The track was inspired by a saying of her mother, “Así e' la vida” (English: “That’s how life is”). This saying is referenced in the chorus.
Featuring “South of the Border” collaborator Ed Sheeran, “Bam Bam” is the second promotional single for Camila Cabello’s third studio album, Familia.
Beginning February 21, 2022 when she first announced the song, Cabello teased multiple parts on TikTok.
Bam Bam
Camila Cabello Lyrics
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I said I'd love you for life, but I just sold our house
We were kids at the start, I guess we're grown-ups now, mm
Couldn't ever imagine even havin' doubts
But not everything works out, no
Now I'm out dancin' with strangers
You could be casually datin'
Damn, it's all changin' so fast
Así es la vida, sí
Yeah, that's just life, baby
Yeah, love came around and it knocked me down
But I'm back on my feet
Así es la vida, sí
Yeah, that's just life, baby
I was barely standin', but now I'm dancin'
He's all over me (goza)
Bidi-bam-bam-bam-bam, bam-bam
Bidi-bam-bam-bam-bam, bam-bam
Bidi-bam-bam-bam-bam, bam-bam
Bidi-bam-bam-bam-bam (así es la vida)
Bidi-bam-bam-bam-bam, bam-bam (uh-huh)
Bidi-bam-bam-bam-bam, bam-bam (uh-huh)
Bidi-bam-bam-bam-bam, bam-bam (uh-huh)
Bidi-bam-bam-bam-bam
It's been a hell of a year, thank God we made it out
Yeah, we were riding a wave, and trying not to drown
And on the surface, I held it together but underneath, I sorta came unwound
Where would I be? You're all that I need, my world, baby, you hold me down
You always hold me down, now
I've been a breaker and broken
Every mistake turns to moments
Wouldn't take anything back
Así es la vida, sí (así e')
Yeah, that's just life, baby
Yeah, love came around and it knocked me down
But I'm back on my feet
Así es la vida, sí
Yeah, that's just life, baby
I was barely standin', but now I'm dancin'
He's all over me
Bidi-bam-bam-bam-bam, bam-bam
Bidi-bam-bam-bam-bam, bam-bam
Bidi-bam-bam-bam-bam, bam-bam
Bidi-bam-bam-bam-bam (ahí, ahí)
Bidi-bam-bam-bam-bam, bam-bam
Bidi-bam-bam-bam-bam, bam-bam
Bidi-bam-bam-bam-bam, bam-bam
Bidi-bam-bam-bam-bam (pónganle azúcar, mi gente)
Y sigue bailando, hey
Y sigue bailando, ajá (keep dancing, yeah)
Y sigue bailando (keep dancing, yeah)
Y sigue bailando (ayy)
(Hay amor en todos lados) ajá, y sigue bailando
(Keep dancing, yeah) y sigue bailando (ayy)
(Hay amor en todos lados) y sigue bailando, uoh
(Sigue, sigue, sigue bailando)
Así es la vida, sí
Yeah, that's just life, baby
Yeah, love came around and it knocked me down
But I'm back on my feet
Así es la vida, sí
Yeah, that's just life, baby
I was barely standin', but now I'm dancin'
She's all over me (hey, hey)
Now I'm, now I'm dancin' (keep dancing, yeah)
Now I'm, now I'm dancin' (keep dancing, yeah)
Now I'm, now I'm dancin' (keep dancing, yeah)
(Bam-bam-bam-bam) (hey, hey)
(Bidi-bam-bam-bam-bam, bam-bam)
And now I'm dancin' (keep dancing, yeah)
Now I'm dancin' (keep dancing, yeah)
(Bam-bam-bam-bam) eh
The song "Bam Bam" by Camila Cabello and Ed Sheeran is a reflection on the ups and downs of a relationship. The lyrics describe a couple who have grown up and moved on from their childhood promises of forever. They have experienced a lot together, both good and bad, and have come to terms with their own mistakes and shortcomings. Despite everything, they have found their way back to happiness and love.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "así es la vida," which means "that's life" in Spanish. The phrase acknowledges the unpredictability of life and the fact that things don't always work out the way we want them to. However, it also implies a sense of acceptance and gratitude for what we do have.
The line "now I'm out dancing with strangers, you could be casually dating" suggests that the couple has parted ways, but are both moving on in their own ways. The repeated use of "bidi-bam-bam" in the chorus creates an energetic and catchy rhythm, which contrasts with the slightly melancholic tone of the lyrics. Overall, the song offers a bittersweet reflection on the complexity of relationships and the inevitability of change.
Line by Line Meaning
You said you hated the ocean, but you're surfin' now
You once claimed to dislike something, but now you're doing it anyway
I said I'd love you for life, but I just sold our house
I promised to love you forever, but I had to sell our home
We were kids at the start, I guess we're grown-ups now, mm
We started off young, but now we've matured
Couldn't ever imagine even havin' doubts
I never thought I would have any doubts or uncertainties
But not everything works out, no
Unfortunately, not everything goes according to plan
Now I'm out dancin' with strangers
I'm currently dancing with people I don't know
You could be casually datin'
You might be dating people casually
Damn, it's all changin' so fast
Wow, things are changing quickly
Así es la vida, sí
Such is life, yes
Yeah, that's just life, baby
Yes, that's simply how life works
Yeah, love came around and it knocked me down
Love hit me hard and knocked me off my feet
But I'm back on my feet
But I've regained my confidence and strength
I was barely standin', but now I'm dancin'
I was struggling, but now I'm enjoying myself
He's all over me (goza)
He's showing me affection and making me happy
Bidi-bam-bam-bam-bam, bam-bam
Nonsensical sound effect
It's been a hell of a year, thank God we made it out
It's been a difficult year, but luckily we made it through
Yeah, we were riding a wave, and trying not to drown
We were dealing with a lot of challenges, but trying to stay afloat
And on the surface, I held it together but underneath, I sorta came unwound
I appeared okay on the outside, but internally I was falling apart
Where would I be? You're all that I need, my world, baby, you hold me down
I don't know where I'd be without you, you are everything to me and keep me grounded
You always hold me down, now
You consistently keep me grounded
I've been a breaker and broken
I've both hurt others and been hurt myself
Every mistake turns to moments
Every error or mishap becomes a learning opportunity or memory
Wouldn't take anything back
I don't regret any of my past mistakes or experiences
Y sigue bailando, hey
Keep on dancing, hey
Hay amor en todos lados
There is love everywhere
Pónganle azúcar, mi gente
Sweeten it up, my people
Sigue, sigue, sigue bailando
Keep dancing, keep dancing, keep dancing
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Camila Cabello, Cheche Alara, Edward Christopher Sheeran, Edgar Ivan Barrera, Eric Burton Frederic, Scott Harris
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Lyrics
You said you hated the ocean, but you're surfin' now
I said I'd love you for life, but I just sold our house
We were kids at the start, I guess we're grown-ups now, mm
Couldn't ever imagine even havin' doubts
But not everything works out, no
Now I'm out dancin' with strangers
You could be casually datin'
Damn, it's all changin' so fast
Así es la vida, sí
Yeah, that's just life, baby
Yeah, love came around and it knocked me down
But I'm back on my feet
Así es la vida, sí
Yeah, that's just life, baby
I was barely standin', but now I'm dancin'
He's all over me (goza)
Bidi-bam-bam-bam-bam, bam-bam
Bidi-bam-bam-bam-bam, bam-bam
Bidi-bam-bam-bam-bam, bam-bam
Bidi-bam-bam-bam-bam (así es la vida)
Bidi-bam-bam-bam-bam, bam-bam (uh-huh)
Bidi-bam-bam-bam-bam, bam-bam (uh-huh)
Bidi-bam-bam-bam-bam, bam-bam (uh-huh)
Bidi-bam-bam-bam-bam
It's been a hell of a year, thank God we made it out
Yeah, we were riding a wave, and trying not to drown
And on the surface, I held it together but underneath, I sorta came unwound
Where would I be? You're all that I need, my world, baby, you hold me down
You always hold me down, now
I've been a breaker and broken
Every mistake turns to moments
Wouldn't take anything back
Así es la vida, sí (así e')
Yeah, that's just life, baby
Yeah, love came around and it knocked me down
But I'm back on my feet
Así es la vida, sí
Yeah, that's just life, baby
I was barely standin', but now I'm dancin'
He's all over me
Bidi-bam-bam-bam-bam, bam-bam
Bidi-bam-bam-bam-bam, bam-bam
Bidi-bam-bam-bam-bam, bam-bam
Bidi-bam-bam-bam-bam (ahí, ahí)
Bidi-bam-bam-bam-bam, bam-bam
Bidi-bam-bam-bam-bam, bam-bam
Bidi-bam-bam-bam-bam, bam-bam
Bidi-bam-bam-bam-bam (pónganle azúcar, mi gente)
Y sigue bailando, hey
Y sigue bailando, ajá (keep dancing, yeah)
Y sigue bailando (keep dancing, yeah)
Y sigue bailando (ayy)
ajá, y sigue bailando
(Keep dancing, yeah) y sigue bailando (ayy)
(Hay amor en todos lados) y sigue bailando, uoh
(Sigue, sigue, sigue bailando)
Así es la vida, sí
Yeah, that's just life, baby
Yeah, love came around and it knocked me down
But I'm back on my feet
Así es la vida, sí
Yeah, that's just life, baby
I was barely standin', but now I'm dancin'
She's all over me (hey, hey)
Now I'm, now I'm dancin' (keep dancing, yeah)
Now I'm, now I'm dancin' (keep dancing, yeah)
Now I'm, now I'm dancin' (keep dancing, yeah)
(Bam-bam-bam-bam) (hey, hey)
And now I'm dancin' (keep dancing, yeah)
Now I'm dancin' (keep dancing, yeah)
(Bam-bam-bam-bam) eh
@qeeram
LYRICS
You said you hated the ocean, but you're surfin' now
I said I'd love you for life, but I just sold our house
We were kids at the start, I guess we're grown-ups now, mmm
Couldn't ever imagine even havin' doubts
But not everything works out, no
[Pre-Chorus: Camila Cabello]
Now I'm out dancin' with strangers
You could be casually datin'
Damn, it's all changin' so fast
[Chorus: Camila Cabello]
Así e' la vida, sí
Yeah, that's just life, baby
Yeah, love came around and it knocked me down
But I'm back on my feet
Así e' la vida, sí
Yeah, that's just life, baby
I was barely standin', but now I'm dancin'
He's all over me (Goza)
[Post-Chorus: Camila Cabello]
Ba-da, bam-bam-bam-bam, bam-bam
Ba-da, bam-bam-bam-bam, bam-bam
Ba-da, bam-bam-bam-bam, bam-bam
Ba-da, bam-bam-bam-bam (Así e' la vida)
Ba-da, bam-bam-bam-bam, bam-bam
Ba-da, bam-bam-bam-bam, bam-bam
Ba-da, bam-bam-bam-bam, bam-bam
Ba-da, bam-bam-bam-bam
[Verse 2: Ed Sheeran]
It's been a hell of a year, thank God we made it out
Yeah, we were ridin' a wave and trying not to drown
And on the surface, I held it together
But underneath, I sorta came unwound
Where would I be? You're all that I need
My world, baby, you hold me down
You always hold me down
[Pre-Chorus: Ed Sheeran, Ed Sheeran & Camila Cabello]
Well, I've been a breaker and broken
Every mistake turns to moments
Wouldn't take anything back
[Chorus: Both, Camila Cabello & Ed Sheeran]
Así e' la vida, sí (Así e')
Yeah, that's just life, baby
Yeah, love came around and it knocked me down
But I'm back on my feet
Así e' la vida, sí
Yeah, that's just life, baby
I was barely standin', but now I'm dancin'
She's all over me (He's all over me)
[Post-Chorus: Camila Cabello & Ed Sheeran, Camila Cabello]
Ba-da, bam-bam-bam-bam, bam-bam
Ba-da, bam-bam-bam-bam, bam-bam
Ba-da, bam-bam-bam-bam, bam-bam
Ba-da, bam-bam-bam-bam (Ahí, ahí)
Ba-da, bam-bam-bam-bam, bam-bam
Ba-da, bam-bam-bam-bam, bam-bam
Ba-da, bam-bam-bam-bam, bam-bam
Ba-da, bam-bam-bam-bam
(¡Pónganle azúcar, mi gente!)
[Bridge: Camila Cabello & Ed Sheeran]
Y sigue bailando, hey
Y sigue bailando, a-ha
(Keep dancing, yeah)
Y sigue bailando
(Keep dancing, yeah)
Y sigue bailando (Hey), a-ha (Hay amor en todos lados)
Y sigue bailando (Keep dancing, yeah) (Sigue, sigue, sigue bailando)
Y sigue bailando (Hey) (Hay amor en todos lados)
Y sigue bailando, woah (Sigue, sigue, sigue bailando)
[Chorus: Camila Cabello, Camila Cabello & Ed Sheeran]
Así e' la vida, sí
Yeah, that's just life, baby
Yeah, love came around and it knocked me down
But I'm back on my feet
Así e' la vida, sí
Yeah, that's just life, baby
I was barely standin', but now I'm dancin'
She's all over me (Hey, hey)
[Post-Chorus: Camila Cabello & Ed Sheeran]
Now I, now I'm dancin' (Keep dancing, yeah)
Now I, now I'm dancin' (Keep dancing, yeah)
Now I, now I'm dancin' (Keep dancing, yeah)
(Ba-da, bam, bam, bam, bam, bam, bam)
And now I'm dancin' (Keep dancing, yeah)
Now I'm dancin' (Keep dancing, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
@petalheart648
i have a feeling this is about to be one of those iconic songs you come back to after every few years.
@therealrichphilly0494
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@lyricshl
https://youtu.be/6n_l_FMEr4U
Watch this 🙏
Bam Bam Lyric video..............🔴
@KimzYt1
Ed Sheeran got EXPOSED ON IG LIVE https://youtu.be/z4IEUhNC2sc
@DevRaj-wh3sp
Cheif Hong dooshik❤️😂
@yourcollection9094
Please watch my cover on my channel ☺️🖤
@thibault335
If i had her voice i would never stop to singing, her voice is so angelic and breathtaking. She never disappoints, can't wait for this song it's will be a masterpiece 🤍
@bowwowcousin4894
https://youtu.be/echCmkUQ0yw
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https://youtu.be/GtBZLGNVwg4
@dontgoyet6663
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