Camarón bombay
Divididos Lyrics


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Camarón Bombay
Camarón Bombay
Por lo intestino camarón
Bombay
Camarón Bombay
Camarón Bombay
Por lo intestino
camarón Bombay
No te haga el rata vare
No te haga el rata man
Por que te van a hacer el hoyo, yo,yo,yo,yo
Camarón Bombay
Camarón Bombay
por lo intestino camarón Bombay
camarón Bombay




camarón Bombay
por lo intestino camarón Bombay

Overall Meaning

The song "Camarón Bombay" by Argentine rock band Divididos features repetitive lyrics centered around an enigmatic phrase "camarón Bombay." The song is sung in Spanish, and the phrase "camarón Bombay" translates to "Bombay shrimp." The lyrics suggest that "camarón Bombay" is something valuable, and warns listeners not to act selfishly when it comes to it, as they will face consequences. The repetition of the phrase functions as a sort of mantra, or repeated incantation, elevating the idea of "camarón Bombay" to an almost mystical status.


As with many songs in rock and roll, the meaning behind "Camarón Bombay" is somewhat contested and open to interpretation. Some have suggested that the phrase refers to a type of particularly rare and valuable shrimp, possibly from Bombay (now Mumbai). Others have noted that the phrase may simply be a nonsense term, designed to sound catchy and fun to sing. The song's music video, which features a group of people ravenously eating shrimp in a dimly lit room, only adds to the sense of mystery surrounding "Camarón Bombay."


Overall, "Camarón Bombay" is a song that relies heavily on repetition and a sense of intrigue. While it may not have a clear-cut meaning, it encourages listeners to get caught up in the rhythm and to embrace the enigma of the "Bombay shrimp."


Line by Line Meaning

Camarón Bombay
Introduction to the song title


Camarón Bombay
Reiteration of the song title


Por lo intestino camarón Bombay
Referring to Bombay shrimp, a delicacy where the delicious part is found in the intestines


Camarón Bombay
Reiteration of the song title


Camarón Bombay
Reiteration of the song title


Por lo intestino camarón Bombay
Referring again to Bombay shrimp, highlighting the importance of the intestines


No te haga el rata vare
Don't act like a cheapskate, friend


No te haga el rata man
Don't be stingy, man


Por que te van a hacer el hoyo, yo,yo,yo,yo
If you don't share, you'll be in trouble


Camarón Bombay
Reiteration of the song title


Camarón Bombay
Reiteration of the song title


por lo intestino camarón Bombay
Emphasizing once more the importance of the intestines when it comes to the exquisite taste of Bombay shrimp


camarón Bombay
Reiteration of the song title


camarón Bombay
Reiteration of the song title


por lo intestino camarón Bombay
Final reminder of the crucial role of the intestines in the enjoyment of Bombay shrimp




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