Azúcar Moreno became famous all over Spain, the rest of Europe and Latin America, after singing their song Bandido at the Eurovision Song Contest 1990. Unfortunately, the start of their performance was marred by sound problems.
In 1994, they began working with Emilio Estefan, their first result being the El Amor album.
As of 2003, Azúcar Moreno has released more than 12 CD albums.
Azúcar Moreno has been the target of much gossip and some of their songs have been controversial. Many of their fans see some of their songs as having feminist content, and the duo has been on the covers of some tabloid magazines.
Cumbaya
Azúcar Moreno Lyrics
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Que al oírlo me sube el calor
Que será que al bailar
Siento alas en mi corazón
Es el ritmo de la libertad
Y la gente la llama Cumbayá
Una mezcla de rumba y zumbel
Arriba, la alegría, la fiesta y la vida
Cumbayá
Abajo, los problemas que el día te trajo
Cumbayá
Ay chaval, donde vas
Llévame contigo a bailar
A gozar sin parar
Cuerpo a cuerpo con el Cumbayá
No hay receta que te cure más
Ni bebida mas dulce para olvidar
Medicina para el corazón
Y elixir de caricias para el amor
Afuera, la tristeza, el miedo y las penas
Cumbayá
Adentro, la pasión y los buenos momentos
Cumbayá
Cumbayá
Cumbayá
Es el ritmo de la libertad
Y la gente la llama Cumbayá
Una mezcla de rumba y zumbel
Que te llena de risa y mueve tus pies
Arriba, la alegría, la fiesta y la vida
Cumbayá
Abajo, los problemas que el día te trajo
Cumbayá
Afuera, la tristeza, el miedo y las penas
Cumbayá
Adentro, la pasión y los buenos momentos
Cumbayá
Cumbayá
Cumbayá
Arriba, la alegría, la fiesta y la vida
Cumbayá
Abajo, los problemas que el día te trajo
Cumbayá
Afuera, la tristeza, el miedo y las penas
Cumbayá
Adentro, la pasión y los buenos momentos
Cumbayá
Cumbayá
Cumbayá
The lyrics of Azucar Moreno’s “Cumbayá” describe the liberating power of music and dancing. The singer expresses the sensation of heat rising within her body as she listens to the rhythm and feels as if she has wings fluttering inside her heart while she dances. The song is identified as a fusion between “rumba” and “zumbel,” a made-up word that could denote the strong beat of the music. The energy and joy of “Cumbayá” are portrayed as a cure for sadness, fear, and worries. The repeated phrase “Cumbayá” is heard throughout the song, emphasizing the contagious and uplifting nature of the music.
The lyrics of “Cumbayá” suggest that the song is more than a piece of music to be enjoyed; it is a way of life. The singer urges a young man to take her to dance and enjoy the “Cumbayá” rhythm without stopping. She describes the music as a potion that can heal the heart and a balm made of affection for love. While dancing to “Cumbayá,” the singer and the people around her experience the momentary escape from life’s problems and concerns. The repetition of the lyrics, chords, and melody creates a sense of unity and solidarity, as if the audience joins the singer in the celebration of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Ay mamá que tendrá
Expressing curiosity about what makes this music so appealing
Que al oírlo me sube el calor
Referring to the warmth and excitement that the music brings
Que será que al bailar
Wondering about the feeling of freedom that comes from dancing to this music
Siento alas en mi corazón
Describing the feeling of freedom, joy, and lightness when dancing to this music
Es el ritmo de la libertad
Describing the music as a symbol of freedom
Y la gente la llama Cumbayá
Referring to the name given to this style of music by the people who enjoy it
Una mezcla de rumba y zumbel
Describing the style of this music as a mixture of different Latin rhythms
Que te llena de risa y mueve tus pies
Describing the effect that the music has on the body, making people laugh and dance
Arriba, la alegría, la fiesta y la vida
Celebrating the joy, partying, and life that this music represents
Cumbayá
Repeating the name of the music as a way of emphasizing its importance
Abajo, los problemas que el día te trajo
Contrasting the stress and negativity of daily life with the positive energy of the music
Ay chaval, donde vas
Addressing someone in a friendly way and asking where they are going
Llévame contigo a bailar
Inviting the person to dance together to this music
A gozar sin parar
Inviting the person to enjoy the music and not stop dancing
Cuerpo a cuerpo con el Cumbayá
Describing the closeness and connection that comes from dancing to this music
No hay receta que te cure más
Describing the healing power of this music
Ni bebida mas dulce para olvidar
Suggesting that nothing can make one forget their troubles more than this music
Medicina para el corazón
Referring to the music as a medicine for the heart
Y elixir de caricias para el amor
Describing the music as a way to connect with others and express love
Afuera, la tristeza, el miedo y las penas
Suggesting that this music helps people leave behind their sadness, fear, and problems
Adentro, la pasión y los buenos momentos
Describing the positive feelings that the music brings from within
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JOSE MIGUEL GALLARDO VERA, LUIS CABANAS AGUADO
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