Lineup
Members of the band use only pseudonyms
* Roco: vocals
* Tiki: guitars (1985-1988)
* Pato: guitars (1988-94, 1997-current)
* Aldo: bass
* Pacho: drums (1985-2002)
* Sax: saxophones
* Lobito: percussion (1988-93)
Kumbala
Maldita Vecindad & Los Hijos Del Quinto Patio Lyrics
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Luz de neón
Que anuncia el lugar
Baile Kumbala bar
Y adentro la noche es
Música y pasión
Sol, no entiendes lo que pasa aquí
Y de la noche son las cosas del amor
El corazón a media luz
Siempre se entregará
Mar, todo el ambiente huele a mar
Mucho calor
Sudores en la piel, sudor sabor a sal
Y en la pista una pareja
Se vuelve a enamorar
Una brisa, una caricia
Y en la pista una pareja
Se vuelve a enamorar
Un sabroso y buen danzón
A media luz el corazón
Y en el Kumbala todo es
Música y pasión
The song "Kumbala" by Maldita Vecindad Y Los Hijos Del 5to. Patio is a vibrant and passionate tribute to the night life in Mexico City. The lyrics begin by describing the bright red neon light that announces the Kumbala bar, where inside the night is filled with music and passion. This is a place where the heart is always illuminated by low light and it surrenders itself to the rhythm of the music. The lyrics suggest that the night is the time for love, and the Kumbala is a place to celebrate the joys of life and the pleasures of being alive. The song is an ode to the freedom, love, and passion that is shared when people come together to dance to the beat of life.
The lyrics describe the sounds, smells and sensations that are present in the Kumbala bar. The atmosphere is filled with the salty smell of the sea, the heat of the night, and the rhythms of the danzon. Couples dance under the low light and engage in a sensual and romantic interlude where they reignite their love. The song celebrates the essence of life, the desire to connect with others, and the freedom to express oneself through the music and the dance. It is a song that captures the vibrant spirit of Mexican culture, its music, and its way of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Luz, roja es la luz
The red neon light signifies the Kumbala bar's location
Luz de neón
Neon light creates an ambient setting
Que anuncia el lugar
The light signals the entrance to the Kumbala bar
Baile Kumbala bar
The Kumbala bar is where people dance
Y adentro la noche es
Inside the Kumbala bar, it's a night theme
Música y pasión
The music and passion dominate the atmosphere
Sol, no entiendes lo que pasa aquí
The person addressed (Sol) doesn't understand what's happening at the bar
Esto es la noche
The Kumbala bar comes alive at night
Y de la noche son las cosas del amor
Love and romantic feelings often arise at night
El corazón a media luz
The heart is in a state of halflight (somewhere between lightness and darkness)
Siempre se entregará
The heart will always give in to love
Mar, todo el ambiente huele a mar
The whole Kumbala bar smells like the sea
Mucho calor
It's really hot inside the bar
Sudores en la piel, sudor sabor a sal
Sweat drips down the skin, has a salty taste
Y en la pista una pareja
On the dance floor, there's a couple
Se vuelve a enamorar
They fall in love again
Una brisa, una caricia
A breeze and a caress
Y en la pista una pareja
On the dance floor, there's a couple
Se vuelve a enamorar
They fall in love again
Un sabroso y buen danzón
A delightful dance rhythm
A media luz el corazón
The heart remains in halflight
Y en el Kumbala todo es
Inside the Kumbala bar, everything revolves around
Música y pasión
The music and passion dominate the atmosphere
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ADRIAN NAVARRO MAYCOTTE, ALDO RUBEN ACUNA YANCE, ENRIQUE MONTES ARELLANO, EULALIO GALARZA CERVANTES, JOSE LUIS PAREDES PACHO, ROLANDO JAVIER ORTEGA CUENCA
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