Famous band from Venezuela that plays Gaitas Zulianas, formed in Maracaibo,… Read Full Bio ↴Famous band from Venezuela that plays Gaitas Zulianas, formed in Maracaibo, Zulia in 1960, was originally touted as a rebel band against the traditional way of playing Gaitas, and later became a landmark of the genre.

Legendary salsa group started playing traditional folklore in the 1960s, later turning to tropical style. As the band was getting involved in the local scene, a growing number of followers made them one of the most popular acts all over the country. Led by singer Gustavo Aguado, the 22-piece act had the opportunity to go beyond Venezuelan frontiers while releasing its music in the U.S. and Europe in the late '90s.

Las Caraquen'as
Guaco Lyrics

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No s que tienen las chicas lindas
Que de Caracas
Con su caminar tan sabrosn
Que a todo el mundo arrebata
Cuando las miro al pasar
El cuerpo se me estremece
No puedo hablar solo mirar
Pues mudo qued

Y si las miro otra vez me morir
Y es que tienen un swing!
No s que tienen las chicas lindas
Que de Caracas
Con su caminar tan sabrosn
Que a todo el mundo arrebata
Cuando las miro al pasar
El cuerpo se me estremece
No puedo hablar solo mirar
Pues mudo qued
Y si las miro otra vez me morir
(cmo caminan las caraqueas)
Esas jevas de Caracas me tiene un ojo gastao
(cmo caminan las caraqueas)
Y cuando voy al litoral
Su piel bronceada por el sol seguramente
Mamita rica, me fascina
(cmo caminan las caraqueas)
Yo pienso que todo lo tienen
Belleza, pureza, inteligencia
Cosa mas grande, caraquea!
(cmo caminan las caraqueas)
Tienen un caminao, dulce como el melao
No como nada, como todo
(cmo caminan las caraqueas)
A las en la Metropolitana, la Santa Maria ven
A la Catlica y a la Central, canto yo
(cmo caminan las caraqueas)
Y si tu vas por Las Mercedes, Prados del Este
Y en El Rosal te detienes
(cmo caminan las caraqueas)
Ay pero mira que son de Caracas,
Las chicas que a mi me gustan, pa gozar!
Macaco,
No te llevo nylon
(mira como bailan las caraqueas, pero mira como gozan
Ven pa que veas!)
Ay cmo gozo, porque ellas bailan sabroso, sabroso!
(mira como bailan las caraqueas, pero mira como gozan
Ven pa que veas!)
Es que, baila con guaco este sabroso son
Mira caraqueas que sabroso estoy
(mira como bailan las caraqueas, pero mira como gozan
Ven pa que veas!)

Quin, quin......
Les suenan las cinturas las mulatas del San Agustin

Overall Meaning

The song "Las Caraquen'as" by Guaco is about the beauty and allure of the women from Caracas, Venezuela. The lyrics describe how these women's walks and appearances enchant and captivate everyone who sees them. The singer is so taken by their beauty that he is left speechless and unable to do anything but look at them. He expresses his admiration for these women as they walk by him and cites various locations in Caracas where he has seen them.

The song glorifies the women's physical appearance, but it goes beyond that. The lyrics also highlight their intelligence and purity, suggesting that they have more than just physical beauty. The smooth and sensual melody of the song underscores the singer's admiration and infatuation with the women.

Overall, "Las Caraquen'as" is a celebration of the beauty and charm of the women from Caracas. It is an ode to their confidence, allure, and irresistible natures.

Line by Line Meaning

No s que tienen las chicas lindas
I don't know what beautiful girls possess

Que de Caracas
From Caracas

Con su caminar tan sabrosn
With their tasty walking

Que a todo el mundo arrebata
That snatches everyone's heart

Cuando las miro al pasar
When I watch them pass by

El cuerpo se me estremece
My body shudders

No puedo hablar solo mirar
I can't talk, only look

Pues mudo qued
Since I'm left speechless

Y si las miro otra vez me morir
And if I see them again, I'll die

Y es que tienen un swing!
And it's because they have a swing!