Harlem Shake
Harlem Shake Lyrics
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(Do the Harlem Shake)
Con los terroristas
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Con los terroristas
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Con los terroristas
(Do the Harlem Shake)
Con los terroristas
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The lyrics of "Harlem Shake" by Baauer are quite simple and repetitive, featuring the phrase "con los terroristas" (which means "with the terrorists" in Spanish) being repeated throughout the song. This phrase, confusingly, has nothing to do with terrorism or anything political, but is rather a reference to a popular internet meme that emerged in 2013 that was called the "Harlem Shake." The meme featured a video of people dancing (often wearing masks or costumes) to an instrumental song (also called "Harlem Shake") for a few seconds before the bass drops and everyone in the video goes wild, gyrating and dancing in chaotic and ridiculous ways.
Baauer's song became associated with this meme because of its bass drop and infectious beat, which made it perfect for accompanying the wild dancing in the videos. The lyrics to the song are therefore mostly incidental to its success, as the focus is more on the dance and the video than on the words. However, the phrase "con los terroristas" has become an iconic part of the Harlem Shake meme and is often shouted at the moment when the bass drops in the videos.
Line by Line Meaning
Con los terroristas
Let's unleash our wild side and party like we're fearless outlaws
(Do the Harlem Shake)
Let's dance to the upbeat rhythm of this song and show off our moves
Con los terroristas
Let's continue to party hard and live life to the fullest
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Expressing excitement and enthusiasm for the party and dancing
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Continued expression of excitement and encouragement to dance
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Further expression of excitement and eagerness to keep dancing
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More excitement and encouragement to dance
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Continued excitement and passion for the party and dancing
Con los terroristas
Let's keep the energy high and the party going strong
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Excitement and encouragement to keep the good times rolling
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More excitement and passion as we dance and celebrate together
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Continued energy and enthusiasm as we keep moving and grooving
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Let's keep the excitement going and make the most of every moment
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Final expression of high energy and joy as we dance and party with our friends
Writer(s): Kurt Michael Hunte, Hector Luis Delgado, Harry Rodrigues, Jayson Scott Musson
Contributed by Lauren D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@coliniken7941
Don't be sad these moments are gone, be glad you were able to enjoy them when they were around
@talphazero1036
Amen to that😗👊💯
@Blickling0
I didn't really enjoy them back then.
@TempoChannel5
@Blickling0 You dont have taste, go check if you have covid
@Blickling0
@TempoChannel Why do you think I don't have taste?
@bigolbootycheeks9138
They were shaking at the bars, they were shaking at college, they were shaking at work, they were shaking on the streets. In terms of the bird is the word, the bird did the Harlem Shake
@f1_highlight284
Can't believe this is almost 10 years old... time flies :(
@quincydq1226
Fr man😢😢😢, times b4 the Fortnite era
@novaboiii7664
And now we've discovered fusion energy
@eSDK1
Time is only a word. Take it timeless my friend :)