokos!!! esta es nuestra rola!! Manos arriba!! Manos arriba!! Manos arriba!! Pachuco!!!! (zah zah!!) (koo koo!!!)
Pachucos!!! Brothers, Compatriots, Crazy Guys!!! This is our song!! Hands up!! Hands up!! Hands up!! Pachuco!!!! (Sound effects)






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