La Bamba
Orquesta Chanaton Lyrics
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Para bailar la bamba,
Se necesita una poca de gracia.
Una poca de gracia para mi para ti.
Arriba y arriba
Y arriba y arriba, por ti seré,
Por ti seré.
Por ti seré.
Yo no soy marinero.
Yo no soy marinero, soy capitán.
Soy capitán.
Soy capitán.
bamba, bamba,
bamba, bamba,
bamba, bamba,
bamba, ...
Para bailar la bamba,
Para bailar la bamba,
Se necesita una poca de gracia.
Una poca de gracia para mi para ti.
Arriba, arriba.
R-r-r-r-r, Ja! Ja!
Para bailar la bamba,
Para bailar la bamba,
Se necesita una poca de gracia.
Una poca de gracia para mi para ti.
Arriba y arriba
Y arriba y arriba, por ti seré,
Por ti seré.
Por ti seré.
bamba, bamba.
bamba, bamba.
bamba, bamba.
The song "La Bamba" by Orquesta Chanaton is a traditional Mexican folk song that has been popularized and adapted by various artists over the years. The lyrics speak of the need for a little bit of grace to be able to dance the bamba, which is a lively and energetic dance. The repetition of the phrase "arriba y arriba" emphasizes the upbeat nature of the dance and encourages the dancers to keep going higher and higher.
The singer declares that he is not a sailor but a captain, which may signify that he is confident and in control, perhaps even leading the dance. The repetition of the word "bamba" throughout the song serves as a unifying force for the dancers and encourages participation from everyone.
Overall, the lyrics of "La Bamba" celebrate the joy and liveliness of the dance, and encourage all to join in regardless of their background or experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Para bailar la bamba,
In order to dance the Bamba,
Para bailar la bamba,
To dance the Bamba,
Se necesita una poca de gracia.
One needs a little bit of grace.
Una poca de gracia para mi para ti.
A little bit of grace for me, for you.
Arriba y arriba
Up and up
Y arriba y arriba, por ti seré,
And up and up, for you I'll be,
Por ti seré.
For you I'll be.
Yo no soy marinero.
I'm not a sailor.
Yo no soy marinero, soy capitán.
I'm not a sailor, I'm a captain.
Soy capitán.
I'm a captain.
bamba, bamba,
Bamba, Bamba,
bamba, bamba,
Bamba, Bamba,
bamba, bamba,
Bamba, Bamba,
Para bailar la bamba,
In order to dance the Bamba,
Para bailar la bamba,
To dance the Bamba,
Se necesita una poca de gracia.
One needs a little bit of grace.
Una poca de gracia para mi para ti.
A little bit of grace for me, for you.
Arriba, arriba.
Up, up.
R-r-r-r-r, Ja! Ja!
R-r-r-r-r, Ha! Ha!
Para bailar la bamba,
In order to dance the Bamba,
Para bailar la bamba,
To dance the Bamba,
Se necesita una poca de gracia.
One needs a little bit of grace.
Una poca de gracia para mi para ti.
A little bit of grace for me, for you.
Arriba y arriba
Up and up
Y arriba y arriba, por ti seré,
And up and up, for you I'll be,
Por ti seré.
For you I'll be.
bamba, bamba.
Bamba, Bamba.
bamba, bamba.
Bamba, Bamba.
bamba, bamba.
Bamba, Bamba.
Contributed by Samantha H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.