Mapalé
Cumbia Soledeña Lyrics

The lyrics to Cumbia Soledeña's song Mapalé express the joy and excitement of dancing the Mapalé, a traditional Afro-Colombian dance originating from the Caribbean coast of Colombia. The song begins with an invitation to a black woman, "Ven negrita, ven," to come and dance the Mapalé which is about to begin. The singer identifies himself as a "mulato" and declares his intention to enjoy the dance, "Voy mulato, voy, a gozá' el mapalé." Throughout the song, the refrain "El mapalé" is repeated, emphasizing the name of the dance.

The verses are interspersed with playful chants, such as "Lelo-Lelo-Lelo-Lelo-Lelo-Lelo-Lelo-Le" and "Jupa, Jupa, Jupa, Jupa, Jupa, Jupa, Jupa, Je," which encourage the dancers to move and have fun. The singer also encourages the black woman to dance, saying "Baila, baila, mi negrita, que ahora es que vamos a vé'" (Dance, dance, my black woman, now is when we're going to see). The song ends with more repetitions of "El mapalé," and the final line emphasizes the importance of the dance by repeating its name several times, "El mapalééééééééééé."

Overall, the lyrics to Mapalé celebrate the joy and energy of the traditional Afro-Colombian dance, inviting participants to let loose and enjoy themselves.