La Bamba
Kaoma/Los Lobos Lyrics
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Para bailar la bamba se necesita una poca de gracia
Una poca de gracia pa' mí, pa' ti, ay, arriba y arriba
Ay, arriba y arriba, por ti seré
Por ti seré, por ti seré
Yo no soy marinero
Yo no soy marinero, soy capitán
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 pa' mí, pa' ti, ay, arriba y arriba
Para bailar la bamba
Para bailar la bamba se necesita una poca de gracia
Una poca de gracia pa' mí, pa' ti, ay, arriba y arriba
Ay, arriba y arriba, por ti seré
Por ti seré, por ti seré
Bamba, bamba
Bamba, bamba
Bamba, bamba
Bamba, bamba
The song "La Bamba" is a traditional folk song from Veracruz, Mexico that has been popularized by many artists, including Ritchie Valens, Los Lobos, and Kaoma. The lyrics are a call to dance the Bamba, a style of dance that originated in Veracruz, and emphasize the need for some grace and movement to be able to dance it. The song also includes the declaration that the singer is not a sailor, but a captain - perhaps a nod to a social hierarchy or a refusal to be pigeonholed by societal expectations.
The repetitive nature of the song's lyrics and simple melody make it an easily accessible dance tune that has been enjoyed across generations and cultures. Its catchy beat and upbeat tempo make it a popular addition to party playlists and dance floors. The song has even been used as a symbol of Mexican culture in political and social contexts, such as during the Chicano Movement of the 1960s.
Overall, "La Bamba" is a celebration of dance and movement, and its enduring popularity is a testament to its ability to encourage people to let loose and have fun on the dance floor.
Line by Line Meaning
Para bailar la bamba
To dance the bamba
Para bailar la bamba se necesita una poca de gracia
To dance the bamba, you need a little bit of grace
Una poca de gracia pa' mí pa' ti, ay arriba y arriba
A little bit of grace for me, for you, ay up and up
Ay, arriba y arriba, por ti seré
Ay, up and up, for you I'll be
Por ti seré, por ti seré
For you I'll be, for you I'll be
Yo no soy marinero
I am not a sailor
Yo no soy marinero, soy capitán
I am not a sailor, I am a captain
Bamba, bamba
Bamba, bamba
Bamba
Bamba
Para bailar la bamba
To dance the bamba
Para bailar la bamba se necesita una poca de gracia
To dance the bamba, you need a little bit of grace
Una poca de gracia pa' mí pa' ti ah y arriba y arriba
A little bit of grace for me, for you, ah up and up
Para bailar la bamba
To dance the bamba
Para bailar la bamba se necesita una poca de gracia
To dance the bamba, you need a little bit of grace
Una poca de gracia pa' mí pa' ti, ay arriba y arriba
A little bit of grace for me, for you, ay up and up
Ay, arriba y arriba, por ti seré
Ay, up and up, for you I'll be
Por ti seré, por ti seré
For you I'll be, for you I'll be
Bamba, bamba
Bamba, bamba
Bamba
Bamba
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ritchie Valens
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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