La Plaga
Los Locos Del Ritmo Lyrics
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Le gusta bailar.
Ahí viene la plaga,
Le gusta bailar.
Y cuando está rock ′n rolleando
Es la reina del lugar.
Ya no bailes rock 'n roll,
Si te vemos con la plaga
Tu domingo se acabó.
Ahí viene la plaga,
Le gusta bailar.
Y cuando está rock ′n rolleando
Es la reina del lugar.
Vamos con el cura
Pues ya me quiero casar.
No es que seas muy bonita
Sino que sabes bailar.
Ahí viene la plaga,
Le gusta bailar.
Y cuando está rock 'n rolleando
Es la reina del lugar.
Ahí viene la plaga,
Le gusta bailar.
Ahí viene la plaga,
Le gusta bailar.
Y cuando está rock 'n rolleando
Es la reina del lugar.
Vamos con el cura
Pues ya me quiero casar.
No es que seas muy bonita
Sino que sabes bailar.
Ahí viene la plaga,
Le gusta bailar.
Y cuando está rock ′n rolleando
Es la reina del lugar.
The song "La Plaga" by Los Locos Del Ritmo tells a story about a girl who loves to dance and rock 'n roll, but is considered a "plague" by some of the adults in her community. Despite their disapproval, she continues to dance and is even hailed as the queen of the dance floor when she gets into it. The lyrics also touch on the idea that her love of dance and rock 'n roll sets her apart from others and may even cause her to be ostracized or criticized.
The narrative of the song is centered around the tension between the rebellious, carefree nature of youth and the more authoritative, traditional views of adults. The main character is presented as confident and unapologetic about her love of dance, even in the face of disapproval from her parents. This dichotomy is exemplified in the line "Mis jefes me dijeron ya no bailes rock 'n roll" (My bosses told me not to dance rock 'n roll anymore), imploring her to conform to the social norm. However, she chooses to dance anyway, embracing her individuality and eschewing the dominant cultural values.
Overall, "La Plaga" is a testament to the enduring power of rock 'n roll and the liberating qualities of dancing. It speaks to the universal human desire to break free from societal constraints and express oneself, while acknowledging the potential risks and uncertainty that come with doing so.
Line by Line Meaning
Ahí viene la plaga,
The plague is coming
Le gusta bailar.
She likes to dance.
Ahí viene la plaga,
The plague is coming
Le gusta bailar.
She likes to dance.
Y cuando está rock ′n rolleando
And when she's rockin' and rollin'
Es la reina del lugar.
She's the queen of the place.
Mis jefes me dijeron
My bosses told me
Ya no bailes rock 'n roll,
Don't dance rock 'n roll anymore,
Si te vemos con la plaga
If we see you with the plague
Tu domingo se acabó.
Your Sunday is over.
Ahí viene la plaga,
The plague is coming
Le gusta bailar.
She likes to dance.
Y cuando está rock ′n rolleando
And when she's rockin' and rollin'
Es la reina del lugar.
She's the queen of the place.
Vamos con el cura
Let's go to the priest
Pues ya me quiero casar.
Because I want to get married.
No es que seas muy bonita
It's not that you're very pretty
Sino que sabes bailar.
But you know how to dance.
Ahí viene la plaga,
The plague is coming
Le gusta bailar.
She likes to dance.
Y cuando está rock ′n rolleando
And when she's rockin' and rollin'
Es la reina del lugar.
She's the queen of the place.
Ahí viene la plaga,
The plague is coming
Le gusta bailar.
She likes to dance.
Ahí viene la plaga,
The plague is coming
Le gusta bailar.
She likes to dance.
Y cuando está rock ′n rolleando
And when she's rockin' and rollin'
Es la reina del lugar.
She's the queen of the place.
Vamos con el cura
Let's go to the priest
Pues ya me quiero casar.
Because I want to get married.
No es que seas muy bonita
It's not that you're very pretty
Sino que sabes bailar.
But you know how to dance.
Ahí viene la plaga,
The plague is coming
Le gusta bailar.
She likes to dance.
Y cuando está rock ′n rolleando
And when she's rockin' and rollin'
Es la reina del lugar.
She's the queen of the place.
Writer(s): John Marascalco, R. Blackwell
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