Mas y Mas
Los Lobos Lyrics

The lyrics to Los Lobos's song Mas Y Mas describe a night of revelry and dancing with a loved one. The song's chorus, "Da me chispas, baby/ Da me mas y mas y mas y mas y mas" (translation: "Give me sparks, baby/ Give me more and more and more and more and more"), emphasizes the passionate, transformative energy that the singer and the object of their affection generate together. The song invokes a sense of wild abandon and reckless abandon, with lines like "Jump into the carro/ Drink a bunch of wine/ Don't tell us nothin'/ We look out-a-sight/ Tell a lotta lies and/ Go outside and fight." The singer and their partner care nothing for the outside world, with its rules and conventions – they're content to dance until dawn, fueled by the hunger for more and more connection and intensity.

In addition to its energetic, celebratory tone, Mas Y Mas has political and social significance as well. Los Lobos, who originated in East Los Angeles, have long been vocal about issues of race, identity, and social justice. The song's title is a play on words, with "mas y mas" translating to "more and more" in English, while also referencing the Spanish word "mas," meaning "but." In using this pun, the band draws attention to the duality of their experiences as Mexican Americans living in the United States. They simultaneously embrace and are proud of their Mexican heritage while living as Americans, navigating both cultures with a sense of defiance and determination.