La Bamba
David & The High Spirit Lyrics
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Para bailar la bamba se necesita una poca de gracia
Una poca de gracia para m? Para t? Y arriba, y arriba
Y arriba y arriba por t? Ser? Por t? Ser? Por t? Ser?
Yo no soy marinero
Yo no soy marinero
Soy capitan, soy capitan, soy capitan
Bamba, bamba
Bamba, bamba
Bamba, bamba
Para bailar la bamba
Para bailar la bamba se necesita una poca de gracia
Una poca de gracia para m? Para t? Y arriba, y arriba
Para bailar la bamba
Para bailar la bamba se necesita una poca de gracia
Una poca de gracia para m? Para t? Y arriba, y arriba
Y arriba y arriba por t? Ser? Por t? Ser? Por t? Ser?
Bamba, bamba
Bamba, bamba
Bamba, bamba
Bamba, bamba
The lyrics of David & The High Spirit's song "La Bamba" are straightforward and easy to follow, as it talks about the dance of the Bamba and how to perform it. The song describes the dance's grace, which is needed to perform it, and that it is essential for both the singer and the listener to possess it. The singer then declares that he is not a sailor but a captain.
The chorus repeats the word "Bamba" several times, emphasizing its significance in the song. The singer then repeats the dance's description, saying that it requires grace and energy, and it will be worth it in the end. The song ends with more repetitions of the chorus, signaling the end of the dance.
The song's lyrics are simple yet effective in promoting the dance's energetic and joyful nature. It reflects the culture and traditions of the people who created and dance the Bamba.
Line by Line Meaning
Para bailar la bamba
In order to dance to "La Bamba" music,
Para bailar la bamba se necesita una poca de gracia
A little bit of grace is needed to dance to "La Bamba" music,
Una poca de gracia para m? Para t? Y arriba, y arriba
A little bit of grace is needed for me and for you to dance, and up we go,
Y arriba y arriba por t? Ser? Por t? Ser? Por t? Ser?
And up we go for you will be the one, will be the one, will be the one,
Yo no soy marinero
I am not a sailor,
Soy capitan, soy capitan, soy capitan
I am a captain, a captain, a captain,
Bamba, bamba
La Bamba, La Bamba,
Para bailar la bamba
In order to dance to "La Bamba" music,
Bamba, bamba
La Bamba, La Bamba,
Bamba, bamba
La Bamba, La Bamba,
Bamba, bamba
La Bamba, La Bamba,
Contributed by Mia M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.