Cuba
Gibson Brothers甀 Lyrics


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Cuba, quiero bailar la salsa
Cuba, quiero bailar la salsa
Cuba, quiero bailar la salsa
Cuba, quiero bailar la salsa

Cuba, Cuba quiero bailar la salsa

You dance to the music like nobody does
The first time I saw you I knew it was love
You're the one that I want
You're the one
yes, you are

Cuba, quiero bailar la salsa
Cuba, quiero bailar la salsa
Cuba, quiero bailar la salsa
Cuba, quiero bailar la salsa

When your emotion is seems not to get
you ask your emotions you're the one
that I want
You're the one
yes, you are

Cuba, quiero bailar la salsa
Cuba, quiero bailar la salsa




Cuba, quiero bailar la salsa
Cuba, quiero bailar la salsa

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Cuba" by the Gibson Brothers are an ode to the lively and energetic salsa music of Cuba. The chorus is repeated four times, emphasizing the singer's desire to dance to this genre of music. The verses speak about the attraction between the singer and someone they have met, praising the way they dance and expressing the desire to be with them. The lyrics are simple, but they capture the essence of what salsa music represents: passion, rhythm, and joy.


The repeated use of "you're the one that I want" in the verses suggests that the singer is infatuated with the person they are describing, perhaps seeing them as the perfect dance partner or even a potential romantic interest. These feelings are heightened by the lively, infectious beat of the song, which encourages the listener to get up and dance along. The repetition of the chorus also serves as a call to action, urging the listener to join in and experience the joy of salsa music for themselves.


Overall, "Cuba" is a celebration of the vibrant culture and music of Cuba. Its catchy beat and simple lyrics make it an infectious tune that is sure to get people up and dancing.


Line by Line Meaning

Cuba, quiero bailar la salsa
I want to dance salsa in Cuba


Cuba, Cuba quiero bailar la salsa
I really, really want to dance salsa in Cuba


You dance to the music like nobody does
You dance incredibly well and in a unique way


The first time I saw you I knew it was love
I fell in love with you when I first saw you


You're the one that I want
You are the person I desire and need


You're the one, yes, you are
You are definitely the one for me


When your emotion is seems not to get
When you seem unsure of your emotions


you ask your emotions you're the one
You check with your feelings and realize that you are the one I want


that I want
I want you


Cuba, quiero bailar la salsa
I want to dance salsa in Cuba


Cuba, quiero bailar la salsa
I want to dance salsa in Cuba


Cuba, quiero bailar la salsa
I want to dance salsa in Cuba


Cuba, quiero bailar la salsa
I want to dance salsa in Cuba




Lyrics © Roba Music, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, SEPTEMBER MUSIC CORP C/O MEMORY LANE MUSIC
Written by: JEAN JOSEPH KLUGER, DANIEL VANGARDE

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