Africa Bamba
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Ella baila la portuguesa
Ella baila la portuguesa
Ella baila la portuguesa
Estoy llamando a todas las morenas
Y las llamada la viene de la luz
Con calma se baila esta danza
África bamba hace a un lado a la tristeza
Y otra más dulce no la podrás encontrar
Oye eso te va sentir feliz
Oye eso te va sentir feliz
Oye eso te va sentir feliz
Oye eso te va sentir feliz
Ella, ella, baila portuguesa
Ella, ella, baila portuguesa
Ella, ella, baila portuguesa
Ella, ella, baila portuguesa
Estoy llamando a todas las morenas
Y las llamada la viene da la luz
Con calma se baila esta danza
Y con amor canto yo esta canción
África bamba hace a un lado a la tristeza
Y otra más dulce no la podrás encontrar
Oye eso te va sentir feliz
Oye eso te va sentir feliz
Oye eso te va sentir feliz
Oye eso te va sentir feliz
Ella, ella, ella, ella
Ella, ella, ella, ella
Ella, ella, ella, ella
África yo te estoy llamando a ti
Oye Puerto Rico adonde estás
Levanta las manos Colombia
Oye dónde estás Peruanos
Venezuela yo te quiero
China, China yo te quiero también
Japón, Japón, Japón que rico Japón
Japón baila con Santana
No se olviden México, México, mi México
Mi México
The song "Africa Bamba" by Santana is a joyful and upbeat celebration of African and Latin culture. The lyrics speak of calling out to all the beautiful brown-skinned women and inviting them to join in the dance of the Portuguese. The song encourages everyone to dance with love and peace in their hearts, and promises that the Africa Bamba dance will push aside all sadness and replace it with sweet joy.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Oye eso te va sentir feliz" (Listen, this will make you feel happy), emphasizing the power of music to uplift and energize. The song also includes shoutouts to different countries and cultures, showing the global reach of the Africa Bamba dance and celebrating the beauty and diversity of people all over the world.
One of the key elements of the song is its fusion of Afro-Latin rhythms and instrumentation, blending African percussion with Latin guitar and horn solos. This fusion of styles has been a hallmark of Santana's music throughout his career and has helped him to become one of the most influential and enduring figures in rock and roll history.
Line by Line Meaning
Ella baila la portuguesa
She dances the Portuguese dance
Estoy llamando a todas las morenas
I'm calling all the brown-skinned women
Y las llamada la viene de la luz
And the call comes from the light
Con calma se baila esta danza
This dance is danced calmly
Y con amor canto yo esta canción
And with love I sing this song
África bamba hace a un lado a la tristeza
Africa bamba pushes sadness aside
Y otra más dulce no la podrás encontrar
And you won't find a sweeter one
Oye eso te va sentir feliz
Listen, it will make you feel happy
Ella, ella, baila portuguesa
She, she dances the Portuguese dance
África yo te estoy llamando a ti
Africa, I'm calling out to you
Oye Puerto Rico adonde estás
Listen, Puerto Rico, where are you?
Levanta las manos Colombia
Colombia, raise your hands
Oye dónde estás Peruanos
Listen, where are the Peruvians?
Venezuela yo te quiero
Venezuela, I love you
China, China yo te quiero también
China, China, I love you too
Japón, Japón, Japón que rico Japón
Japan, Japan, Japan, how rich Japan is
Japón baila con Santana
Japan, dance with Santana
No se olviden México, México, mi México
Don't forget Mexico, Mexico, my Mexico
Oye eso te va sentir feliz
Listen, it will make you feel happy
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HAMIDOU TOURE, OUSMANE TOURE, KARL PERAZZO, CARLOS SANTANA, ISMAILA TOURE, SIXU TIDIANE TOURE
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Todd Schlenz
One of the Best masterpieces ever written!! Much Love Carlos Santana!!!
Giovanni Leonetti
Absolutely blissful! ❤
Marcelo Resquin
Santana dont play with his fingers he plays with his soul 👑
Buddy
My favorite song to listen to specifically with headphones. Every second is perfect
Carlos Alberto Araujo Torres
Belíssimo! Excelente banda. Santana magnífico.
Nick Goldman
It is my favourite song at Santana.Она one of the most spontaneous and picturesque.
mackeeytjk
A master musician for years producing incredible sounds to appreciate.
boschillin
I wish this song was appreciated!!! It's so beautiful, just the way it flows.
JohnTaeLaa
beautiful song...
Sandro2000 _
Once I was having a panic attack and this song helped me calm down.