Carnaval
DN-Tato Lyrics
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(PUYA)
Letra y música Tato Marenco
Coro
Ae Valeria, Valeria ven ven
A goza’ el carnaval, que comienza otra ve’
Carnaval de Barranquilla Ay que fiesta tan sabrosa,
Como lo dice el refrán “Quien lo vive es quien lo goza”.
II
Valeria alegra a su gente, La reina de Barranquilla Baila cumbia, bullerengue Mapalé y raspacanilla.
III
Uno a uno van llegando A llenar la vía 40
Ya la espera terminó Barranquilla está de fiesta.
IV
Carnaval de la arenosa Donde el millo se engalana, Colorida en su carroza
Ya llegó tu soberana.
V
En el primero de enero El año nuevo me trajo Una rueda de cumbiamba
Pa' baila'en el barrio abajo.
VI
Cuando muera Joselito Me lo llevo pa’ Palenque Nueve días, nueve noches A punta’ e’ tambor y ñeque.
Yo me disfrazo de cumbiambera De monocuco, CARNAVALERIA De marimonda morisqueta
Con los coyongos, con las caretas Y por la noche voy a la guacherna El garabato, la vía 40
La 17, por donde me meta Se escucha un coro “QUE VIVA LA REINA”
Coro 2
Ya llegó Valeria pa’ ponernos a goza’ Estos carnavales sí me los voy a baila’ (BIS)
Ay ay ay sí me los voy a baila’ Ay ay ay sí me los voy a goza’ (BIS)
Goza goza za za za (Bis)
The song "Carnaval" by DN-Tato celebrates the vibrant and joyful atmosphere of the Barranquilla Carnaval in Colombia. The lyrics express the excitement and anticipation for the festivities to begin again.
In the chorus, Valeria is mentioned as the queen of Barranquilla who invites everyone to come and enjoy the carnaval. The phrase "Ae Valeria, Valeria ven ven" emphasizes her role in leading the celebration.
The first verse highlights the overall experience of the Carnaval de Barranquilla, describing it as a delicious party that can only be truly enjoyed by those who fully immerse themselves in it. The saying "Quien lo vive es quien lo goza" (Whoever lives it is the one who enjoys it) reflects the idea that truly enjoying the carnaval requires active participation.
The second verse focuses on Valeria's role as she brings happiness to the people of Barranquilla. She is depicted as dancing various traditional Colombian dances such as cumbia, bullerengue, mapalé, and raspacanilla, showcasing her ability to embody the diverse cultural heritage of the region.
The third verse describes the bustling atmosphere as people gather along Vía 40, a major road in Barranquilla, to celebrate the carnaval. It signifies that the long-awaited moment has finally arrived and the whole city is ready to rejoice.
The fourth verse highlights the significance of the carnaval in Barranquilla, where the traditional corn (millo) takes center stage. The city is described as colorful, with vibrant carriages, and Valeria, the queen, has now arrived.
In the fifth verse, the singer reflects on the new year, mentioning that it brought them a cumbiamba wheel to dance in the neighborhood. This indicates that the carnaval festivities extend beyond the official dates of the carnaval itself.
The sixth verse showcases the singer's excitement to be a part of the carnaval. They express their intention to dress up as a cumbiambera, a traditional dancer, and also mention other traditional characters and elements of the carnaval, such as the monocuco, marimonda morisqueta, coyongos, caretas, and the famous guacherna night parade. The verse highlights the various locations and activities associated with the carnaval, including Vía 40 and La 17, while emphasizing the love and support for the queen of the carnaval.
The second chorus emphasizes Valeria's arrival and the singer's determination to fully enjoy and participate in the carnaval. The repeated lines "Ay ay ay sí me los voy a baila', Ay ay ay sí me los voy a goza'" express the eagerness and excitement to dance and enjoy the festivities.
Overall, the song "Carnaval" showcases the energy, cultural richness, and community spirit of the Barranquilla Carnaval, inviting listeners to immerse themselves in the joyous celebration.
Line by Line Meaning
Vovió mi carnaval
My carnival has returned
Ae Valeria, Valeria ven ven
Hey Valeria, come and join
A goza’ el carnaval, que comienza otra ve’
Let's enjoy the carnival, which starts again
Carnaval de Barranquilla Ay que fiesta tan sabrosa
Carnival of Barranquilla, oh what a tasty party
Como lo dice el refrán “Quien lo vive es quien lo goza”
As the saying goes, 'He who experiences it is the one who enjoys it'
Valeria alegra a su gente, La reina de Barranquilla Baila cumbia, bullerengue Mapalé y raspacanilla
Valeria brings joy to her people, The queen of Barranquilla dances cumbia, bullerengue, Mapalé, and raspacanilla
Uno a uno van llegando A llenar la vía 40
One by one they arrive to fill 40th street
Ya la espera terminó Barranquilla está de fiesta
The wait is over, Barranquilla is celebrating
Carnaval de la arenosa Donde el millo se engalana
Carnival of the sandy place where corn is adorned
Colorida en su carroza Ya llegó tu soberana
Colorful in her carriage, your sovereign has arrived
En el primero de enero El año nuevo me trajo Una rueda de cumbiamba Pa' baila'en el barrio abajo
On the first of January, the new year brought me a round of cumbiamba to dance in the neighborhood below
Cuando muera Joselito Me lo llevo pa’ Palenque Nueve días, nueve noches A punta’ e’ tambor y ñeque
When Joselito dies, I take him to Palenque, nine days, nine nights to the sound of drums and ñeque
Yo me disfrazo de cumbiambera De monocuco, CARNAVALERIA De marimonda morisqueta Con los coyongos, con las caretas
I dress up as a cumbiambera, as a monocuco, as CARNAVALERIA, as a marimonda morisqueta, with the coyongos, with the masks
Y por la noche voy a la guacherna El garabato, la vía 40 La 17, por donde me meta
And at night I go to the guacherna, the garabato, the 40th street, the 17th street, wherever I go
Se escucha un coro “QUE VIVA LA REINA”
A chorus is heard, 'Long live the queen'
Ya llegó Valeria pa’ ponernos a goza’
Valeria has arrived to make us enjoy
Estos carnavales sí me los voy a baila’
I'm definitely going to dance during these carnivals
Ay ay ay sí me los voy a baila’
Oh oh oh, I'm going to dance them
Ay ay ay sí me los voy a goza’
Oh oh oh, I'm going to enjoy them
Goza goza za za za
Enjoy, enjoy, za za za
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