Jalapeno
BIG & RICH Lyrics

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Yeah, that's tight
Unos, dos, tres, quattro

Well, I got a girlfriend, her name is Maria
Sexy, spicy hot senorita
She like to two-step, she like to mambo
Heats it up like a Texas Jalapeno

Whoo!
Jalapeno, man
Whoo!

Well, I get so hot every time I kiss her
Spin me around like an Amarillo twister
So I take her for a ride in my El Camino
You know, I like my ladies hot, like Jalapeno

Whoo!
Jalapeno, brother
Whoo!

Steel

Say everybody wanna heat it up
Wanna eat it up
Wanna sing along with me?
Big and Rich is where the party be

Say everybody wanna heat it up
Wanna eat it up
Wanna sing along with me
Big and Rich is where the party, where the party be

Well, my baby lets the tequila do the talkin' (Baby lets the tequila do the talkin')
Long as she knows that everybody's watchin' (Long as she knows that everybody's watchin')
Shakin' her thing like a wild bandito (Shakin' her thing like a wild bandito)
You know she burns the whole place up like Jalapeno

Whoo!
Jalapeno Man
Whoo!

Whoo!
Jalapeno whoo!
Jalapeno, brother

Do the lick, do the lick, do the lick, lick lick

Do do do dah, do dah dah, yeah
Do do do dah, do dah dah, yeah

Do do do dah, do dah dah, yeah
Do do do dah, do dah dah, yeah

Overall Meaning

The song "Jalapeño" by BIG & RICH presents a playful and energetic ode to a spicy and alluring woman nicknamed Jalapeño. In the opening verse, the singer introduces his girlfriend Maria, describing her as a seductive partner who loves to dance and heat up the atmosphere with her fiery presence. The chorus exclaims "Jalapeño!" multiple times, celebrating the intensity and flavor that the woman symbolizes. The second verse portrays the couple's passionate romance, with the singer getting dizzy from the passion he shares with his spicy partner. The bridge invites everyone to join the party, singing along and praising BIG & RICH as the ones who know how to have a good time.

The lyrics of "Jalapeño" use the spicy chili pepper as a metaphor for a sexually desirable and exciting partner. The repetition of the word "whoo!" and the Spanish counting from one to four in the beginning suggest a festive and upbeat atmosphere where dancing and having fun are encouraged. The use of Spanish words like "senorita" and "bandito" adds a multicultural aspect to the song, highlighting the Latin American influence on the American popular culture. Overall, the playful and catchy lyrics of "Jalapeño" invite the listener to let loose, celebrate life, and embrace the heat.

Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, that's tight
Expressing satisfaction or admiration.

Unos, dos, tres, quattro
Counting up to four in Spanish.

Well, I got a girlfriend, her name is Maria
Talking about his girlfriend named Maria.

Sexy, spicy hot senorita
His girlfriend is described to be sexy and hot.

She like to two-step, she like to mambo
Describing his girlfriend's liking for dancing.

Heats it up like a Texas Jalapeno
Comparing his girlfriend's attractiveness to how hot a jalapeno pepper is.

Whoo!
An expression of excitement or enthusiasm.

Jalapeno, man
Repeating a line from the chorus.

Whoo!
An expression of excitement or enthusiasm.

Well, I get so hot every time I kiss her
Talking about how he feels every time he kisses his girlfriend.

Spin me around like an Amarillo twister
His girlfriend dances with him in such a way that it feels like he's caught in a twister.

So I take her for a ride in my El Camino
Saying that he takes his girlfriend for a ride in his car.

You know, I like my ladies hot, like Jalapeno
Repeating the comparison of hotness to jalapeno peppers.

Whoo!
An expression of excitement or enthusiasm.

Jalapeno, brother
Repeating a line from the chorus.

Whoo!
An expression of excitement or enthusiasm.

Steel
Referring to the steel guitar playing in the background.

Say everybody wanna heat it up
Suggesting that everyone wants to have a good time.

Wanna eat it up
An expression of wanting to enjoy something to the fullest.

Wanna sing along with me?
Asking if people want to sing along to the song.

Big and Rich is where the party be
Promoting themselves as the place to have a good time.

Well, my baby lets the tequila do the talkin' (Baby lets the tequila do the talkin')
Saying that his girlfriend's behavior changes when she drinks tequila.

Long as she knows that everybody's watchin' (Long as she knows that everybody's watchin')
Saying that his girlfriend doesn't mind being the center of attention.

Shakin' her thing like a wild bandito (Shakin' her thing like a wild bandito)
Describing his girlfriend's dancing as wild and energetic.

You know she burns the whole place up like Jalapeno
Repeating the comparison of hotness to jalapeno peppers.

Whoo!
An expression of excitement or enthusiasm.

Jalapeno Man
Repeating a line from the chorus.

Whoo!
An expression of excitement or enthusiasm.

Jalapeno whoo!
Repeating a line from the chorus.

Do the lick, do the lick, do the lick, lick lick
Encouraging people to dance to the music.

Do do do dah, do dah dah, yeah
Repeating a musical riff from the song.