Carlos Nuñez was born in Vigo (Galicia, Spain), and is considered as one of… Read Full Bio ↴Carlos Nuñez was born in Vigo (Galicia, Spain), and is considered as one of the best bagpipe players in the world.
He started playing the bagpipe at the age of eight, and now his virtuosity with the 'gaita' (bagpipe) has led him to be called 'the Jimi Hendrix of the pipes'. He had been playing and touring with The Chieftains for many years and because of that he became the honorary '7th Chieftain'.

Para Vigo me Voy
Carlos Núñez Lyrics

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Vamos a la conga, ¡ay, Dios!
Vamos que ya suena el bongó.
Las maracas suenan ya, y ya replica el timbal.
Mi negra, vamos detrás, que ya la conga no vuelve más.

Para Vigo me voy; mi negra, dime adiós.
Anda, bongosero, toca ya,
Que estoy medio loco por bailar.

Para Vigo me voy me voy me voy; mi negra, dime adiós.

Mira, que la conga ya se va para nunca más volver a sonar--
Para Vigo me voy.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Carlos Núñez's song Para Vigo me Voy describe a lively music scene where the conga drums and percussion instruments are being played, setting the tone for a festive atmosphere. The singer is excited about going to Vigo and is urging others to join him. He mentions his black girlfriend, who he invites to come along and join the fun. The lyrics also suggest a sense of urgency, as they convey the idea that the conga drumming won't last forever, and that it's time to seize the moment and enjoy the experience while it's still happening. The last verse reaffirms the singer's decision to go to Vigo, saying that he's leaving and that he wants his girlfriend to say goodbye.

The song has a strong sense of rhythm and energy, and the lyrics are simple and repetitive. They create a sense of excitement and urgency, urging the listener to join the celebration of life and music. The mention of Vigo, a port town in Galicia, Northwest Spain, adds to this idea of travel and adventure. The song has become an anthem of sorts for this region, and is often played at festivals and events.

Line by Line Meaning

Vamos a la conga, ¡ay, Dios!
Let's go to the conga, oh my God!

Vamos que ya suena el bongó.
Let's go, because the bongo already sounds!

Las maracas suenan ya, y ya replica el timbal.
The maracas already sound, and the timpani echoes it!

Mi negra, vamos detrás, que ya la conga no vuelve más.
My sweetheart, let's follow it, because the conga won't come back!

Para Vigo me voy; mi negra, dime adiós.
I'm leaving for Vigo; my sweetheart, say goodbye.

Anda, bongosero, toca ya,
Come on, bongos player, play now!

Que estoy medio loco por bailar.
I'm halfway crazy to dance.

Para Vigo me voy me voy me voy; mi negra, dime adiós.
I'm leaving for Vigo, leaving leaving leaving; my sweetheart, say goodbye.

Mira, que la conga ya se va para nunca más volver a sonar--
Look, the conga is leaving to never sound again--

Para Vigo me voy.
I'm leaving for Vigo.

Contributed by Charlie K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.