La Bamba
Jenny May Lyrics
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Para bailar la bamba
Se necesita una poca de gracia
Una poca de gracia pa(ra) mi pa(ra) ti
Arriba y arriba
Y arriba y arriba, por ti sere
Por ti sere
Por ti sere
Por ti sere
Ba-ba-bamba
Ba-ba-bamba
Ba-ba-bamba
Ba-ba-bam
Yo no soy marinero
Yo no soy marinero, soy capitan
Soy capitan
Soy capitan
Ba-ba-bamba
Ba-ba-bamba
Ba-ba-bamba
Ba-ba-bamba
Para bailar la bamba
Para bailar la bamba
Se necesita una poca de gracia
Una poca de gracia pa(ra) mi pa(ra) ti
Arriba y arriba
Y arriba y arriba, por ti sere
Por ti sere
Por ti sere
Ba-ba-bamba
Ba-ba-bamba
Ba-ba-bamba
Ba-ba-bamba
R-r-r-r-r, haha!
Y arriba y arriba
Ba-ba-bamba
Ba-ba-bamba
Ba-ba-bamba
Ba-ba-bamba
Bamba
Bamba
Bamba-bamba-bamba
The song “La Bamba” by Jenny May is a traditional Mexican folk song that was made popular internationally in the mid-1950s by Ritchie Valens. The lyrics of the song speak about the energetic and lively characteristics of the dance called “La Bamba”. The singer of the song expresses that it takes a little bit of grace to dance the “La Bamba”, and the repetition of the phrase “Para bailar la bamba” emphasizes the importance of the dance to the culture. The singer also declares that they may not be a sailor but rather a captain, asserting their confidence in their dancing ability.
The refrain of the song expresses a dedication to someone, with the repetition of “Por ti sere” meaning “For you I will be”. This highlights the romantic and passionate nature of the dance and its celebration of love and commitment. The song’s upbeat rhythm and continuous repetition of the “Ba-ba-bamba” line create a sense of excitement and energy, inviting the listener to dance along.
Line by Line Meaning
Para bailar la bamba
In order to dance the bamba
Se necesita una poca de gracia
A little bit of grace is needed
Una poca de gracia pa(ra) mi pa(ra) ti
A little bit of grace for you and me
Arriba y arriba
Up and up
Y arriba y arriba, por ti sere
And up and up, I'll be there for you
Por ti sere
I'll be there for you
Ba-ba-bamba
Ba-ba-bamba
Yo no soy marinero
I am not a sailor
Soy capitan
I am the captain
R-r-r-r-r, haha!
R-r-r-r-r, haha!
Bamba
Bamba
Bamba-bamba-bamba
Bamba-bamba-bamba
Writer(s): Ritchie Valens
Contributed by Brayden B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@maxhudson9541
English translation:
In order to dance The Bamba
In order to dance the Bamba
You need a little bit of grace
A little bit of grace
For me, for you, ah up, ah up(or higher and higher)
Ah, up, up (literally "faster, faster")
By you I will be, by you I will be, by you I will be
(Por can also mean by and not just for)
I am not a sailor,
I am not a sailor, I am a captain
I am a captain, I am a captain
Bamba, bamba
Bamba, bamba
Bamba, bamba, bam
In order To dance The Bamba
In order To dance The Bamba
You need a little bit of grace
A little bit of grace
For me, for you, ah up, ah up (higher and higher)
(Guitar only - Richie and set of instruments)
In order to dance The Bamba
In order to dance The Bamba
You need a little bit of grace
A little bit of grace
For me, for you, ah up, ah up
Ah, up, up.
For you I will be, for you I will be, for you I will be
Bamba, bamba
Bamba, bamba
FADES-
Bamba, bamba.
(Repeats)
@winamaulida5861
Para bailar la Bamba
Para bailar la Bamba
Se necesita una poca de gracia
Una poca de gracia
Pa mi y pa ti
Ahi arriba ahi arriba
Ahi arriba ahi arriba
Por ti sere
Por ti sere
Yo no soy Marinero
Yo no soy Marinero
Soy Capitan soy Capitan
Bamba Bamba Bamba Bamba
Bamba Bamba Bamba
Para bailar la Bamba
Para bailar la Bamba
Se necesita una poca de gracia
Una poca de gracia
P mi y pa ti
Ahi arriba ahi arriba
Para bailar la Bamba
@theshiningones5646
Латыши - самый красивый и чистый народ мира :) имхо
@princessbubblegum.
Ests es mi versión favorita ,le quedo tqn hermosa.
@user-hd7wu8vf1n
我也很喜歡！
@cristianrodriguez8180
" LA BAMBA" OF VERACRUZ MEXICO ...
🇲🇽💓🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽
@wrenchfoxtrot473
I love this version so much.
@amblincork
As a Spanish learner, I Love the clearway she sings with every word clear and distinct
@Synchromesh123
she sings like that because it's not her native language. :) I live in California and local Spanish-speakers speak nothing like this. They're waaaaay faster and swallow words like crazy.
@amblincork
@@Synchromesh123 This version does maybe lack some of the sense of energy that more traditional versions have but I still like hearing the words clearly as I am learning spanish
@MonzonMr
Молодец, Дженни . Отлично спела.
@dwaipidwaipi8621
Performance of the string section was too good... unique