La Culebra
Mariachi De Mexico Lyrics


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Íbamos a la bolenda
Íbamos a la bolenda

De pronto veo venir
Cerquita de mí
Yo vi a una culebra
Mirando hacia mí
Y yo grité
“Ay, la culebra!
Y yo grité
“Ay, la culebra!”

La gente salió huyendo
Mirándome enojados
Toditos asustados comenzaron a gritar:
“Huye, José!”
“Huye, José!”
Ven pa´ca
Cuidado con la culebra que muerde los pies

Ay, si me muerde los pies!
No puedo yo bailar si me muerde los pies
Ya no voy a poder gozar

Echa pa´lla!
Ven, pa´ca
Cuidado con la culebra que muerde los pies

Ay, si me muerde los pies!
Yo la quiero acurrucar si me muerde los pies
Yo la tengo que matar

Echa pa´lla!
Ven, pa´ca
Cuidado con la culebra que muerde los pies

(Eso!, uno más, arre machos!)

Yo grité
“Ay, la culebra!”
Y yo grité
“Ay, la culebra”

La gente salió huyendo
Mirándome enojados
Toditos asustados comenzaron a gritar:
“Huye, José!”
“Huye, José!”
Ven pa´ca
Cuidado con la culebra que muerde los pies

Ay, si me muerde los pies!
No puedo yo bailar si me muerde los pies
Ya no voy a poder gozar

Echa pa´lla!
Ven, pa´ca
Cuidado con la culebra que muerde los pies

Ay, si me muerde los pies!
Yo la quiero acurrucar si me muerde los pies
Yo la tengo que matar

Echa pa´lla!




Ven, pa´ca
Cuidado con la culebra que muerde los pies

Overall Meaning

The song "La Culebra" by Mariachi De Mexico tells the tale of a man named José who is out dancing when he suddenly spots a snake, or "culebra," near him. He panics and screams for everyone to be careful of the snake, causing a commotion and scaring everyone away. The song is told from José's point of view, as he contemplates what would happen if he were to get bitten by the snake and how it would ruin his ability to dance and enjoy life. As the song progresses, José begins to switch between wanting to either cuddle the snake or kill it, showcasing his mixed feelings toward the creature.


The lyrics of "La Culebra" highlight the common fear and wariness of snakes that exists in many cultures. In this instance, the snake serves as a symbol of danger and unpredictability, causing panic in those who encounter it. Meanwhile, José represents the human tendency to react drastically in the face of perceived threats, even if they are not necessarily as dangerous as they appear. The song also uses humor and a catchy, upbeat melody to convey these themes.


Line by Line Meaning

Íbamos a la bolenda
We were going to the party


De pronto veo venir
Suddenly, I see coming


Cerquita de mí
Close to me


Yo vi a una culebra
I saw a snake


Mirando hacia mí
Looking at me


Y yo grité
And I yelled


“Ay, la culebra!
"Oh, the snake!"


La gente salió huyendo
People started running away


Mirándome enojados
Looking at me angrily


Toditos asustados comenzaron a gritar:
Everyone scared began shouting:


“Huye, José!”
"Run, José!"


Ven pa´ca
Come over here


Cuidado con la culebra que muerde los pies
Beware of the snake that bites your feet


Ay, si me muerde los pies!
"Oh, if it bites my feet!"


No puedo yo bailar si me muerde los pies
I can't dance if it bites my feet


Ya no voy a poder gozar
I won't be able to enjoy anymore


Echa pa´lla!
Go away!


Yo la quiero acurrucar si me muerde los pies
I want to cuddle with it if it bites my feet


Yo la tengo que matar
I have to kill it


(Eso!, uno más, arre machos!)
(That's it, one more, go for it!)


Cuidado con la culebra que muerde los pies
Beware of the snake that bites your feet




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: RUBEN FUENTES GASSON, SILVESTRE VARGAS

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@Piano7423

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desde Colombia para mis hermanos Mejicanos un abrazo, que musica tan hermosa.

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Arriba Los Estados Unidos Mexicanos y saludos desde Atlixco, Puebla.

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increible musica !!  =)

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