Conga
Gloria Estefan & The Miami Sound Machine Lyrics
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I know you can't control yourself any longer
Come on, shake your body baby, do the conga
I know you can't control yourself any longer
Come on, shake your body baby, do the conga
I know you can't control yourself any longer
Feel the rhythm of the music getting stronger
Everybody gather 'round now
Let your body feel the heat
Don't you worry if you can't dance
Let the music move your feet
It's the rhythm of the island, and like the sugar cane so sweet
If you want to do the conga, you've got to listen to the beat
Come on, shake your body baby, do the conga
I know you can't control yourself any longer
Feel the rhythm of the music getting stronger
Don't you fight it 'til you tried it, do that conga beat
Feel the fire of desire, as you dance the night away
'Cause tonight we're gonna party, 'til we see the break of day
Better get yourself together, and hold on to what you've got
Once the music hits your system, there's no way your gonna stop
Come on, shake your body baby, do the conga
I know you can't control yourself any longer
Feel the rhythm of the music getting stronger
Don't you fight it 'til you tried it, do that conga beat
Come on, shake your body baby, do the conga
I know you can't control yourself any longer
Feel the rhythm of the music getting stronger
Don't you fight it 'til you tried it, do that conga
Come on, shake your body baby, do the conga
I know you can't control yourself any longer
Feel the rhythm of the music getting stronger
Don't you fight it 'til you tried it, do that conga beat
Come on, shake your body baby, do the conga
The song Conga by Gloria Estefan is a playful and infectious dance song. The lyrics invite the listener to let go of their inhibitions and join in the conga line on the dance floor. The repeated phrase "Come on, shake your body baby, do the conga" suggests an urging for people to let loose and enjoy the beat. The lyrics promise a night filled with excitement and celebration. The song is upbeat and encourages physical movement in order to feel the music.
The opening lines of the song encourage the listener to let go of their inhibitions and join in the conga line. The song promises a fun and energetic party where the rhythm of the music will grow stronger and more exciting. The lyrics suggest that even those who are not skilled dancers can let the music move their feet. The song's message of letting go of fear and enjoying the moment is universal and relatable. The song's playful tone and catchy rhythm make it a classic party song that continues to bring joy to listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on, shake your body baby, do the conga
Encouraging the listener to let go and dance the conga rhythm
I know you can't control yourself any longer
Acknowledging that the music is irresistible and impossible to resist dancing to
Feel the rhythm of the music getting stronger
Feeling the energy and tempo of the music increasing and becoming more intense
Don't you fight it 'til you tried it, do that conga beat
Suggesting that the listener should embrace the rhythm of the conga beat instead of resisting it
Everybody gather 'round now
Inviting everyone to join in and dance together
Let your body feel the heat
Encouraging the listener to let go and feel the warmth and energy of the music
Don't you worry if you can't dance
Assuring the listener that they don't need to be an experienced dancer to enjoy the rhythm
Let the music move your feet
Encouraging the listener to let the rhythm of the music guide their movements
It's the rhythm of the island, and like the sugar cane so sweet
Comparing the conga rhythm to the sweetness of sugar cane and identifying it as a part of island culture
If you want to do the conga, you've got to listen to the beat
Emphasizing that following the beat of the music is crucial to dancing the conga
Feel the fire of desire, as you dance the night away
Suggesting that dancing the conga can be a passionate and exhilarating experience
'Cause tonight we're gonna party, 'til we see the break of day
Expressing excitement and anticipation for a night of celebration and dancing
Better get yourself together, and hold on to what you've got
Encouraging the listener to be present and grounded in the moment, as well as to value what they have
Once the music hits your system, there's no way your gonna stop
Implying that the power of the music and the conga rhythm is irresistible and will keep the listener dancing
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Enrique Elias Garcia
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jasonk795
She's got it all. She's exactly what the 80s needed.
@ANGELSVDEMONS
Yes an yes… 😂
@jerquake943
Errr no, We didn;t need this cheap taco honky tonk drums back then, But,If you think that, you are a good Millenial ;)
@spkanava
1985
@jasonk795
@@jerquake943 honky tonk is country music. Not Latin music.
@jerquake943
@@jasonk795 How's it going, milennial? 🤣
@jadentrez
I always respected Gloria Estefan because her mother wanted her to go to college, but she wanted to be a singer. Our of respect for her mother, Gloria went to college, graduated and got a degree. Then she handed the degree to her mother and said, "That's for you, mother!" And then she went and did what she wanted, became a pop star.
@Liv21484
It's really piss her mother off I guess 🤣👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
@dbsm666
A latín pop legend
@pulqui3164
Demuestra que es verdad que el saber no ocupa lugar