Barumba
Incognito Lyrics


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(j.p. maunick)

Barumba
Barumba
Barumba
Barumba

Onde e espirito danca esta vivo e alegre?
Barumba
Onde e que rola em londres o som da pesada?
Barumba
Onde e que a festa rola e as meninas dao bola?


Barumba
Onde e que a galera chega junto e comemora?
Barumba
Do be-bop ao new-hop onde e que se ouve?
Barumba
E cade o som da pesada em londres?
Barumba
Onde e que o som e livre alegre batucada?
Barumba





Why don't you come with me tonight, where the rythm is unchained
And spirit of the dance is still alive

Overall Meaning

The song "Barumba" by Incognito is a joyful celebration of the transcendent power of music and dance. The repeated refrain of "Barumba" gives the song a hypnotic quality, as if the listener is being drawn into a trance by the irresistible beat. The lyrics ask a series of questions about where to find the best music and the liveliest parties, suggesting that the answer is always "Barumba." The song touches on the universal desire to escape from the mundane routines of life and lose oneself in the joy of the moment.


The verses are in Portuguese, which adds to the exotic flavor of the song. The first verse asks where the spirit of dance is alive and happy. The second asks where in London one can hear the heavy sound. The third asks where the party is happening and where the girls are easy to approach. The fourth asks where the people come together to celebrate. The fifth asks where one can hear everything from bebop to new-hop. The final verse repeats the question about where in London the heavy sound can be found, and then asks where the sound is free, happy, and percussive. The chorus calls the listener to join the singer in a place where the rhythm is unchained and the spirit of the dance is alive.


Line by Line Meaning

Barumba
Chorus repeating the name of the song


Onde e espirito danca esta vivo e alegre?
Where is the spirit of dance still alive and joyful?


Barumba
Chorus repeating the name of the song


Onde e que rola em londres o som da pesada?
Where does the heavy sound roll in London?


Barumba
Chorus repeating the name of the song


Onde e que a festa rola e as meninas dao bola?
Where does the party happen and the girls show off their moves?


Barumba
Chorus repeating the name of the song


Onde e que a galera chega junto e comemora?
Where do people come together and celebrate?


Barumba
Chorus repeating the name of the song


Do be-bop ao new-hop onde e que se ouve?
Where can you hear everything from be-bop to new-hop?


Barumba
Chorus repeating the name of the song


E cade o som da pesada em londres?
And where is the heavy sound in London?


Barumba
Chorus repeating the name of the song


Onde e que o som e livre alegre batucada?
Where is the sound free and joyful with African drumming?


Barumba
Chorus repeating the name of the song


Why don't you come with me tonight, where the rythm is unchained
Invitation to come with the singer to a place where the rhythm is unrestrained and wild




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