Although it missed the top 40 in the United Kingdom (the Los Del Rio version reaching number 2) it was included on the million-selling compilation album Now That's What I Call Music! 34 (disc 1).
They specialize in Andalusian folk music, especially "sevillanas", the most typical and light music of Andalusia.
Macarena
Los Del Mar Lyrics
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Que tu cuerpo es pa' darle alegría y cosa buena
Dale a tu cuerpo alegría, Macarena
Hey Macarena, ay
Dale a tu cuerpo alegría Macarena
Que tu cuerpo es pa' darle alegría y cosa buena
Dale a tu cuerpo alegría, Macarena
Macarena tiene un novio que se llama
Que se llama de apellido vitorino,
Que en la jura de bandera el muchacho
Se metio con dos amigos
Macarena tiene un novio que se llama
Que se llama de apellido vitorino,
Y en la jura de bandera el mucacho
Se metio con dos amigos
Dale a tu cuerpo alegría Macarena
Que tu cuerpo es pa' darle alegría y cosa buena
Dale a tu cuerpo alegría, Macarena
Hey Macarena, ay
Dale a tu cuerpo alegría Macarena
Que tu cuerpo es pa' darle alegría y cosa buena
Dale a tu cuerpo alegría, Macarena
Hey Macarena, ay
Macarena, macarena, macarena
Que le gusta los veranos de marbella
Macarena, macarena, macarena
Que le gusta la movida guerrilera
Dale a tu cuerpo alegría Macarena
Que tu cuerpo es pa' darle alegría y cosa buena
Dale a tu cuerpo alegría, Macarena
Hey Macarena, ay
Dale a tu cuerpo alegría Macarena
Que tu cuerpo es pa' darle alegría y cosa buena
Dale a tu cuerpo alegría, Macarena
Hey Macarena, ay
Macarena suena con el corte ingles
Y se compra los mnodelos mas modernos
Le gustaria vivir en nueva york
Y ligar un novio nuevo
Dale a tu cuerpo alegría Macarena
Que tu cuerpo es pa' darle alegría y cosa buena
Dale a tu cuerpo alegría, Macarena
Hey Macarena, ay
Dale a tu cuerpo alegría Macarena
Que tu cuerpo es pa' darle alegría y cosa buena
Dale a tu cuerpo alegría, Macarena
Hey Macarena, ay
Macarena suena con el corte ingles
Y se compra los mnodelos mas modernos
Le gustaria vivir en nueva york
Y ligar un novio nuevo
Dale a tu cuerpo alegría Macarena
Que tu cuerpo es pa' darle alegría y cosa buena
Dale a tu cuerpo alegría, Macarena
Hey Macarena, ay
Dale a tu cuerpo alegría Macarena
Que tu cuerpo es pa' darle alegría y cosa buena
Dale a tu cuerpo alegría, Macarena
Hey Macarena, ay
Dale a tu cuerpo alegría Macarena
Que tu cuerpo es pa' darle alegría y cosa buena
Dale a tu cuerpo alegría, Macarena
Hey Macarena, ay
Dale a tu cuerpo alegría Macarena
Que tu cuerpo es pa' darle alegría y cosa buena
Dale a tu cuerpo alegría, Macarena
Hey Macarena, ay
The lyrics to Los Del Mar's song Macarena are a mix of Spanish and English phrases that create a catchy and danceable track. The song's title refers to a woman named Macarena, encouraging her to dance and enjoy her body. The lyrics also mention that Macarena has a boyfriend named Vitorino and that he got into trouble with two friends during a military ceremony. The song also mentions Macarena's love for summer in Marbella and her desire to live in New York and find a new boyfriend.
The song's popularity skyrocketed in the mid-1990s and became a worldwide phenomenon. Its catchy beat and dance moves quickly spread to dance floors and even inspired sports fans to do the "Macarena" dance in stadiums. The song's dance routine was featured in movies and TV shows and became a staple at weddings and parties.
One possible interpretation of the lyrics is that they celebrate freedom and the enjoyment of life. The song encourages Macarena and the listener to dance and have fun despite any personal struggles or challenges. In this way, the song can be viewed as a celebration of the human spirit and a reminder to enjoy the present moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Dale a tu cuerpo alegría Macarena
Give your body joy Macarena
Que tu cuerpo es pa' darle alegría y cosa buena
Your body is meant to give joy and good things
Hey Macarena, ay
Hey Macarena, oh yeah
Macarena tiene un novio que se llama
Macarena has a boyfriend named
Que se llama de apellido vitorino,
Whose last name is Vitorino,
Que en la jura de bandera el muchacho
Who during the flag ceremony
Se metio con dos amigos
Got involved with two friends
Macarena, macarena, macarena
Macarena, Macarena, Macarena
Que le gusta los veranos de marbella
Who likes summers in Marbella
Que le gusta la movida guerrilera
Who likes the guerrilla movement
Macarena suena con el corte ingles
Macarena dreams of El Corte Ingles
Y se compra los modelos mas modernos
And buys the most modern models
Le gustaria vivir en nueva york
She would like to live in New York
Y ligar un novio nuevo
And hook up with a new boyfriend
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Antonio Romero Monge, Rafael Ruiz Perdigones
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@joshandallo2170
This was the version that was a huge hit in Canada, because of CanCon rules that stated that Canadian artists got more airtime than their non-Canadian counterparts.
@TwoMarshmallows1
It also charted in Australia, although the version with English lyrics was more popular.
@Bored-Music
Ok, all my life I had no idea there was this version and the Los Del Rio version until right now. I thought they were the same song. Being Canadian this is the one that I heard most growing up. Damn
@florvaquera7145
There is a newer version from a few years back from gente de zona y los del rio called mas macarena
@bovemaker106
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@davidwaterston5515
Ah...Back in the day I literally broke 4 ribs falling out of the shower whilst on holiday and DANCING to this...oh the PAIN
@ohdear2001
Yeah, that actually happened.
@martymaely
ça se danse toujours aussi bien en soirée !!
@dolleliteeluck9093
I am missing my 90's, was so much fun.....
@ZidMuhamad
My favourite song everyday!