La Bamba
Dueto Alanniz Lyrics
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Para bailar la bamba se necesita
Una poca de gracia
Una poca de gracia y otra cosita
Y arriba y arriba
Ay arriba y arriba, y arriba iré
Yo no soy marinero
Yo no soy marinero
Bamba, bamba
Bamba, bamba
Bamba, bamba
Bamba, bamba
Para subir al cielo
Para subir al cielo se necesita
Una escalera grande
Una escalera grande y otra chiquita
Arriba y arriba
Ay arriba y arriba, y arriba iré
Yo no soy marinero
Yo no soy marinero
Soy capitán, soy capitán, soy capitán
Bamba, bamba
Bamba, bamba
Bamba, bamba
Bamba, bamba
Para bailar la bamba
Para bailar la bamba se necesita
Una poca de gracia
Una poca de gracia y otra cosita
Y arriba y arriba
Ay arriba y arriba, y arriba iré
Yo no soy marinero
Yo no soy marinero
Por ti seré, por ti seré, por ti seré
Bamba, bamba
Bamba, bamba
Bamba, bamba
Bamba, bamba
Para subir al cielo
Para subir al cielo se necesita
Una escalera grande
Una escalera grande y otra chiquita
Arriba y arriba
Ay arriba y arriba, y arriba iré
Yo no soy marinero
Yo no soy marinero
Soy capitán, soy capitán, soy capitán
Bamba, bamba
Bamba, bamba
Bamba, bamba
Bamba (bamba)
Ay te pido, te pido
Ay te pido, te pido por compasión
Que se acabe La Bamba
Que se acabe La Bamba y venga otro son
Ay arriba y arriba
Ay arriba y arriba, y arriba iré
Yo no soy marinero
Yo no soy marinero
Soy capitán, soy capitán, soy capitán
Bamba, bamba
Bamba, bamba
Bamba, bamba
Bamba, bamba
(Bamba, bamba)
(Bamba, bamba)
(Bamba, bamba)
(Bamba, bamba)
(Bamba, bamba)
(Bamba), bamba
Bamba
Bamba (bamba, bamba, bamba)
The lyrics of Dueto Alanniz's song "La Bamba" revolve around the themes of dancing, reaching higher places, and personal transformation. The repeated chorus "Bamba, bamba" serves as an energetic and rhythmic chant that complements the upbeat and lively nature of the song. The opening verse sets the stage for the importance of grace and a certain "cosita" or something else one needs in order to dance the "bamba." This can be interpreted beyond just physical dance moves, but as an invitation to approach life with grace and a little something extra.
The reference to needing a large and small ladder to ascend to heaven in the second verse suggests a metaphorical journey towards a higher spiritual or personal realm. It emphasizes the idea of continuously striving upwards, mirroring the repeated motif of going higher and higher throughout the song. The declaration that the singer is not a sailor but will become one for the other person conveys a sense of willingness to adapt and transform for someone they care about.
The repetition of the verses reflects a cyclical nature, indicating a continuous cycle of dancing the "bamba" and ascending to higher places. The singer reaffirms their identity shift from not being a sailor to becoming a captain, symbolizing growth, leadership, and taking charge of one's destiny. The overarching message seems to be about embracing change, personal growth, and transformation while maintaining a sense of optimism and joy.
Towards the end of the song, the plea for the end of the "La Bamba" dance and the arrival of a new sound or rhythm suggests a desire for change and evolution. Despite the repetition of the chorus and verses, there is a longing for something fresh and different. This could be interpreted as a call for breaking away from routine or stagnation and exploring new possibilities. The final lines solidify the singer's newfound identity as a captain, hinting at a sense of empowerment and autonomy in navigating life's journeys. The song overall seems to celebrate movement, transformation, and the endless possibilities that come with embracing change.
Line by Line Meaning
Para bailar la bamba
In order to dance the bamba
Para bailar la bamba se necesita
To dance the bamba, one needs
Una poca de gracia
A little bit of grace
Una poca de gracia y otra cosita
A little bit of grace and something else
Y arriba y arriba
And up and up
Ay arriba y arriba, y arriba iré
Oh up and up, up I'll go
Yo no soy marinero
I am not a sailor
Por ti seré, por ti seré, por ti seré
For you I will be, for you I will be, for you I will be
Para subir al cielo
To climb up to the sky
Para subir al cielo se necesita
To climb up to the sky, one needs
Una escalera grande
A big ladder
Una escalera grande y otra chiquita
A big ladder and a small one
Arriba y arriba
Up and up
Ay arriba y arriba, y arriba iré
Oh up and up, up I'll go
Soy capitán, soy capitán, soy capitán
I am a captain, I am a captain, I am a captain
Ay te pido, te pido
I ask you, I ask you
Ay te pido, te pido por compasión
I ask you, I ask you for compassion
Que se acabe La Bamba
That La Bamba ends
Que se acabe La Bamba y venga otro son
That La Bamba ends and another song comes
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ritchie Valens
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