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Cambia El Paso
Andy Harlow Lyrics
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Oye chiquilla ese pasillo no me gusta pa´ bailar
Entérate
Oye negrita ese pasillo no me deja vacilar
Entérate
Para bailar el campesino ay que pegarse un poco mas
Entérate
-Cambia el paso (8 veces)
Mi china rica, mi china buena, cambia ese paso
-Cambia el paso
Pa que lo baile, pa que lo goce, mi paso rico
-Cambia el paso
Si tú lo gozas, si no te pegas, mi china rica
-Cambia el paso
Ayy ese paso que tu tiene chola rica no está en na
-Cambia el paso
Cambia ese paso caridad, cambia ese paso, cambia ese paso
-Cambia el paso
Para que bailes, pa que lo goces, pa que vaciles
-Cambia el paso
Si tú no cambias el paso, no te llevo a guarachar mamá
-Cambia el paso
Mi mami rica, cambia ese paso, pa que vaciles
-Cambia el paso
INSTRUMENTAL
(Damas y caballeros, ahora con uds el hombre que tiene el paso mid, el de José Madrid, Colombiano puro de Colombia, mantén el paso José mantén el paso)
INST
Aja ritmo de paso sabroso
-Cambia el paso (8 veces)
Este paso es de Colombia para todos los colombianos
The lyrics of Andy Harlow's song "Cambia El Paso" are about the need for change, particularly in the way one dances or moves. The song begins with a dialogue between a man and a woman, in which the man tells the woman that he does not like the way she dances to the "pasillo" rhythm. He insists that in order to dance like a real "campesino," one needs to move a little closer: "Para bailar el campesino ay que pegarse un poco mas." The chorus repeats the phrase "Cambia el paso" (change the step), urging the woman to change her rhythm so they can dance and enjoy themselves.
The song also acknowledges the cultural significance of rhythm and movement, specifically in the context of Colombian music. The lyrics mention a "paso sabroso" (tasty step) and celebrate the Colombian "paso" as something to be proud of: "Este paso es de Colombia para todos los colombianos." The instrumental section includes a call and response that encourages the dancer to maintain the rhythm: "mantén el paso José mantén el paso." Overall, the song is playful and upbeat, encouraging people to let loose and move to the beat.
Line by Line Meaning
Cambia el paso
Change your dance step
Oye chiquilla ese pasillo no me gusta pa´ bailar
Hey girl, I don't like to dance to that music genre
Entérate
Listen up
Oye negrita ese pasillo no me deja vacilar
Hey black woman, that music genre doesn't let me dance freely
Para bailar el campesino ay que pegarse un poco mas
To dance like a farmer, you need to get closer
Mi china rica, mi china buena, cambia ese paso
My beautiful woman, change your dance step
Pa que lo baile, pa que lo goce, mi paso rico
So you can dance and enjoy it, my fancy dance step
Si tú lo gozas, si no te pegas, mi china rica
If you enjoy it, move closer, my beautiful woman
Ayy ese paso que tu tiene chola rica no está en na
That dance step you have, beautiful mixed-race woman, is not enough
Cambia ese paso caridad, cambia ese paso, cambia ese paso
Change your dance step darling, change your dance step, change your dance step
Para que bailes, pa que lo goces, pa que vaciles
So you can dance, enjoy it, and have a good time
Si tú no cambias el paso, no te llevo a guarachar mamá
If you don't change your dance step, I won't take you to have fun, mama
Mi mami rica, cambia ese paso, pa que vaciles
My beautiful lady, change your dance step, so we can have fun
INSTRUMENTAL
No lyrics, only instrumental music
Este paso es de Colombia para todos los colombianos
This dance step is from Colombia, for all Colombians
Contributed by Blake F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.