Clay Walker (born August 19, 1969) was born and raised on a farm in Beaumont, TX, the hometown of George Jones. Walker fell in love with country music at an early age, when his father gave him a guitar when he was only nine years old. After he graduated from high school, Walker pursued a musical career full-time, playing concerts across the South, the Midwest, and Canada. For over three years, he toured and went to school, taking courses about the music business. During this time, he acted as his own manager. Eventually, he became the house singer at the Neon Armadillo bar in Beaumont. While performing at the club, producer James Stroud heard Walker and offered to work with the singer. Stroud helped Walker secure a contract with Giant Records, and the pair began working on the vocalist's debut album.
"What's It to You" became a number one hit upon its release in August of 1993, with "Live Until I Die" following it into the pole position later that same year. Both singles were featured on his debut album, Clay Walker, which was released in the fall of 1993. "Where Do I Fit in the Picture," the third single from the album, became a number 11 hit in early 1994. "White Palace" was a flop, failing to crack the Top 40, but "Dreaming With My Eyes Open" became his third number one hit in the summer of 1994, helping make his debut record a platinum album. If I Could Make a Living was not quite as successful as his debut, yet it still yielded the number one title track. Hypnotize the Moon, Walker's third album, appeared in the fall of 1995, preceded by the number two single "Who Needs You Baby." He followed with Self Portrait in 1996 and Rumor Has It in 1997. A Greatest Hits collection appeared in 1998 and a new album, Live, Laugh, Love, was released in 1999. Say No More followed two years later.
La Bamba
Clay Walker Lyrics
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Para bailar la bamba
Se necesita una poca de gracia
Una poca de gracia para
Mi para ti
why arriba, arriba
(y arriba, arriba, por to sere)
(por ti sere', por ti sere')
Yo no soy marinero
Yo no soy marinero
Soy capitan, soy capitan
Soy capitan
Para bailar la bamba
Para bailar la bamba
Se necesita una poca de gracia
Una poca de gracia para
Mi para ti
why arriba, arriba
(y arriba, arriba, por ti sere')
(por to sere', por ti sere')
Bamba, bamba (la bamba)
Bamba, bamba (la bamba)
Bamba, bamba
(bamba, bamba)
(para bailar la bamba)
Clay Walker's version of La Bamba is a cover of the traditional Mexican folk song that has become an iconic tune all over the world. The song is about dancing La Bamba, a traditional dance from the Mexican state of Veracruz. The lyrics are simple and catchy, inviting listeners to dance and enjoy themselves with just a little bit of grace. The phrase "arriba" is repeated throughout the song, which means "up" in Spanish, urging people to raise their energy and have fun.
The lyrics also play with the idea of identity, with the singer claiming he is not a sailor but a captain. He emphasizes his authority by repeating "soy capitan" (I am the Captain) several times, perhaps suggesting that he wants to take charge of the festivities and the dance floor. The song's rhythm is fast and upbeat, incorporating elements of Mexican folk and rock music, making it suitable for dancing and having a good time.
Line by Line Meaning
Para bailar la bamba
Dancing the bamba requires a certain amount of gracefulness
Para bailar la bamba
Dancing the bamba requires a certain amount of gracefulness
Se necesita una poca de gracia
One needs a bit of gracefulness to dance the bamba
Una poca de gracia para
A bit of gracefulness for
Mi para ti
Me and for you
why arriba, arriba
And up, up
(y arriba, arriba, por to sere)
(And up, up, I'll go for you)
(por ti sere', por ti sere')
(I'll go for you, I'll go for you)
Yo no soy marinero
I'm not a sailor
Yo no soy marinero
I'm not a sailor
Soy capitan, soy capitan
I'm a captain, I'm a captain
Soy capitan
I'm a captain
Bamba, bamba (la bamba)
Bamba, bamba (the bamba)
Bamba, bamba (la bamba)
Bamba, bamba (the bamba)
Bamba, bamba
Bamba, bamba
(bamba, bamba)
(Bamba, bamba)
(para bailar la bamba)
(To dance the bamba)
Lyrics ยฉ Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ritchie Valens
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Clay Walker
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LYRICS:
Para bailar la bamba
Para bailar la bamba
Se necesita una poca de gracia
Una poca de gracia para
Mi para ti
Y arriba, arriba
(Y arriba, arriba, por to sere)
(Por ti sere', por ti sere')
Yo no soy marinero
Yo no soy marinero
Soy capitan, soy capitan
Soy capitan
Para bailar la bamba
Para bailar la bamba
Se necesita una poca de gracia
Una poca de gracia para
Mi para ti
Y arriba, arriba
(Y arriba, arriba, por ti sere')
(Por to sere', por ti sere')
Bamba, bamba
(La bamba)
Bamba, bamba
(La bamba)
Bamba, bamba
(Bamba, bamba)
(Para bailar la bamba
Songwriters: Ritchie Valens
Clay Walker
Para bailar la bamba
Para bailar la bamba
Se necesita una poca de gracia
Una poca de gracia para
Mi para ti
Y arriba, arriba
(Y arriba, arriba, por to sere)
(Por ti sere', por ti sere')
Yo no soy marinero
Yo no soy marinero
Soy capitan, soy capitan
Soy capitan
Para bailar la bamba
Para bailar la bamba
Se necesita una poca de gracia
Una poca de gracia para
Mi para ti
Y arriba, arriba
(Y arriba, arriba, por ti sere')
(Por to sere', por ti sere')
Bamba, bamba
(La bamba)
Bamba, bamba
(La bamba)
Bamba, bamba
(Bamba, bamba)
(Para bailar la bamba
Clay Walker
New album Long Live the Cowboy available now!
iTunes: https://apple.co/2QtrHiO
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2Dr9xeA
"La Bamba" by Clay Walker.
Spotify: http://bit.ly/BambaCW
iTunes: http://bit.ly/CWBamba
Connect with Clay:
http://Instagram.com/OfficialClayWalker
http://Facebook.com/OfficialClayWalker
http://Twitter.com/ClayWalker
LYRICS:
Para bailar la bamba
Para bailar la bamba
Se necesita una poca de gracia
Una poca de gracia para
Mi para ti
Y arriba, arriba
(Y arriba, arriba, por to sere)
(Por ti sere', por ti sere')
Yo no soy marinero
Yo no soy marinero
Soy capitan, soy capitan
Soy capitan
Para bailar la bamba
Para bailar la bamba
Se necesita una poca de gracia
Una poca de gracia para
Mi para ti
Y arriba, arriba
(Y arriba, arriba, por ti sere')
(Por to sere', por ti sere')
Bamba, bamba
(La bamba)
Bamba, bamba
(La bamba)
Bamba, bamba
(Bamba, bamba)
(Para bailar la bamba
Songwriters: Ritchie Valens
Maria Zaracoza
Amazing song Clay Walker
Susana Montero
Botas de pistolero
Susana Montero
Balas y cartuchos. De MUCHO. Aaaa??? Que serรก
Len
My body starts moving to the rhythm involuntarily. Thanks for this awesome song. Lightened my day.
Vol
Clay has such a unique voice, unlike a lot of today's country artists. I can't tell one from the other for the most part, but I know this man when he comes on the radio. One of the best in country music for sure. And a great cover of a classic song!
moรฑito07
Excelente interpretaciรณn clay!!! Saludos desde Guanajuato, Mรฉxico
Jeanette Wilson
Absolutely love when Mr. Walker goes old school & gives his fans a classic in his words!!!! He hasnt done a bad classic but the again he doesnt have one bad song. Love all Clay Walker songs!!!
Jacqueline Sambridge
This has Summer Sunshine, Party and Fun written all over it. Love it โค๏ธ๐งก๐๐
OceanSide
agreed