PAPA LOVES MAMBO
Mitch Ayres Lyrics
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Mama loves mambo
Look at 'em sway with it, gettin' so gay with it
Shoutin' Olé with it, wow!
Papa loves mambo (papa loves mambo)
Mama loves mambo (mama loves mambo)
Papa does great with it, swings like a gate with it
He goes to, she goes fro
He goes fast, she goes slow
He goes left 'n' she goes right
Papa's lookin' for mama but mama is nowhere in sight
Papa loves mambo
Mama loves mambo
Havin' their fling again, younger than Spring again
Feelin' that zing again, wow!
Papa loves mambo (papa loves mambo)
Mama loves mambo (mama loves mambo)
Don't let her rumba and don't let her samba
'Cause papa loves mama tonight
(Papa loves mambo)
(Mama loves mambo)
(Papa loves mambo)
(Mama loves mambo)
He goes to, she goes fro
He goes fast, she goes slow
He goes left 'n' she goes right
Papa's lookin' for mama but mama is nowhere in sight
Papa loves mambo (papa loves mambo)
Mama loves mambo (mama loves mambo)
Havin' their fling again, younger than Spring again
Feelin' that zing again, wow!
(Papa loves mambo) mambo papa
(Mama loves mambo) mambo mama
Don't let her rumba and don't let her samba
'Cause papa, loves a mambo tonight
"Papa Loves Mambo" is a cheerful and humorous song about a couple's love for mambo music, their passion for dancing, and their playful relationship. The song is a celebration of the lively beats of mambo music and how it can bring people together with its upbeat rhythm. The lyrics reflect on the couple's love for one another and how they let loose and enjoy themselves when they dance the mambo.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Papa loves mambo, Mama loves mambo," emphasizing how both the father and mother enjoy dancing the mambo equally. The song describes the couple's synchronized movements, as they sway, swing, and even shout "Olé" with the rhythm. The lyrics also playfully describe their interactions as they humorously search for each other on the dance floor, creating a dynamic and playful relationship.
The song has a lighthearted and romantic tone, as it celebrates the couple's love, their joie de vivre, and their youthful energy. The song has become a classic in mambo music and continues to be loved and enjoyed today. With its upbeat and catchy tune, "Papa Loves Mambo" is a joyful and nostalgic reminder of the golden age of mambo dancing.
Line by Line Meaning
Papa loves mambo
Father enjoys dancing the mambo
Mama loves mambo
Mother enjoys dancing the mambo
Look at 'em sway with it, gettin' so gay with it
Shoutin' Olé with it, wow!
The couple are dancing the mambo with enthusiasm and joy, shouting out 'Olé' in excitement.
Papa does great with it, swings like a gate with it
Evens his weight with it, now!
Father is skilled at dancing the mambo and moves with ease, balancing his weight.
He goes to, she goes fro
He goes fast, she goes slow
He goes left 'n' she goes right
Papa's lookin' for mama but mama is nowhere in sight
The couple is dancing in different directions and speeds, with Father looking for Mother but unable to find her.
Havin' their fling again, younger than Spring again
Feelin' that zing again, wow!
The couple is having a great time dancing the mambo, feeling youthful and energized.
Don't let her rumba and don't let her samba
'Cause papa loves mama tonight
Father prefers dancing the mambo with Mother and doesn't want her to dance other styles tonight.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AL HOFFMAN, BIX REICHNER, DICK MANNING
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