There are two bands with that name:
1) Rock band formed in 1980. The fol… Read Full Bio ↴There are two bands with that name:
1) Rock band formed in 1980. The following year they won the Villa de Oviedo contest and get to publish 3 tracks in a compilation. Their first LP, called Ilegales, appeared in 1982, and since then they've consistently been one of the main Spanish rock bands.

2) Dominican "merenhouse" quartet. Their hits "La Morena", "Fiesta Caliente", "Las Mujeres", "Taqui Taqui", and "La otra" were very popular in all Latin America and in the Hispanic market in the US during the late 90's. Now the band plays bachata, as in their single "Mátame".

Dame Un Chin
Ilegales Lyrics

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Dame un chin
De tu corazón
Un chin chin
Todo lo que quiero es un chin de tu corazón
Todo lo que quiero es
Dame un chin... (2 veces)

Subir contigo hasta el cielo

Mirar el mar desde allá
Jugar a saltar estrellas
Bailar, bailar y bailar

Un poquito de tu aliento
Soñar que te puedo amar
Moverme hasta que amanezca
Bailar, bailar y bailar

Dame un chin
De tu corazón
Un chin chin
Todo lo que quiero es un chin de tu corazón
Todo lo que quiero es (2 veces)

Vencer contigo la noche
Sacar lo que quiero y mas
Ser libre como gaviota
Bailar, bailar y bailar

Quemarme cual mariposa
Ante el brillo de tus ojos
Contigo hasta que amanezca
Bailar, bailar y bailar

Todo lo que quiero es...
Para que bailes conmigo al compas de este compas
Todo lo que quiero es...
Menearme con tu cintura caderita de aserrín
Todo lo que quiero es...
Embriagarme con tu aroma, ajumarme de tu swin
Todo lo que quiero es...
Que la noche no termine no termine nunca más
Todo lo que quiero es...
Que te acerques un poquito, un poquito nada más
Todo lo que quiero es...

Dame un chin de tu corazón
Un chin chin
Todo lo que quiero es un chin de tu corazón
Todo lo que quiero es
Dame un chin de tu corazón
Un chin chin
Todo lo que quiero es un chin de tu corazón
Todo lo que quiero es

Subir contigo hasta el cielo
Mirar el mar desde aya
Jugar a saltar estrellas
Bailar, bailar y bailar

Un poquito de tu aliento
Soñar que te pueda amar
Moverme hasta que amanezca
Bailar, bailar y bailar
Dame un chin
De tu corazón
Un chin chin
Todo lo que quiero es un chin de tu corazón

Todo lo que quiero es
Dame un chin... (3 veces)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ilegales's song "Dame Un Chin" are about the desire to be close to someone and share moments of joy and freedom with them. The singer asks for a small portion of their heart to be given to them, as that's all they need to feel happy. The lyrics focus on the idea of dancing, moving, and enjoying life without any worries or constraints.

The opening lines of "Dame un chin de tu corazón" ask for a small piece of the person's heart, which could be interpreted as a way of asking for their love or affection. The singer then describes various scenarios of freedom and happiness that they want to experience with this person, such as going up to the sky, playing with stars, or feeling free like a seagull. The lyrics suggest that being with this person is what brings the singer the most joy.

The repeated line "Bailar, bailar y bailar" emphasizes the importance of dancing and moving as a way of feeling alive and connected to the world. The lyrics to "Dame Un Chin" capture a mood of playfulness, lightness, and passion, which could inspire listeners to let loose and enjoy themselves.

Line by Line Meaning

Dame un chin
Please give me a little bit

De tu corazón
From your heart

Un chin chin
Just a little bit

Todo lo que quiero es un chin de tu corazón
All I want is a little bit of your heart

Subir contigo hasta el cielo
To go up with you to the sky

Mirar el mar desde allá
To look at the sea from up there

Jugar a saltar estrellas
To play jumping stars

Bailar, bailar y bailar
To dance, dance, and dance

Un poquito de tu aliento
A little bit of your breath

Soñar que te puedo amar
To dream that I can love you

Moverme hasta que amanezca
To move until dawn