Andrés Mauricio Cabas, or just Cabas (born 7 October 1977) is a Colombian m… Read Full Bio ↴Andrés Mauricio Cabas, or just Cabas (born 7 October 1977) is a Colombian musician. His music, which is slowly gaining popularity, is distinguished by its catchy and Caribbean sounding songs.

Cabas released his self-titled album, "Cabas", in 2000, which he hoped to be popular and joyful. It became a huge success in Colombia, where his single Mi Bombón (My Lollipop) lead the charts of radio stations for three consecutive months, earning him a Gold Disc and a double Platinum disc. To boost his success, Cabas begins a tour around Colombia, and reaches out to Venezuela and Ecuador, where he became highly popular among both the young and the old, because of the eclectic mixture of cumbia and rock in his songs. His playful and warm personality can be seen during his performances.

In 2002, Cabas began to promote his music in Latin America and the United States, receiving good reviews and even a feature article in the Billboard magazine. Cabas has shared his stage with stars such as Lenny Kravitz in Mexico, and Shakira and Miguel Bosé in Spain.

In 2003, his second album Contacto (Contact), redefined his style. Contacto mixed percussion and drums with bass and rock beats, and his first single, La Caderona (The Big-hipped Woman) recalled Mi Bombón's success. Cabas' first music video, from the song Leche (Milk), premiered around this time on MTV Latin America. Other singles such as Bolita de Trapo (Little Ball of Rags) also led the charts in Colombia, Venezuela and Ecuador. Cabas has recently been promoting his music in France.

His participation in a tribute concert to the legendary musician Carlos Santana increased his exposure. Cabas won the Latin Grammy Award for Best New Artist, the MTV Latin Awards for Best Rock Album and Best Rock Interpretation, and the People's Price and Best Rock Video in the Lo Nuestro Awards.

On 2005, Cabas released his third album, Puro Cabas (Pure Cabas), which proved to be yet another huge success. Cabas' first single, La Cadena de Oro (The Gold Locket), was a major hit in Latin America, along with its music video that stayed MTV's top ten for quite a while. This hit was followed immediately by his second single, Increíble (Incredible).

Mi Bombom
Cabas Lyrics

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Asi como llegas te vas, bombon
Bonita hora que te da por llorar
Llorate esto, llora este dolor
Dolores vienen y van pero no el amor

Te vienes encima de mi vida, bombon
Bonita manera de llegar
Llegarás a ver tu boca crecer

Crecerán las mentiras que me das

Y algo si que me supiste dar
Darme en la cabeza que ya está hinchá'
Hincha del planeta, hincha del sol
Soltame las riendas, de aquí me largo yo

Y hoy el teléfono no es ring ring
Y mi corazón no da ton ton
Y mis pasos no tienen son son
Ya no eres mi bombón

Y hoy el teléfono no es ring ring
Y mi corazón no da ton ton
Y mis pasos no tienen son son
Ya no eres mi bombón

Ya no eres mi bombón bombón
Ya no eres mi bombón bombón
Ya no eres mi bombón bombón
Ya no eres mi bombón bombón

Te vienes encima de mi vida, bombón
Bonita manera de llegar
Llegarás a ver tu boca crecer
Crecerán las mentiras que me das

Y algo si que me supiste dar
Darme en la cabeza que ya está hinchá'
Hincha del planeta, hincha del sol
Soltame las riendas, de aquí me largo yo

Y hoy el teléfono no es ring ring
Y mi corazón no da ton ton
Y mis pasos no tienen son son
Ya no eres mi bombón

Y hoy el teléfono no es ring ring
Y mi corazón no da ton ton
Y mis pasos no tienen son son
Ya no eres mi bombón

Ya no eres mi bombón
Ya no eres mi bombón
Ya no eres mi bombón

Ya no eres mi bombón
Ya no eres mi bombón
Ya no eres mi bombón

Que no, que no, que no, que no, que no
Ya no eres mi bombón
Que no, que no, que no, que no, que no
Ya no eres mi bombón
Que no, que no, que no, que no, que no
Ya no eres mi bombón

Tracatra tan chanchan

Overall Meaning

The song "Mi Bombom" by Cabas is about a failed romantic relationship. In the first verse, the singer tells his ex-girlfriend that she is leaving just as she arrived, and that it is a pretty bad time for her to start crying. He tells her to cry her pain out, but love always stays. The chorus talks about how she used to be his "bombom" (sweetheart), but that now she is no longer that. He says that his phone doesn't ring, his heart doesn't beat the way it used to, and his steps are no longer in tune because she is no longer a part of his life.

In the second verse, the singer reflects on all of the things he gave her, the good and the bad. He says that she gave him a headache, but also that she made him a fan of the planet and the sun. He then tells her to let go of him, as he is leaving. The chorus repeats again, emphasizing that she is no longer his "bombom". The song finishes with a playful tracatra tan chanchan, which is a made-up phrase for a catchy rhythm.

Overall, "Mi Bombom" is a song about lost love and moving on from a failed relationship. The lyrics are straightforward, with a mix of sadness and a bit of frustration. The use of "bombom" as a term of endearment adds a sweet touch to the song, making it a memorable and relatable piece for anyone who has experienced heartbreak.

Line by Line Meaning

Asi como llegas te vas, bombon
You come and go like a sweet, delightful treat

Bonita hora que te da por llorar
What a lovely moment you choose to shed tears

Llorate esto, llora este dolor
Cry over this, cry over the pain you caused me

Dolores vienen y van pero no el amor
Pains may come and go, but love remains

Te vienes encima de mi vida, bombon
You come on top of my life, like a sweet treat

Bonita manera de llegar
What a lovely way to come

Llegarás a ver tu boca crecer
You'll see your lies grow bigger and bigger

Crecerán las mentiras que me das
The lies you tell me will keep on growing

Y algo si que me supiste dar
And one thing you gave me for sure

Darme en la cabeza que ya está hinchá'
Is a swollen head from your nonsense

Hincha del planeta, hincha del sol
I'm a fan of the world, a fan of the sun