Los del Río specialized in Andalusian folk music, especially "sevillanas", the most typical and light music of Andalusia. For a number of years, Los del Río were known for attending private "jet-set" parties at Marbella. However, in the summer of 1996, the duo enjoyed the success of their multi-platinum smash summer hit "Macarena", which sold over four million copies in the United States and spent a record 14 weeks at #1. This is the longest running #1 debut single in American music history. It was because of the lone success of this song that Los del Río is considered a one-hit wonder. The song was also featured prominently in many other countries and sold extremely well in Australia.
La Macarena
Los Del Río Lyrics
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Que tu cuerpo es pa' darle alegria y cosa buena
Dale a tu cuerpo alegria, Macarena
Hey Macarena
Dale a tu cuerpo alegria Macarena
Que tu cuerpo es pa' darle alegria y cosa buena
Dale a tu cuerpo alegria, Macarena
Macarena tiene un novio que se llama
Que se llama de apellido Vitorino
Que en la jura de bandera el muchacho
Se la dio con dos amigos
Macarena tiene un novio que se llama
Que se llama de apellido Vitorino
Y en la jura de bandera el muchacho
Se la dio con dos amigos
Dale a tu cuerpo alegria Macarena
Que tu cuerpo es pa' darle alegria y cosa buena
Dale a tu cuerpo alegria, Macarena
Hey Macarena
Dale a tu cuerpo alegria Macarena
Que tu cuerpo es pa' darle alegria y cosa buena
Dale a tu cuerpo alegria, Macarena
Hey Macarena
Macarena Macarena Macarena
Que te gustan los veranos de Marbella
Macarena Macarena Macarena
Que te gusta la movida guerrillera
Dale a tu cuerpo alegria Macarena
Que tu cuerpo es pa' darle alegria y cosa buena
Dale a tu cuerpo alegria, Macarena
Hey Macarena
Dale a tu cuerpo alegria Macarena
Que tu cuerpo es pa' darle alegria y cosa buena
Dale a tu cuerpo alegria, Macarena
Hey Macarena
Macarena suena con el Corte Ingles
Y se compra los modelos mas modernos
Le gustaria vivir en Nueva York
Y ligar un novio nuevo
Macarena suena con el Corte Ingles
Y se compra los modelos mas modernos
Le gustaria vivir en Nueva York
Y ligar un novio nuevo
Dale a tu cuerpo alegria Macarena
Que tu cuerpo es pa' darle alegria y cosa buena
Dale a tu cuerpo alegria, Macarena
Hey Macarena
Dale a tu cuerpo alegria Macarena
Que tu cuerpo es pa' darle alegria y cosa buena
Dale a tu cuerpo alegria, Macarena
Hey Macarena
Macarena tiene un novio que se llama
Que se llama de apellido Vitorino
Y en la jura de bandera del muchacho
Se la dio con dos amigos
Macarena tiene un novio que se llama
Que se llama de apellido Vitorino
Y en la jura de bandera del muchacho
Se la dio con dos amigos
Dale a tu cuerpo alegria Macarena
Que tu cuerpo es pa' darle alegria y cosa buena
Dale a tu cuerpo alegria, Macarena
Hey Macarena
Dale a tu cuerpo alegria Macarena
Que tu cuerpo es pa' darle alegria y cosa buena
Dale a tu cuerpo alegria, Macarena
Hey Macarena
The lyrics of Los Del Rio's song La Macarena are a call to enjoy life and dance, using the character of Macarena as an example. The chorus is repeated several times throughout the song, encouraging listeners to give joy and good things to their bodies, invoking the name "Macarena" as a way to focus their energy. The verses tell a story about a woman named Macarena and her boyfriend Vitorino, who has been unfaithful to her with two of his friends during a military ceremony. The song also mentions Macarena's dreams of living in New York and shopping at the Corte Ingles, and her love for Marbella summers and guerrilla-style parties.
The song's popularity skyrocketed in the mid-1990s, becoming a global dance phenomenon. The infectious chorus and catchy melody made it an instant hit in discos and parties, leading to numerous remixes and adaptations in different languages. Its success was also boosted by the iconic dance moves that accompanied the song, featuring hand gestures and hip sways that excited audiences around the world. Despite its upbeat tone, La Macarena has been subject to various interpretations and critiques, with some arguing that its lyrics reinforce gender stereotypes and infidelity.
Line by Line Meaning
Dale a tu cuerpo alegria Macarena
Encourage your body to have joy and good things, Macarena
Que tu cuerpo es pa' darle alegria y cosa buena
Your body is meant to have joy and good things
Hey Macarena
Hey, Macarena
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
At the flag swearing ceremony, the young man
Se la dio con dos amigos
Gave it to her with two friends
Macarena Macarena Macarena
Macarena, Macarena, Macarena
Que te gustan los veranos de Marbella
You like summers in Marbella
Que te gusta la movida guerrillera
You like the guerrilla movement
Macarena suena con el Corte Ingles
Macarena dreams of Corte Ingles
Y se compra los modelos mas modernos
And buys the most modern designs
Le gustaria vivir en Nueva York
She would like to live in New York
Y ligar un novio nuevo
And get a new boyfriend
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dalmo Medeiros, Antonio Romero Monge, Rafael Ruiz Perdigones
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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This generation has Despacito. My generation has Macarena. Both Spanish songs made it to the Billboard Top 100 charts‼️
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